private mansion for sale Chatellerault, France

Barnes Properties and Châteaux offers for sale this unique property located 10 minutes from La Roche Posay and 30 minutes from Châtellerault (TGV station connecting to Paris in 1h36). A rare embodiment of Art Nouveau in a rural setting, this villa, with richly decorated facades, will charm you with its elegance, authenticity, and especially its location. Overlooking the river, the property benefits from a truly exceptional environment, sheltered from view. A small enclosed entrance garden with high wrought iron gates opens the property to the West, while the ground floor leads to the East onto a large terrace framed by stone balustrades and a trapezoidal ornamental garden overlooking the river. A second parcel with a large outbuilding (garage, storage room, and attic) is located immediately nearby, separated from the main lot by a small lane. Built in 1906, the villa is covered with slate. A broken pavilion roof, topped with a zinc weathervane, crowns the southeast corner. The rest of the building is covered by a roof with long slopes and broken hips, crowned by a finial and a zinc ridge. The residence offers 218 m² of living space over 3 levels and is built on a complete garden level of 180 m² (cellar, boiler room, well, and various storage rooms). Above the well is still the original "pumping pump" from that era. Exceptional! On the ground floor, the porch door leads into a vestibule with a staircase featuring a ramp-on-ramp and turned wooden balusters. On either side, you will find a toilet and a small office. A large bay window with beveled glass opens onto a wide central corridor that crosses the building. It leads to the terrace and serves the four rooms on either side: a kitchen, a small dining room, and two living rooms. The layout of the first floor is similar to that of the ground floor. One bedroom opens onto the landing. The corridor is lit by a bay door opening onto a balcony. It provides access to two large bedrooms, a bathroom, and a shower room. The second floor, with its sloping ceiling, reveals 3 additional bedrooms and a billiard room. The entire residence exudes authenticity, and period elements are omnipresent and preserved (parquet floors, tiles, woodwork, moldings, stained glass, etc.). Built on an improbable site by the river and in an Art Nouveau style, reflecting the modernity and cultural level of its first owners, this villa surprises amidst the houses of northeastern Poitou. It is for these reasons that it has been listed as a historical monument. If you are looking for an authentic place steeped in history, this villa will surely captivate you. Property not subject to the DPE. Property presented by Jan Erik ALDERLIESTE. "Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr"This description has been automatically translated from French.

In the Heart of Cardinal Richelieu's Ideal City 17th-Century Private Mansion Approx. 300 m² of Living Space Outbuildings Courtyard & Garden Some homes stand the test of time without ever losing their soul. Nestled in the heart of the prestigious town of Richelieu, an architectural masterpiece envisioned by Cardinal Richelieu in the 17th century and designed by the King's architect Jacques Lemercier, this exceptional private mansion (hôtel particulier) occupies a prime position on the highly sought-after Place des Religieuses, one of the historic squares of this remarkable heritage town, often described as an open-air museum. Behind its elegant façade lies approximately 300 m² of beautifully proportioned living space, where generous volumes, authentic character and abundant natural light combine to create an exceptional living environment. The property features: A magnificent entrance hall with through access; Several elegant reception rooms; A spacious kitchen opening onto the dining room; Five bedrooms, including several suites; Three shower rooms, two bathrooms and six WCs; A home office; A self-contained apartment, ideal for guests, extended family or a holiday rental business; Numerous outbuildings, including a former office, laundry room, garage, storage rooms and attic. The property is arranged around a charming private courtyard, sheltered from view, which extends into a delightful garden, creating a peaceful oasis in the very heart of the town. The house has also benefited from significant technical upgrades, including an air-to-water heat pump, a thermodynamic water heater, and a D-rated Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), an excellent result for a residence dating from this period. Whether you are looking for an elegant family home, a prestigious second residence, or a property with excellent potential for a boutique guest house or luxury holiday accommodation, this unique estate offers an exceptional opportunity within one of France's most remarkable historic towns. A rare property. A prestigious address. A new chapter of history waiting to be written.

A beautifully restored house with a court and gardens, nestled in a historical town in an area recalling Tuscany in France’s Touraine province. What you first see in this property, with its classical architecture dating back to the 17th and 19th centuries, is its long street-facing facade. At the back, two wings protrude from it at a right angle, forming a U shape around a paved courtyard. At the end of the court, there is an upper garden that you reach via a stone staircase. This garden’s retaining wall closes the court’s fourth side. The street-facing ashlar facade was recently restored. Its main entrance door is made of varnished wood with a glazed portion at the top. There are two windows on either side of it. The glazed section is protected with a cast-iron grate. The fanlight has elegant wrought-iron decoration. On one side of the facade, a carriage door, also made of varnished wood, leads into a large carriage entrance area that takes you through to the inner court. Beyond the carriage entrance area, one last ground-floor window lets light into an office in one of the wings. Upstairs, the windows are aligned with the ones along the ground floor. The upstairs windows are fitted with louvred shutters, while the ground-floor windows are fitted with solid shutters. The street-facing elevation is rendered. Its doors and windows are set in ashlar surrounds. A luxuriant Virginia creeper grows along the three court-facing elevations. The roof is entirely covered with traditional local tiles. It was recently restored. The upper garden is dotted with trees and enjoys absolute privacy. A lower garden with fruit trees and a stone garage lie on the other side of the street.