Luxury real estate for sale Puy-du-Lac, France (page 3)

At the end of a pleasant lime tree-lined driveway, the stone walls surrounding the gate will invite you to discover this charming country house with red shutters. The sobriety of its facade shelters nearly 200 sq. mt. of elegance and comfort, as a private home to welcome family and friends. Inside, the country-chic style, nothing ostentatious, all is discretion, with judicious materials combination and attractive perspectives over the garden. In order to preserve the spirit of the place, the choice was made to maintain authentic materials. The entrance with cement tiles leads to a luminous living room, in front of it is a large living room consisting of the dining room which, once decompartmentalised, widely opened on the kitchen, immediately creating a cozy and family atmosphere to meet around large tables. The kitchen also has a cellar-laundry. At this level of the house, there is a parents bedroom ensuite with its own shower room. On first floor, three luminous bedrooms carefully renovated, overlooking the garden, with ancient parquet floors and each a private shower room. Leant to the back of the house, a former barn will be suitable to further extend the main house, on ground floor and first floor. Outdoors, grassland and trees will wait for you right in front of the house. In the park, of over 6000 sq. mt., a swimming pool and an former mill bring even more character to the property. The ensemble was fully restorated with a heat pump heating, double glazing windows, performing walls and roof insulation. There will still be 300 sq. mt. of outbuildings left to imagine new perspectives according to your projects. There are first amenities in the village and it is equal distance from Saintes and the Royan coast, i.e. about 30 minutes.

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Elegant country house located between Saintes, Cognac and Pons, in the heart of a typical village of the Saintonge Romane, benefitting from shops and a kinderkarten and a primary school. Fully and carefully restored, this strong property, quiet and comfortable, offers luminous living conditions, in harmony with nature. Dominating views over the countryside provide a feeling of wellness and serenity. Thanks to a wise layout of the rooms, the main house of 315 sq. mt. can be used in totality or just a part of it. On both sides of a beautiful entrance in which you will find an elegant stone staircase, there are a bright living room opening on the two facades, and a dining room with fireplace insert, leant back on the modern kitchen with dining space, opening on the terrace. After it, a study also offers direct access to the garden. The end of the house consists of a winter garden with large bay windows, a kitchen and a shower room, which is convenient to welcome guests. Upstairs, two bedrooms and a shower room plus two other bedrooms with bathroom ensuites. On the grounds fully open on the landscape, there is a second house of 115 sq. mt. in which all inlets and outlets were created, windows and roof are new, and all is ready for your future projects. The wooded and flowery park of 5441 sq. mt. has many relax spaces and a part of it can be built on. A wooden shed for garden tools, a stone shed, a well are other assets of this property. This comfortable house has mains drains, a new central heating fed by pellets, double glazing, fibre, efective insulation. No works are needed to set in this attractive family house.

This 17th C. property, partly modified in the 19th C., was totally and carefully restored. It offers a peaceful and comfortable environment with nature all around. The impressive building shows an architectural diversity open on a magnificent park of 13 hectares with many tree species and vast outbuildings. This ensemble of approximately 600 sq. mt. embraced modernity while maintaining an authentic spirit. The main house consists of the original chateau and offers about 465 sq. mt. The living room, recently renovated, is the main family room, including the kitchen opening on the dining space and the well-being space in front of the fireplace, open spaces that are important for sharing moments. You will find also a cosy and private living room opening on the park. For special days, the large living room /dining room is perfect. At this level of the house, you will also benefit from a study, a music room, and technical rooms : laundry, back-kitchen /cellar, boiler room. If you wish to get installed on ground floor, one large bedroom wide open on the outside and a large bathroom are available. A magnificent staircase with stone banister leads to the first floor, consisting of 5 bedrooms and several bathrooms as well as a library nested into a warm space. The house has an outstanding cellar. To accommodate your friends and allow them to maintain a little privacy, two annex bedrooms, one with its own bathroom, are located in part of the property. Besides, this property includes many outbuidings : attics, workshops, wood shed, garages… In ancient stables, there are at least 250 sq. mt. of vast reception and exhibition rooms distributed over two levels. A guest house of approximately 150 sq. mt., fully restored and consisting of a bedroom with its own bathroom, a living room, a study, a kitchen and a private terrace. A heated swimming pool, a tennis course, a former orangery, a vegetable garden, a forest partly classified Natura 2000, a small stream...

You wish to invest to preserve outstanding buildings ? if you choose the way of authenticity, then take this long path leading to this noble character property. Rebuilt after the Revolution, this attractive sleepy house is waiting for new owners who will make the whole estate bright again. The walls keep the memory of an elegant past, with an Art Nouveau style that can be detected in the inner decoration features. Located approximately 10 kilometres from Saintes and 20 minutes from Cognac, nested at the entrance of a preserved village, when you pass through the gate, you enter into a front courtyard surrounded by the buildings. The estate consists of a main house of approximately 650 sq. mt. Spread around a splendid entrance hall with its majestic staircase, the living rooms are all equipped with fireplaces and coffered ceilings or visible beams : living room, dining room, study, kitchen, cellar, back kitchen, laundry. Besides, bedrooms and bathrooms on ground floor is an additive asset. On first floor, 5 vast and bright bedrooms with parquet floors and fireplaces. In the part of the house once a wood shed and attic, there are now two bedrooms, sanitaries and a living room. About 900 sq. mt. outbuildings testify of the property past lives : dovecote, wine storehouse, stable, cow shed, barn, garages, hangars. This rare and beautiful building ensemble, as well as many trees set on the 24 hectares of grounds, which some of them are remarkable, the orchard, the vegetable garden let imagine many possibilities for the estate future. This rare and exceptional property, in absolute quietness and large potential was made for you.

In the early 1990s, a beautiful bond of affection was formed between this divine 15th-century château and its new owners, true guardians of history. After being neglected for many years, this stunning gem, yearning to reclaim its former brilliance, has been simply cherished and brought back to life. From the façades to the roofs, from the exterior gardens to the interior walls, this noble residence has been gradually redesigned and restored over the years, meticulously preserving its authenticity and ensuring the utmost comfort for its guests. The restoration work is truly exceptional. Nestled discreetly at the heart of its contiguous 93-hectare estate, the Château has been awarded a 5-star luxury furnished accommodation status by Charente-Maritime Tourisme, making it a true haven of peace. Set in a protected and serene environment, this unique and enchanting property exudes an undeniable tranquility amidst nature's embrace. The property encompasses nearly 1,500 m² of living space and just over 2,500 m² of usable area, spread across the ISMH-listed château, the ISMH-listed building with its watchtowers, the splendid Orangery, as well as numerous dependencies and annexes. One easily succumbs to the charm of the luminous reception rooms, spacious suites, and the wellness area, featuring a gym, hammam, swimming pool with a vast terrace, and a delightful pool house. The magic of this timeless place extends far beyond its walls. The estate boasts gardens with ponds, meadows, orchards with over 1,000 fruit trees, 23 hectares of woodland, 4,000 m² of ponds with a water source adjacent to a river, a fountain, a well, private hunting grounds, remarkable plantations of Napoleonic pines, rare maples, and various varieties of lime, elder, and hornbeam trees. Projection plans, including a rose garden, labyrinth, vegetable gardens, and a pond with a bridge, have been meticulously crafted by a renowned landscape architect and are available. Ideally situated just 30 minutes away from the Atlantic coast beaches of Charente-Maritime, in a peaceful commune, this extraordinary estate offers endless possibilities for both family and commercial use, including hosting receptions, events, operating gîtes and bed and breakfast establishments, pursuing equestrian projects, or catering to car collectors, and more. Bordeaux international airport can be reached within 1? hours, while La Rochelle TGV station is just an hour away. This château, with its meticulously restored period features, is sold fully furnished (with only a few furniture pieces excluded). To be enchanted by the allure of this noble property is an unforgettable experience. To be chosen as the future owner(s) by the château itself is an esteemed privilege. Complete file on request. Agency fees are payable by the purchaser. The net selling price is €4575472 and the agency fees are €274528 TTC. Maxwell-Baynes Christie's International Real Estate 27 Quai Valin 17000 La Rochelle France International Real Estate - Immobilier International La Rochelle - Ile de Ré - Royan - Ile d'Oléron CONTACT ‭+33 (0)6 62 49 61 23‬

Your LA ROCHELLE FRENCH PROPERTIES agency, specialized in the sale of prestigious properties, offers you this real estate complex ideally located in the very center of the town of SAINTES in CHARENTE MARITIME. Ideal for rental investment or commercial operation, located in the hyper center (pedestrian zone) of SAINTES, this real estate complex with an area of approximately 215 m2 in good condition offers great potential and a good rental ratio. It is composed on the ground floor a commercial part still in operation (commercial part with window, 2 reserves, sanitary facilities), a beautiful courtyard with trees and access to the building with 5 storage boxes. The first floor comprising 3 type 2 duplex apartments (ground floor : living room and kitchenette area - floor: 1 bedroom and bathroom with toilet). The third floor is made up of a type 2 apartment (living room with kitchenette area - bedroom - bathroom with toilet). Each apartment has a storage unit. Annual rent habitable part: EUR21,000 inc. Annual rent commercial part: EUR21,600 excl. VAT Commercial activity can be resumed. Rare product in the sector. Annual energy cost of housing per year in progress - Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: www. geohazards. govt. Fr

GREAT HISTORY OF HUMANITY - WONDERFUL ROMAN ABBEY AND ITS NEOCLASSIC CASTLE - ON ONE OF THE PILGRIMAGE ROUTES TO SAINT JACQUES DE COMPOSTELA - ANCIENT PLACES OF CONSERVATION OF HOLY RELICS - HERITAGE IN RISK - 12TH CENTURY ROMAN ABBEY - ELEGANT NEOCLASSIC CASTLE EARLY 19TH CENTURY - SUPERB PARK OF 50 HECTARES IN ONE BLOCK AND FREE - RIVER - MIRACULOUS FOUNTAIN. REGISTERED AND CLASSIFIED MH. SAINTES, NEW AQUITAINE. Founded in 1137, this Cistercian abbey on the road to Santiago de Compostela, preserves a rare abbey chapel from the 12th century with a very beautiful Roman-Byzantine facade. In a rare environmental haven of 50 hectares in a single block and free crossed by a river and a Cistercian vestige of hydraulic system, this property also consists of a very elegant neoclassical castle at the beginning of the 19th century, very large and tall 19th century agricultural buildings with exceptional architecture, remains of a medieval mill. The whole thing needs to be restored urgently. Facing the sober semi-circular entrance gate, at the end of an avenue of majestic secular plane trees, stands the very elegant neoclassical castle built around 1840, dominating the U-shaped courtyard closed with stone balustrades, marking on one side a sumptuous 19th century agricultural sheds with monumental architecture, on the other the 12th century Romanesque abbey chapel with a sumptuous facade. The 12th century abbey chapel has a simple basilica plan, which has been shortened in depth as evidenced by the truncated dome of the choir. The particularly beautiful and harmonious facade has three rows of arcades decorated with wolf teeth above a large IHS-engraved pediment installed by the Jesuits managing the abbey estate in the 17th and 18th centuries. Inside, the volume is impressive, we descend into the stone-paved chapel by a large staircase, the vaulted ceiling was decorated with missing domes, one of which was replaced by a pyramid, placed on the outside of the pincer holding a nail from the Cross of Christ. The bays are small, semi-circular vaulted, with beautiful monochrome stained glass windows with typically Cistercian geometric figures. The right side of the chapel bears traces of the covered gallery of the cloister. This church is classified as a Historic Monument and was the subject of official work in 2022 by the Ministry of Culture. The castle was built after 1832, probably around 1840, on the foundations of an 18th century building, in a neoclassical spirit typical of the Restoration, partly in large stone apparatus, with particularly careful architecture taken up at the beginning of the 20th century in a most elegant Louis XVI style. On the park side it has a very beautiful symmetrical facade with 11 bays around a central front body topped with a pediment and decorated with a portico with Doric columns giving access to the entrance hall, all under an attic floor and a balustrade camouflaging the roof. On the courtyard side, the building is L-shaped; The particularly careful architecture presents a very rich Louis XVI ornamentation of garlands, consoles, slits, moldings, pilasters and consoles supporting armorial pediments on each wing. Inside, the crossing hall decorated with antique niches, pilasters and columns in faux marble houses a very elegant and airy staircase in a helical ellipse on a superbly curved stringer, painted with wisteria. On the ground floor, large kitchen, three utility rooms, boiler room. Living room decorated with low wood paneling, a Neo-Renaissance fireplace, access on one level onto the park via a French window. A small living room with window on one level opening onto the garden. A living room decorated with low paneling, large double doors, a trumeau. A living room with herringbone floor. A large double adjoining library lounge decorated with low paneling, overmantel, large library with furniture forming a double door, wc. On the first floor, seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, toilet. On the second floor, nine bedrooms, three bathrooms, toilet. An immense and splendid hangar of more than 500m2 on the ground dominates the courtyard, most probably used as a winery or agricultural barn, built in the 19th century, the very luxurious facade in large stone apparatus features a large monumental arch under a large pediment decorated with agricultural instruments in reference to the harvest (scythe, fork, rake, sheaf of wheat, flail, sieve, shovel, broom, and a bombard), all encompassed in a larger pediment covering the building. Inside, the splendid volume is structured with monumental columns, leaving the volume very airy and easy to use. In the 20th century this place was used as a winery, in a corner a distillery was built. Another large shed used as a cellar is located next to the castle, on its facade we can see niches. All the buildings are in very poor condition and need to be completely restored. Sumptuous 50 hectare park in one block and free. Rare almost perfect land base, rectangular, free of any occupation, with a river crossing it. Superb century-old trees, plane trees, redwoods, numerous trees in the park. Living water, hydraulic system undoubtedly inherited from the Cistercians. A miraculous fountain in the park (to be verified, inaccessible). Ruin of mill (to be verified, inaccessible). Historic monument protection: - Remains of the Romanesque chapel: classification - Facades and roofs of the 18th century castle and stables: inscription - In its entirety, the abbey, as well as the ground and the basement: inscription Situation : - 5km to first shops and services. - 11km all shops and services. Paris at 3:45 am by train. - 20km from the Gironde estuary. - 38km from Saintes. Paris at 3:00 by train. - 53km from Royan, beaches, sea. - 70km from Angouleme. Paris at 1h51 by train. - 80km from Bordeaux, Paris at 2h08 by train. Price: 1,072,000 Euros fees included (including 6.72% fees payable by the buyer). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

A chateau dating back to the 17th and 19th centuries with outhouses, a swimming pool and a tennis court in over 13 hectares of wooded grounds with meadows. The entrance that leads into the property is located beside a secondary road that runs along an outhouse on the property’s southern edge. There is an entrance gate in a tall wall. A square bartizan in the corner of the long outhouse keeps watch, looking down at this entrance. The complex of annexes form a U shape that lies opposite the chateau. Together, all the buildings create a courtyard in the middle of them. This court is dotted with a few trees, including palms and a silver wattle beside the chateau. The chateau has a ground floor and a first floor. It is crowned with a gable roof of terracotta tiles. An adjoining square tower with a slate roof protrudes from it, looking down over the whole complex. Exposed stonework forms its elevations, which are punctuated with rectangular windows. White dressed limestone with incrusted shells forms its quoins and its door and window surrounds. To the north-east of the chateau, there are tall trees, then a tennis court beside a meadow. Further east, there are two other houses on the grounds. They are small with roofs of barrel tiles and rendered elevations. The first of these two dwellings is a former orangery. A swimming pool lies beside it. To the north, meadows neighbour woods. And to the east, a river edges the grounds. A few walls bear witness to a stone breeding pond that was once here.

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EXCLUSIVE FOR ATYPICAL SPACES - Located between Saintes and Cognac, this captivating mansion of approximately 420m2 in the heart of a green park of 25,000m2 is the work of an artist, a cabinet of curiosities in itself! It is at the end of a wooded path and a pond that the house is revealed. Once the Spanish oak front door is pushed open, there are only beautiful discoveries after beautiful discoveries. Starting with the entrance hall which offers very high ceilings, and beautiful light which will be the common thread throughout the property. On the right wing of the entrance, an authentic wooden kitchen with a beautiful fireplace then an extraordinary living room of more than 90m2 bathed in light with a view of the garden thanks to its gigantic bay window. Accessible from this living room, a tower leads upstairs and also accesses a cellar. On the left wing, a master suite with its private bathroom. A laundry room, boiler room and a garage complete the ground floor. A sumptuous staircase from a La Rochelle mansion leads upstairs where there are five bedrooms which share a bathroom and separate toilet, as well as a master suite with its private bathroom. On this floor, there is also a custom-made library along the corridor and the 90m2 painter's studio facing nature with exceptional light due to the panoramic bay window. The relaxation area, outdoor dining, will be held under a rubble stone porch with an authentic fireplace which serves as a barbecue. The swimming pool needs to be renovated, but promises a magical space once finished. This space is a friendly, warm place which will be a gathering place for friends and family among numerous tree species. Additional assets are the well with drilling, the heat pump, the mains drainage.... and the immense park where sheep or horses can flourish. This unique property to be reinvented will appeal to a family in search of calm, nature, with an artistic soul, or for an event project or even tourist reception. ENERGY CLASS: D / CLIMATE CLASS: B Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, established based on energy prices for the year 2022: between EUR3,450 and EUR4,700 Contact: Sonia LEROUX 06 49 13 81 10

Located in a Saintonge village between Saintes and Cognac, surrounded by nature, this old winegrower's house from 1895, which underwent a beautiful renovation in 2012 with the help of an architect, offers approximately 290 m2 of living space. Character and authenticity are the key words of this renovation which has brought new life to a unique home. In communion with nature, the main rooms of the house have direct access to the outside, allowing you to benefit from all the orientations of the 8900 m2 park. An imposing entrance of 20 m2 opening the premises leads to a kitchen of 37 sqm with a beautiful open fireplace and a laundry-boiler room. The bright rubble living room is located at the rear of the house and opens directly onto a veranda which houses a winter swimming pool. A few steps further down, access to the 29 m2 cellar is directly from it. Continuing from the living room, an office overlooks the garden enhanced by a glass roof. At the entrance to the house, a very cozy room serves as a library lounge but can be transformed into a bedroom. The first floor offers the sleeping area with a bathroom, three beautiful bedrooms, one with a dressing room and another with its bathroom. The second asset of this property is the completely renovated 285 m2 outbuilding. Authentic and majestic, opening onto the garden, this building accommodates a large reception room with a capacity of 80 people, a kitchen, two bathrooms with four showers, six bedrooms and a 61 m2 room which currently serves as a dojo and a workshop. Access to the upper floor is via a reconstructed stone staircase. This building can be dedicated to tourist reception, to families, to people who like to receive family and friends or a professional project around yoga, dance or any other discipline requiring a spacious room. A rare opportunity to find this property of two renovated buildings, with two swimming pools, one of which is outside with a 14*4 swimming lane, a carport, an orchard, parking. The house and the outbuilding are equipped with their pellet boiler. A property with multiple possibilities, in the ideal location between tranquility and accessibility, 18 minutes from Saintes, 46 minutes from Royan and 20 minutes from Cognac. ENERGY CLASS: 'C'/CLIMATE CLASS 'A'. Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, established based on energy prices for the year 2021: between EUR2,440 and EUR3,350. Complete photo report on our Espaces Atypicals Charente-Maritime website. Contact: Sonia LEROUX - 06 49 13 81 10

Children's joy and laugh resonate in the 1000 sqm garden (unique in the city center) This elegant family abode will charm you thanks to the fine combination between the character of the woodfloors and fireplace and the modern aspect of the decoration. The large and bright entry, makes the link between the living rooms. A fitted kitchen, with a dinning space leads the terrace, facilitating the outdoor receptions. A living room and dining room each with a fire place, have a neat decoration. A sport room adjoining an office can be used as a bed room, allowing to live on a single level. On the first floor, 6 bedrooms including 2 master bedrooms, a shower room and landing, large enough to install an office. An attic offers a large storage space, it can also be converted in a play room, music room or artist workshop. A vaulted cellar will store your best vintages. A garage allows a secured parking in the city center.

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FOR SALE IN THE HEART OF SAINTES Set on the shores of the river Charente, this splendid house of about 470m² is complemented by an inner courtyard and a garden opening on the docks. The main rooms have dominating views, the ensemble bathed by a one-on-a-kind luminosity to live in a pleasant atmosphere throughout the seasons. On ground floor, the reception rooms of about 60m² all in a row with parquet floor, wooden panels, libraries, mouldings and high ceilings communicate directly with the garden and are distributed all along a majestic entrance. On courtyard side, you will find a professional space, consisting of three rooms and benefiting from a separate entrance. On first floor with incredible views over the river Charente, over 80m² of bright and sophisticated living rooms with painted panels, mouldings, fireplaces make of it a beautiful family house. A study, a kitchen and a back kitchen also on this level. On second floor, the night spaces are set around a large landing in a star-shape. A parents bedroom ensuite of nearly 50 m² with dressing and bathroom. 4 other bedrooms on this level of the house with two bathrooms and a laundry. Attic, cellar with many dedicated spaces and a 50 m² garage with automatic door complete this ensemble and make of it a rare product on the market. Gas-fired central heating and recent mains drains are good assets to live confortably in this house very well maintained.

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Royan Ile d'Oléron Sotheby's International Realty welcomes you to this beautiful villa nestled between the coastal jewels of La Rochelle and Royan, in Port des Barques, offering an exceptional living experience on the banks of the Charente. The ideal location of this sea view villa places you just 500m from local shops, thus making your daily life easier. With its 171m2 of interior space, this property is an invitation to tranquility and well-being. This villa consists of 4 spacious bedrooms, guaranteeing comfort for the whole family. Two bathrooms add to your daily life. The elegant living room bathed in natural light invites you to relax, while the American kitchen, with its large central island, will be the ideal place for your delicious culinary creations. A Canadian 'Bruno' stove with exceptional power will be present to ensure your comfort and well-being. Enjoy balmy sunny days in your own corner of paradise: a large 4x10 meter salt pool, equipped with a cover to extend the swimming season. For DIY or collection enthusiasts, a large 60m2 double garage is at your disposal. A 75m2 outbuilding offers endless possibilities, whether as a work, leisure or guest space. The land, extending over nearly 2200m2, guarantees you total privacy, without any vis-à-vis, to fully enjoy the tranquility of the place. A large 19m2 shed completes this offer, giving you additional storage space for your personal belongings. A storeroom and a cellar are also at your disposal. Finally, this property embodies the spirit of vacation all year round, providing a peaceful haven where you can recharge your batteries and create unforgettable memories with family and friends. 3D tour on request.

As an immaculate sail proudly raised on the beach, this remarkable house in Fouras offers unique views over the beach and its bay. About 200 m² of living space spread on four levels provides you with a home set in an exceptional environment. There is nothing better than enjoying the expanse of the sea from the pleasant living room and dining room with parquet floor, light-flooded thanks to its bow window. On the Southern side, the kitchen with dining space opens on a balcony overlooking the garden. On ground floor, the summer kitchen being attached to the veranda - winter garden, you will benefit from the outdoors whatever the season. A bedroom, a cellar-laundry and a workshop complete this level of the house. On second floor, the ensuite bedroom with its two stunning turrets will be used as an observation post, as another bedroom also with sea view and a shower room on garden side make of this level a haven of peace. Under the roof, two attic bedrooms and an outdoor access offer an exceptional point of view on the whole bay, the islands Ile de Ré, Ile d'Aix and the town of La Rochelle. Dating back to the second half of 19th C., this character house has the charm of the authentic homes due to parquet floors, high ceilings, slate roof on the turrets. Besides, this house is comfortable as it was carefully renovated over the years : PVC double glazing on all windows, electric shutters, gas-fired central heating, heat pump in the living room and the veranda, automatic watering in the garden, mains drains, water softener. The enclosed garden on a plot of 597 m², wooded and flowery, is an asset of this house to enjoy peaceful family meetings. A wood shed for garden tools storage, and a car port make useful outbuildings. Ideally located close to all amenities within walking distance, luminous and comfortable, this home is perfect to welcome you and your family. Your dream comes true...