manor for sale La Rochefoucauld, France

EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! This is a truly stunning looking property boasting 6 bedrooms all with en suites, fabulous in ground pool with covered barbeque area and shower block, full size tennis court and a delightful log cabin used as additional accommodation for the housekeeper. Entered via large gates and gravelled driveway there is ample parking for several vehicles and access to the garage block. The entrance hall opens in to the large open plan living space with various seating and dining areas. The kitchen has been completely updated with granite worktops and marble floors and access to the covered rear terrace ideal for al-fresco dining with views across the pool. Arranged over 3 floors the top floor boasts an amazing master bedroom suite incorporating bath and shower spaces. There are 4 further bedrooms, each with fabulous en-suite bathrooms as well as a maids room above the kitchen with further bedroom, store and shower room. The property was fully renovated and updated around 10 years ago and would benefit from a little updating and decoration. Situated a short drive or bike ride from the local village with supermarket, schools, doctors and bars/ restaurants and only around 30 minutes from Angouleme and 45 minutes from Cognac. Viewings are highly recommended. Price including agency fees : 650 000 € Price excluding agency fees :613 208 € Buyer commission included: 6 %

The absolute tranquility around this majestic COUNTRY HOUSE, discreet but with an incomparable look, in the middle of its 34ha (!!) of fields and forests, only the water of the nearby river can be heard, is a rarity absolute. For those looking for an authentic life, this beautiful residence with huge BARN (47 m long, 10 m wide, in excellent condition) allows you to live immediately and live unforgettable moments with family and friends. The village of Montbron with shops, school, all services is accessible in 10 minutes. The cultural and leisure offer of the beautiful Dordogne region perfectly surrounds this house, where there is a permanent dialogue with nature and tranquility. With a living area of 270 m², the large seigniorial building faces south. The main facade is spread over two floors, built symmetrically around tall shuttered windows. A large barn (450 m2), with characteristic rural architecture, opens onto the courtyard. On the ground floor of the main house there is a large living room with fireplace, a very spacious dining room, a very bright kitchen and a bathroom. The four bedrooms and a bathroom are on the first floor. The presence of the ceiling with old oak beams, the old parquet floor and the monumental fireplaces contribute to the general character and the authenticity of this house. The cellar, which extends over the entire surface of the house, houses, among other things, the wine cellar and storage. Elements such as the large entrance gate, the river that runs parallel to the driveway for a few hundred meters, the wooden bridge over this river on the private domain, the beautiful barn, the small stone buildings scattered in the courtyard, the large vegetable garden, the beautiful century-old trees, the typical architecture of the region, away from everything, etc. make this DOMAINE exclusive, discreet and extremely generous at the same time. Live hidden, live happily!

Discover this magnificent property with its majestic entrance gate that opens onto a beautiful courtyard adorned with an authentic dovecote and 400m² of outbuildings. The main house, dating back to 1764, exudes both majesty and undeniable charm. Inside, numerous authentic elements have been carefully preserved, such as oak parquet floors and wooden beams, stunning stone fireplaces, well-preserved antique tiles, and the unique cœur de demoiselles floor in the kitchen. The dovecote, which adjoins this beautiful residence, along with the L-shaped outbuildings where cognac was once produced (the press and barrel for aging eau-de-vie are still silent witnesses), bestow character and prestige upon this property. The house offers a feeling of exceptional space and comfort. It boasts 7 bedrooms, including an impressive master suite of 40m², and 4 bathrooms. The original kitchen, spacious dining room, and light-filled living room, which also provides direct access to the expansive garden with a pool, add to its unique charm. The property spans 5800m², fully fenced, ensuring total privacy despite its proximity to the village center. The village offers all the necessary amenities, and just 15 minutes away, you will find Angoulême with its TGV station offering rapid connections to Paris and Bordeaux. Easy access to the N10 allows you to reach Bordeaux Airport in 1 hour and 15 minutes and provides a wide range of nearby shopping centers. Angoulême is a lively city, perfect for enjoyable stays and offering activities all year round. You will appreciate the charming streets lined with numerous restaurants and bars, the lively covered market where you can taste local specialties, as well as the authentic old town dotted with historical gems. In terms of cultural events, Angoulême is a must-visit location with its famous festivals such as the circuit des remparts, the comic book festival, the Francophone film festival, and Les Gastronomades. The proximity of such an enchanting city makes life in South-Charente even more attractive!

An early 17th century house requiring restoration, on the border between the Charente and Dordogne with outbuildings set around a square courtyard, a dovecote and 8,500 m² of land. The many buildings that comprise the property, with their gabled roofs made of terracotta half-round tiles, are set around a square courtyard and are all in need of renovation. The courtyard can be reached via a carriage gate and an adjoining pedestrian gate in the south facing surrounding wall made of ashlar, quarried from various locations in the region. The keystone of the carriage gate is adorned with two hearts facing each other, one the right way up and the other upside down. An ashlar stone building with a gabled roof stands to the left of the entrance, adjoining the buildings. A dovecote with a pavilion hip roof stands at the southwest corner. The garden, orchard and a lawned area that form the grounds of the property lie to the west.