luxury furnished property for sale Vanzac, France

15 minutes from the beaches of Royan, this 19th century wine estate is located, sublimated by its passionate owners. Three buildings make up the property located on a magnificent 1 hectare plot and which are full of treasures. This heritage of Charente architecture displays a low and horizontal silhouette characteristic of the farmhouses of the time and following a rectangular plan. First the main house which has a surface area of ​​225m2 and which offers large, bright and airy volumes. Then a completely independent guest house of 136m2 which can accommodate up to 8 people, and decorated with a terrace and pond. Finally, the 3rd building, formerly the old winery of the estate, extends over 200m2 for storage use. This volume constitutes enormous potential to be easily transformed into an artist's studio, showroom, yoga room, music room, reception room, or all at once as the volumes are modular. This imposing and simple ensemble, built with high-quality masonry, is organized around a closed courtyard, enclosed by the building and the surrounding walls. Inspired by this site steeped in history connected to nature, the owners have been able to redesign and enhance the place down to the smallest detail, choosing a chic and careful decoration. The result is surprising. Upon entering the property, the magic happens immediately and transports the visitor into an assumed Mediterranean atmosphere with welcome and conviviality as the highlight. Outside, terraces, swimming pool, summer kitchen, bowling alley, landscaped surroundings prolong the change of scenery and the feeling of well-being. An ideal site for mixed projects: guest rooms, receptions, weddings, artists' residences, yoga retreats, permaculture

In the magnificent setting of the Périgord Vert, near Ribérac, we invite you to discover this exceptional estate spanning 6 hectares of gardens, parks, woods and truffle fields. In the heart of this haven of peace, a completely renovated Carthusian monastery offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and authentic charm. This property enjoys a privileged location, between two of France's Most Beautiful Villages: Aubeterre-sur-Dronne and Brantôme. The Val-de-Dronne region boasts rolling hills, windmills, Romanesque churches and forests. The region's rich architectural heritage, built mainly of white limestone, gives it a special luminosity. The area was also explored by English writer Edward Harrison Barker in the 19th century, who described his journey on foot and by canoe in his book ‘Two Summers in Guyenne’. Local shops are just a 10-minute drive away. Bordeaux and its international airport can be reached in 1 hour 30 minutes and Angoulême TGV station in 50 minutes. Description In a commanding position at the top of a small hill with wonderful views over the neighbouring valley, away from the hustle and bustle yet just a short distance from a market town, the property spans approx. 6 ha (22 acres) of parklands, gardens, woods and truffle plantations, all of which are completely fenced in and protected from curious eyes. Three entrances follow one another along a small road with very little traffic: a direct access to a meadow that serves as a parking area for customers, the main entrance via a courtyard of honour, and a service entrance for caterers and delivery staff. Finally, a gate is located along a communal road that marks the boundary of one of the two truffle fields on the main plot. It leads to a terrace at the back of a gîte and a pool area. The main courtyard is surrounded by a high wall made of local white stone, whitewashed and covered with canal tiles. It comprises five passages, including the main entrance - an electric wrought iron gate supported by two stone pillars topped by a finial in the shape of a compass rose. The driveways lead to all the buildings that form a U-shape with the Charterhouse: a reception room, a lean-to for parking two vehicles, the gîte, a gym with sauna, and a former dwelling house. All the roofs, with two or four slopes, are of canal tiles, as is the mansion house with flat tiles; the walls are of rendered or pointed stone and the bays are predominantly straight. To the south, in the same perspective as the main courtyard, a square, flower-filled, private garden lies behind the Carthusian monastery. It is entirely enclosed by a stone wall and flanked by a dovecote with a peppered roof. From a late-built veranda separating two terraces, a central path gently slopes up to a remarkable sculpted iron gate, raised above the low wall and leading to a set of steps. On either side of the garden is the swimming pool to the west, with its decking area and bar, and to the east a recently planted truffle orchard, a vegetable garden and a mobile home. The main house Built in 1698 on a rectangular, symmetrical plan, it perfectly matches Jean-Marie Bélingard's definition of a Périgord chartreuse: ‘a mansion, built between 1650 and 1850 or so, with a single ground floor, strongly barlong, featuring exterior architectural features and an interior finish that stands out from the ordinary, and demonstrating a certain art of living’. Its main facade features six straight bays with windows and French windows topped by dormer windows with pediments topped with finials. Under a Mansard roof of flat and canal tiles, it has a layout that is typical of this type of architecture, centred on a room where the main entrance opens out and from which two side corridors lead to the other rooms. The facades are covered in light-coloured plaster. During the 20th century, a central extension with numerous windows was created on the garden side to enlarge the main room. Recent renovation works have involved converting the attic space into guest rooms, creating fenestration between the original dormer windows, filling in and insulating the crawl space, installing central heating, fitting new radiators to match the volumes to be heated, repairing and insulating the roof, overhauling the electrical system, creating a drainage system, and replacing the upstairs window frames with new, made-to-measure, double-glazed wooden joinery. To preserve the authenticity of the building, the single-glazed windows on the ground floor were retained. The ground floor There are six French windows leading to the ground floor, three on each side of the building. The main, central entrance welcomes guests directly into the privacy and comfort of the living room. In this room, which measures over 33 m², the floor is paved with stone, as is the veranda that extends it, bathed in light and open onto the terrace and garden. All the trades were involved in the interior renovation, which covered all the rooms and their various elements, apart from the single-glazed windows, which were retained at this level. To the east, a corridor leads to a kitchen with the original floor laid on a ladder. A cooking hob has been installed in the old brick and stone fireplace, and a central island gives structure to the vast room of almost 30 m². An adjoining dining room, measuring over 37 m², communicates with the kitchen, but also has independent access via the corridor and external patio doors. In this way, bed and breakfast guests do not disturb the occupants on the ground floor when they come and go via the staircase to the first floor, the level dedicated to them. On the other side of the living room are the private areas: a study with its wooden bookcase, a vast master bedroom with its remarkably sculpted marble fireplace, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower, a re-glazed antique bathtub, a bidet and a toilet. A brick wall, uncovered during the works, has been exposed to reveal the architectural history of the building and to give this last room its own identity. The first floor A wooden and wrought iron staircase leads up from the dining room. Entirely dedicated to welcoming guests, it features a landing furnished with a bar and a reading area within a long corridor that leads to the five bedrooms on this level. The walls are insulated, and all the wide strip parquet flooring and skirting boards are in oak. Four bedrooms each have a view over the courtyard of honour and a private shower room with toilet. At the end of the corridor, the fifth bedroom, complete with wardrobe and shower room with bath and toilet, forms a luxury suite with triple views of the courtyard, garden and swimming pool. The exposed beams, parquet flooring and meticulous attention to detail go right down to the shower heads, inlaid in the wooden beams. The function house The first building in the courtyard of honour is a former barn, which was renovated in 2016 to create a single-storey reception room of over 130 m² with a seating capacity of 120. The roof structure and roofing were completely redone and raised by 70 cm, with a rain screen and insulation under the panelling. An anhydrite screed was poured on the floor, enabling heating to be installed under the travertine tiles. Two cast-iron radiators have been installed to make the room even more comfortable. The walls are of rubble stone. On the east gable, guests arriving from the parking area can enter directly through a large wooden bay with small panes. On the opposite side, an iron-gated wine cellar, sanitary facilities and a professional kitchen are located under a mezzanine overlooking the room. The wooden frames are double-glazed, and the building has its own electrical panel. The carport Between the reception building and the gîte, a canopy with a single-pitch tiled roof provides parking for two vehicles. The guest house Also overlooking the courtyard of honour, the guest house underwent major renovation work in 2016. In order to create an upper floor while preserving the original roof structure, it was decided to lower the floor by around 1.4 metres. Here too, an anhydrite screed was poured and underfloor heating installed under travertine tiles that are maintained every three years with a water- and oil-repellent product. All the wooden, double-glazed joinery was made to measure, some of it curved. A large through dining room includes a fully-equipped open-plan kitchen and a wooden staircase with a striking contemporary-style wrought-iron balustrade. Behind a large bay window is a terrace, also dug into the ground, which is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The ground floor also houses a TV lounge and a bedroom with en suite shower room and toilet. Upstairs, a mezzanine room leads to four bedrooms on either side and two shower rooms with toilets. Part of the building is dedicated to sport and wellness, with high-quality machines, a large television, a shower, an infrared sauna for five people and a technical room. The annex According to the date on the adjacent pillar, it dates from 1851. The building separates the main courtyard from the meadow used as a parking area. Under a hipped canal tile roof, it comprises a ground floor with a living area and an attic lit by windows. The large room, spanning more than 50 m² (538 sq ft), has been left untouched and features a fireplace and two bread ovens; the floor has been covered with a bush-hammered cement screed. A hallway leads to a shed with a dirt floor, as well as a boiler room with a concrete screed. In 2017, a pellet-fired boiler with high-resistance pink plasterboard insulation and a 9-t silo was installed to supply the main house, the gîte and the reception building, with underfloor heating for the latter two. The old oil-fired boiler and its 1,000-litre tank are still connected to the grid, if needed. The dovecote This is an integral part of the garden enclosure at the back of the house. Cylindrical in shape under a flat-tiled, pepper-pot roof, it rises to two levels accessible from the garden and has four flight platforms. A fairly straightforward restoration would enable a floor to be laid and the external straight staircase to be restored to its original purpose. The swimming pool Slightly off-centre in the grounds, with a commanding view over the edge of the woods, the swimming pool was designed to be luxurious, exotic and occasionally festive. Its imposing size of 15 x 6 m, with a Californian-style linear drop of around 0 to 1.9 m, required unusual foundations around 8 m deep with 300 tonnes of backfill and reinforced concrete posts. It features a terrace in Brazilian wood (ipe), a beach of fine sand, a counter-current swimming system, night lighting, a bar with a shaded counter and fridge, a beer pump, a barbecue, palm trees and banana trees. During the season, maintenance of the salt treatment system is covered by contract. The courtyard of honour An avenue of lime trees crosses the courtyard from the gate to the entrance to the main house, separating the flowerbeds, which are laid to lawn. In addition, four sculpted pillars, supported by a coping, support a pyramidal ashlar roof in front of the main house. Together, they form a heritage feature with a patina of age that conceals and shelters a completely modern underground installation: a well, fed by a spring and recovered rainwater, linked to a 10,000-litre underground cistern and connected to eight water outlets for watering the garden. The Garden Covering an area of around 3,000 m2, the garden is tiered and slightly overhanging, with a view of the edge of the woods in the background. It is entirely enclosed by a low stone wall that provides a 180° view. From the ground floor of the house, three French windows lead to a stone-paved terrace where the grassy garden begins. A central pathway planted with flowers and trees provides a pleasant view down to a remarkable old gate, probably the remains of a former entrance. At night, spotlights installed at the foot of the trees create a luminous backdrop that highlights them. The truffle plantations The first harvests from the two truffle plantations are expected in the next few years: one of them, an old one, ‘regenerated’ by planting 70 trees, consists of downy oaks and chestnut trees over 35 years old, spaced 6 m apart; a new one, planted with 70 trees in 2016, is made up of chestnut, hornbeam, downy oak and holm oak. Our opinion Perfectly maintained and meticulously organised, the property appears to be a perfectly balanced combination, whether for a rejuvenating holiday or a festive get-together. When the current owners acquired the estate in 2014, they fell under its spell and saw the architectural potential, quality of life and extraordinary value that the chartreuse promised. From a humble chartreuse with agricultural buildings, they have managed, at the cost of pharaonic works and uncompromising choices, to enhance the noble authenticity of the estate by bringing in the luxury, standards required for a top-of-the-range hospitality business. Today, we're proud to offer you this turnkey property with an eye to the future - a fantastic investment. Land area 6 ha 16 a 20 ca Main building surface area 379 m2 Number of bedrooms 11 Outbuildings 693 m2 of which converted 563 m2

If you're a lover of authenticity and old stones, this family size château is an exceptional place to live in a historic and natural setting, full of charm and history. This estate is located in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards, at the gateway to the Entre-Deux Mers region, facing the slopes of Saint-Emilion. This rare and magnificent property is close to a quiet village offering all kinds of shops and services. The Château, a Maison Forte dating from the late 15th and 17th centuries, has preserved its period architectural features, including monumental fireplaces, a stone spiral staircase serving the three levels, a carved flamboyant Gothic door, mullioned windows, a defensive bretêche and an exceptional inverted ship's hull frame. Its architecture is remarkable both for its quality and for the excellent preservation of its integrity. The stonework is punctuated by molded doors, mullioned windows and stone floors, while the two towers (one square, the other canted) give this Maison Forte the appearance of a château. There is approx. 462 m² of living space, with 12 large rooms and cellars (47 m²) with high ceilings, including a large sittingroom, a large dining room, a small common sitting room, a study, a kitchen with pantry, 4 bedrooms with bathroom or shower room and toilet, and an oratory at the top of the tower. No work required! The château is completely restored, furnished and in perfect condition. Many period furnishings are included in the sale (list available on request). A swimming pool (12 x 6 m) with shelter enhances the living area. This magnificent property comprises around 2.3 hectares of parkland and meadows. Additional outbuildings of approx. 580 m² and several hectares of additional land are available. Please contact us for further information.

Royan Ile d'Oléron Sotheby's International Realty offers you this unique property located in Chaillevette, on the banks of the Seudre of 680m2. Completely renovated with taste, this former 15th century tide mill will seduce you with its private location and its unique living environment in the region on almost 2.5 ha. Quiet, ideally located on the peninsula of Arvert, this residence is 15 minutes from Royan and the fine sandy beaches of the Côte Sauvage. Composed of a main house with a beautiful living room with fireplace, a large dining kitchen, an office, 3 bedrooms (including a large suite with its dressing room), a lounge relaxation area with billiards, 2 bathrooms, a cellar, a boiler room and a a bathroom for the return from the beach. On the gîte side, 4 in number, very spacious, they will offer you 105 m², 100 m², 84 m² and 45 m². The decoration has been neat, the views doing the rest. Fishing is allowed, from your terrace or your heated 12 x 6 swimming pool, you can enjoy good bars with friends or family, for example, the summer kitchen is waiting for you to cook them! Complete this description: a workshop, an awning designed to park 5 cars and a large garage. By means of a boat, you will live unique moments with sunsets at sea starting directly from your private pontoon. Beautiful projects are to be realized by acquiring this residence, taking advantage of an exceptional and unique setting, all at the water's edge.

Dordogne, between Bordeaux and Bergerac: manor house on 1.3 ha of park Between Dordogne and Gironde, close to all shops, without nuisance. Not isolated. Overlooking the river Dordogne, property on a landscaped and refined park of about 1.3 ha. Well. The main house: Entrance. Toilets. Living room fireplace, overlooking a terrace on the river side and overlooking the closed courtyard. Equipped kitchen, pantry and laundry. 4 bedrooms and 1 shower room, separate toilet. Outbuilding: 2 independent gites. In the old common: 5 independent suites with terraces. Garden shed for equipment.