A small 18th-century chateau with an adjoining house and a 3,000m² garden,
nestled in a town in France’s Vienne department that draws many visitors
nestled in a town in France’s Vienne department that draws many visitors
Poitiers,
VIENNE
poitou-charentes
86000
FR
Location
The property is located in the Vienne department of France, just a few minutes from the remarkable Abbey of Saint-Savin, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby in the valley lies Angle-sur-l'Anglin, one of France’s most beautiful villages. And the spa town of La Roche-Posay is only 30 minutes away too.
The town where the property lies is rich in architectural heritage. It offers shops and amenities for everyday needs that you can reach by foot from the chateau.
The A10 motorway and the city of Poitiers with its train station are just 25 minutes away. You can get to Paris in an hour and 10 minutes by high-speed rail. You can also reach the city of Bordeaux in an hour and five minutes and Charles de Gaulle airport in two hours and 30 minutes by high-speed rail.
Description
Tall, protective walls separate the property from the road. Beyond the gate, you first enjoy a view of the garden and outbuildings. The chateau then comes into view with its classical facade with two wings and a central section set back. The walls are made of local stone and partly rendered. The adjoining house and courtyard lie at the back. You reach them via a small flight of steps.
The small chateau
The chateau stands elegantly in its grounds and embodies the spirit of the 18th century – a period when architecture paid close attention to interior comfort. On the garden side, the facade is neatly punctuated with windows – one for each room. On the street side, the chateau looks like a single-storey village house.
The ground floor
You reach the ground floor via a courtyard. In the entrance hall there is a stone staircase adorned with a wrought-iron balustrade. This hallway connects to an office, which, on one side, leads to a small lounge then a bedroom with a shower room and a separate lavatory. On the other side, there is an antechamber, a bedroom and a bathroom with a lavatory. Wooden panelling from the chateau’s era embellishes all the rooms. Wood flooring extends across them. Some are adorned with chevron parquet. The rooms also feature marble or stone fireplaces. There are also mercury trumeau mirrors from the chateau’s era. On this level, the ceiling height of the different rooms is around three metres.
The garden-level floor
You reach the garden level via a flight of stairs. One side of a landing connects to a dining room and a lounge that leads to the garden. The other side of the landing connects to a tiled kitchen with a door that takes you out to the garden. It also connects to a scullery, a lavatory and two cellars via a door and stairs leading downwards. The lounge and dining room have kept all their wooden panelling from the chateau’s era of construction. Only the floor of the lounge has been renovated. On this level, the ceiling height of the different rooms is also around three metres.
The adjoining house
The adjoining house looks like a quaint village dwelling. It has large windows that face the grassy courtyard.
The ground floor
The main entrance door takes you into a living room with wood strip flooring and a fireplace. A closed loggia could be turned into a kitchen as it has a water inlet and outlet. This would make the adjoining house independent. This level connects to the ground floor of the chateau. The reception room connects to a bedroom with an en-suite shower room and lavatory. A staircase leads from the reception room up to the first floor.
The first floor
A landing connects to a bedroom with a shower room and lavatory and to two other bedrooms that need to be renovated. The flooring is wooden. From this level, another staircase leads straight down to the kitchen of the chateau. You can also reach a loft from this floor. This loft could be converted.
The house to be restored
This house dates back to the same period as the chateau. It needs to be entirely restored, except for its roofing and roof frame. A flight of stairs in a closed loggia links the two floors together. The house is connected to the mains drainage.
The ground floor
The ground-floor spaces look out at the garden and the narrow street. They include an entrance hall, a dining room, a lounge, a kitchen and a lavatory.
The first floor
The first floor has two bedrooms. The rest of the first floor needs to be converted.
The outbuildings
The outbuildings are made up of a barn and a former stable with a restored roof.
The garden
In front of the small chateau, the garden extends as a vast expanse and terrace, offering a sweeping view of part of the town and the surrounding countryside. In front of the outbuildings, a broad grassy section is dotted with age-old horse chestnuts and plane trees. An old tower stands on one edge of the garden with a well. A greenhouse can be used to kept seedlings during winter and spring. And a mirabelle plum tree, a vine and a walnut tree produce fruit in summer and autumn.
Our opinion
This small chateau is a hidden gem. It is not a listed building, but certainly a fine dwelling. Its last owner renovated the edifice patiently and masterfully. Its classical design reflects the refined spirit of the 18th century and offers a comfortable layout for future owners. This unique haven is a model of understated elegance, nestled in a harmonious backdrop between a town and countryside. And it boasts a precious asset: a large garden in a town centre. This lush oasis of calm with fruit trees brings a delightful open space to enjoy.
895 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 551511
| Land registry surface area | 3420 m2 |
| Main building surface area | 280 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 6 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 345 m2 |
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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.
