castle for sale Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, France

In the heart of Grande Champagne, this elegant castle built in 1850 offers an unparalleled living environment in the center of its two-hectare park. Close to a village with all amenities, you will reach Cognac in 15 minutes and the TGV station of Angoulême in 30 minutes. The majestic building is discovered at the end of a beautiful alley lined with trees. The house offers 440 m² of living space and is composed on the ground floor of a main entrance, a living room, a dining room, a second entrance and a large kitchen. All these rooms are through and guarantee a beautiful brightness. The two upper floors offer 9 bedrooms and bathrooms. The attic with an area of 100 m² represents an interesting development potential. A cellar of 190 m², a renovated cellar of 170 m² and an outbuilding of 93 m² complete the property. The building is healthy and the roof redone in 1990. After renovation, the castle will regain its prestige. This house is ideal to become a family home or for a professional project of accommodation and receptions. If the two hectares seem you insufficient, you can acquire additional land adjacent to the property.

This magnificent 19th century property is located in the heart of the Grande Champagne region, near Jarnac (8 mn) and Cognac (15 mn). It includes a castle offering approximately 600 m² of living space, a large, renovated wine barn offering 170 m² of floor space, as well as other outbuildings. The chateau requires interior renovation works to restore its former splendour. The roof is however in good condition. The chateau currently comprises a beautiful entrance hall, lounge, dining room, study, large dining kitchen, 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an attic space that can be used for any type of project. The authentic features have been preserved (wooden floors, staircases, high ceilings etc.) and the property is very bright thanks to the numerous large windows overlooking the property and the surrounding vinyards. Everything is there to make it an exceptional home. The 170 m² winebarn offers numerous possibilities (guest house, large garage, reception room). The property is in the middle of a park of about 2 hectares, planted with beautiful trees. Very nice driveway. The configuration of the property makes it possible to add extra’s like swimming pool, tennis, etc. Today a large family home, this magnificent property can also be used for commercial purposes (B&B, etc...) The property is conveniently located just five minutes from Segonzac, a charming village offering all necessary amenities. The Angoulême TGV station is a mere 30-minute drive away, providing quick and easy access to Paris and Bordeaux.

Exclusivité – Propriété d’exception au cOEur de Jarnac, classée aux Monuments Historiques (vous permettant de bénéficier d’avantages fiscaux et successoraux).Construit à la fin du 19ème siècle à la demande de Baptiste Vert, propriétaire de plusieurs maisons de Cognac, le château, avec son architecture remarquable et ses nombreuses facettes, domine le parc qui descend vers la Charente. La maison offre 700 m² habitables comprenant une salle de réception, une salle à manger, une cuisine, une bibliothèque, un bureau, 8 chambres, 7 salles de bains, un jardin d’hiver unique. Plusieurs pièces à rénover augmentent la capacité actuelle. Des artistes de renom décorent les intérieurs : Théodore Levigne pour les peintures, Alexandre Charpentier pour les poignées et les serrures, Henri Curcier pour les vitraux. La propriété conserve une majorité d’éléments d’origine : plafond à caissons, plafond peint, toiles peintes, stuc, escalier monumental en marbre...Le parc de 2,5 hectares intègre, au pied de la terrasse, la rocaille percée de grottes et une île privée sur la Charente accessible par un petit pont. La propriété comprend également une maison de gardien de 120 m² environ (4 pièces, 3 chambres) et une dépendance de 100 m². Le sous-sol du Château est composé d’un garage de 80 m², d’une chaufferie et de plusieurs espaces aménageables.La propriété offre calme et prestige. Le bien est inscrit aux Monuments historiques. Il vous permet de bénéficier de déductions fiscales des frais liés à la propriété (travaux, frais liés à son éventuelle ouverture à la visite, etc) ainsi que d’une exonération totale des droits de succession et de donation.

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In the heart of the Charente, this imposing 15th to 17th century Castle, cradle of the Talleyrand-Périgord family and a listed historic monument, stands majestically on its rocky spur overlooking the village of Chalais.Cross the drawbridge and enter through the carriage entrance sheltered by the gatehouse, into the courtyard around which the castle is built. It comprises the residence, with its mansard roof, flanked by its impressive square tower to the south. To the north, a first outbuilding between the residence and the gatehouse, with the scullery adjoining it, and to the south-east a square house. Other outbuildings below include stables, sheds and accommodation.The residence, of nearly 2000m2 built of stone, is currently open to the public for tours. On the ground floor, visitors can admire a magnificent gallery with an atypical wall that leads from one room to the next, French-style ceilings over 4 meters high, terracotta floors, oak Versailles parquet or tiles with marble cabochons, marble fireplaces, mullioned windows, and a 17th-century chapel with a woodworked and marble altar.A monumental stairway leads to the gallery on the upper floor, which also features high ceilings, a bedroom and its extraordinary study with painted wooden walls, as well as a reception room of almost 150 m2.Adjoining and communicating with the residence, a house with separated entry, with kitchen, bedroom, lounge and shower room is also possible.The future owner will be able to continue the restoration work undertaken by the current owner to restore the residence to its former glory, in particular by continuing to renovate the first floor and the top floor under the roof, as well as the outbuildings of nearly 3000m2.Between the residence and the gatehouse, an outbuilding rebuilt around 1880, which once housed a well-known restaurant, offers 220m2 of living space on the ground floor, divided between a large, vaulted room and a professional kitchen, and the same space on the first floor between accommodation and lounges.The gatehouse, with its slate roof, features two carriage entrance gates and rooms for lodging for the guards.The outbuilding to the east of the gatehouse hosts the concierge and the laundry.A square, slate-roofed pavilion built over a vaulted basement shelters the custodian's quarters.Below, the outbuildings comprise two elongated buildings that once housed stables, sheds and an accommodation.At the heart of the main courtyard is a rainwater collection tank.To the south, a magnificent esplanade provides a green setting for the castle.Please do not hesitate to contact me for further details!

Superb 19th century manor between Charente and Dordogne in perfect condition On the outskirts of a village, lovely mansion ,fully renovated with period materials. Tourist and gastronomic region between Bordeaux and Angoulême. Nice entrance hall serving a living room and a library , dining room, kitchen and veranda ; 1st floor : 2 bedrooms with bathroom. Attic easily convertible into 3 or 4 bedrooms (waiting fluids).Caretaker's house in perfect condition with living room (40m²), 2 bedrooms with bathroom, Garage, closed by wallls park with centenary trees and many rare species. Exceptional ! Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

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.