castles for sale Cognac, 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.

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.

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.

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.

A chateau dating back to the 17th and 19th centuries with outhouses, a swimming pool and a tennis court in over 13 hectares of wooded grounds with meadows. The entrance that leads into the property is located beside a secondary road that runs along an outhouse on the property’s southern edge. There is an entrance gate in a tall wall. A square bartizan in the corner of the long outhouse keeps watch, looking down at this entrance. The complex of annexes form a U shape that lies opposite the chateau. Together, all the buildings create a courtyard in the middle of them. This court is dotted with a few trees, including palms and a silver wattle beside the chateau. The chateau has a ground floor and a first floor. It is crowned with a gable roof of terracotta tiles. An adjoining square tower with a slate roof protrudes from it, looking down over the whole complex. Exposed stonework forms its elevations, which are punctuated with rectangular windows. White dressed limestone with incrusted shells forms its quoins and its door and window surrounds. To the north-east of the chateau, there are tall trees, then a tennis court beside a meadow. Further east, there are two other houses on the grounds. They are small with roofs of barrel tiles and rendered elevations. The first of these two dwellings is a former orangery. A swimming pool lies beside it. To the north, meadows neighbour woods. And to the east, a river edges the grounds. A few walls bear witness to a stone breeding pond that was once here.

Located 30 km from Royan, this magnificent 17th century castle, listed as an historic monument, is of a rare elegance. Offering approximately 600 m² of living space, it consists of a spectacular vaulted entrance, large living room, small lounge/study, dining room, kitchen, 11 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. All roofs are in perfect condition. The chateau offers many possibilities for expansion (up to 950 m² of living space). The property also includes a house of 140 m² and vast outbuildings (540 m²). The estate covers 6,56 ha (16 acres), consisting of gardens, meadows and woodland. Rare opportunity in this area.

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...

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

This superb 15th century chateau, officially a 'monument historique', sitting in its own walled parkland of just under 2 acres, a few metres from the centre of a village, has been beautifully refurbished by its current owners who have also added a heated 14m x 5m swimming pool. The chateau itself boasts 6 bedrooms, 2 large salons, a fabulous kitchen/diner and a huge games room on the top floor. It has a stunning stone staircase and two extraordinary stone fireplaces which are listed. The interior accommodation is comfortable summer and winter, thanks to the oil fired central heating, and the owners' superb decorations have made it into a warm and welcoming home. Additional independent accommodation includes a 3 bedroomed cottage with its own charming private garden, a 5 bedroomed 'logis' recently converted to living space for the elderly resident, a 3 bedroomed apartment and two 1 bed studios, one of which is used as accommodation for the resident carer. There is also a very large reception room with its own kitchen, WCs and large outside covered dining space which could potentially be used to host weddings or events, subject to the usual permissions. Outside, the topiary and rose gardens are to the rear of the property, together with the impressive pool and to the front is a formal courtyard. There is also a large garage. Close to the spa town of Jonzac and not far from the lovely local beaches and the cosmopolitan city of Bordeaux, this stunning property is an ideal permanent residence or a holiday home with income potential. The property is sold as a partly occupied life annuity. Life annuity : 3.123 euros /month. Price including agency fees : 1.197.000 € Price excluding agency fees : 1.140.000 € Buyer commission included: 5 %

Interesting renovation potential for these 15 000 m² living space on 45 Hectares Exceptional geographical location for this Estate close highways, 1 hour from Bordeaux. Remarkable development potential for these 15 000 m² which need to be rehabilitated. The property consists of a 19th century castle with its chapel, many original features have been preserved, a large building from the 1960s formerly a medical center, a caretaker's house and other outbuildings. Several real estate projects can be considered: Relais & Châteaux, Fitness Center, Residence for seniors, Residence for tourism, Golf with luxury residences... All on a plot of 45 Hectares with parc and woods. Interesting and rare potential for sale! Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr