Sensational 16-18th C Listed Castle for sale

Sensational 16-18th and 19th C Listed Castle for sale in Poitou. A rare opportunity to own a piece of history, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and luxurious amenities. Restored 3 bed caretakers cottage. Stables, various outbuildings. Greenhouse and covered pool. 19th C chapel. River and fabulous views

Set in beautiful, rolling, wooded countryside with a river running through it and just 15 km from the town of Poitiers. The village has a grocery, and the neighbouring village 6 kms away has all shops, doctors, lycée, etc.
Access to the autoroute, airport and TGV station is 10 minutes from Poitiers.

This magnificent château for sale, set in the picturesque rolling countryside with a river running through the estate, offers a rare blend of history, luxury, and natural beauty. Originally built in the 16th century and expanded in the 18th and 19th centuries, the château's neo-classical architecture is a testament to its rich past. The facade features exquisite details such as rusticated ashlar, balusters, and high pediments, while the roofs are adorned with decorative zinc friezes that enhance its elegant silhouette.
The château enjoys superb views of the park from all sides, thanks to a number of well-organised openings.

With approx. 900 sqm of living space, the chateau has:

Ground floor:
- Hallway leading to the adjoining reception rooms, which open on to the valley.
- Two sitting rooms with beautiful sculpted marble fireplaces
- Long dining room
- Beautiful stairwell illuminated by an early 20th century stained glass window.
- Study with black marble fireplace and built-in bookcase
- small entrance hall
- large kitchen with pantry
- WC and utility room.
Beautiful parquet flooring, cabochon tiles, fireplaces and moulded ceilings. The layout is functional and the rooms are beautifully decorated.
-A beautiful oak staircase with balusters and a back staircase lead upstairs
First floor-
- 6 bedrooms
- 5 bathrooms
- WC
- Linen room
- Storeroom.
The master suite has a dressing room,

Second floor:
- Laundry room
- Two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
- WC
- 7 bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Bedroom with en-suite bathroom and WC also accessible via the corridor.
- 1 bedroom with open-plan bathroom.

Attic
Basement- a series of cellars and former utility rooms. These include the former kitchens, pantry and wet room. Wine cellar. Boiler room. The overall layout is functional and coherent, and the rooms are warm and welcoming.

Outbuildings:
The nearest building to the château houses the garages, tack room and stables. This elegant building is topped by a bell tower, and its facade adorned with a clock.

Behind, organised around a courtyard :
- Restored caretaker's cottage with living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, shower room and laundry room.
Adjoining annexes.
-an old sheepfold,
-two barns
- aviary and henhouse
-other garages and equipment sheds.
-In the walled vegetable garden, attractive greenhouse and covered swimming pool (12x5m).
-Restored 19th-century chapel in the grounds.

Attractive, large 46.17 ha (114 acres) estate made up of :
- Woods planted mainly with oak- 24 ha (59.30 acres)
- English parkland - 14.5 ha (35.83 acres)
- Meadows available for rent- 4.5 ha(11.12 acres)
- Meadows- 3ha(about 7 acres)

On château side there is a large terrace that serves as an outdoor dining area, with a lovely views over the park.
The park is crossed by a river that widens thanks to a reservoir to create a water mirror in front of the château. Upstream, a small island with a point spanning the waters creates a romantic atmosphere.
The park is adorned by tall trees, including huge cedars, oaks and purple beeches. The garden is full of flowers, ornamental shrubs and fruit trees.
A small part of the park is enclosed by walls or fences.
The vegetable garden is enclosed by high walls with greenhouse that extends the growing season.
There is a swimming pool placed here

Are listed on the Inventaire supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques :
The stained glass window by Henri Carot in the stairwell: listed by decree of 1989 - The facades and roofs, as well as the terrace and stoop: listed by decree of 1997.
This property is registred on the additionnal inventory of historic monuments (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France).