castles for sale Saintes, France

At the doors of Saint Jean d’Angely and 45 kms from the coast, this property built in 1873, raised instead of an existing 13th C. Seigneury, stands in the middle of an enclosed park of nearly 4 hectares. Reminding the architectural style of the seaside villas in the Golden Age, you will be charmed as soon as you walk through the entrance with its elegant helical staircase and cement tiles in a shade of blues. Each side of the house, you will find reception rooms : a large living room, a small living room, a study. Each of these rooms offers noble architectural features : parquet floors, fireplace, mouldings. The dining kitchen paved with terracotta floor and the dining room with stone floor and its large fireplace are very friendly. A laundry complete this storey. All these rooms are extremely bright thanks to the many windows. On first floor, distributed all along the passageway, four large bedrooms from 17 to 26 sq.mt, which two of them have their own bathroom, plus one shower room for the two other ones. On second floor, a large bedroom and a bathroom, as well as another large bedroom and two smaller ones to renovate. An attic space consisting of two rooms will be convenient for conversion. In the basement, a beautiful wine cellar, the boiler room, the wood shed and a vast workshop. The flowery parc is planted with many fruit tree species : apple trees, peer trees, apricot trees, peach trees, cherry trees, fig trees... The dovecote, the 16m x 6.5m swimming pool and the wash-house confirm the sophisticated character of this property. Used as a garage and a store room, a large barn of nearly 130 sq.mt. in front of which is a wood shed. For your country walks, you can walk through the beautiful lime-tree path all around the park and the enclosures ready to welcome animals. The house is heated by a new air-water heat pump system, most windows on second floor are PVC double glazed ones, personal sanitation. Sale price including fees : 900,000 euros. Buyer's fees. Fee : 6 % VAT of the price excluding fees. Sale price excluding fees : 849,057 euros. Energy class : E. Climate class : B. Estimated annual energy costs for standard use : between 6,820 and 9,280 euros per year. Prices indexed to January 1st, 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website : www.georisques.gouv.fr

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 Sale price including fees : 895,000 euros. Buyer's fees. Fee : 5 % VAT of the price excluding fees. Sale price excluding fees : 852,380 euros. Energy class : E. Climate class : E. Estimated annual energy costs for standard use : between 10,110 and 13,700 euros per annum. Prices indexed to 1st of January 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website : www.georisques.gouv.fr

30 MIN FROM ANGOULEME Authentic 19th century chateau offering 900 sqm of living space. High quality renovation. Many original features. 3 guest houses, large barn, and orangery under construction for receptions. Sauna and spa. Set on 7 hectares of wooded land, including 3 hectares of parkland around the chateau. Swimming pool. 5 reception rooms, 17 bedrooms in the chateau. Ideal property for commercial purposes, 30 min from Angouleme. Sale price including fees : 2,756,000 euros. Buyer's fees. Fee : 4 % VAT of the price excluding fees. Sale price excluding fees : 2,650,000 euros. Energy class : E. Climate class : E. Estimated annual energy costs for standard use : between 14,194 and 19,204 euros per year. Prices indexed to January 1st, 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website : www.georisques.gouv.fr

Built in 1880 at the request of a famous Cognac family, this magnificent listed château enjoys an idyllic setting on the banks of the Charente River. Offering approx. 1255 m² of living space, the castle mainly comprises: entrance hall, sumptuous reception rooms (5,80 m ceiling height), dining room, kitchen, utility room, 13 bedrooms (including 11 with ensuite bathroom), 12 bathrooms, gym, seminar room, and various cellars. The château has exceptional period features including a magnificent stone staircase, mouldings, fireplaces and original wood floors, etc...The castle is overall in good condition. It sits in the middle of a beautiful park of 2,57 ha with impressive matures trees, a large swimming pool, a tennis court and even a private island on the Charente river. The property also has beautiful (listed) outbuildings including a caretaker's cottage, offices, garages and two houses in need of a renovation. It is located in a beautiful town with all amenities. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance. An outstanding property with charm and history, in one of the most attractive regions of France.

Built in 1823 by the Dupuy d’Angeac family, this magnificent Chateau is possibly one of the finest examples of a NeoClassical chateau in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Thoroughly renovated by the current owners, it offers around 670 m² of living space and mainly comprises : - in the basement: wine cellars, numerous storage rooms, laundry, boiler room - ground floor: entrance hall with a spectacular spiral staircase, drawing room, family room, dining room, beautiful kitchen, study, 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms, toilet - 1st floor: large landing, 5 bedrooms, 4 of which with en suite bathrooms. The château combines authenticity and refinement, while offering all modern comfort. The period features are remarkable. The property also includes a guest house (114 m²), comprising a kitchen, dining room, sitting room, 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Set apart from the château, this house has a separate entrance. A beautiful outbuilding houses a swimming pool, a reception room with bar, a catering office, a discotheque, a guest suite and numerous storage rooms. It offers scope for development. The estate covers 9.3 hectares, divided into gardens, woods and meadows. This exceptional property is ideal as a family home or for a business opportunity such as B&B or weddings. This outstanding property is located between Cognac and Saintes, 45 mn from the coast. A gem !

Barnes Propriétés et Châteaux is offering for sale this magnificent 19th century château in Charente Maritime (17) between the towns of Cognac and Saintes. Situated in a nuisance-free environment, the property comprises a château with 485 m² of living space, its outbuildings and more than 9 hectares of parklands, woods and meadows. A long, welcoming driveway crosses the property and leads up to the château, built in 1823 by a well known Cognac family. Rectangular in plan and topped with a slate roof in perfect condition, the residence comprises a central body extended by two wings to the east and west. To the south, a grand stone staircase leads to the large terrace, offering wonderful views over the parklands. The château has been completely renovated by the current owners and now offers a comfortable family home with spacious reception rooms and no fewer than 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The interior is incredibly light and period features are omnipresent (parquet flooring, wood panelling, mouldings, fireplaces, etc.). The most spectacular part of this château is its entrance hall with its remarkable wooden spiral staircase and its highly refined period paving. The outbuildings include : - A 108 m² annex house with its own entrance: kitchen, dining room, lounge, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - Very attractive U-shaped buildings with swimming pool, reception rooms, former stables and a suite comprising a bedroom and shower room. - Horse shelters - A dovecote A real family chateau ! But would also be ideal for a commercial activity. Full documentation on request. Energy class: E - Climate class: E / Estimated annual expenditure: €12600 and €17090 (2021 price reference year). Housing with excessive energy consumption. This property is presented by Jan Erik ALDERLIESTE ‘Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr ’

In Saintonge, a late 19th century chateau with outbuildings and park covering 30 ha, crossed by a tree-lined river. A few houses past the village church square, the large gate opens up to the setting sun, to the west of the estate. While the southern facade of the chateau can be made out in the distance, a house and its outbuildings, known as 'the farm', are immediately to the right. Follow a vast barn, formerly a stable, and some workshops and garages. The driveway to the chateau is bordered with large trees. To the left of the main building, a small dwelling is set back from the master residence. In front of the latter, a basin with a fountain stretches along an alley for about 200 m, which leads to the main entrance gate to the south. To the east of the chateau, a very old, circular moat separates the park with its large trees, some of which bear fruit, from the estate's meadows. A bridge crosses the eastern pastures up to the river that meanders through the estate from north to south.

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. Selling price : 1,737,000 euros. Fees at seller's expense. Energy class : D. Climate class : E. Estimated annual energy costs for standard use : between 3900 and 4780 euros per annum. Prices indexed to 31st of December 2018. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website : www.georisques.gouv.fr

Located in close proximity to Cognac, this magnificent 19th century château enjoys an exceptional setting, with panoramic views over the Charente valley. Thoroughly renovated, it mainly comprises : - entresol: large dining room, main kitchen, checkroom, WC, boiler/laundry room, bedroom with en suite bathroom, wine cellar, various storage rooms - ground floor: vast entrance hall, living room, dining room, extra kitchen, study, WC, chapel - 1st floor: landing, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms - 2nd floor: landing with bar, 5 bedrooms with en suite bathroom, home cinema. The property has been renovated to a high standard and is in excellent condition. The château sits in the middle of beautiful walled garden with a 16 m x 6 m heated swimming pool and pool house. The property also includes garages and an outbuilding. Magnificent property, with lots of charm!