manor for sale Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde, France

Ideally located near a charming town in the southern Charente region, this splendid 16th-century manor has been meticulously renovated to preserve its authenticity and enchanting charm. Today, this magnificent residence offers approximately 350 square meters of living space and comprises an inviting entrance, two elegant lounges, a spacious dining kitchen, four bedrooms (including a suite with a dressing room and en-suite bathroom), another bathroom, a practical laundry room, and a wine cellar. High-quality authentic elements, such as monumental fireplaces, exposed beams, and terracotta tile floors, bestow a unique character upon this splendid manor. The property also includes 400 square meters of outbuildings and a splendid dovecote, offering numerous possibilities for further development. Everything is arranged around a picturesque inner courtyard adorned with a terrace and a heated swimming pool. The summer kitchen, complete with its bread oven and covered terrace, is the perfect place to entertain friends and family. The manor is ideally nestled in the heart of its extensive 5.45-hectare grounds, ensuring complete privacy without direct neighbors. Breathtaking views of the hilly landscape and the dominating castle just one kilometer away add to the captivating atmosphere. This exceptional property offers a truly ideal location. The town of Chalais, only one minute from the property, boasts numerous advantages. Its railway station with connections to Bordeaux and Angoulême, its shops and restaurants, its castle, and its weekly market are all within walking distance from the property. Conveniently located 45 minutes from Angoulême's TGV station and one hour from the airports of Bordeaux and Bergerac, this property offers both accessibility and tranquility in balanced proportions. A must-see!

Situated in the heart of the South Charente, just outside the town of Chalais, this remarkable XVI century property has been carefully renovated in keeping with its original architecture. Nestled in 5.45 hectares of south-facing grounds, it offers spectacular views over the rolling countryside and Talleyrand castle, just one kilometre away. Just 45 minutes from Angoulême TGV station and around 1 hour from Bordeaux and Bergerac airports, the location perfectly combines accessibility and tranquillity. The elegant volumes, high ceilings, period fireplaces, exposed beams, mullioned windows with old stained glass windows and terracotta floor tiles testify to the house's rich past. The 350 m² (3,767 sq ft) of living space comprises a welcoming entrance hall, an elegant lounge, a vast dining kitchen with monumental fireplace, four bedrooms, including a master suite with dressing room and shower room, a second bathroom, a practical utility room, a wine cellar and a lounge/library on the first floor, providing a refined setting. A 40 m² convertible attic and 400 m² of outbuildings, including a superb dovecote, still offer plenty of scope for conversion. The technical features ensure modern comfort: underfloor heating supplied by an oil-fired condensing boiler, water softener, electric gates. The outside areas are just as attractive: enclosed courtyard, heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sheltered terrace, and a summer kitchen with bread oven, perfect for intimate summer receptions. The town of Chalais, within walking distance, offers all the essential services: train station with links to Bordeaux and Angoulême, shops, restaurants, weekly market and its historic château.