7 Bed House for sale
Saintes, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France
£1,193,819 *
[€1,367,400]
Full Description
Located in a peaceful village in the Charente-Maritime, just 10 minutes from Saint-Jean-d’Angély and 30 minutes from Saintes, this beautifully restored former Cognac estate offers a rare blend of heritage and comfort. With easy access to Paris via the Tgv station in Surgères (35 min), and La Rochelle (1hr) with its marina and international airport, the location is ideal for both a primary residence or refined second home.
The heart of the property is an elegant mid-19th century manor house of approximately 400m², impeccably renovated between 2010 and 2014. It boasts 6 bedrooms (including one en-suite on the ground floor) and 4 bathrooms, one of which features a luxurious 350-liter spa-tub.
The living spaces are grand and refined, including a formal dining room, a large salon, a fully equipped kitchen, and a library.
Preserved period features include sculpted wall decorations, ornate rosettes, stately fireplaces, and oak parquet flooring, reflecting the property’s rich history and character.
The estate also includes a charming caretaker’s cottage of 50m² and approximately 700m² of outbuildings, offering extensive development potential — from reception spaces and workshops to cellars and former wine barns.
A heated pool with a sun terrace, added in 2023, creates a welcoming courtyard retreat, enclosed by the property's historic stone walls and accessed through an impressive entrance gate.
Across a quiet lane, a separate garden of around 3,000m² stretches down to a tranquil riverbank, home to a remarkable natural treasure: Europe’s oldest plane tree, over 475 years old.
An exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Charente-Maritime heritage with every modern amenity in place.
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