castles for sale Charente-Maritime, France

In the early 1990s, a beautiful bond of affection was formed between this divine 15th-century château and its new owners, true guardians of history. After being neglected for many years, this stunning gem, yearning to reclaim its former brilliance, has been simply cherished and brought back to life. From the façades to the roofs, from the exterior gardens to the interior walls, this noble residence has been gradually redesigned and restored over the years, meticulously preserving its authenticity and ensuring the utmost comfort for its guests. The restoration work is truly exceptional. Nestled discreetly at the heart of its contiguous 93-hectare estate, the Château has been awarded a 5-star luxury furnished accommodation status by Charente-Maritime Tourisme, making it a true haven of peace. Set in a protected and serene environment, this unique and enchanting property exudes an undeniable tranquility amidst nature's embrace. The property encompasses nearly 1,500 m² of living space and just over 2,500 m² of usable area, spread across the ISMH-listed château, the ISMH-listed building with its watchtowers, the splendid Orangery, as well as numerous dependencies and annexes. One easily succumbs to the charm of the luminous reception rooms, spacious suites, and the wellness area, featuring a gym, hammam, swimming pool with a vast terrace, and a delightful pool house. The magic of this timeless place extends far beyond its walls. The estate boasts gardens with ponds, meadows, orchards with over 1,000 fruit trees, 23 hectares of woodland, 4,000 m² of ponds with a water source adjacent to a river, a fountain, a well, private hunting grounds, remarkable plantations of Napoleonic pines, rare maples, and various varieties of lime, elder, and hornbeam trees. Projection plans, including a rose garden, labyrinth, vegetable gardens, and a pond with a bridge, have been meticulously crafted by a renowned landscape architect and are available. Ideally situated just 30 minutes away from the Atlantic coast beaches of Charente-Maritime, in a peaceful commune, this extraordinary estate offers endless possibilities for both family and commercial use, including hosting receptions, events, operating gîtes and bed and breakfast establishments, pursuing equestrian projects, or catering to car collectors, and more. Bordeaux international airport can be reached within 1? hours, while La Rochelle TGV station is just an hour away. This château, with its meticulously restored period features, is sold fully furnished (with only a few furniture pieces excluded). To be enchanted by the allure of this noble property is an unforgettable experience. To be chosen as the future owner(s) by the château itself is an esteemed privilege. Complete file on request. Agency fees are payable by the purchaser. The net selling price is €4575472 and the agency fees are €274528 TTC. Maxwell-Baynes Christie's International Real Estate 27 Quai Valin 17000 La Rochelle France International Real Estate - Immobilier International La Rochelle - Ile de Ré - Royan - Ile d'Oléron CONTACT ‭+33 (0)6 62 49 61 23‬

Located in the village centre with all amenitiess, 1h from Bordeaux, 10mn from a motorway and a station, this chateau dating from 1850 is surrounded by 4 hectares. Not remote but benefiting from open views on backside over meadows and woods, the chateau offers 850m² as living space, a 150m² attic. Beautiful outbuildings of 350m², orangery and stables make of this property an harmonious ensemble. The chateau is light, with airy and spacious rooms, and a lot of comfort : you will discover a large entrance leading to a reception room of 70m², dining room of 40m², a living room of 30m², a library of 30m², study, kitchen and a professional one on garden floor, 9 bedrooms with each a bathroom and toilets...the all with high ceilings, wooden panels, cupboards, marble fireplaces, etc.

Located just 20 minutes from COGNAC, in a village, this 18th C. Chateau of about 350 m² is set in nearly 30 hectares of grassland with a river crossing the property. It goes with a farmhouse of about 150 m² (currently occupied), a house of about 150 m² on two levels, and winehouses. Anchored in a very calm environment with no close neighbours, this ensemble could be convenient for a host and event activity. On ground floor, THE CHATEAU consists of a beautiful entrance with stone staircase, a large living room of 75 m² with fireplace, a large study, a living room with wooden panels and 18th C. fireplace, and an ancient kitchen with insert. The different storeys are also served by a lift. The first floor includes five bedrooms : one with double windows on back side, one with shower room and washbasin, one on front side with balcony, a small one with dressing, and the last one with lift arrival. A shower room, separate toilets complete this level, as well as the staircase leading to the attic. The chateau has heat pump heating. The roof and skeleton were redone (with cedar wood)    THE HOUSE offers a large living room-dining room of 90 m² with ancient kitchen and central fireplace, a staircase leading to three bedrooms, a shower room and toilets. The house is heated by a wood insert fireplace. It is fitted with new windows, and electricity and plumbing were redone recently. The roof is in good condition.    THE FARMHOUSE consists of a large living room-dining room, an ancient kitchen, a back kitchen, two large bedrooms, a bathroom with toilets, and oil-fired central heating. THE WINE STOREHOUSE of 450 m² is shared into two convertible parts. Ideally located 20 minutes from COGNAC, this property will offer you an access to SAINT JEAN D'ANGELY and motorway A10 in 20 to 25 minutes, whereas the ocean can be reached in only 1 hour.

This 17th C. property, partly modified in the 19th C., was totally and carefully restored. It offers a peaceful and comfortable environment with nature all around. The impressive building shows an architectural diversity open on a magnificent park of 13 hectares with many tree species and vast outbuildings. This ensemble of approximately 600 sq. mt. embraced modernity while maintaining an authentic spirit. The main house consists of the original chateau and offers about 465 sq. mt. The living room, recently renovated, is the main family room, including the kitchen opening on the dining space and the well-being space in front of the fireplace, open spaces that are important for sharing moments. You will find also a cosy and private living room opening on the park. For special days, the large living room /dining room is perfect. At this level of the house, you will also benefit from a study, a music room, and technical rooms : laundry, back-kitchen /cellar, boiler room. If you wish to get installed on ground floor, one large bedroom wide open on the outside and a large bathroom are available. A magnificent staircase with stone banister leads to the first floor, consisting of 5 bedrooms and several bathrooms as well as a library nested into a warm space. The house has an outstanding cellar. To accommodate your friends and allow them to maintain a little privacy, two annex bedrooms, one with its own bathroom, are located in part of the property. Besides, this property includes many outbuidings : attics, workshops, wood shed, garages… In ancient stables, there are at least 250 sq. mt. of vast reception and exhibition rooms distributed over two levels. A guest house of approximately 150 sq. mt., fully restored and consisting of a bedroom with its own bathroom, a living room, a study, a kitchen and a private terrace. A heated swimming pool, a tennis course, a former orangery, a vegetable garden, a forest partly classified Natura 2000, a small stream...

FOR SALE AT THE GATES OF SAINT-JEAN-D'ANGELY This ancient wine property (Cognac) consists of many original features : a 14th, 15th, 18th and 20th C. Chateau, a farmhouse to renovate, and a house in need of final renovation. Former wine storehouses with old alembic. Pleasant park, courtyard, meadows and land set in about 5 ha.  THE CHATEAU is raised on three levels with three towers partially included in the living space.  On ground floor :  - Beautiful entrance with cement tiled floor (23 m²)  - Staircase  - Large living room with parquet floor and fireplace (48 m²)  - Large living room with parquet floor and marble fireplace (37 m²)  - Library with parquet floor (13 m²)  - Kitchen to redecorate (12 m²) and back kitchen (11 m²)  - Large living room with cement tiled floor and fireplace (42 m²)  - Annex room and sanitaries (13 m²)  - Service staircase On first floor :  - Large landing and passageways on parquet floor (37 m²)  - Bedroom with parquet floor (22 m²)  - Bathroom (7 m²)  - Bedroom in the tower with parquet floor (13 m²)  - 6 other bedrooms  - 3 other bathrooms  On second floor :  - 4 bedrooms  - 1 bathroom And on half level :  - 2 attics and a last bedroom  ANNEX HOUSE 1  Close to the chateau, an ancient house being renovated on 2 levels, with ancient adjoining wine storehouses.  ANNEX HOUSE 2 This is an ancient farm accommodation raised on 2 levels of 145 m² habitables, reception room, kitchen, wc, and a bedroom on ground floor ; and 3 bedrooms and a shower room on first floor. SEVERAL ANCIENT WINE STOREHOUSES for cognac aging process, old alembic.  OTHER FARM BUILDINGS    The property is close to the town of SAINT JEAN D'ANGELY, with all amenities and further re-opening of the Thermes. This property is suitable for a private use, but also for a professional project as b&b, reception, hotel.    LOCATION  2 minutes from SAINT JEAN D'ANGELY  5 kms from A10 motorway  45 min from ROYAN and beaches  70 kms from LA ROCHELLE TGV station 28 kms away

La Rochelle Ile de Ré Sotheby's Int. Realty offers you this Château to be completely restored located in Périgny. Ideal for a promotional operation (Hospitality, retirement residence, residential, social), a permit was accepted for a 25-room hotel project. Heavy renovation for professionals (contact me for a complete file).

A chateau dating back to the 17th and 19th centuries with outhouses, a swimming pool and a tennis court in over 13 hectares of wooded grounds with meadows. The entrance that leads into the property is located beside a secondary road that runs along an outhouse on the property’s southern edge. There is an entrance gate in a tall wall. A square bartizan in the corner of the long outhouse keeps watch, looking down at this entrance. The complex of annexes form a U shape that lies opposite the chateau. Together, all the buildings create a courtyard in the middle of them. This court is dotted with a few trees, including palms and a silver wattle beside the chateau. The chateau has a ground floor and a first floor. It is crowned with a gable roof of terracotta tiles. An adjoining square tower with a slate roof protrudes from it, looking down over the whole complex. Exposed stonework forms its elevations, which are punctuated with rectangular windows. White dressed limestone with incrusted shells forms its quoins and its door and window surrounds. To the north-east of the chateau, there are tall trees, then a tennis court beside a meadow. Further east, there are two other houses on the grounds. They are small with roofs of barrel tiles and rendered elevations. The first of these two dwellings is a former orangery. A swimming pool lies beside it. To the north, meadows neighbour woods. And to the east, a river edges the grounds. A few walls bear witness to a stone breeding pond that was once here.

Located 30 km from Royan, this magnificent 17th century castle, listed as an historic monument, is of a rare elegance. Offering approximately 600 m² of living space, it consists of a spectacular vaulted entrance, large living room, small lounge/study, dining room, kitchen, 11 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. All roofs are in perfect condition. The chateau offers many possibilities for expansion (up to 950 m² of living space). The property also includes a house of 140 m² and vast outbuildings (540 m²). The estate covers 6,56 ha (16 acres), consisting of gardens, meadows and woodland. Rare opportunity in this area.

Royan Ile D'Oléron Sotheby's International Realty offers you, between Royan and Bordeaux, a very beautiful castle of approximately 800 m2 on land of approximately 4 hectares. This castle has been renovated but its style and character have been preserved. All the windows in the house have just been replaced with double glazing. The beautiful entrance and its majestic gallery serve the 4 living rooms of the residence, including the main one of 70 m2 and the large dining room. The other, more intimate lounges offer great opportunities for relaxation. A master suite with its bathroom will offer you the possibility of living on the ground floor. A small kitchen as well as toilets with hand basins complete this level. The beautiful wooden staircase will take you to the 1st floor landing serving 4 suites each with its bathroom and WC, as well as an apartment with 2 bedrooms and a beautiful bathroom as well as a kitchenette. The 2nd floor includes 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom as well as a beautiful attic, with exposed framework, with 3 rooms allowing the creation of an apartment. Finally, you will find, on the garden level, 1 very large kitchen, 1 wine cellar, 1 dining room, 1 gym room, 1 laundry room and 1 storeroom The large park at the rear, part of which is buildable, with an outbuilding of 350 m2 and 2 boxes will bring you peace and quiet. Less than 1 hour from Bordeaux, this residence is ideal for a professional B&B, hotel or event project.

Royan Ile d'Oléron Sotheby's Realty International is pleased to present to you, exclusively, a sumptuous 18th century residence, located less than 10 km from Royan. This exceptional residence extends over nearly 1000 m2 of living space, nestled in the heart of a majestic park of almost 3 hectares, decorated with century-old trees. The complete renovation of this magnificent residence has been carried out with care over the last few years, using high quality materials to integrate all modern comforts, while preserving the authenticity of the place. This unique residence is currently operated as a charming hotel, a restaurant, and hosts a multitude of professional and private events. As soon as you enter the entrance hall, you are immediately struck by the residence's remarkable listed staircase. The boudoir, a warm living room decorated with authentic Aubusson tapestries and a desk, is reserved for welcoming guests. On the other side of the entrance, the majestic reception room of approximately 100 m2, overlooking the terrace and the park, offers an exceptional setting for the organization of memorable receptions. The establishment offers 10 superb rooms, completely renovated and modern, each with its own shower room or bathroom with WC, able to accommodate up to 25 people. One of these bedrooms is on the ground floor, providing level access. Two restaurant or meeting rooms are available to organize breakfasts or meals for guests and clients. A professional kitchen, fully equipped and up to standard, will appeal to the most demanding cooks, with its office area, dishwashing area, and hot part. The establishment also includes a staff apartment, including a living room, a kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom, offering a comfortable space or the possibility of expanding the hotel's reception area. The park is truly enchanting, with its majestic century-old trees, including a remarkable cedar. You can enjoy this beauty from the terrace, which runs alongside the house and is equipped with two bioclimatic pergolas. Located less than 10 km from the beaches, this exceptional accommodation represents a fantastic opportunity to launch a charming hotel and events business, without requiring work. Don't miss this unique opportunity. ​

This superb 15th century chateau, officially a 'monument historique', sitting in its own walled parkland of just under 2 acres, a few metres from the centre of a village, has been beautifully refurbished by its current owners who have also added a heated 14m x 5m swimming pool. The chateau itself boasts 6 bedrooms, 2 large salons, a fabulous kitchen/diner and a huge games room on the top floor. It has a stunning stone staircase and two extraordinary stone fireplaces which are listed. The interior accommodation is comfortable summer and winter, thanks to the oil fired central heating, and the owners' superb decorations have made it into a warm and welcoming home. Additional independent accommodation includes a 3 bedroomed cottage with its own charming private garden, a 5 bedroomed 'logis' recently converted to living space for the elderly resident, a 3 bedroomed apartment and two 1 bed studios, one of which is used as accommodation for the resident carer. There is also a very large reception room with its own kitchen, WCs and large outside covered dining space which could potentially be used to host weddings or events, subject to the usual permissions. Outside, the topiary and rose gardens are to the rear of the property, together with the impressive pool and to the front is a formal courtyard. There is also a large garage. Close to the spa town of Jonzac and not far from the lovely local beaches and the cosmopolitan city of Bordeaux, this stunning property is an ideal permanent residence or a holiday home with income potential. The property is sold as a partly occupied life annuity. Life annuity : 3.123 euros /month. Price including agency fees : 1.197.000 € Price excluding agency fees : 1.140.000 € Buyer commission included: 5 %

Royan Ile d'Oléron Sotheby's International Realty offers you the life of a castle in Charente Maritime for this exceptional property. Extraordinary renovation for this contemporary in a Castle habit ready to move in! Luxurious 17th century castle on 3 levels with a masterful entrance, you will find an office space for telecommuting, a large kitchen, back kitchen, wc, a dining room, a cozy living room with its fireplace, a rotunda to make a dining room. reading or other, upstairs four beautiful bedrooms including a master suite, a separate bathroom, wc, on the top floor a large games room, two other bedrooms, a bathroom and a wc. A very large basement with cellar. A convertible outbuilding with a garage and another very large outbuilding of 220m2 with an hsp of 6m for a car collector or to convert into accommodation, as well as a studio. Very beautiful plot with its large swimming pool and its pool house, its reception garden with its fountain and a parking space. Ideal for a professional project (head office, catering, luxury hotels, events...) or a collector of beautiful properties. File and virtual visit of this exceptional property on request.