Late 17th century, listed chateau on the outskirts of Poitiers
Location
Well sheltered by a wood, the property is but a few minutes from town. 3 hours from Paris by road or 90 minutes by French TGV train with Poitiers-Biard airport and its scheduled flights to the British Isles only 15 minutes away.
Poitiers is a town with many picturesque views that contains numerous architectural treasures from the Romanesque period.
One of the first created in France, the university is renowned for having specialised in the history of the Middle-Ages.
Here, the historic past is rich with the famous battle of Poitiers that stopped the progression of the Caliph of the Omeyyades in 732 and the numerous reminders of the very famous Eleanor of Aquitaine and the Counts of Poitiers.
Description
This late 17th century chateau with French ISMH listing and 2.8 ha (6.9 acres) of parklands is just a few minutes from Poitiers.
Surrounded by woods and in a very rural setting, this well-aspected, classical, orderly U-shaped residence spans approx. 700 m² (7,535 sq ft).
The central building is flanked by two projecting pavilions that constitute the starting point for two long wings.
Two other detached, matching pavilions encompass a large, half-moon-shaped ornamental lake that closes the courtyard.
Inside, the outstanding adjoining reception rooms are home to intricate wainscoting.
The ground floor features 8 bedrooms, 2 studies and the kitchen. All is in need of restoration.
Under a Mansard-style roof, the upstairs includes three areas spanning 200 m² (2,152 sq ft) that could be converted.
The basements contain cellars, numerous storerooms, the former kitchens and a storage tank.
In the 2.5 ha (6.2 acres) of parklands surrounding this elegant residence are a dovecote, an ice cave and two rows of one hundred year old lime and other trees.
The outbuildings include a roofless dovecote, two pavilions, one of which is converted into caretaker accommodation, a henhouse and a garage.
Our opinion
This rare example of 300 year old architectural heritage is almost in pristine condition; numerous period features are in a good state of repair, interior restoration works do, nevertheless need to be carried out.
The haughtiness of the setting eclipses the slight hum of the distant traffic.
A residence that awaits a buyer wanting to cherish it.
850 000 €
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 3510HL
| Land registry surface area | 2.5 ha (6.2 acres) |
| Main building surface area | 700 m² (7,535 sq ft) |
| Outbuilding surface area | 150 m² (1,614 sq ft) |
Regional representative
Henry Lewis +33 (0)6 98 29 14 57
NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
