9 Bed House for sale
Angoulême, Charente, Poitou-Charentes, France
£2,837,437 *
[€3,250,000]
Full Description
Set atop a charming village just 20 minutes from Angoulême, this remarkable château dates back to the 15th century and is officially listed as a Historic Monument. Surrounded by stone walls and nestled within a scenic estate of meadows, woodland, and farmland, it offers a rare opportunity to own a preserved piece of French history.
Accessed via a magnificent 17th-century fortified gate — one of the finest in the region — the château boasts approximately 850 m² of living space, beautifully restored over the centuries while retaining many original features.
The north façade retains its medieval character with towers, machicolations, and turrets resting on robust buttresses. The southern façade, transformed in the 19th century, reveals a more romantic "Troubadour Gothic" style with ornate stonework and flamboyant Gothic windows. A spiral stone staircase within a polygonal tower connects the upper floors, which offer sweeping views over the surrounding countryside.
Interior highlights include:
• A vaulted entrance, grand reception rooms, dining areas, and kitchens spread across four levels.
• 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and additional living areas.
• Basement level with wine cellars, utility rooms, and offices.
• Attic rooms and convertible spaces under the eaves.
The estate includes numerous outbuildings: a former stable block with exterior staircase, large hangar, caretaker’s house, workshops, and annexes. A restored square dovecote sits above an oratory on the ground floor. A Romanesque chapel, originally the parish church, adds both architectural and spiritual value to the property.
Protected features under Historic Monument listing include the façades and roofs of the château and chapel, the dovecote, monumental entrance gate, and the chapel grounds, home to archaeological remains.
A property of exceptional character and scale, ideal as a private residence, cultural retreat, or heritage restoration project — all in a tranquil, picturesque setting with easy access to the city and its amenities.
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