luxury furnished house for sale Vienne, France

Engel&Völkers presents a majestic early-17th-century château, largely restored, at the heart of an intact Baroque estate. Built on the banks of a river, this exceptional château embodies the transition between medieval heritage and the rise of French classical architecture. From the former stronghold remains a remarkable 15th-century keep. In the early 17th century, the medieval complex was reinvented at the instigation of a great Poitou family, giving birth to an elegant Henri IV-inspired residence with an H-shaped plan, heralding the Louis XIII style. Behind its restrained façades enlivened with Renaissance ornament and trompe-l'œil effects, the château reveals a coherent interior layout. Organized around a grand staircase, it retains many original features: French beamed ceilings, stone floors and terracotta tiles, monumental fireplaces, enriched in the 18th century with refined parquet flooring and marble, then completed in the 19th century. Conceived as a place for ceremony as much as for living, the property stands out for the harmony of its volumes and the quality of its architecture, both simple and spectacular. The estate, laid out as early as the 17th century, offers a remarkable landscaped setting: a water-filled canal from the former moats, tree-lined vistas, Renaissance-inspired parterres, a kitchen garden, an orchard and woodland. The outbuildings complete the ensemble with a vast orangery hosting receptions and events, stables, a former menagerie and an impressive dovecote. A singular property, admirably preserved, this château offers a vivid reading of four centuries of history and is an architectural testament of rare authenticity. This property will appeal to you for its historic riverside view: Set on the banks of a river. Unique Renaissance architecture: Medieval-to-classical transition. Preserved Baroque estate: Canal, vistas and outbuildings. Transaction fees 4.5% incl. VAT payable by the buyer Net seller price: €9,569,377 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr Located in the heart of a preserved heritage area in the southern Loire Valley, between Puy du Fou and Futuroscope, the estate enjoys a rare setting combining history and rapidly growing tourist appeal. This area still offers limited hotel capacity, creating a real opportunity to develop a high-end destination. Quickly accessible from Paris by high-speed train (TGV), it combines privacy, quality of life and development potential, in an ideal setting for a prestigious hospitality or events project.