Angoulême, Charente, Poitou-Charentes, France

Located just north of Angoulême, this rare historic property spans 7.7 hectares and offers both architectural integrity and modern comfort. The estate includes a 15th-century manor house with 18th- and 19th-century additions, a fully renovated artist's studio, stone outbuildings, a 1,344-nest dovecote, and a productive truffle grove. Grounds feature a natural swimming pond, fruit orchard, formal terraces, and walking paths.

30 mins to Angoulême TGV (Paris in 2.5h, Bordeaux in 30m)
Around 1 hour to Bordeaux, Poitiers, and Limoges airports

The main house combines historical features-original floors, doors, fireplaces-with modern upgrades: underfloor heating, a designer kitchen with solid oak cabinetry and quartzite counters, four bedrooms, office with monumental fireplace, and fully restored roofs and insulation. Converted attic space offers room for creative or recreational use.

The restored artist's studio (43 m²) is plumbed for guest conversion and sits alongside a large barn, workshop, and additional storage.

Land highlights include a mature orchard (cherries, figs, apples), vegetable garden, wildflower meadows, and a 255-tree truffle plantation. All systems are modernized: water, heating, BIOROCK septic, and LED lighting throughout.

Perfect as a primary home, holiday estate, or guest property-with further development potential. It has all the history and grandeur of a château, without the scale of upkeep.