Châtellerault, Charente 86100

Reference: PFYR-T208321. A stunning Belle Epoque chateau set in an estate of 370 acres with 15 bedrooms in beautiful countryside in the southern Loire valley. The property is in immaculate order, with all the charm of the turn of last century, with modern comforts such as en-suite bathrooms and even a lift. The chateau was designed with entertaining in mind, and boasts over 900m2 of living area, and the numerous reception rooms are large enough for small weddings. The chateau itself has 15 double bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. This property was built on a magnificent piece of high land between two beautiful rivers, by a family of local industrialists in 1900, on the remains of a much older property. The dovecote in the farmyard bears witness to this. History is omnipresent here as the site of the battle of Poitiers is very close, and indeed a roman road crosses the property, as does a section of the Chemin de St Jacques de Compostelle. To approach the chateau one drives up long and fine avenue of plane trees leading from a peaceful riverside village, through a set of fine gates and through the English style park and past the tennis court and tennis pavillion. The chateau's main facade faces north-west, towards the park. On its eastern flank is the 'basse cour', with the farm buildings, including stables, former dairy and accommodation for the farm help. This property was built for a large family who liked to entertain. The entire ground floor was dedicated to receiving guests in the two drawing rooms, dining room and billiard room. A large and beautiful staircase winds its way upstairs in the centre of the house, and all the reception rooms connect with each other with double doors, so when opened a huge number of guests can circulate around the ground floor. The kitchen has a double La Cornue stove, a well-appointed skullery and a family dining room. A separate, much older chalet-style building, attached to the chateau on its southern wing houses a large reception room used for hunting parties on the ground floor and three fine bedrooms on the first floor. An elevator connects all the floors of the chateau. On the first floor are a series of large double bedrooms, many with an en-suite bathroom and balconies to enjoy the views from. The second floor was entirely renovated in the 1980s in the style of a Parisian apartment, with 4 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, office and living room. The basement includes several rooms, the boiler room and several beautiful vaulted stone cellars for wine storage. This property is ideally situated 15 minutes by car from the prosperous cities of Chatellerault and Poitiers, both of which have all services, and TGV rail links to Paris, hich by train is under 1:30 minutes. The forests have been carefully managed and will yield revenue in the future. In the meantime the oaks shelter all sorts of game, including birds and roe deer. Equestrians would appreciate the pastureland and the wide range of outbuildings that can be used for stabling. Two cottages on the estate can be developed either as accommodation for staff, or as holiday rental accommodation. This property offers huge potential as a hotel or luxury B&B, or any other touristic venture. the Futuroscope theme park nearby is well-appreciated for business seminars. Internet Fireplace Tennis Court Caretaker House Multiple Dwellings Tennis Court Good condition