manor for sale Angouleme, France

This elegant property, located in the heart of a medieval village, seamlessly blends history and modernity in an enchanting setting. Its architectural features, refined interior, and peaceful garden make it an exceptional place, ideal for those seeking a residence steeped in authenticity and serenity. Comprising several buildings representing different eras, this residence forms a harmonious ensemble around a tree-filled and flowered courtyard, providing a true oasis of tranquillity. The main house, with an area of approximately 340 m², exudes its original character and beckons exploration with high-quality renovations and preserved ancient elements such as a monumental fireplace, an exceptional Gothic vaulted cellar, a stone staircase, woodwork, and a square tower with watchtower. The ground floor of the main house features a 55 m² living room, a 25 m² dining kitchen with access to the vaulted cellar, a utility room, a boiler room, and a toilet. Upstairs, five bedrooms, a library-office, a bathroom with toilet, and a shower room with toilet ensure a comfortable living space. The second floor, a renovated attic, is ideally suited for additional bedrooms. Upon arrival, the garden, shielded from prying eyes and disturbances, reveals its charms. Spanning 2000 m², the various original plant species create different relaxation areas. Accompanied by an adjoining outbuilding, a renovated summer lounge of 62 m² connecting the courtyard to the garden, an open barn, and a renovated guest house of 100 m², this property provides a harmonious, authentic, and tastefully restored ensemble, where enclosing walls preserve the privacy of the surroundings. Just 35 minutes north of Angoulême, with its TGV station, it offers a quick connection to Paris in 1h50 and approximately 1 hour from the airports of Poitiers or Bordeaux.

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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!

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.

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.

Located 20 min from Nontron and Brantôme, in the heart of the Périgord vert, is this charming 18th century manor house with dominant position in an exceptional setting. The authentic main house, which offers about 450 m² of living space, includes 8 bedrooms (each with its own bathroom), several spacious lounges and a private area, currently occupied by the owner. The property used to be successfully commercially operated, but could be perfectly used as a large family home. The property also includes a large barn of 160m², a cottage of 40m², an outbuilding to be finished of 30m² and a covered terrace of 100m² with bar from which there are views of the surrounding hills and woods and the lovely sunny swimming pool, which completes the picture. The house is located on the edge of a small hamlet, but offers plenty of privacy. The 2.27ha plot is easy to maintain and, for nature lovers, there is an opportunity to acquire 40ha of adjoining forest. A beautiful property with lots of charm!

Magnificent 16th century castle in the heart of the Charente Limousin countryside. This pretty property which extends over more than 4 hectares is made up of a 370m² castle, a 160m² cottage, a pond of more than 2000m² as well as several annex buildings including a 200m² barn, garages as well as authentic stables in excellent condition. The castle, with its very harmonious shapes and dominating the surrounding valley, is full of history. Its construction dates back to the 16th century and many lords of the local nobility were born and lived here, in the heart of the lush nature of Charente Limousine. Transformed and improved over time, its facade was notably redone in the 18th century with the appearance of the magnificent tower. Despite this significant transformation, the castle has retained the charm and character of its original stones joined with a beautiful white coating patinated by the centuries. Here and throughout the property, you will have absolutely no costs to incur since all the buildings have been carefully restored and are all in perfect condition. And since the property is sold furnished, all you have to do is arrive with your suitcases. The castle has a large reception room, a large living room, a fitted and equipped kitchen, four bedrooms with private bathroom offering an incredible view of nature, a bright and very pleasant veranda, a very pretty vaulted cellar ideal for conservation of your best wines as well as an office at the top of the tower allowing you to admire the woodwork of the master frame of this work. As for the orangery, it consists of a large living-dining room, a large kitchen, a laundry as well as three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Restored and tastefully furnished, you will appreciate the comfort of this building. Finally, the numerous outbuildings and the 4.3 hectares of the property will allow you to possibly accommodate animals who will undoubtedly enjoy the stables or other stables present. So if you are looking for a luxurious property, without work and benefiting from the calm of the countryside to make it your main residence, your holiday residence or to launch a hotel or gite business, then this property is for you !

This charming 16th century manor house has been entirely restored in accordance with the rules of the art, thus preserving its authenticity and its charm of yesteryear. This sumptuous building has 12 rooms, including 8 bedrooms with private bathrooms, an elegant reception room, an equipped kitchen with its bread oven, a generous living room decorated with a period fireplace, a garage and adjoining accommodation of 50 m² ideal for welcoming guests. Nestled in the heart of a 1.2 hectare private park, this enchanting estate offers a haven of peace and tranquility decorated with two terraces, a picturesque well, a lake and an outdoor swimming pool. perfect floor for moments of relaxation with family or to develop a prosperous bed and breakfast business. This remarkable Perigourdine building seduces with its history, its character and its exceptional services, making it the ideal setting to realize your dreams of a family project or bed and breakfast activity. Fees including VAT charged to the seller - Sextant France sales agent - Damien Masse - 06 72 80 62 70 - More information on www.sextantfrance.fr ref. 21820

Beautiful early 20th century manor house in the NAPOLEON III style, set in 1.7 hectares of wooded parkland, with uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside. The manor house has a covered swimming pool, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the view over the park. Built over two floors, it has been completely renovated to a high standard, with fireplaces, massive parquet flooring and high ceilings. It has 450 m² of living space with a 30 m² living room, 5 bedrooms, several lounges, a kitchen, a bathroom and a shower room, as well as a separate toilet. On the second floor, there is a spacious 100 m² living room. The exterior is just as impressive. There is an outbuilding of around 50 m² that could be used as a shed or garage. For bakery enthusiasts, it contains a bread oven! A large, fully-covered terrace borders the rear of the building, overlooking the landscaped grounds. This manor house would be perfect for a large family looking for space and enjoying the peace and quiet of the countryside. Close to all shops and amenities, 45 minutes from Bordeaux and its transport hub.

Set on the edge of 61 ha (29.4 acres) of land in a secluded location, this beautiful property is built around a 19th century manor house with its outbuildings. The renovated manor house has 3 levels, each measuring 300 m². The 1st floor opens onto a corridor leading to a lounge, games room, study and a bedroom with en suite shower room. The ground floor comprises a dining room, kitchen, laundry room, boiler room and wine cellar. The 2nd floor comprises a recreation room, 4 bedrooms, a shower room and attic space that could be converted. The outbuildings include an independent cottage, caretaker's cottage, sheds, garages, workshop and other storage rooms. The estate spans 61 ha with 3 ha of wooded parklands. There is also a dovecote converted into a bandstand, a swimming pool, a tennis court and a pétanque court. The house has been designed by an architect to bring out the best in this exceptional property. Perfect for those seeking tranquillity in a charming natural setting. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Between Dordogne and Gironde: Manor house in St Emilion. Bed and Breakfast, cottages and table d’hôtes Aquitaine: Between Dordogne and Gironde. 20 minutes from the center of Saint Emilion. Residence of the eighteenth century, former wine estate, ideally located between Bordeaux and Bergerac. In a pretty hilly and wooded countryside. 1.5 km from a picturesque Perigord Purple country house. On a park of 1.5ha. Well and source. DRC: Entrance and staircase at the time. Cloakroom and toilet. 2 suites 20m2 and 32m2. Including one room with PMR standards. Semi-professional equipped kitchen and pantry. Laundry room. Boiler room. Dining room and living room. Floor 1: Apartment for owners: 4 bedrooms, 1 large bathroom. Closets. 1 suite 60m2. Floor 2: 3 suites of 20m2, 25m2, 40m2. Heating: Viessmann fuel boiler, cast iron radiators on the ground floor. The rest of the building: Air conditioning. 2 Independent cottages: 1: Fully equipped cottage, 85m2, all comforts in the former caretaker’s house. Equipped kitchen, living room, dining room, bathroom, 2 bedrooms of 17m²: The first with a «queen size» bed and a single bed 90 200, the second with a bed 140 200 and a single bed 90 200. 2: Comfortable cottage, 22m2: its very functional kitchen. Mezzanine, where there is a bed 160 x 200. Living room with sofa bed. 1 bathroom, large shower. A small terrace with garden furniture. Reception room, about 85m2, 50 people, outdoor terrace access. Toilet. Swimming pool 4×7 hull, chlorine, children’s pool. Outdoor SPA area, furnished in a chalet: Jacuzzi. Sauna. Herbal tea. Furniture included (Valuation around €100,000). Individual sanitation by recent microstation.

Surrounded by fields the property benefits from a marvellous environment offering breathtaking views over the valley. Conveniently situated at 15 km to Excideuil. This more than lovely Maison de Maître has been meticulously renovated under professional architectural supervision over a period of 8 years. Using high quality materials providing beautiful traditional elements and detail.  It spans three levels and has a total living area of approximately 314 m2. The main house offers a fully equipped and furnished kitchen annex dining room, a living room with its fireplace, bathroom and an elegant stairways landing, extended on both sides, leads to the 2 bedrooms, two bathrooms.  These bright, spacious bedrooms notably offer an stunning unobstructed view over the country site. Possibility to create 2 or 3 more bedrooms on the second floor. Easy access from the house to the heated swimming pool (10 x 5) in the front garden area.  Its rectangle building and outbuildings create a large courtyard, which also provides access to the guest houses at the right and left of the entrance to the property. Beyond the house amazing views over the meadows and the countryside. Various terraces emphasise the outdoors entertaining, Land of 1.2 hectares.   Guesthouses One is not attached to the main house tof 190 m2, renovated in the lovely Perigourdine style, offering on the first floor four bedrooms and on the ground floor a large living/dining/kitchen area with wood burner and covered terrace with again the views over the fields. Attached to the main house is a lovely cottage style guesthouse of 100 m2.   Outbuildings Garage for tractors and a workshop, plus a general storage area, garage and wine cellar. The 1.2 ha of land of which 6000 woodland, and garden around the house with two wells providing water for the garden throughout the year. This property is in superb condition, the charm and disposition are complemented by the focus and perfectionism. A truly magnificent setting providing harmony and tranquility.

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Exclusive to Christie's International Real Estate. This beautiful stone country house is located amongst the vines just a few minutes from Saint-Emilion. This property has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms along with multiple reception rooms, complimented by outdoor living making the most of the scenery and weather! A driveway accessed through electric gates leads to the large 300m2 house. A beautiful entrance hall leads to a ground floor bedroom and two reception rooms, with the kitchen to the rear of the property. Alongside the kitchen is the large family living area, perfect for a games room or cinema room. On the first floor are four further bedrooms with two bathrooms. Equally impressive are the well maintained gardens, complete with swimming pool (10x5m) which needs updating. A large double garage and winery building (chai) which could be converted into extra living space complete the property. For further information, please get in touch.

Charming 5-bedroom stone house in the picturesque West Dordogne situated in an enchanting, untouched hamlet, this residence offers breathtaking views and is discretely positioned away from the village lane, surrounded by a secluded, mature garden. The house boasts an entrance hall within a tower, two spacious reception rooms adorned with original features, a generously sized family kitchen/breakfast room, and five bedrooms complemented by five bath/shower rooms. The property includes a captivating former priory within the grounds, presenting the opportunity for restoration to provide additional guest accommodation. Additionally, there is a stone garage and workshop with storage facilities. A large swimming pool with terraces and a charming walled orchard enhance the outdoor space. The property spans 1.23 hectares of land, and a video is available upon request.

In Limoges, in 12 hectares of parkland, meadows and a pond, an imposing listed Renaissance manor. From the gate, a driveway lined with oak trees leads to the manor, firstly to the main building featuring two large French windows and a rib vaulted porch. At the rear, it provides access to a courtyard enclosed by two imposing buildings set at right angles to each other and to a chapel. The complex is built on a raised platform supported by a stone wall. The courtyard opens onto grasslands sloping down to the pond.

BARNES Propriétés & Châteaux offers you the opportunity to acquire this beautiful, fully renovated 16th century fortified dwelling, situated just a few minutes from Niort, on a property of approx. 7 hectares. It is located ten minutes from NIORT with its shops, motorway and TGV station with a direct line to PARIS. Poitiers and La Rochelle are only 1 hour away by car. A long driveway lined with two rows of lime trees opens onto the property and leads to the entrance gate. This is preceded by an awning and a stone barn providing sheltered parking. The wrought iron gate opens on to a courtyard, most of which is paved. It is framed by the numerous outbuildings. The dwelling is distinguished by its slightly higher construction, its turret at the corner and the finish of its rendering. The entrance door opens into a vestibule with the granite stone stairway. To the right is a large lounge with a monumental fireplace. From here you can access the terrace at the south end of the house. To the left of the vestibule, the dining room also features a beautiful stone fireplace and an old kitchen garden (the kitchen piano from the period). A small door leads down to a vaulted cellar. The dining room is followed by a fitted kitchen. The first floor comprises a landing/study, 3 bedrooms and two shower rooms. The second floor offers two further bedrooms, a shower room and a television room. The entire property has been tastefully and sympathetically renovated. There are numerous outbuildings, including a shed, workshop, garage and barn. The old dovecote has remained intact. The property is set in a pleasant, pastoral setting of around 7 hectares. Between the enclosed courtyard, the walled garden, the pairies and the woods, the diversity of atmospheres is a real treasure. What's more, the dwelling is set in a dominant position alongside a river, making it easy to take a boat out to explore. This historic property is beautifully appointed. Complete file on request. Energy class: E - Climate class: E / Estimated annual expenditure: €5460 and €7430(price reference year 2022). Property presented by Jan Erik ALDERLIESTE +33(0)6 65 59 12 11 / +33 6 69 41 20 45. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

A 14th century noble residence, its gîtes, outbuildings, swimming pool and solar power facility, set in almost 4 hectares, between Bordeaux and La Rochelle, 15 minutes from the sea. The entrance is from the south via a driveway lined with cypress trees and lavender. A carport and a parking area between the trees provide space for vehicles. The complex is arranged in a U-shape and opens to the south-west, with the outbuildings facing each other. The noble dwelling, situated at the end of the main courtyard, is flanked by a square tower in the north-east corner, covered in greenery. Next to it, leaving a small passageway to the gardens to the north, stands a longère (farmhouse) stretching out to the south, bordered by a large conifer tree on the courtyard side. There is a small pond surrounded by a low wall to the south-east of the main courtyard. This is enhanced by a rectangular lawn punctuated by two trees. Attached outbuildings on the west side, set at right-angles to the main residence and covered with star jasmine, include a vehicle shelter under a single-pitched roof. They form a counterpart to the farmhouse on the opposite side. The outbuilding to the east has a roof pitch facing outwards from the courtyard, so that it is invisible from the residence or the main courtyard. It is covered with photovoltaic panels and surrounds the swimming pool on three sides. The garden planted with tall conifers extends north of the main building; a small octagonal wooden shed and a vegetable patch behind a eucalyptus tree precede a helipad in the meadow.

Picturesque Chartreuse with Caretaker’s cottage + pool near Bergerac This delightful property is in turnkey condition and offers a superb example of Dordogne country living with 2.4 hectares of land. Ideal as a fabulous family home or hospitality project. The main Chartreuse is steeped in history and dates back to around 1650. Renovated and remodeled over the years, the home has 7 bedrooms - three of which are on the ground floor. There is a large modern kitchen with galleried dining room, and three further reception rooms. There are three bedrooms on the 1st floor and a large bedroom on the 2nd floor. Most bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. A summer kitchen provides a shady spot for outside dining and the spectacular heated pool area makes the best of its sunny position. A guardian’s cottage in the grounds provides two bedrooms, kitchen, lounge and bathroom with an outside terrace. One ‘wing’ has an excellent games room and a room for the oil-fired boiler. The other wing has been developed into an apartment with a further area ready for completion. The pretty village lies on the banks of the Dordogne River. There is a small market some mornings selling local produce, and there are a few small shops including a bar and boulangerie - all within walking distance.