Elegant Charente riverside Maison de Maitre

Charming Charente Maison de Maitre set within 1.3 ha near Saintes, offering spacious reception rooms, seven bedrooms and extensive outbuildings. Surrounded by landscaped grounds with a stream, it combines historic character, natural beauty and strong potential for family living or guest accommodation.

Nestled in unspoilt countryside between Saintes and the Atlantic

Nestled in unspoilt countryside between Saintes and the Atlantic coast, this remarkable Charente mansion embodies the timeless elegance and authenticity of a grand family home. Rich in character and bathed in natural light, the property offers generous volumes and a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout.
From the moment you enter, the reception rooms impress with their refined proportions and charm. A double living room provides an elegant yet comfortable space, complemented by a welcoming dining room and a distinctive billiard room with mezzanine — perfect for entertaining or relaxed family living. The kitchen, along with its adjoining utility room, ensures practicality, while a ground-floor bedroom with en-suite shower room allows for convenient single-level living.

Upstairs, seven well-proportioned bedrooms are arranged harmoniously, supported by three shower rooms and two bathrooms. This flexible layout is ideally suited to a large family or those considering a guest accommodation or hospitality project.

Energy rating: C.
Climate rating: C.

Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €5,490 and €7,450 per year. Prices indexed to 1st of January 2021.

The property sits within over 1.3 hectares of enclosed grounds, bordered by a peaceful stream that enhances the sense of tranquillity. The gardens are enriched by a remarkable thousand-year-old holm oak, lending a rare and almost poetic atmosphere to the setting.

A wide range of outbuildings adds significant appeal and potential.
These include:
- Barn
- Garage
- Wine store with boiler room and cellar
- Sheepfold
- Lean-to and several smaller structures, one of which houses a traditional bread oven and an authentic bujour, reflecting the property’s rural heritage.

A former tennis court also offers opportunities for restoration or leisure use.
Modern technical features include a water-to-water heat pump system with a backup oil-fired boiler, a stone well supplying both house and garden, and connection to mains drainage — providing a solid foundation for further enhancement.

Combining space, history and a beautiful natural environment, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a character property with significant potential, ideal for those seeking an authentic lifestyle in one of western France’s most appealing regions.