Manors for sale Salles-Lavalette, France

A seventeenth-century country home with a guesthouse in walled grounds that cover one hectare in a hamlet in France’s Périgord Vert area, near the town of Ribérac. The property looks down over a valley. It lies in the heart of a hamlet and covers roughly one hectare on a hilltop plateau. The country house stands in the middle of grounds that are entirely enclosed with stone walls. The whole building forms a U shape. It is an imposing dwelling from the end of the seventeenth century. Its enclosed inner courtyard has a water tank and a remarkable ago-old lime tree that towers in the centre. A central pavilion stands out on a long dual-aspect section that runs from north to south. This pavilion is crowned with a square dovecote and a mansard slate roof. A carriage archway leads through it into the inner courtyard. This central pavilion lies between two very different L-shaped sections. On the south side of the carriage entrance, there is the main house, which is made up of three parts. One end of the long section with the carriage archway and mansard roof joins the main building at a right angle. This main building has a semibasement, walls that are taller than the rest of the edifice and a roof with a mansard end. At this building’s gable end, there is an older section that also has a semibasement. Monk-and-nun tiling covers its three-slope hipped roof, which is lower than the rest of the house’s roofing. On the opposite side of the inner courtyard, outbuildings stretch from west to east. This wing has been converted into a gîte. A well forms a junction with a barn beneath a mansard roof, which is well balanced with the central pavilion and the main house. English-style grounds dotted with flowers and trees extend all around the edifice. Low dry-stone walls divide the grounds into different spaces that include a swimming pool, an orchard, a terrace and gardens.

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!

This wonderful estate is set on 2.6 hectares of land on the banks of the river Dronne and is just one hour from Bordeaux and Bergerac, Featuring 8 bedrooms and a caretaker's cottage. The property has flexible accommodation arrangements - the Chateau can be divided into four sections, each with its own kitchen. The original building dates back to the 1700s, and built of foundations dating back to 1098, and has been extended over the ages to provide over 700m2 of living space, The current owners have spent the last 20 years bringing the property up to modern standards. All the plumbing and wiring has been renewed and a new drainage system has been installed. The water supply is also fitted with a softener. All the kitchens and bathrooms have been newly installed with the highest quality fixtures and fittings - while original features such as oak floors and terracotta tiles have been retained. Some areas have underfloor heating and and a gas-fired central heating system ensures the property remains warm and cosy. A detached barn has been partly renovated to provide a one bedroom cottage - with its own garden. The remainder is used as a garage and workshop. The estate has 2.6 hectares of land, including 75 metres of river frontage with its own jetty over the water - an ideal spot for fishing or relaxing! There is a small section of woodland, a 9 hole pitch and putt course and a small lake. There are two further towers on the plot and an attractive well in the courtyard. An outbuilding within the grounds (a former indoor swimming pool) is used as a relaxation area and art studio. Ideal as a spacious family home, the property would also serve as an excellent upmarket B & B or hospitality project. Located south of Aubeterre, the local hamlet, with restaurant, is within walking distance; and there are larger shops, doctors’ surgery and other amenities in the local town a few kilometres away. The airports of Bordeaux and Bergerac are one hour away by car.