castles for sale Saintes, France

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.

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

Located in the immediate vicinity of Cognac, this magnificent 19th century château enjoys an exceptional setting, with panoramic views over the Charente valley. Thoroughly renovated, it offers around 1100 sqm of living space and 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. A lift serves all levels of the chateau. The property has been renovated to a high standard and is in perfect order. 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 an outbuilding housing a workshop and two large garages. Magnificent property, with lots of charm!

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 remarkable 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 a winery. 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.

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.