A historic riverside home with soul and potential – Tonnay-Charente Nestled along the quiet banks of the Charente river lies this elegant 1845 shipowner’s home. Its enclosed garden with pool, shuttered stone façade and soft patina all whisper the charm of a timeless family home. With more than 250 sqm of living space, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study, a 70 sqm attic and a light-filled workshop, the house lends itself to many ways of living, working or welcoming guests. Just five minutes from Rochefort and twenty-five from the beaches of Fouras, it offers a rare balance between the intimacy of a small-town life and the openness of the sea and city. Daily life flows at its own pace here, between the local market, the estuary light and coastal getaways. Yes, comfort upgrades are needed (Energy class E – audit available). But the house is sound, its character intact, with open views of the Charente, peaceful surroundings, and all amenities within walking distance. This character-filled home at the heart of Charente’s heritage will speak to those seeking more than just a property — a place to inhabit, reinvent, and pass on. A home with a soul, ready to be restored, lived in… and truly felt.