castle for sale Rochefort, France

In the heart of an Oléron village, this 19th‑century colonial‑style château, inspired by the architecture of Mauritius, unfolds its full elegance across nearly 1,800 m² of living space, including all its outbuildings. The residence features twelve bedrooms, magnificent reception rooms with generous volumes, and a fully equipped professional kitchen fitted with top‑of‑the‑range appliances. Its outbuildings offer multiple possibilities of use, enhancing the versatility of the estate. The major asset lies in its grounds of approximately 1.3 hectares, entirely buildable — a rare opportunity for development, whether for residential, hospitality, or cultural projects. An exceptional property, combining architectural charm, a central location, and unique potential.

In Charente-Maritime, 10 minutes from Saintes, a 19th-century castle, its outbuildings, its park, and optionally, a residence and 4 hectares of land. From the departmental road, nestled between fields, woods, and vineyards, the silhouette of the 19th-century castle is revealed, approaching via its 18th-century outbuildings built in a U shape. Access to the property is via the archway that leads to the courtyard adorned with its old well. The main residence, rectangular in shape, faces southeast, towards the park and its tall trees. To the north, a farm arranged in a longère extends to the back of the outbuildings. To the southwest of the park stands a large barn. To the south, the wooded park stretches out, and further beyond, the meadows extend to the edge of the woods.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In Rochefort, (20 minutes from La Rochelle), initiated under Napoleon III and completed in 1876, this water tower supplied the non-potable water network of Rochefort at the time, notably the fountain in Place Colbert. Today, it offers around 2,000 m² of usable space in the city center, fully renovated over five years, with the possibility of developing the old reservoirs at N+2 (more than 1,000 m² additional) as well as a rooftop at N+3. Each room benefits from a vaulted height of more than 6 meters. The property also includes spaces designated for commercial use and a license IV. The former owner, Michel Becker, co-founder of "La Chouette d’Or," inspired the theme of the interior decoration. Contact me to discover all its potential.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Château de l’Aubraye – Exclusively presented, this exceptional listed château (ISMH) is steeped in history and has remained in the same family since the late 18th century, notably the family of Georges Clemenceau. Set in the heart of an unspoiled natural environment, the estate extends over approximately 45 hectares (111 acres) of parkland, woodland, meadows, vegetable gardens, and ponds, offering a truly unique and peaceful setting. The main château, spanning around 1,200 sqm (12,900 sq ft), is surrounded by water-filled moats fed by natural springs, giving the property a rare and majestic character. It is arranged over several levels and features impressive reception areas including multiple lounges, a dining room, study, games room, and a winter garden, as well as 9 bedrooms, notably including the historic bedroom of Georges Clemenceau. Upper floors offer numerous additional bedrooms and spaces, providing significant potential for further development. The estate also includes substantial outbuildings totaling approximately 1,750 sqm (18,800 sq ft), including: Former aviaries, barns, greenhouse, and cellar Remains of an old chapel An independent apartment within the courtyard Several courtyards, towers, and ancillary buildings Potential to create up to 8 additional bedrooms The grounds are further enhanced by two ponds, extensive fields, and a large kitchen garden, making it ideal for a wide range of lifestyle or commercial projects, subject to heritage regulations related to its listed status. Renovation required: The roofs of the outbuildings require renovation. This has already been reflected in the pricing, with an estimated reduction of approximately €800,000. The roofs of the main buildings (residential areas) are in good condition. A rare opportunity with outstanding potential, perfectly suited for a hospitality project (events, seminars, boutique hotel) or as a prestigious private residence for those seeking history, character, and scale.