Fabulous listed chateau for sale

Historic 17th C château in the French countryside, listed as a Monument Historique. Around 450 m² habitable space, extensive outbuildings, dovecote, caretaker’s house, and 3 wells on private grounds. Peaceful setting, partially renovated, with exceptional architectural features and restoration potential. 1 hour from Poitiers.

Location
This tranquil and secluded property is just 10 minutes from shops and services, 1 hour from Poitiers and Niort (TGV/motorway), and 1.5 hours from Nantes (international airport).

Historic Monument Castle with Outbuildings in the French Countryside

Set in the heart of the countryside, this remarkable château traces its origins back to medieval times, with its current architectural form shaped largely in the 17th century. Peacefully nestled within a rural landscape, the estate is centered around a rectangular main residence aligned on a north-south axis. At its southwest corner, a striking round tower capped with a traditional pepper-pot roof asserts its historic character, while a smaller rectangular pavilion extends eastward from the northern end.

A picturesque interior garden, enclosed by numerous stone outbuildings, features a charming old dovecote at its center. The entire estate is classified as a Historic Monument, and significant restoration work has already been undertaken on the main château building. Approximately 450 m² of the residence is habitable, with additional space remaining to be adapted or converted, depending on the future owner's vision.

Main Château – Layout and Features
Ground Floor (Partially Heated):
Heated part includes:
- Guard Room (46 m²): impressive ceiling height (4.45 m), stone floor, and large fireplace
- Stair Hall (12 m²): wooden staircase, stone floor
- Kitchen (16 m²): terracotta tiles, access hatch to cellar
- Dining Room (40 m²): terracotta tiles, ceiling height 4.13 m
- Shower Room/WC and Storage Room
- Main Living Room (50 m²): terracotta tiles, fireplace, 4.16 m ceiling height
- Secondary Living Room (35 m²): terracotta tiles, fireplace
- Former Entrance Hall (11 m²) and Boudoir/Bedroom (10 m²): terracotta floors

Unheated Ground Floor Areas:
- Corridor, storage room with fireplace (25 m²),
- old kitchen with vegetable cellar (29 m²)
- boiler room

First Floor (Ceiling Height: 4.75 m):
Heated part:
- Master Suite: bedroom (33 m²) with parquet and fireplace, en suite bathroom/WC (4.5 m²), and dressing room (4.8 m²)
- Additional Bathroom/WC (13 m²), landing (16.6 m²), and corridor (43 m²)
- Four Bedrooms: parquet or terracotta flooring, fireplaces, ranging from 23–32 m²
- Storage Room (19 m²) with fireplace

Unheated First Floor Areas:
- Landing
- bedroom with fireplace
- tower room (30 m²) with fireplace
- access to second floor via spiral stairs

Second Floor:
- Tower Room (30 m²): parquet and fireplace
- Attic Room: exposed timber framing

Renovations: Floor structures, roof, and framing were completely redone in 1996. The property is heated by a Viessmann oil-fired boiler (installed in 2019), with underfloor heating in part of the ground level.



Energy class : N/A.
Climate class : N/A.

Caretaker’s House
This single-storey dwelling offers modern comfort and includes:
- Kitchen (15 m²)
- living room (25 m²)
- two bedrooms
- bathroom
- WC
- boiler room
- exterior entrance.

Heating is via oil-fired central system.

Outbuildings and Grounds
- Stable with four horse boxes
- Old farmhouse awaiting renovation
- Straw shed with bread oven
- Large barn
- Covered courtyard
- Roofless historic dovecote

The estate also includes a partially restored perimeter wall, private driveway, orchard, and meadow, as well as three functional wells with pumps.