manor for sale Villebois-Lavalette, France

Step into this exquisite estate, greeted by a grand entrance gate that leads to a splendid courtyard featuring an authentic dovecote and 400m² of outbuildings. The primary residence, dating back to 1764, boasts an air of both grandeur and undeniable allure. Inside, numerous original elements have been meticulously maintained, including oak parquet flooring and wooden beams, magnificent stone fireplaces, well-preserved antique tiles, and the distinctive 'cœur de demoiselles' floor in the kitchen. The dovecote, which adjoins this splendid home, along with the L-shaped outbuildings where cognac was historically produced (the press and aging barrel for eau-de-vie still stand as silent witnesses), imbue this property with character and prestige. The house provides a sense of exceptional space and comfort, featuring 7 bedrooms, including an impressive 40m² master suite, and 4 bathrooms. The original kitchen, spacious dining room, and light-filled living room, which also offers direct access to the expansive garden with a pool, add to its unique charm. The property spans 5800m², fully enclosed, ensuring complete privacy while still being close to the village center. The village offers all essential amenities, and just 15 minutes away, you'll find Angoulême with its TGV station providing rapid connections to Paris and Bordeaux. Easy access to the N10 allows you to reach Bordeaux Airport in 1 hour and 15 minutes, with a wide array of nearby shopping centers. Angoulême is a vibrant city, perfect for enjoyable stays and offering activities year-round. You will appreciate the charming streets lined with numerous restaurants and bars, the bustling covered market where you can sample local specialties, as well as the authentic old town adorned with historical treasures. Angoulême is a cultural hotspot with its renowned festivals such as the 'circuit des remparts,' the comic book festival, the Francophone film festival, and Les Gastronomades. The proximity to such an enchanting city makes life in South-Charente even more appealing!

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 %

A 17th-century authentic manor house on enclosed grounds of 6,800 m², in a village in the Green Périgord region, overlooking the valley near Ribérac. The different parts of the property are aligned in a long perspective with the manor at its centre. Built towards the end of the 15th century and reorganised in 1634, the rectangular manor house has two storeys in addition to an attic level. Its plaster-coated façades are punctuated by small-paned windows protected by shutters and framed by ashlar stone quoins, while its long hipped roof is composed of curved tiles. Two square towers with rhomboidal flat-tile roofs are stationed at a right angle on either end of its southern façade. To the north, a grand courtyard is followed by outbuildings placed in a U shape around a tree-filled garden enclosed with a wrought-iron gate and fences. A copse and a two-storey square dovecote with a pyramidal roof overlook the whole. To the south, two square towers frame a shady patio, which is extended by a grassy garden. A caretaker’s house and a swimming pool are located at one end, below, hidden behind a large hedge. To the east, a driveway runs along the enclosure wall and leads to all the spaces. Lastly, a vast barn as well as an enclosed, tree-filled garden complete the property located on the other side of the street.