manors with reception room for sale Poitou Charentes, France

A fully renovated, 18th-century manor house, 10 minutes from Poitiers, in 2-hectare grounds with a swimming pool. A small country road runs alongside the property and leads to its two entrances. The first is made up of an entrance porch with a wooden gate, while the second possesses a wrought-iron railing gate. After the first entrance, there are garages followed by a wing in front of which a patio has been installed. The main residence can be found at the end of this L-shaped building, enhanced by an ornamental garden. The façades of the main residence are rendered, with stone quoins as well as window and door frames, while the wing boasts exposed stonework. All the roofs are made up of half-round tiles, plus the entirety of the windows are double glazed. Between the house and the garages, a pond, into which a stream flows, was created in the 18th century. The garden extends to the rear and below the house, with a swimming pool at the same height as the main residence and second entrance.

EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! Built in 1881, this elegant and imposing 10-bedroom bourgeois manor house sits within its beautifully landscaped gardens of over an acre in the heart of the Cognac vineyards of the Charente-Maritime. Surrounded by uninterrupted countryside views, the property effortlessly combines period grandeur with modern comfort, offering an exceptional family home alongside excellent entertaining, hospitality and revenue potential. At the heart of the house, a magnificent three-storey oak spiral staircase rises through the property, setting the tone for the remarkable architectural character found throughout. Spacious reception rooms, high ceilings, original fireplaces and the impressive heavily timbered top floor all evoke the elegance and refinement of a bygone era, while framing breathtaking views across the surrounding vineyards. Lovingly restored by the current owners, the estate now offers extensive and versatile accommodation, including the principal manor house, two independent cottages and a spectacular vaulted reception space ideal for weddings, celebrations, events, yoga or business ventures (subject to authorisations). The property is perfectly designed for both relaxed family living and large-scale entertaining. Outside, the beautifully arranged grounds are equally impressive. A superb 12.5m x 5m swimming pool is accompanied by a covered terrace and summer kitchen, creating an idyllic setting for long summer gatherings. A charming courtyard, traditional barns and a working well further enhance the authenticity and functionality of the estate. The surrounding countryside is amongst the most beautiful in south-west France, dotted with picturesque villages and rolling vineyards. Everyday amenities can be found just 4 km away, while the vibrant spa town of Jonzac, with its cafés, restaurants, shops and railway station, is only 10 minutes away. The Atlantic coast can be reached in around 40 minutes, and Bordeaux airport is less than an hour’s drive. A rare and distinguished property offering charm, scale and exceptional lifestyle potential in one of the most sought-after areas of south-west France.

A renovated 19th-century residence with outhouses, an indoor swimming pool and almost three hectares of grounds, nestled in France’s Vienne department. From a road, a driveway leads to the manor and its grounds. The manor comes into view in the middle of meadows. It has a basement, a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor. The design of its elevations is even and balanced. The stone walls are rendered and the quoins and window and door surrounds are made of exposed dressed stone. Tall small-paned windows punctuate the elevations. The slopes of the slate roof are rather steep. Several dormers protrude from it and towering pyramidal roofs mark its four corners. Two tall chimney stacks of brick rise up from the roof too. Near the property’s entrance, in the main court, there is an old outhouse. This stone building is crowned with a long slate roof. Its facade is punctuated with several semicircular-arched windows. Close to the manor, there is an old cuboid-shaped dovecote in the middle of the meadows. It is crowned with a pyramidal slate roof. There is also a pool house, which has an indoor swimming pool, a relaxation space and an equipment room. Lastly, there is a covered garage, several storehouses and a bread oven. The property covers almost 2.8 hectares, which are mostly made up of meadows. There is a small lake and trees of different varieties.