Poitou-Charentes, Charente, Lessac, France

Charming renovated chateau and lodge set in mature grounds,surrounded by tranquil countryside, just a few minutes from the popular town of Confolens on the river Vienne.

The current owners have established a successful rental business from which they now plan to retire. They have restored the mid nineteenth century chateau with love and respect for its original features.

Originally built by one of Napoleon's army officers upon his return from the Middle East, the building reflects the architecture of the region and has over 420 m2 of habitable space in addition to the large cellar.

Designed to feel light and airy it now contains 8/9 private bedrooms with access to a variety of bathrooms.

There are kitchen facilities on both the ground and the first floor, a large room currently used for yoga retreats and a large accessible roof area.

There is a detached 3 bedroom lodge situated at the other end of the 3 acre grounds, offering an additional 169 m2 of habitable space, privacy for the owners and easy access for to the chateau's well maintained swimming pool set in its own private garden.

There is a workshop and attic space in the lodge building that could be further developed (subject to permissions) and a turreted outbuilding with a bread oven, wood storage and the old stables.

This property offers so many opportunities with possible income.

Possible gite business - a future owner may need to reapply for the necessary permissions and business registration).

REFERENCE: 254025