Manor house with outbuildings

Majestic Manor House estate on 6+ ha near Ruffec, offering 400 m² of living space, a 230 m² farmhouse, and nearly 2,000 m² of outbuildings. Features include barns, stables, borehole, and vast renovation potential for events, gîtes, or retreats—blending historic charm with rural tranquillity and accessibility..

Between isolation and accessibility, the property is just 25 minutes from Ruffec (TGV train station) and 45 minutes from Angoulême - an ideal location for combining serenity and connectivity.

Grand Charentaise Manor with Extensive Outbuildings on 6 Hectares Near Ruffec

Set in a serene and unspoiled natural environment, this magnificent manor estate offers a rare combination of heritage architecture, generous volumes, and enormous development potential. Perfectly suited for those seeking an exceptional family home, hospitality project, or event venue, the property is just 25 minutes from Ruffec TGV station and 45 minutes from Angoulême, offering the perfect balance of tranquillity and accessibility.

At the heart of the estate lies a stunning 19th-century manor house with nearly 400 m² of living space. With original features throughout—wooden floors, high ceilings, fireplaces, and stone detailing—it includes an entrance hall, elegant reception rooms, study, kitchen, bathrooms, and multiple bedrooms across the upper floors. The attic alone spans approximately 144 m², offering scope for further conversion.


Selling price: €636,000
Seller's fees
Energy class : F
Climate class : F

Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €7,980 and €10,850 per year. Prices indexed in 2021.

Adjacent to the manor, a charming farmhouse of 230 m² provides additional living space, ideal as a guesthouse, caretaker’s residence, or creative studio. Its architectural character harmonises beautifully with the main home while remaining independent.

The estate's impressive 1,958 m² of outbuildings include:
- Former barns, horse stables, and workshops
- Garages and open farm sheds
- Remarkable 400 m² stone building with dramatic volumes, ideal for a reception hall, gallery, or events venue

One of the estate's unique assets is its private borehole, cleverly housed in a stone tower, ensuring self-sufficiency and sustainability for future use.

Outside, the 6+ hectares of land are divided into meadows bordered by ancient hedgerows and low stone walls, offering privacy, biodiversity, and charm. Whether for grazing animals, organic farming, or landscaped gardens, the possibilities are vast.

Technical aspects: Oil-fired central heating, single-glazed windows, and a septic system currently in place.


A truly rare offering in the Charente countryside—rich in history and architectural character, yet full of possibility. Whether you dream of creating a luxury retreat, a rural hospitality business, or a grand multigenerational home, this estate provides the perfect canvas.

The grounds, covering more than 6 hectares, extend over meadows bordered by natural hedges and ancient low walls.