Magnificent 19th C Château for sale near Cognac

Magnificent 19th C Château for sale situated high on the northern bank of the river Charente. Just a five-minute walk from the centre of Jarnac. Ideal for a boutique hotel, flagship company headquarters, events venue, or a high-end chambres d’hôte or spectacular family home. Some further restoration needed.

5 minute walk from the centre of Jarnac, a town steeped in the culture and traditions of the cognac trade

This extraordinary property, built for a wealthy cognac merchant towards the end of the 19th century, is situated high on the northern bank of the river Charente. Just a five-minute walk from the centre of Jarnac, a town renowned for its rich culture and cognac heritage, home to prestigious names like Courvoisier, Hine, Delamain, and Luis Royer.

Property Features
Size: Over 700 m² spread across three stories, plus a vast basement area ripe for development.
Potential Uses: Ideal for a boutique hotel, flagship company headquarters, premium corporate events venue, or a high-end chambres d’hôte (subject to necessary permissions). Alternatively, it could serve as a spectacular family home.

Ground Floor
- Dining Room: Features a grand wooden fireplace, wall paneling, coffered ceiling, and painted wall hangings.
- Study: Showcases a spectacularly carved and painted ceiling.
- Living Room: A vast area that opens onto the terrace and gravel driveway encircling the building.
- Winter Salon: Noteworthy for its mosaic flooring, stone balustrading, hand-painted wall fabrics, and ornate cornicing. Though it requires some renovation, it would be ideal for elegant entertaining.
- Hallway: A long hallway with painted wall coverings runs west to east.
- Kitchen: Equipped with a stone, spiral service staircase connecting the basement to the upper levels.
- Marble Split-Level Staircase: Adorned with floor-to-ceiling hand-painted artwork.
- spiral, service staircase connecting basement to upper levels

First Floor
- Bedrooms: Four large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and southern views over the lawns leading down to the river. All bedrooms open onto a grand balcony at the front of the chateau.
- Corridor: A long, wood-paneled corridor connects the bedrooms at the rear.

Top Floor
- Bedrooms: Six additional bedrooms, one of which is incomplete, along with a bathroom and two shower rooms.

The chateau retains many original features, including stained-glass windows, wall coverings, paintings, fireplaces, wood carvings, and handmade ironmongery.

Grounds
Parkland: Over 2 hectares of predominantly meadowland that slopes down to the riverbank.
Grotto: A stone grotto with a series of pools and waterfalls beneath the driveway. When illuminated, it serves as an enchanting centerpiece for evening entertaining.

Restoration Potential
There is work to be done to restore this elegant estate to its former glory. Its historic status allows for tax deductions on restoration expenses, making it a lucrative investment for the right buyer.

This grand chateau offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern potential. Whether envisioned as a business venture or a private residence, it promises a prestigious and luxurious lifestyle in the heart of Jarnac.