15th-C Château Estate with Event Facilities in S Charente

Historic 15th-C château offering approximately 700m2 of accommodation within a private 120-ha estate in southern Charente. With 7 en-suite bedrooms, extensive reception rooms, professional kitchen, reception barn, swimming pool, 3 bed cottage/guardian and 2 bed guest Gite, lake, glamping site and an authentic watermill with cottage.

Set in the peaceful countryside of southern Charente, the estate enjoys a secluded rural setting surrounded by small villages, traditional markets and the landscapes for which the region is known.

Despite its private position, the property is conveniently located approximately 30 minutes from Angoulême TGV station, which provides direct services to Paris, and around 90 minutes from Bordeaux International Airport. The combination of extensive grounds and accessibility makes the estate particularly well suited to private use as well as hospitality and events.

The Château
Dating from the 15th century, the château has been extensively renovated while retaining its historic character and architectural features. It provides approximately 700m2 of living space, arranged for both comfortable family use and the reception of larger numbers of guests.

The accommodation includes seven en-suite bedrooms, together with a series of intimate sitting rooms and dining rooms. Period features are combined with modern facilities, while the fully equipped professional kitchen includes adjoining pantries and commercial-grade equipment suitable for catering for substantial gatherings.

The château is arranged around an attractive inner courtyard which provides a natural connection between the principal house and the surrounding grounds. The courtyard can accommodate large gatherings and provides an appropriate setting for outdoor entertaining.

Adjacent to the courtyard is a bar and informal lounge area, providing additional space for entertaining.

Reception And Leisure Facilities
The estate has been developed with significant facilities for entertaining and private events.

A fully equipped reception barn provides seating for up to 250 guests and offers a substantial covered space for larger gatherings. The château courtyard can accommodate up to approximately 100 guests for outdoor events.

The swimming pool measures 7 x 16m and is accompanied by a covered bar, sun deck and outdoor seating area.

Near the main entrance, a dedicated wine vault provides storage for several hundred bottles.

Guest And Staff Accommodation
The estate includes several independent buildings providing additional accommodation.

A two-bedroom gîte and a three-bedroom caretaker's cottage provide practical guest and staff accommodation. A former pigeonnier has also been converted to provide a separate one-bedroom retreat.

The property further benefits from a fully equipped gym.

Lake And Glamping
A lake forms part of the estate and is accompanied by a glamping area comprising eight spacious furnished tents, providing additional accommodation within the grounds.

The combination of the lake, extensive land and independent accommodation gives the property considerable flexibility for private use, guest accommodation and organised events, subject to any necessary permissions.

Watermill And Outbuildings
Approximately five minutes' walk from the château is a separate and particularly peaceful part of the estate centred around an authentic watermill.

The mill is accompanied by outbuildings and barns, while part of the building has been converted into a one-bedroom cottage. Its position beside the water provides a secluded additional retreat within the estate.

Grounds
The estate extends to approximately 120 hectares, providing an exceptional degree of privacy and seclusion. The grounds encompass the château, gardens, lake, woodland and open countryside, together with the various guest, agricultural and reception buildings.

The scale and variety of the property allow it to function equally as a substantial private family estate or as a hospitality and events property, with considerable existing infrastructure already in place.

Potential
This is an unusually substantial historic estate combining a 15th-century château, extensive accommodation, event facilities and 120 hectares of land. The existing configuration lends itself particularly well to private family use with extensive guest accommodation, while the reception barn, professional kitchen, lake and additional buildings provide an established basis for events or hospitality, subject to the necessary permissions.

With Angoulême TGV approximately 30 minutes away and Bordeaux International Airport around 90 minutes away, the estate also offers good accessibility for guests travelling from Paris and internationally.