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Charente-Maritime Property
When buying property in France, few places offer a wider choice amid such breathtakingly diverse scenery as Charente-Maritime property for sale. From picturesque seaside villages to historic riverside towns, and from traditional chalets in the heart of majestic forests to grand chateaux surrounded by vineyards, a spectacular Charente-Maritime property can be found to suit every taste and requirement.
Charente-Maritime is known for its sunny climate where rain is infrequent and winters are remarkably mild. The magnificent weather and unspoilt scenery draw tourists from all over Europe and beyond, making Charente-Maritime property for sale an excellent investment, whether as a rental opportunity or a second home.
Location
The department of Charente-Maritime lies on the west coast of France, boasting a vast and largely unspoilt coastline and several sun-drenched islands where Charente-Maritime property for sale can also be found. For millennia the history of the area has been inextricably linked to the sea, not just for fishing and the other seafood for which the department is famous around the world, but also for trade and exploration. This proud nautical tradition can be seen in the modern name of the department, alongside the name of the major river that flows gracefully through the area, the Charente. With its tributaries, estuaries and salt marshes, coupled with the extensive coastline, Charente Maritime property for sale often has outstanding views across tranquil waterways, and often within picturesque towns and villages nationally recognised for their beauty.
With the extensive coast of Charente-Maritime facing out into the Atlantic Ocean, there are many spectacular landmarks that dot the shoreline, from historic fortresses to imposing lighthouses that rise majestically from the rocks. These exist alongside the traditional marine practises long used by the people of the area, such as the carrelets (fishing huts on stilts), ‘fish locks’, and the famous oyster and mussel farms. The area’s seafood is still sold in an array of traditional markets and harbourside restaurants, and alongside the local production of cognac, dining out is always a pleasure in Charente-Maritime, whether al fresco, overlooking a moonlit harbour, or in a traditional bistro surrounded by vineyards. Today, the sleepy harbours where Charente-Maritime property for sale can be found leave room for pleasure craft of all shapes and sizes, and excursions by boat are a popular pastime for locals and tourists alike.
Of course, the calm seas were historically not just a source of fresh seafood, but also a link to the rest of Europe and the world, and trade has been an important part of life in Charente-Maritime since prehistory. Since man first learned how to sail the seas, explorers have set off from the Charente-Maritime coast to search for new lands and peoples with which to trade, and the area boasts several famous explorers, including Samuel de Champlain, the founder of Quebec. Many fascinating museums can be found in the area documenting all aspects of Charente-Maritime’s history, including the life and work of its most famous explorers and the Paleosite in Saint Cesaire with its interactive prehistory centre, famous for the discovery of a young Neanderthal girl, found in 1979 on the site.
Just off the coast, the department’s four islands offer a wide range of Charente Maritime property for sale. Arguably the most famous, Ile de Re, with its uniform whitewashed buildings and traditional harbours, offers a chance to get away from it all amid beautiful scenery and sleepy villages, while still maintaining good links to the mainland. In contrast, nearby Ile d’Aix is only accessible by boat, providing a true haven for nature lovers amid the untamed countryside, and possesses a rare peace that is maintained by a ban on motor vehicles. L’Ile d’Oleron is gifted not only with long sandy beaches, which draw watersport enthusiasts to the extensive facilities, but also magnificent oak and pine forests, which offer a beautiful setting for rest and relaxation. Finally L’Ile Madame is the least well known of the four islands and is accessible only at low tide via the quaintly named ‘cow pass’. Almost untouched, this small island near the Charente estuary has long been a centre for fishing, and boasts many of the traditional carrelets.
Charente-Maritime Property For Sale
Charente-Maritime property for sale is, of course, not simply limited to coastal locations, and often bargains can be found inland. The natural environment of Charente-Maritime is both varied and beautiful, and Charente-Maritime property for sale often has spectacular views over open countryside, such as the exceptional salt marshes that draw large numbers of birds, or across fields of sunflowers, vineyards or picturesque rivers and waterways.
Charente-Maritime property for sale can also be found near the spectacular forests that spread out across the department. There are 14 areas of ‘Pôles Nature’ in the department, each a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and centre of conservation. Most notable among these is the Poitevin Marsh, situated alongside the Sevre Niortaise, and containing the spectacular canals of Venice Verte (Green Venice).
For those that prefer to buy Charente-Maritime property within a bustling town, Charente-Maritime has many beautiful and vibrant towns from which to choose. One of the principle towns in the department is Rochefort, world-renowned for its shipbuilding heritage, which effortlessly combines the modern with the historic. Nearby, also situated on the banks of the Charente River, is Saintes, a town that maintains a breathtaking array of its original Roman architecture. Both of these towns are part of the ‘Villes et Pays d’art et d’histoire’ (towns and regions of art and history) network. This important French initiative both recognises and maintains heritage sites nationwide, imposing strict guidelines on city development to ensure the historical integrity of the locations is maintained. This emphasis on the historic allows these towns to combine a wealth of modern facilities while not detracting from the atmosphere and beauty of the historic areas of the town. Also within the department is famous La Rochelle. This vibrant waterside location is a centre for entertainment and facilities, yet is nestled within medieval walls and guarded by the famous 14th century ‘La Rochelle Towers’. Other popular towns with Charente-Maritime property for sale include Royan and Surgeres.
In the cities and towns with Charente-Maritime property for sale, there are all the facilities expected from a modern French town, including casinos, cinemas and restaurants. There are also many sports and leisure centres, and even relaxing spas based around natural underground springs, long thought to contain curative properties.
Rural Charente-Maritime
Away from the major towns, the department also offers a wide variety of Charente-Maritime property for sale situated in beautiful villages and amid spectacular scenery. The coastline is dotted with picturesque harbours, and Charente-Maritime boasts ten villages classed among the ‘Plus beaux villages de France’ (the most beautiful villages) such as Saint-Sornin, a medieval village in the Marennes basin, and Brouage, a ‘Grand Site National’. The ‘Grand Site’ is a national award by the environment ministry, rewarding restoration and the emphasis of important cultural areas. Some of these ‘beautiful villages’ can be found on the department’s two largest islands, Ile de Re and Ile d’Oleron. Saint-Georges d’Oleron, with its Romanesque church, 11th century priory and medieval market halls, is a perfect location to buy Charente-Maritime property for sale, and nearby Boyardville is famous for its rich maritime history. Other notable communes with Charente-Maritime property for sale are Mornac-sur-Seudre, a harbour town on the Seudre estuary characterised by winding, narrow streets and known for its breathtaking church, and Fouras, famed for its spectacular old dungeon surrounded by triple ramparts and large number of ‘Belle Epoque’ villas.
Of course, with such an extensive coastline, Charente-Maritime property for sale always has a wealth of marine and aquatic activities on the doorstep, from river cruises to fishing, whether in the tranquil streams and rivers, or sea fishing around the four beautiful islands just off the coast of the department. The beaches in the area are soft and sandy, and most are fully supervised by trained lifeguards and possess beach clubs for children.
Inland Amenities
Inland, hiking, mountain biking or horse riding through the spectacular, unspoilt countryside are popular ways to pass a sunny afternoon, or, for a birds-eye view of the natural beauty, there are many opportunities to see the varied landscapes from a hot air balloon or aeroplane.
Charente-Maritime Golf
Charente-Maritime possesses three full sized 18-hole golf courses, all of which boast excellent facilities and restaurants. Each of the courses has something different to offer and something to please all abilities and tastes. The courses are all set amid magnificent countryside, with views over the ocean and forested sections. The department also boasts many shorter courses, and keen golfers are sure to find an excellent course nearby any Charente-Maritime property for sale.
Further Pastimes
Charente-Maritime has a wide variety of cultural places to visit, including botanical gardens, which are perfect place in which to relax on a hot summer’s day. For animal lovers, La Rochelle boasts one of the largest aquariums in Europe, and the Palmure zoo is the largest in France, conserving a wide variety of animal species from around the world.
The department has good links to the UK and the rest of Europe, with the TGV at Surgeres and La Rochelle, and good road links on fast French motorways from Paris.
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121222 |
| Charente-Maritime Farmhouse For Sale |
Gironde Estuary |
| Lovely farm house, in need of total restoration, with 200m2 of living space, outbuildings and 2,000m2 of land.
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106,900 |
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119739 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Saint Genis |
| Close to a small village and at only some few minutes from all shops, charentaise house to finish to restore with around 95m2 of living spac .... <more_info> |
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108,000 |
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104452 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Montendre |
| In a village near Montendre, house to be restored with 100sqm of living space and a 1200sqm plot. It is composed of : entrance, kitchen, liv .... <more_info> |
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108,000 |
3 |
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124444 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Saujon Area |
BETWEEN SAUJON AND RIOUX-
Charentaise house offering 100 sqm living surface with living room 30 sqm with fireplace, kitchen 22 sqm, .... <more_info> |
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108,000 |
2 |
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99902 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Mirambeau |
| Splendid townhouse in the centre of a village near the estuary (shops and services.) Large, spacious house with around 250sqm living space. .... <more_info> |
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113,000 |
3 |
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104852 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Jonzac |
| Town house in a village with all amenities. Ground floor : 47sqm living/dining room, large kitchen, 25sqm bedroom and bathroom. Upstairs : 4 .... <more_info> |
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115,250 |
3 |
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115772 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Pons |
| At only 10km from the centre of Pons, town house in good condition offering 100m2 of living area and a detached enclosed garden and garage o .... <more_info> |
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118,000 |
2 |
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99824 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Jonzac/Pons |
| 5 minutes from Jonzac, partly restored property composed of 3 buildings and outbuildings. Main house : 38sqm living-room, 26sqm kitchen, 14s .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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118,800 |
3 |
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116968 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Corme Royal |
Near all shops and schools, detached house measuring 71m2.
Composed of living room, US kitchen, 2 shower rooms, WC, study, 2 bedr .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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118,800 |
2 |
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113456 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Saint Savinien |
Town house offering 90 sqm to be restored entirely.
Composed of veranda, living room, kitchen. Upstairs 2 bedrooms with fireplaces, bath .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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118,800 |
2 |
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112263 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
North of Saintes |
| Property to be restored entirely composed of 2 outbuildings, cellar, stable, 2 waterwells, a main habitation of 170 sqm with entrance, livin .... <more_info> |
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118,800 |
6 |
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125170 |
| Charente-Maritime For Sale |
Saintes Area |
| Near Saintes, Semi detached house offering 73 sqm in good condition with living room 30 sqm, fitted kitchen, shower room with wc, 2 bedrooms .... <more_info> |
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122,000 |
2 |
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101472 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Pons |
| Pons, town house to restore with 170sqm of living space and with a small garden. Ground floor : living room, dining room, kitchen, WC. Upsta .... <more_info> |
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128,500 |
2 |
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105440 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Montendre |
| Montendre, near shops, old house to be finished, with 150sqm of living space, and a 2600sqm plot. It is composed of : kitchen, dining/living .... <more_info> |
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129,600 |
3 |
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99881 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Jonzac |
| 135sqm village house close to Jonzac. Ground floor : kitchen, 40sqm living/dining room, laundry room, wc. Upstairs : landing space, 4 bedroo .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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129,600 |
4 |
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118710 |
| Charente-Maritime Apartment For Sale |
Near Royan |
| Located near Royan, apartment in good order composed of: living room with corner kitchen, bathroom, wc, bedroom, terrace on small garden. .... <more_info> |
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129,600 |
1 |
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113533 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Near Soujon |
Charentaise house to finish to restore in a little hamlet located only 6 kms from Saujon.
The house, with around 100m2 of living .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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129,600 |
3 |
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121781 |
| Charente-Maritime Townhouse For Sale |
Between Saintes and Soujon |
| Townhouse, located near the shops with 95m2 of living space, (to be fitted out), offering: fitted kitchen, 3 bedrooms, garage, 200m2 garden, .... <more_info> |
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129,600 |
3 |
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118563 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Matha |
| Located in a village with amenities, close to Matha and with good access to Angouleme, Cognac, St Jean d’Angély, international airports and .... <more_info> |
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130,000 |
3 |
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118565 |
| Charente-Maritime Cottage For Sale |
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| This traditional cottage is situated on the outskirts of a small village and is within easy reach of Cognac and Archiac. The cottage has a r .... <more_info> |
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132,445 |
3 |
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123389 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Saintes |
Nice charentaise house located just 10 minutes from Saintes town centre.
The property has been entirely restored and offers 110m2 o .... <more_info> |
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135,000 |
2 |
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110963 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Saintes Area |
| Between Saintes and Cozes, Charentaise house offering 135 sqm to restore (6 rooms) .
Outbuilding 20 sqm on 330 sqm enclosed garden. .... <more_info> |
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139,000 |
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119620 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Gemozac |
| A semi-detached village with a courtyard and enclosed garden of 250m2 with a lovely outbuilding of 25m2. The house offers 100 m2 living spac .... <more_info> |
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139,500 |
3 |
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111508 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
South of Saintes |
Nice charentaise house offering 110m2 of living space.
It is composed of large kitchen with wood burner, living room 30m2, shower room .... <more_info> |
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139,990 |
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104854 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Jonzac |
135sqm village house close to Jonzac.
Ground floor : kitchen, 40sqm living/dining room, laundry room, WC. Upstairs : landing space, 4 b .... <more_info> |
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140,000 |
4 |
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118789 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Nieulle sur Seudre |
| Renovated charentaise house offering 90m2 in good condition, featuring: fitted kitchen with dining room, living room with fireplace, shower .... <more_info> |
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140,000 |
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100839 |
| Charente-Maritime Apartment For Sale |
Jonzac |
| Nicely situated 3 room apartment with 56sqm of living space. Super view of Jonzac. Entrance hall, living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom .... <more_info> |
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140,000 |
2 |
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112590 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Saujon |
| Situated in the centre of a small village with shops, charentaise house to be entirely restored offering 130 sqm with a wall enclosed garden .... <more_info> |
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140,000 |
0 |
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99921 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Mosnac |
| Restored house of 94sqm with 408sqm of land in a nice village with all shops. .... <more_info> |
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140,400 |
1 |
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118567 |
| Charente-Maritime Restaurant/Bar For Sale |
Matha |
| Whilst this property is the former bar/restaurant of the village and could easily be retained for this purpose by the incoming owner, it als .... <more_info> |
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140,925 |
3 |
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121820 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Archiac |
Modern detached house of 85m2 set within an enclosed garden of754m2.
Property includes living/dining room, fitted kitchen, 3 bedro .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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145,500 |
3 |
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120612 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Jonzac |
| This traditional village house is located in the centre of a small village on the outskirts of the spa town of Jonzac, with good access to t .... <more_info> |
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145,750 |
3 |
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103180 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Mirambeau |
| In the heart of a lovely and very quiet village, little charentaise house adjoined with 80sqm of living space. Built on 400sqm of completel .... <more_info> |
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145,800 |
3 |
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115807 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Saintes Area |
Between Saintes and Rochefort, Charentaise house offering 121m2 of living area with detached garage with enclosed garden.
Compose .... <more_info> |
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147,000 |
4 |
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99890 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
St Bonnet |
| Former shop and house in a village close to the estuary. The house comprises: Shop space. Large house with 5 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, WC, bathr .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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147,900 |
5 |
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123394 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Cazouls D’Herault |
| In a charming village, 5 min from North Pézenas, village house of 90m2, on 3 levels, with 3 bedrooms, shower rooom, living area with mezzani .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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149,000 |
3 |
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111268 |
| Charente-Maritime Apartment For Sale |
Saujon |
| Flat for sale located in the town center of Soujon, offering about 84m2 living area and composed of large landing of 15m2, fitted kitchen, l .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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149,000 |
2 |
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123394 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Cazouls D’Herault |
| In a charming village, 5 min from North Pézenas, village house of 90m2, on 3 levels, with 3 bedrooms, shower rooom, living area with mezzani .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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149,000 |
3 |
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118568 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Pons |
| Located in a small hamlet close to the Pilgrim town of Pons this traditional house was once part of a larger property but was split between .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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149,405 |
3 |
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124613 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
10km from Royan |
Semi detached house in good condition offering 93 sqm living surface, needed refreshing .
Living room with fireplace, kitchen, veranda, .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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150,000 |
3 |
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121364 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Nancras |
| Nice charentaise house offering 123m2 of living surface composed of, on the ground floor: entrance, living room with fireplace, dining room .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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150,000 |
3 |
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101917 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Jonzac |
| 10 min from Jonzac, in a quiet village, old house on 2 storeys with 120sqm of living space and a 1000sqm plot composed of on the ground floo .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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151,000 |
4 |
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118410 |
| Charente-Maritime Apartment For Sale |
Saujon |
Ground floor apartment measuring 73m2.
Composed of living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, shower room, WC and veranda opening into a s .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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151,200 |
2 |
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120090 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Saintes |
Detached house, located between Saintes and Pons, offering 95m2 living area:
Basement which has a studio (to be restored), garage and c .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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152,000 |
2 |
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105439 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Mortagne Area |
| Village detached house, with 72sqm of living space and a 500 sqm plot. It is composed of : entrance, living/dining room, fitted kitchen, 2 .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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155,000 |
2 |
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121107 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
10 minutes from Royan |
| Located just a 10 minute drive from Royan is this old charentaise house, which needs to be entirely restored, with many original features.
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| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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156,000 |
0 |
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104012 |
| Charente-Maritime Bungalow For Sale |
Saujon |
| In a little village on the Estuary of the Gironde, lovely bungalow with around 72 sqm of living space on a 530 sqm of completely fenced gard .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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156,600 |
2 |
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113442 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Saujon |
Lovely detached house offering 75m2 living area with an enclosed garden of 592m2.
Composed of dining room/US fitted kitchen of 37m2 .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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160,000 |
2 |
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123035 |
| Charente-Maritime House For Sale |
Saintes Area |
SAINTES TOWN CENTRE.
Town house in good condition offering 85 sqm living area with dining room, 1 bedroom, fitted kitchen, bathroom .... <more_info> |
| Property in Charente-Maritime |
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160,000 |
1 |
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