Take Five at around €650,000

Take Five France: This imposing, restored Maison de Maitre comes with outbuildings and one hectare of land. Interior materials _include a handmade staircase and slate floor, wooden floors and stone fireplaces. At ground level are a sitting room, dining room, kitchen, and study. On the first floor are four bedrooms with en suites. Angouleme and Cognac are half an hour away. Price: €656,000Agent: latitudes.co.uk, 0044-2083874090