Italian-style 17th C. Listed Chateau near Angoulême

Magnificent Italian-style château near Angoulême with panoramic views over the Charente Valley. Restored to a high standard. Elegant interiors, historic architecture, and extensive outbuildings. Set on 20.5 acres of parkland, woodland, and farmland, with a heated pool and exceptional botanical heritage.

This magnificent Italian-style château enjoys a privileged location just outside Angoulême, at the heart of the renowned Cognac region.

Only minutes from the historic town of Jarnac, the château offers easy access to local amenities and cultural landmarks. Excellent transport links make it an ideal base from which to explore the region while enjoying the peaceful privacy of the estate.

Elegant Italian-Style Château with Panoramic Views near Angoulême

This magnificent Italian-style château enjoys a privileged location just outside Angoulême, at the heart of the renowned Cognac region. Surrounded by gently rolling hills, verdant vineyards, and ancient woodlands, the estate commands breathtaking views over the Charente Valley, blending timeless elegance with the tranquility of the countryside.

Approached by a grand driveway lined with mature chestnut trees, the château opens onto 17th-century terraces overlooking a dry moat. Its distinguished south-west façade, crowned with a Renaissance doorway from 1620, features classical pilasters and a fruit-laden pediment—hallmarks of the property’s noble heritage.

Inside, a stately vestibule leads to the main staircase hall, a refined dining room with parquet floors and a coffered ceiling, and a sleek, fully equipped modern kitchen with adjoining utility room. On this level, there is also a spacious en-suite bedroom and separate WC.

To the left of the entrance hall, two grand reception rooms unfold in succession, including a listed Louis XV salon with ornate gilding, carved wood panelling, and original parquet—an exquisite example of period craftsmanship.

The monumental central staircase, itself a listed feature, is illuminated by vibrant 19th-century stained-glass windows and ascends to the first floor.
To the left, a large landing gives access to a library/study, a shower room, and a parquet-floored bedroom. A long gallery in the main wing leads to three additional en-suite bedrooms, two of which also include private WCs.

On the lower level, the château features several vaulted rooms with terracotta floors, including a wine cellar and a Romanesque guards' room with extraordinary architectural detail—offering both historical depth and versatile space.

Outbuildings
- renovated 200 sqm barn with electricity
- garage with 264 sqm of floor space, plus an upper-level workshop of the same size, also with electricity
- charming 170 sqm stone wash-house situated below the main château, awaiting restoration

Grounds
The estate spans approximately 8.3 ha including:
5.8 ha (14.3 acres) of agricultural land
9,300 sqm of landscaped parkland
9,229 sqm of mature woodland

The gardens feature a variety of rare and ancient trees, including the standout Sophora Japonica Pendula (Japanese Weeping Pagoda Tree), a botanical treasure officially recognized as a "Remarkable Tree of France."

For leisure, the estate includes a 10m x 5m heated swimming pool powered by an energy-efficient air-water heat pump.