castles with panoramic view for sale Charente-Maritime, France

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...

This old stronghold registerd as a Hisotrical Monument will make you travel in a time out of the ordinary. Your imagination will just be vivid as you follow the steps of Ronsard onto the 2 functional drawbridges. From 1370 to 1720, this building was managed by co-lords and at the end of the 18th century, it was sold as a national estate and shared by 3 farmers. In 1972 the current owner fell in love with the historical logis and devoted 50 years of energy in order to make the estate alive again. The castle is surrounded by dry moats and an irregular polygonal enclosure with buttressed walls protruding at the corner of curtain walls of over 12 meters high. These are crowned by the walkway still present on the facade of the two towers. The logis is soberly furnished, recreating medieval atmosphere. The commoons are fitted for living purposes and can be uused for touristic activites. Magnificent vaulted cellars have be restored and 2 underground halls were found under a large square tower discoverd in 1993. Fortified sites of this size are rare in the Saintonge Romane making thei castel particularly interesting. Numerous events were held : concerts, children's events, shows, night events and even some short films (Denis Podalydès film). History and authenticity lovers, take this opportunity to buy yourself an estate gem, in a quiet area, completely private and enjoy the history and the living.

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