$1,589,526

19th Century Property Between Saintes, Cognac And La Rochelle

  • 7 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 4,844 Sqft
  • 1.38 Ac lot
  • Updated: September 3
  • 1

About the Property

Beyond its impressive wrought-iron gates, this 19th-century property reveals a remarkable architectural ensemble arranged around a large central courtyard.

Fully restored, it has retained all its original character and many period features. The main house offers over 400 sqm of living space, with generous proportions, original wooden floors, fireplaces, mouldings and decorative details.
Beyond its impressive wrought-iron gates, this 19th-century property reveals a remarkable architectural ensemble arranged around a large central courtyard.

Fully restored, it has retained all its original character and many period features. The main house offers over 400 sqm of living space, with generous proportions, original wooden floors, fireplaces, mouldings and decorative details.

On the ground floor, the entrance hall leads to an elegant sitting room, a spacious dining room, a welcoming kitchen with adjoining pantry, and a bedroom with shower room.

The first floor includes a large bedroom with dressing room and spacious bathroom with whirlpool bath, a library, and a second bedroom with its own shower room. Three further bedrooms and a shower room occupy the second floor.

A fully restored independent guest house of more than 50 sqm completes the property, ideal for accommodating family or guests in complete privacy.

Nearly 700 sqm of outbuildings surround the courtyard and reflect the estate’s former wine-producing activity. The old winery still houses two historic wine presses. A traditional bread oven, former laundry area and several wells further enhance the authenticity of the property. These buildings also offer considerable potential for conversion or other uses.

Completely private, the courtyard and terrace shaded by a mature chestnut tree provide a wonderful outdoor living area. A few steps lead to the large heated swimming pool and its spacious terrace.

The landscaped park features mature lime and plane trees, including an impressive specimen officially classified as an “Arbre Remarquable de France”, as well as an old fishpond fed by the river running along the edge of the property.

Close to Saint-Jean-d’Angély and the A10 motorway, Saintes is around 20 minutes away, Cognac 30 minutes, and La Rochelle and the Atlantic coast approximately 45 minutes. The nearest TGV station is around 30 minutes away, while Bordeaux can be reached in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/
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    House

  • Floors

    2

  • Price/sqft

    $328

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