Description
Ref.4569 : Magnificent Italian-style chateau near Angoulême
Situated near Angoulême, the château enjoys an exceptional geographical position. Nestling in the heart of the Cognac wine region, it lies at the crossroads of richly varied landscapes, with rolling green hills, lush vineyards and dense forests. The château dominates the Charente valley, offering majestic panoramic views.
The château is just a stone's throw from Jarnac, a town steeped in history and tradition. This privileged location links the château to the main transport routes, allowing you to explore the region at your leisure while remaining close to amenities and places of cultural and historical interest.
A driveway lined with chestnut trees leads to the gates of the château, which overlooks the Charente valley with its 17th-century terraces surrounded by a dry moat. Its south-west façade, with a Renaissance door dating from 1620, is adorned with pilasters and a pediment decorated with fruit.
Inside, the vestibule leads to a staircase hall, a dining room with parquet flooring and a coffered ceiling, and a modern, fully-equipped kitchen with utility room.
A bedroom with en suite bathroom and separate toilet follows.
To the left of the entrance hall is a succession of two reception rooms, including a large Louis XV drawing room with gilding and wood panelling over parquet flooring, which is a listed building.
WC and access to the cellars and outside terraces.
The monumental listed stairway, illuminated by 19th century stained glass windows, leads to the first floor.
On the left, a vast landing leads to a study with a library, a shower room and a bedroom with parquet flooring.
In the main body of the castle, a gallery leads to 3 other bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, two of which have WCs.
The lower level includes several vaulted rooms, a wine cellar and a Romanesque guards' room. The rooms are decorated with old terracotta floor tiles and remarkable architectural features.
Outbuildings :
- Large barn of 200 sqm renovated with electricity.
- Garage with 264 sqm of floor space and an upstairs workshop of the same size with electricity.
- Wash-house of approx. 170 sqm situated below the property, in need of renovation.
Land :
An 20.5 acres site comprising :
14.3 acres of farmland
9.300 sqm of pleasure grounds
9.229 sqm of woodland
The grounds feature a number of lush plants, including an ancient tree that stands in front of the château: a Japanese weeping sophora known as ?sophora japonica pendula?, which has been awarded the ?Remarkable Tree of France? label.
There is also a 10 m x 5 m swimming pool heated by an air-water heat pump.
Cabinet LE NAIL ? Poitou-Charentes ? M Godefroid COLLEE:
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