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Ref: AVSA/Chateau
Sunnier SW France – POITOU-CHARENTES – Charente-Maritime
In a superb elevated situation between Bordeaux and La Rochelle
Near to a village with amenities (doctor, pharmacy, shops, garage, schools etc)
10 mins from the A10 motorway
16kms from the historic town of Saintes & 28kms to Cognac
Only 50kms to Atlantic beaches
2hrs 20mins south of Paris by TGV, or about 4 hours by car
A SUPERB RESTORED CHATEAU & OUTBUILDINGS
Currently offering holiday accommodation
All in very good condition
Chateau and associated outbuildings, with a total of 47 bedrooms
Large Swimming Pool with sun terrace
Tennis court, Mini-golf, Giant Chess
Small Outbuildings in the grounds
Three Hangars/Garages
All set in over 8 acres of land (part constructible)
This splendid Chateau, with a hotel and holiday accommodation, sits in an elevated position with superb views over the surrounding countryside – mostly vineyards (for cognac and pineau), sunflowers, maize and woodland. The property is crossed by a small river, and there are lakes etc. within about 5/6 kms for water sports, fishing etc. The property is set in about 8.3 acres of land, part of which is suitable for building.
Constructed from local stone (appreciated as far back as Roman times and exported worldwide) the property was constructed on the site of an ancient villa, and the chateau is a superb example of the architectural style of this region. The Chateau has retained its 12th and 13th century towers (and four level dungeons) in what is considered to be an exceptional condition.
All the bedrooms have a WC and bath or shower room. 38 of the bedrooms have oil central heating, the rest have electric heating. They are all ready to occupy, and most have cable TV and telephone.
     
   
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THE CHATEAU & ITS BUILDINGS
- Two entrance towers to the east, detached, on two levels. These lead to 3500m2 of open lawned areas.
- One tower (pigeonnier) on the edge of the property to the west, flanked by an Orangerie (100m2)
- The Logis, the principal building, 35m long, facing north/south, in an "L" shape. There is a cellar, an upper level and attics.
- The central Dungeon on 4 levels, attached to the logis
- Former farmhouse and outbuildings (107m2), situated perpendicular to the logis
THE LOGIS
This is the principal living accommodation, 35m2 long, in an "L" shape, dating from the XVIth & XVIIIth century, with a total living space of 500m2 on the ground floor and 400m2 on the first floor.
Ground floor
- Two entrance halls
- Two stone staircases & one in iron and elm
- Wood lined library 60m2
- Conservatory
- Two dining rooms with fireplaces
- Office
- Fitted Kitchen, behind which are …
- Vegetable preparation area and washing up room
- One large vaulted cellar
- A stone terrace surrounded by a low stone wall
Floors – stone in the entrance areas, parquet and tiled in other areas
First floor
- Service elevator
- 6 Bedrooms leading from two spacious landings, all with WC and bath or shower room
- A separate suite with corridor and two Bedrooms
Attic – above all the bedrooms
THE DUNGEON (tour de refuge, about 20m high and 77m2)
This building, attached to the logis, has a vaulted cellar and 4 floors, and has new roof beams and roof. The oak woodwork inside is in good condition, and the rooms are in need of restoration, most having fine fireplaces.
THE FARMHOUSE & OUTBUILDINGS
The outbuildings are linked to the logis by a winter garden 88m2, leading to two courtyards. This long building (107m) sits perpendicular to the logis, and has a total floor space of 1000m2. The first part of this accommodation (accommodation 1) is on the side of the open courtyard, and the second part (accommodation 2) is beside the interior courtyard.
OUTBUILDING ACCOMMODATION 1
Ground Floor
- Events Hall
- Hallway with 2 staircases, a service elevator and a cloakroom
- 7 Bedrooms (all with WC and shower or bathroom), of which 6 have a tiny garden
- 3 Offices
- WC and shower
- Basement with boiler room and a stone room beneath the garden, 80m2
First Floor
- 14 Bedrooms, each with WC and shower or bathroom
- Laundry room; Bath/Shower rooms
OUTBUILDING ACCOMMODATION 2
Ground floor
- Utility room and service area
- 10 Bedrooms (each with WC and shower room) five of which have a terrace
First floor
- One exterior staircase and one interior staircase
- 10 Bedrooms (each with WC and shower room), 5 of which have a balcony
NORTH EAST TOWER
- 4 Bedrooms, a WC, a shower room and a bathroom
- Hall, salon, kitchen, dining area and terrace
SOUTH EAST TOWER
This self-contained building has 4 rooms, including 2 bedrooms with shower rooms & WCs
PIGEONNIER TOWER - This tower, with its new roof beams and roof, together with the orangerie (180m2) is currently used as the stonemasons’ workshop and to house the pool equipment.
SWIMMING POOL – 14m x 7m with large sun terrace, adjacent to pigeonnier tower
OUTBUILDINGS - To the north side, with their own access, there are four small buildings which are used to house equipment relating to the upkeep of the Chateau and for garden machinery. There are also three hangars/garages.
STRUCTURE AND WORKS – Carpentry and roofs (1800m2) are in perfect order in the ensemble of buildings. Only the roof of the Orangerie will need attention.
SERVICES – Drainage, 3 fosses septiques, electricity (55 A/phase), plumbing, citerne gaz and oil, alarmes de detection, television and telephone all in good order.
EQUIPMENT – Ventilation, extraction, heating, water heating and oil central heating, aswell as gas and oil stoves and fireplaces are all in good order.
THE RESTORATION – Restoration of the buildings and green areas were started in about 1988 and finished by the end of 1991. More work was carried out both inside and out, and particularly to the roofs, following the infamous storm of 1999.
THE GROUNDS
Over 8 acres of parkland, part of which is suitable for building. Within the grounds is a mini-golf course, a giant chess set and a tennis court. The property is crossed by a small river. There are also two areas of garden, as follows :
Garden Area 1 - The first area (adjacent to accommodation 1) has circular walkways, colourful planting, flowering trees, lawned areas, shady copses, flowering plants on the walls of the buildings and lots of landscaping. Automatic lighting over the whole area, and watering points on all the buildings.
Garden Area 2 - The second area, the interior courtyard (adjacent to accommodation 2), has a wooded area, lawns and automatic lighting. The area leads to the swimming pool, and the stone terrace affords splendid views, and access to the parkland.
There are also two tree-lined walkways which lead to the park via five stone staircases.
THE BUSINESS – The chateau is currently run as a hotel/holiday accommodation business, and the accommodation provided could be altered to suit the new owners’ needs and tastes. Further information on request.
PRICE: 1,158,000 Euros (including agency fees)
Ref: AVSA/Chateau
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