luxury listed houses for sale Poitou Charentes, France

A renovated listed church and its 5,000 m² of grounds in a village 15 minutes from Poitiers. The church, designated 'basilica', stands out for its prominent position in the village. An avenue of plane trees marks the entrance to the grounds surrounding the edifice. Built of rendered limestone between 1884 and 1889, the church reflects the Medieval Revival architecture and other eclectic elements of a period marked by the influence of Viollet-le-Duc. It has a groundplan in the form of a Latin cross with a single nave. Its bell tower-porch, designed by the architect Alcide Boutaud, has an unfinished facade, known as a “bonding facade”, which lends it an almost Romanesque style, even though the structure adopts Gothic architectural references. Two metal spiral staircases flank the entrance and lead up to a balcony, where a large pointed-arch opening with double-glazing provides access to a fully restored organ. On either side of the nave, large galleries form a cloister which links the doorways to the chapels. Their entrances are embellished by two pointed arches and two attached pilasters. These galleries have been double-glazed and fitted with new-generation radiators. The entire basilica, including the sacristy, was included in the French National Heritage List by decree on 4 January 2011.

For sale, a 17th-century mill listed as a historic monument (ISMH), measuring approximately 1,329 m², partially restored, set on 1.29 hectares of wooded land. This mill is located in Charente, on the outskirts of Angoulême. The 17th-century paper mill. This 17th-century paper mill, listed as a historic monument, is located in the countryside, offering a peaceful setting away from any disturbances. The property consists of the mill with a workshop converted into a drying room. The eastern part has been extended to include a mansion. This historic mill has a surface area of 512 m² per floor. The main building has two floors, offering a total surface area of approximately 1,024 m². The mansion measures approximately 176 m² and is built on top of a 170 m² cellar. The framework has been renovated, but the roof needs refreshing. An old bread oven in need of renovation is located in the annex. This 17th-century residence offers you authentic features. History and architecture. In the 16th century, the Charente region was chosen for the establishment of paper mills due to the quality of its rivers. This paper mill was built in 1539. It was rebuilt in its current form in 1635. In the 17th century, Angoulême paper was a benchmark for writing and printing. In the 17th century, the main customers of this paper mill were in England, Germany, Sweden and the United Provinces. The Verget mill continues to this day to produce handmade paper for luxury editions. The inscription. This mill has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1991. This protection helps to preserve the mill with its workshop, as well as the owner's residence, the sluice gates, the hydraulic system and the bridge.

Located less than 20 minutes from Poitiers, this magnificent 19th-century château (listed as a historic monument) offers everything you would expect from an outstanding property: remarkable architecture, charm and authenticity, the most modern comforts and magnificent surroundings. Offering approximately 900 m² of living space, the castle mainly comprises: - basement: cellars, boiler room, former kitchen & pantry - ground floor: entrance hall, cloakroom, 2 adjoining salons, dining room, beautiful fitted kitchen with dining area in the tower, pantry, study, boudoir, storage room, 2 WCs – 1st floor: master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room, 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 2 additional bedrooms, 1 bathroom, linen room - 2nd floor: 10 bedrooms (3 with en-suite bathrooms), 5 bathrooms, 2 WCs. The property also includes a chapel, large and beautiful outbuildings (approximately 1,700 m²) and a walled garden with a greenhouse and indoor swimming pool (15 m x 5 m). The estate covers approximately 46.18 hectares, consisting of woods, meadows and farmland. A river runs through the estate and there’s a small pond in front of the château. The setting is magnificent and nuisance-free. Exceptional property!