18th-C Château Above a Charente village

Elegant 18th-C château, rebuilt on the site of a medieval fortress and approached by a tree-lined driveway. Generous reception rooms, seven bedrooms, gardens, private pool and extensive outbuildings including former stables, barn, orangery, workshop and staff accommodation. Elevated above a charming Charente village, with wooded valley views..

A long, tree-lined gravel driveway winds its way up to the property, which occupies an elevated position above a charming village in the Charente. Set discreetly away from view, the château enjoys a private and peaceful setting surrounded by mature trees and wooded countryside.
Nearest town: La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois

The present château dates from the 18th century and was rebuilt on the site of an earlier medieval fortress. Its elevated position gives the property a commanding outlook, while the rear terrace enjoys an attractive view across a wooded valley.

The Château
The principal façade opens towards a gravel courtyard and a formal French-style garden. At the rear, a charming gravel terrace provides an excellent vantage point over the surrounding wooded valley.

The château offers generous proportions and well-balanced accommodation arranged over several levels.

On the ground floor, a spacious entrance hall leads to the principal oak staircase. The reception rooms comprise a small sitting room, a large living room, a dining room and a handsome library. Two further smaller rooms occupy the château's towers.

To the rear are the kitchen, scullery, utility room, boiler room and WCs.

The mezzanine level contains four rooms formerly used as staff accommodation. These are now used principally for storage but offer potential for alternative use, subject to the necessary permissions.

On the first floor, a large landing and corridor lead to four attractive bedrooms at the front of the château. Two have en-suite bathrooms, while a further bathroom is located on the landing.

At the rear are three additional bedrooms, two bathrooms with WCs and a further separate WC, providing seven bedrooms in total.
Sale price including fees: 898,000 euros.
Fees payable by the buyer.
Fees: 6% (including tax) of the price excluding fees.
Sale price excluding fees: 850,000 euros.

Energy efficiency rating: F.
Climate rating: F.

Outbuildings
The property benefits from a substantial range of outbuildings, accessed separately below the château and providing considerable flexibility.

The former orangery is currently used as a garage, while a small house at the far end of the garden provides covered storage for firewood.

Below the château, backing onto the village, is a group of additional buildings arranged around an enclosed courtyard. These have their own independent access through a large entrance gate and include the former stables, a substantial barn, workshop and former staff accommodation.

Gardens and Grounds
The approach to the château is particularly attractive, with a long, tree-lined gravel driveway leading through the grounds.

In front of the house, the well-established ornamental garden is planted with numerous mature trees and provides an attractive setting for the principal façade.

To one side is a private, enclosed swimming pool area, providing a secluded place for summer use.

Behind the château, former meadows and wooded hillsides create a natural buffer to the surrounding properties and contribute to the privacy of the estate.

With its elevated position above a Charente village, 18th-century origins, generous accommodation and extensive range of outbuildings, this is a substantial château with considerable character. The mature gardens, private pool, wooded outlook and discreet setting provide an attractive combination of privacy and proximity to village life.