Vienne: Characterful 5 Bedroom Farmhouse with Pool, Equestrian Setup Et 4.32 ha Near the Medieval Town of Chauvigny

Property Description

Situated in blissful seclusion, yet not so far as to feel isolated, La Girauderie is a fully renovated farmhouse which blends authentic character with generous living spaces, extensive equestrian facilities and over 4 hectares of land. The renovation preserves original features while creating a comfortable, welcoming home with excellent flow and versatility.
The property is approached via a gated driveway bordered by lawn and mature planting, creating an attractive entrance. It opens into a large, gravelled area with ample parking and providing direct access to the barns and stable block.
The main house combines authentic character with spacious, light filled interiors. Original features add charm, while the layout offers excellent versatility for everyday living and entertaining. Five bedrooms, several reception rooms and direct access to terraces and the pool make it ideal for family life, guests and summer enjoyment.
The formal entrance opens into the large family kitchen, a warm, welcoming space centred around its generous island. From here, the house flows naturally: the kitchen leads to the formal dining room, where a wooden staircase rises to the first floor. A rear passage connects directly to the terrace, creating an easy link between indoor living and outdoor enjoyment. This passage also gives access to a small wine cave, while opposite, a door opens into the formal living room - a characterful space with a wood burner, exposed beams and double doors to the front lawn and flower beds.
From the living room, a further door leads to a comfortable ground floor double bedroom with its own ensuite shower room/WC, ideal for guests or single level living.
Back in the kitchen, a door opens into a versatile room currently used as an office/TV snug, though equally suited as a fifth bedroom. Another door leads to a small hallway with the ground floor shower room/WC and the large utility room, which includes an exterior door and serves as the main everyday entrance, offering excellent space for laundry, storage and household organisation.
The wooden staircase rises from the dining room to a compact landing/mezzanine lined with full length built in wardrobes providing excellent storage. To the right lies the master suite, a beautifully proportioned room with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and a cosy sitting area. A generous curtained recess offers ample hanging space and discreet storage, while a door leads to the ensuite bathroom with bath, separate shower, twin sinks and WC. Double aspect windows bring in abundant natural light and views over the grounds. To the left, a small passageway leads past two storage cupboards before reaching the second bedroom, which also features a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and its own ensuite shower room/WC. A second internal door connects directly to the third bedroom, creating a flexible arrangement ideal for family use or visiting guests.
From the rear passage, a door opens onto a beautifully arranged outdoor living space designed for relaxed summer days and easy entertaining. A covered terrace offers a generous alfresco dining area, while an open seating area catches the sun beside the pool. The 10 m × 5 m solar heated pool forms the garden's centrepiece, with a sun terrace for loungers and a covered pergola at the far end. Flowers, shrubs and hedging frame the space, creating privacy and a charming countryside feel.
The property offers a well designed equestrian setup centred around a substantial stable block that brings together everything needed for daily horse care.
It includes four large stalls, a dedicated hay store, two generous storage rooms, a tack room, grooming area and a large garage space for equipment or vehicles. A wide mezzanine runs above much of the structure, offering excellent future potential.
Adjoining the block is a field shelter, a 20 m × 40 m sand arena, two large, interconnected paddocks and a former vegetable garden now used as a small paddock.
A small pasture meadow sits beside the old pigsty.
A series of practical outbuildings complement the equestrian facilities, providing excellent space for storage, workshops and rural living.
They include a large open fronted hangar beside the field shelter and paddock, a boiler room, a garage currently arranged as a motorcycle workshop, a separate storage room, a workshop, a garden equipment garage and the swimming pool technical room.
The grounds also feature a large chicken coop with secure enclosure, a traditional well and the old pigsty building with three animal enclosures, two storerooms and a lower level garage/storage room.
Sitting within the rural commune of Archigny, with its 12th century heritage and walking trails, the property enjoys full amenities close by in Chauvigny.
The wider Vienne countryside provides rivers, forests, outdoor leisure and charming market towns, while Poitiers and Limoges airports ensure convenient access to the UK and wider Europe.
(5.69 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.)