Castles for sale Parthenay, France

Majestic castle from the early 17th century, largely restored in the heart of an intact baroque estate. Built on the banks of a river, this exceptional castle embodies the transition between medieval heritage and the emergence of French classical architecture. From this former stronghold, a remarkable 15th-century keep remains. In the early 17th century, the medieval ensemble was reinvented under the impetus of a great family from Poitou, giving rise to an elegant residence inspired by Henri IV with an H-shaped layout, heralding the Louis XIII style. Behind its sober façades animated with Renaissance decorations and trompe-l'œil effects, the castle boasts a coherent internal distribution. Organized around a grand staircase, it retains numerous original elements: French ceilings, stone floors and terracotta tiles, monumental fireplaces, enriched in the 18th century with refined parquet and marble, and then completed in the 19th century. Designed as a place for both representation and life, the ensemble stands out for the harmony of its volumes and the quality of its architecture, which is both simple and spectacular. The estate, structured as early as the 17th century, offers a remarkable landscaped setting: a water canal from the former moats, tree-lined perspectives, Renaissance-inspired flower beds, a kitchen garden, orchard, and woods. The outbuildings complete this ensemble with a vast orangery hosting receptions and events, stables, an old menagerie, and an impressive dovecote. This unique property, admirably preserved, offers a vivid reading of four centuries of history and constitutes a testament to architectural authenticity of rare value.This description has been automatically translated from French.

EXCLUSIVE. Set in beautiful, peaceful, rolling countryside covering 6.35 hectares, this charming 19th-century château offers 339 m² of living space and is surrounded by a caretaker's house, outbuildings, lush grounds, gardens and meadows. Just 15 minutes from a TGV station connecting to Paris Montparnasse in less than 2 hours, and close to a golf course, this property will delight those seeking peace and quiet and wide open spaces. Featuring majestic rooms with beautiful proportions, the residence is spread over three floors. The ground floor houses the reception rooms. An entrance hall with original cement tiles leads to the living room, with its waxed oak flooring, marble fireplace and moulded ceiling decorated with ornamentation, and its boudoir in the turret. The dining room runs through the property and features a beautiful fireplace and oak parquet flooring. An office has been created in the former oratory with its waxed oak flooring and ribbed vaulted ceiling. Completing this level are a toilet with washbasin on terracotta flooring, a fully equipped and fitted kitchen with Bavarian tiles and a stone fireplace with a stove, and a laundry/boiler room with terracotta flooring. The first floor is accessed via a beautiful oak staircase. The landing, equipped with a dressing room and toilet, leads to a library/billiard room with parquet flooring and three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, all of which feature fireplaces. The parquet floors are varnished. On the second floor, the landing leads to three bedrooms, a bathroom, a lounge and a small study. The parquet floors have recently been covered with carpet, with the exception of one bedroom which has varnished parquet flooring. There is plenty of storage space in the numerous cupboards. A vaulted cellar, located beneath the office and hall, provides ideal conditions for storing wine. The roof is covered with slate tiles. Most windows are double-glazed (2010). The boiler runs on fuel oil, with an underground tank. Current fuel oil consumption is approximately 3,500 litres per year. The caretaker's house, with 63 m² of living space, has a living room with a fireplace and wood-burning stove, tiled floors, wooden ceilings and beams, a kitchen with tiled floors, a bedroom with tiled floors, and a bathroom. Upstairs, there is a bedroom accessible via an external staircase. This house has wood and coal central heating provided by the cooker. Wastewater is treated by a septic tank and a cesspool. The slate roof was partially re-done in 2010. Part of it needs to be redone. It has a private garden of approximately 1,000 m². Among the outbuildings, you will find a covered courtyard/summer dining room equipped with a fireplace/grill and bread oven, an old vegetable garden and a sink. Another building houses a garage, a tack room, a stable with two stalls, and upstairs, a groom's room, a workshop, and an attic. Finally, a 180 m² barn with a hayloft and an adjoining sheepfold, as well as a period greenhouse complete the built-up area. Access to the property is via an automatic gate with a videophone, with a driveway leading to the château, and also via another gate on the caretaker's house side. An ornamental well (without water) and a pretty fountain adorn the outdoor areas, as well as numerous tree species, an orchard and vegetable gardens. This complex is located on the outskirts of a small town with all amenities, 15 minutes from Saint Maixent l'Ecole (TGV station and motorway access), on the Poitiers/Niort axis, 35 minutes from Poitiers (airport) and 1 hour 15 minutes from La Rochelle (airport), the Ile de Ré and the Atlantic Ocean. Sale price including fees : 842,700 euros. Buyer's fees. Fee : 6 % VAT of the price excluding fees. Sale price excluding fees : 795,000 euros. Energy class : F. Climate class : F. Estimated annual energy costs for standard use : between 12,170 and 16,520 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

Exclusivity Located 30 minutes from Poitiers (TGV), this exceptional property comprises : - A sublime 18th-century château hotel (ISMH), offering approx. 1,600 m² of living space and today comprising: entrance hall, 2 lounges, study/library, 3 dining rooms, professional kitchen, 15 bedrooms and suites, meeting room (100 m²), office. The ground and 1st floors of the château have undergone a high-quality renovation. The château offers many possibilities for expansion. It could offer at least 22 bedrooms and suites. - A 17th-century logis (280 m² living space) adjoining and communicating with the château. Currently an independent dwelling, it could be used to further increase the château's accommodation capacity. - Extensive outbuildings, including a 12th century barn (650 m²), a 15th century building housing a reception hall, a building with staff bedrooms, an orangery, etc... - A 19th century stud farm comprising a beautiful dwelling house (350 m² of living space, possibility of extension), stables (22 boxes, treatment rooms, office) and numerous storage buildings. This part of the property benefits from a separate entrance. It could retain its equestrian vocation or be renovated for a hotel or commercial project (offices, etc.). - A farmhouse with 3 studios for staff. The estate covers 112 ha, divided into gardens, woods (60 ha) and meadows (40 ha). The site is magnificent: extraordinary century-old trees, river, etc. This incredible property is ideal for all kinds of projects, including luxury hotels. Complete file will be provided upon presentation of identification and proof of funds

RARE. Located 30 minutes from Poitiers (high-speed TGV train), this exceptional property is set within a 112-hectare estate and includes a remarkable 18th-century château hotel (listed as a Historic Monument), offering approximately 1,600 m² of living space. The main building currently comprises: a grand entrance hall, 2 lounges, an office/library, 3 dining rooms, a professional kitchen, 15 bedrooms and suites, a meeting room (100 m²), and an office. The ground floor and first floor have been entirely redesigned by an architect to a very high standard. This property lends itself to a variety of potential projects, particularly residential or luxury hospitality. The château offers numerous possibilities for expansion, with the potential to accommodate around 20 bedrooms and suites in the main building and an additional 30 to 40 rooms in the outbuildings. The outbuildings include: - A 17th-century residence (280 m² of living space) attached to and connected with the château. Currently used as an independent home, it could be integrated to further increase the château’s accommodation capacity. - Extensive outbuildings, including a 650 m² tithe barn, a 15th-century building housing a reception hall, a residential building (including staff accommodation), an orangery, etc. - A stud farm featuring a beautiful residence (350 m² of living space, with potential for expansion), stables (22 stalls, treatment rooms, office), and numerous storage buildings. This 19th-century complex has its own separate entrance and could retain its equestrian use or be redeveloped for a hotel or commercial project. - A farm with 3 staff studios. The estate spans 112 hectares, comprising landscaped gardens, woodland (60 hectares), and meadows (40 hectares), with magnificent century-old trees, a river, and more.