castle for sale Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole, France

Majestic castle from the early 17th century, largely restored in the heart of an intact baroque domain. Built at the edge of a river, this exceptional castle embodies the transition between medieval heritage and the emergence of classic French architecture. From this former fortress, 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 Henry IV featuring an H-shaped plan, heralding the Louis XIII style. Behind its sober facades animated with Renaissance decorations and trompe-l'oeil effects, the castle unfolds a coherent interior layout. Organized around a grand staircase, it preserves many original elements: French ceilings, stone floors and terracotta tiles, monumental fireplaces, enhanced in the 18th century with refined parquet and marbles, then completed in the 19th century. Designed as a place for both representation and living, the ensemble stands out for the harmony of its volumes and the quality of its architecture, both simple and spectacular. The estate, structured from the 17th century, offers a remarkable landscape setting: a water canal stemming from the former moats, tree-lined perspectives, Renaissance-inspired flowerbeds, a vegetable garden, orchard, and woods. The outbuildings complement this ensemble with a vast orangery hosting receptions and events, stables, an old menagerie, and an impressive dovecote. A unique property, admirably preserved, this castle offers a vivid reading of four centuries of history and constitutes a testimony of architectural rarity and authenticity.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Magnificent early 17th-century château, listed as a Historic Monument, built on an H-shaped plan. A fine example of french Mannerist architecture. Featuring an elegant enfilade of reception rooms. The 41-hectare estate includes a 12th and 15th-century keep, late Renaissance formal parterres, a grand tree-lined walk, a 500-meter canal, an orangery, kitchen garden, dovecote, menagerie, orchard. Sold partially furnished. Energy class: NA/NA.

RARE. Located 30 minutes from Poitiers (TGV), this exceptional property spans 112 hectares and includes a remarkable 18th-century château hotel (listed as a Historic Monument), offering approximately 1,712 sqm of living space and currently comprising: an entrance hall, 2 lounges, an office/library, 3 dining rooms, a professional kitchen, 15 bedrooms and suites, a 100 sqm meeting room, and an office. The ground floor and first floor have been recently renovated. The amenities are of a high standard. The château offers numerous possibilities for expansion. It could accommodate at least 22 bedrooms and suites in the main building, as well as 30 to 40 additional rooms in the annexes. This property is suitable for a wide range of projects, particularly residential use or luxury hospitality. Outbuildings (1700 sqm approx.): - A 17th-century residential house (280 sqm of living space) adjoining and connected to the château. Currently used as an independent dwelling, it could be used to further increase the château’s guest capacity. - Extensive outbuildings, including a tithe barn (650 sqm), a 15th-century building housing a reception hall, a residential building (172 sqm with staff accommodation), an orangery, etc. - A stud farm featuring a beautiful residence (345 m² of living space, with potential for expansion), stables (22 stalls, treatment rooms, office), and numerous storage buildings. This 19th-century complex benefits from a separate entrance. It could retain its equestrian purpose or be renovated for a hotel or commercial project. - A farm including 3 staff studios (97 sqm). The estate extends over 112 hectares, comprising gardens, woodland (60 ha), and meadows (40 ha), with magnificent centuries-old trees, a river, and more.

A must-see! Isolated, without nuisance, great potential, 20 minutes from Poitiers TGV, 2 hours from Paris TGV / car. This stately castle from the early 19th century, which has remained authentic, is made for entertaining with its large adjoining lounges, and benefiting from through light. Its wooded park of 9.6 hectares is wooded, hilly and bordered by a river. Ideal for projects such as gîtes, guest rooms, events, unusual accommodation, etc. OR simply a family home. THE CASTLE: Configured in a ''U'' shape on more than 250m² per level, or almost 800 m². Ground floor: main entrance opening onto a double living room of over 80 m², a dining room of 60 m², a kitchen of 35 m², an artist's studio of 50 m², a bedroom of 55 m², an office of 20 m², 2 toilets, and a sublime restored chapel. 1st floor: Served by two staircases, a total of 8 bedrooms all between 30 and 50 m², 3 bathrooms, 3 shower rooms. 2nd floor: attic with 5 bedrooms. Large unused cellars. OUTBUILDINGS: - An L-shaped building including a gîte or guest house with a kitchen and a living room with three bedrooms. - Garages - Stables. A group of buildings in a square courtyard with a barn of 420 m², an old orangery, all to be restored. Swimming pool. Authentic and rare product. The fees are the responsibility of the seller. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. ** ENGLISH SPEAKERS: please note that Capifrance has an international department that can help with translations. To see our range of 20,000 properties for sale in France, please visit our Capifrance website directly. We look forward to finding your dream home!

A beautiful and superbly renovated chateau with charm and character, light and spacious rooms, nestled in a private park of 24 acres (9.5 hectares). Located 30 minutes from Poitiers with airport and train to Paris (TGV 1h30). 2 minutes from cafe, wine shop and bakery. Built as a chateau-forte (defensive castle) in the early 1500s, protected by moats, the chateau was later extended and given an elegant Renaissance facade. It today offers 765 m2 of light and comfortable living space spread over 3 floors. - Lower garden level: A character entrance hall with original, beautifully restored limestone floor leading to a spacious kitchen with AGA cooker, central island, seating and views. Adjacent is a dining room with pizza oven. There are two large bedrooms with shared bathroom - and on the outside terrace a wood fired jacuzzi. There's a laundry-utility room and well equipped cellar. - The main entrance, middle floor, is accessed via a footbridge (draped in flowering wisteria in spring) which traverses the dry moat: - Main floor : Grand doors opening onto a spacious entrance hall with oak floor and high ceiling and which gives access to a Red salon (piano room), Green salon, small library and 4 large bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. All rooms with marble fireplaces. A separate guest WC is found in the main entrance hall. - Upper floor : a vast and gorgeous entertainement space (273 m2) with exposed beams, skylights, two wood burning stoves, a side kitchen and a bedroom with corner shower. Main and side stairs to lower floors. This elegant home boasts well-preserved original details and modern comforts such as the efficient central heating provided by a Hargassner wood chips burner (located in the grange). The chateau is warm and snug in winter and pleasantly cool and light in summer. The grange also holds a caretaker cottage with accommodation over two floors (94 m2) with entrance hall, kitchen, lounge with wood burner, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms -, a garage (coach house) and ample space for storage. The private park covers 9.5 hectares (24 acres) with moat, floral gardens, fruit orchard, canal, terraced vegetable garden, cast iron greenhouse, meadow, river and 5 hectares of woodland with oak and native species. Immediately around the castle tower magnificent exotic trees centuries old. The estate is crossed by a small river that feeds the canal found below the castle. This is a tranquil and beautiful property, superbly well presented throughout - turnkey - with privacy and countryside views. Only 30 minutes from commerce, culture, transport and airport. (15 mins to supermarkets. 2 mins to boulanger). Poitiers 30 minutes, Paris & Bordeaux 1h30 (TGV) Nantes, La Rochelle, coast and beaches 1h40