luxury listed houses for sale Poitou Charentes, France

Nestled in the heart of an Oléron town that has successfully preserved its heritage steeped in history, this remarkable 17th-century residence, listed as a Historic Monument, offers an exceptional testament to the local heritage. Built in 4,595 sq.mt of grounds enclosed with walls, largely planted with trees and flowers, it captivates with its old-world charm and rich cultural past. Spanning approximately 250 sq.mt, once you climb the front steps, you reach the ground floor of the main house, which is accessed through a beautiful entrance hall with numerous built-in cupboards and concealing the staircase leading upstairs. The dining room and living room enjoy beautiful light and views of the property's interior courtyard. A kitchen, laundry room, and boiler room are also located on this level of the house. A bedroom and its bathroom with WC provide independent living space on the ground floor. A pleasant terrace and a cellar complete this level. Upstairs, a hallway leads to a spacious dormitory-style bedroom, three other bedrooms, and a second bathroom with a toilet. Across the hall, on the other side of a paved courtyard known as the "quéreux," is a second house to renovate, approximately 40 sq.mt, with two rooms facing the street, offering additional potential for rental income if desired. A large, partially converted, unheated barn, a covered courtyard with large stone columns typical of the Charente "brooms," and two ancient wells. A characterful outbuilding, a former donkey shed measuring approximately 28 sq.mt, completes this harmonious ensemble. Following this, a first landscaped garden of 1,293 sq.mt adds a unique dimension to this property, sheltering the residence's rich family history from view. The property opens onto a 2,400 sq.mt wooded plot, also accessible via a second street. The house is equipped with oil-fired central heating, the window frames are single-glazed wood, and the drainage system is connected to the mains sewer system. As you enter the porch of this property, you will undoubtedly be charmed by this exceptional and rare property, ideal for lovers of old stone, heritage, and history, looking for a unique renovation project in an exceptional and preserved authentic environment. Sale price including fees : 875,000 euros. Buyer's fees. Fee : 5 % VAT of the price excluding fees. Sale price excluding fees : 833,334 euros. Energy class : N/A. Climate class : N/A. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website : www.georisques.gouv.fr

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.