Magnificent 19th Century Château in the heart of the Cognac vines
€1,499,000
10 bedroom House - 7 bathrooms - 21,895m² land for sale in Charente, Poitou-Charentes, France
Property Location: Poitou-Charentes > Charente > Jarnac
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MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
FULL DESCRIPTION
This extraordinary property, built for a wealthy cognac merchant towards the end of the 19th century, sits high on the northern bank of the river Charente, just a five-minute walk from the centre of glorious Jarnac, a town steeped in the culture and traditions of the cognac trade, and home to Courvoisier, Hine, Delamain and Luis Royer.
Arranged over 3 stories, in excess of 700m² , and with a vast basement area to develop, this grand chateau would lend itself perfectly (subject to the necessary permissions) to a business venture such as a boutique hotel, flagship company headquarters, premium corporate events venue or even high-end chambres d’hôte. Alternatively, of course, it could simply become a spectacular family home.
On the ground floor there is a dining room, with grand wooden fireplace, wall-panelling, coffered ceiling and painted wall hangings, a study with another spectacularly carved and painted ceiling and a vast living room area opening on to the terrace and below, the gravel driveway which encircles the building. Of particular note is the “winter salon”, with its mosaic flooring, stucco balustrading, hand-painted wall fabrics and ornate cornicing, which, although requiring some renovation works, would perfectly suit an elegant entertaining space. A long hallway with painted wall coverings runs west to east, with a kitchen and stone, spiral, service staircase connecting basement to upper levels at one end, and a magnificent marble split-level, complete with yet more floor to ceiling hand painted artwork at the other.
On the first floor there are four large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and each with a southern outlook over the lawns leading down to the river. All the bedrooms open on to the grand balcony at the front of the chateau and a long, wood-panelled corridor connects them at the rear.
The top floor has a further 6 bedrooms, one of which is to be completed, a bathroom and two shower rooms.
Many original features remain throughout, including the stained-glass windows, wall coverings, paintings, fireplaces, wood carvings and handmade ironmongery.
The park land of over 2 hectares which slopes down from the house to the riverbank is predominantly meadow and directly in front of and beneath the driveway there is a stone “grotto” with a series of pools and waterfalls which, when illuminated, would make for an enchanting centrepiece for evening entertaining.
There is work to be done to bring this elegant estate back to its splendid former glory, but its historic status means that tax-deductions would be available for any restoration expenses, and once completed, what a glorious and prestigious property this would be.
- - Habitable Area: 798m² (8589 sqft)
- - Land: 21895m² (235675 sqft)
- 10 bedrooms
- 7 bathrooms
- - Price: €1,499,000 Agency Fees included
- - Price per m²: €1,878
- - Average price in the Charente : 1122 € /m²*
- - Region: Poitou-Charentes
- - Department: Charente
- - Heating: fuel
FULL DESCRIPTION
This extraordinary property, built for a wealthy cognac merchant towards the end of the 19th century, sits high on the northern bank of the river Charente, just a five-minute walk from the centre of glorious Jarnac, a town steeped in the culture and traditions of the cognac trade, and home to Courvoisier, Hine, Delamain and Luis Royer.
Arranged over 3 stories, in excess of 700m² , and with a vast basement area to develop, this grand chateau would lend itself perfectly (subject to the necessary permissions) to a business venture such as a boutique hotel, flagship company headquarters, premium corporate events venue or even high-end chambres d’hôte. Alternatively, of course, it could simply become a spectacular family home.
On the ground floor there is a dining room, with grand wooden fireplace, wall-panelling, coffered ceiling and painted wall hangings, a study with another spectacularly carved and painted ceiling and a vast living room area opening on to the terrace and below, the gravel driveway which encircles the building. Of particular note is the “winter salon”, with its mosaic flooring, stucco balustrading, hand-painted wall fabrics and ornate cornicing, which, although requiring some renovation works, would perfectly suit an elegant entertaining space. A long hallway with painted wall coverings runs west to east, with a kitchen and stone, spiral, service staircase connecting basement to upper levels at one end, and a magnificent marble split-level, complete with yet more floor to ceiling hand painted artwork at the other.
On the first floor there are four large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and each with a southern outlook over the lawns leading down to the river. All the bedrooms open on to the grand balcony at the front of the chateau and a long, wood-panelled corridor connects them at the rear.
The top floor has a further 6 bedrooms, one of which is to be completed, a bathroom and two shower rooms.
Many original features remain throughout, including the stained-glass windows, wall coverings, paintings, fireplaces, wood carvings and handmade ironmongery.
The park land of over 2 hectares which slopes down from the house to the riverbank is predominantly meadow and directly in front of and beneath the driveway there is a stone “grotto” with a series of pools and waterfalls which, when illuminated, would make for an enchanting centrepiece for evening entertaining.
There is work to be done to bring this elegant estate back to its splendid former glory, but its historic status means that tax-deductions would be available for any restoration expenses, and once completed, what a glorious and prestigious property this would be.
Jarnac-Poitou-Charentes, Charente
Location : Charente
LOCAL AREA
The Charente department is the south-eastern part of the Aquitaine-Limousin-Poitou-Charentes region of west-central France. One of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution, the Charente is known for its peacefulness, unspoiled countryside and the towns of Cognac and Angouleme. The west of the department is dominated by the undulating vineyards of the cognac area, the north by striking rolling fields and woodland. To the north east is its hills and darkly-wooded forests, filled with Limousin cattle.
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Seller
RefRowProperty Reference: 4732a-BVI70783
Beaux Villages Immobilier3 rue Porte des Fontaines
33589 Monsègur
Contact: Tracy Faulkner
Tel: +33 (0)5 56 71 36 59
ABOUT THE AGENT
Beaux Villages Immobilier is an award-winning real estate agency dedicated to helping people find their dream homes in France. Our multilingual and multicultural team provides a personalised and tailored service to thousands of international clients each week.
Founded in 2008, BVI has grown year-on-year and currently operates from over 22 agencies across south-west France, maintaining a strong local presence in many local communities, whilst providing a high level of service and expertise on the international stage.
As France is a highly popular destination for property buyers, particularly in the picturesque villages and towns where many of our teams are based, BVI is perfectly positioned as the first port of call for those seeking to begin a new adventure in their perfect home.
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Seller
Property Reference: 4732a-BVI70783
Beaux Villages Immobilier3 rue Porte des Fontaines
33589 Monsègur
Contact: Tracy Faulkner
Tel: +33 (0)5 56 71 36 59
Location : Charente
