- land46.2 ha
- rooms22
- bedrooms16
- Area900 m²
- ConstructionN/A*
- ConditionOld
- ParkingN/A*
- bathrooms11
- Shower roomN/A*
- ExposureN/A*
- HeatingN/A*
- ToiletN/A*
- KitchenN/A*
- Property taxN/A*
CastlePoitiers (86) Price :
Ref. 4294: Superb 16th, 18th and 19th C listed chateau for sale in Poitou
This magnificent property is set in beautiful, rolling, wooded countryside with a river running through it, 15 km from the town of Poitiers. The village has a grocery store, and the neighboring commune, 6 km away, offers all shops, doctors, lycée, etc. Access to the freeway, airport and TGV station is 10 minutes from Poitiers.
The château was probably built in the 16th century, then altered and enlarged in the 18th and 19th centuries. The pond-side facade is in the neo-classical style, with rusticated ashlar, balusters, lintel keystones with foliage, pot-à-feu, drapery and high pediments. On the roofs, decorative zinc friezes are still in place, highlighting the ridge. The architectural balance is pleasing to the eye, the design perfect and the restoration impeccably executed. Perfectly set in a flawless environment, the château enjoys superb views of the park from all sides, thanks to a number of well-organized openings.
With approx. 900 sqm of living space, the chateau comprises :
-Ground floor: a through vestibule leading to the adjoining reception rooms, which open on to the valley. There are two lounges with beautiful sculpted marble fireplaces, a long dining room and a beautiful stairwell illuminated by an early 20th century stained glass window. Study with black marble fireplace and built-in bookcase, small entrance hall, large kitchen, pantry with pine pitch china cabinet, toilet and utility room. Beautiful parquet flooring, cabochon tiles, fireplaces and moulded ceilings. The layout is functional and the rooms are beautifully decorated, warm and bright.
-A beautiful oak staircase with balusters and a back staircase lead upstairs, where a landing and central corridor lead to 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and wc, a linen room and a storeroom. The master suite has a dressing room,
-On the second floor: a laundry room, two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and wc. 7 bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1 bedroom with en-suite bathroom and wc, also accessible via the corridor. 1 bedroom with open-plan bathroom.
Attic above.
Below, a series of cellars and former utility rooms. These include the former kitchens, pantry and wet room. Wine cellar. Boiler room. The overall layout is functional and coherent, and the rooms are warm and welcoming.
The nearest building to the château houses the garages, tack room and horse stalls. This elegant building is topped by a bell tower, and its facade adorned with a clock. Behind, organized around a courtyard : the restored janitor's cottage, comprising a living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, shower room and laundry room. Adjoining annexes.
-an old sheepfold,
-two equipment sheds on wooden beams,
aviary, henhouse...
-other garages and equipment sheds.
-In the walled vegetable garden, attractive greenhouse and covered swimming pool (15.5x5m).
-Restored 19th-century chapel in the grounds.
Attractive, large 114 acres estate comprising :
-Woods planted mainly with oak (59.30 acres)
-English parkland (35.83 acres)
-Meadows available for rent (11.12 acres)
- Meadows (about 7 acres)
On the side of the château is a large terrace that serves as an outdoor dining area, with a lovely sunny view over the park. This park of the highest quality is crossed by a river that widens thanks to a reservoir to create a water mirror in front of the château. Upstream, a small island with a point spanning the waters creates a romantic atmosphere.
Tall trees, including huge cedars, oaks and purple beeches, complement the large lawns here and there. A small part of the park is enclosed by walls or fences. The vegetable garden is enclosed by high walls. The garden is full of flowers, ornamental shrubs and fruit trees. The greenhouse extends the growing season. The swimming pool has been installed without disfiguring anything.
The combination of large green spaces, natural elements such as water and trees, and an atmosphere of well-being makes this property an ideal place for horse riders.
Are listed on the Inventaire supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques :
The stained glass window by Henri Carot in the stairwell: listed by decree of 1989 - The facades and roofs, as well as the terrace and stoop: listed by decree of 1997.
This property is registred on the additionnal inventory of historic monuments (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France).
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