French Chateau for sale Charente

Set in a dominant position, in the heart of a picturesque village with all services, this splendid Napoleon III Chateau offers accommodation totalling about 800m2. Two thirds of the Chateau have been exquisitely restored to a very high quality, with light and spacious rooms, and making full use of magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. Set in more than 3.5 acres of lovely parkland with specimen trees and shrubs, the property has large outbuildings, including an ancient guardian Farmhouse. There is also a beautiful swimming pool with outstanding views.

THE CHATEAU

Ground floor

- Beautiful Entrance Hall 39m2 with marble floor, looking SW on one side with views of the village, and NE on the other side with views over the park. Beautiful oak staircase leading to the first floor.

- Space behind the stairs suitable for a Cloakroom/WC and Shower room (plumbing installed)

- Living Room 40m2 & Dining room 36m2, both with marble floors, South facing, doors to grounds

- Sitting room leading to ….

- Ancient "Service Hall" 24m2 & to …

- Pretty fitted Kitchen 15.5m2 opening onto the NE terrace, with good views

- Two further rooms requiring refurbishment, 24m2 & 44m2, one with stone fireplace & one with a conduit, both with cement floors

First floor - access via principal Entrance Hall

- Landing opening onto NE facing balcony

- Master Bedroom 34m2 with marble fireplace, opening onto NE facing balcony

- En-suite Bathroom, spacious and impressive, 34m2, with bath/shower/two washbasins & separate WC

- Small study 13m2 & dressing area 6m2

First floor – access via the "service" stairs

- Bedroom 2 (27m2) with space for an en-suite shower room, opening onto NE facing balcony

- Three further Bedrooms requiring complete refurbishment 10m2, 21m2 and 44m2

- Shower room opening onto NE facing balcony (ceiling to be re-done)

Second floor – access via the "service" stairs

- Three Bedrooms requiring refurbishment (formerly the maids’ quarters) 22m2, 11m2, 43m2

- Ancient shower room/WC

- Spacious Attic 172m2 with a good space to develop. New floorboards, ancient pretty glass window giving access to the roof balcony.

Basement/Cave – with oil central heating boiler (warm air heating)

GARAGE/WORKSHOP 52m2 & ATTACHED PIGSTIES 95m2

FARMHOUSE TO RESTORE - 70m2, with attic above, possibility of 2 bedrooms & a shower room

SWIMMING POOL – 15m x 7m, refurbished in about 2006, paved & terraced surrounds, superb views

THE GROUNDS - more than 3.5 acres of lovely parkland with specimen trees and shrubs & two ancient wells.

FURTHER INFORMATION - Constructed in 1870; two thirds restored; new roof tiles and slates; new electricity and plumbing (part redone); oil fired central heating (warm air); mains drainage; traditional wooden window frames.

TAXES - Taxe fonciere 2007 – 980 Euros; Taxe d’habitation 2007 – 220 Euros

PRICE REDUCTION
PRICE was: 1,260,000 Euros (including agency fees)
PRICE NOW: 900,000 Euros (including agency fees)

Ref: OFSO/138008
also known as OFSO/479/MC