luxury architect house for sale Deux-Sèvres, France

THE ESTATE A majestic fortress surrounded by water-filled moats on a 6-hectare estate, the Château de l’Ebaupinay is one of the notable examples of medieval architecture from the mid-15th century. Listed as a Historic Monument since 1898, this château, with its imposing towers, monumental walls, and numerous architectural features, is a true treasure of the past. Nestled in the commune of Breuil-sous-Argenton, in the Deux-Sèvres region, it is located less than an hour from Puy du Fou and Angers, and 1h30 from Poitiers and Nantes, enjoying an ideal location between the Loire Valley, Brittany, and Vendée. PROPERTY FEATURES • 6 hectares • 1 medieval château • 3 houses: 1 house with 5 bedrooms / 5 bathrooms with independent access (under renovation) 1 house / shop reception / office with equipped kitchen, WC, and bathroom. Possibility to create a bedroom on the upper floor 1 house to be renovated or set up for scenography • 1 large stable (barn) A comprehensive health and architectural study has been conducted, and the restoration project has been approved by the DRAC (Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs). This project is turnkey. Historical information. HISTORY The fortified Château de l'Ebaupinay played a strategic role during several conflicts, including the Hundred Years' War, the Wars of Religion, and the Vendée Wars. Mentioned for the first time in 1364, it then belonged to Robert de Vendel. In 1458, François de Vendel obtained permission to fortify his manor, thereby creating the current fortified château, an example of 15th-century defensive architecture. Over the centuries, it changed owners, passing through the hands of the Tusseau, Hillerin, Châtillon, and Crussol d'Uzès families. After the Revolution, it was sold as national property and acquired by the Corbière family in the 19th century. Listed as a Historic Monument since 1898, the château is a testament to its rich past.