Limousin, Haute-Vienne, Lussac-les-Églises, France

Exceptional authentic Chateau with gites and outbuildings, nestling in

17 acres of glorious land with gardens, expansive pool and woods, while enjoying countryside views from its peaceful location near

Lussac les Eglises.

The Chateau is accessed from a private quiet lane that leads to gates into the property - There is ample parking for several vehicles.

Enter the Chateau through a large ancient oak door, the stone spiral staircase in the entrance hall looks like it has been heavily used as the stone steps show the wear and tear of use over the centuries. On the ground floor is the grand salon ( 52m2) with its large imposing open fireplace, tiled floor and exposed wooden beams.a

A door to the terrace overlooking the valley and river below provides a great place to relax and admire the view.

A door leads to the first guest room "The Petite Princess" bedroom (23m2) with modern en-suite shower room - wonderful oak beam dressing table shelf. There is a kitchen ( 36m2) where the owners prepare the meals for guests and features a large piano electric AGA cooker - the unique tiles behind show the Chateau Mareuil logo designed by the Chatelaine.

A spiral stone staircase (the tower) leads to the first floor where there is The "Prince Suite", (24m2) (bedroom boasting a designer bathroom created by artisan craftsmen) - this Suite is very popular with honeymooners. "The Princess Suite" ( 49m2) has a beautiful contemporary shower room of the highest standard.

A spiral stone staircase leads to the second floor - An attic space large enough to create more rooms as required, approximately 100m2 of space. Stairs lead to the top of the tower with magnificent views over the surrounding countryside.

Attached to the main building there is a games room for guests to use with a pellet wood burner and stairs to the first floor which was formerly a brocante. To the right of the main building is a large barn that houses the wood pellet boiler that powers the chateau's central heating.

The large open plan barn of approximately 118m2 has a first floor of approximately the same size - ideal to convert with permission to more accommodation.

The events barn - Donjon - is used for guest entertainment / events - approximately 54m2.

The attached gite - " The Petite Donjon" is a charming renovation of a former tool shed offering a living / dining room with wood burning stove, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor.

Upstairs are 2 bedrooms with a beautiful bespoke stained glass window in the upstairs hallway which was commissioned and procured by the owners to fit between the Donjon and Petite Donjon.

Opposite the events barn is the owners accommodation comprising of a living room / dining room with wood burning stove and modern fitted kitchen on the ground floor.

On the first floor are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

Attached to the owners accommodation is a 2nd gite - "The Petite Prince" with a bedroom / living / dining / kitchen area and a shower room with a terrace to the front.

There are further outbuildings and a separate WC/ utility room - used by guests that are using the swimming pool.

The large swimming pool of 12m x 6m offers glorious views over the countryside and the garden has a vegetable garden (potager), lawns and flower beds.

"The Sky Garden" is an events space, overlooking the valley and popular for weddings. Within the grounds is a well, paddock, wooded areas that run parallel with the River Asse Fosse, and septic services.

All the buildings DPE - Energy Rating "D".

The owners are willing to allow the purchase of the business if required by separate negotiation.

Although the Chateau is private, it is conveniently situated close to the villages of Lussac Les Eglises approximately 10 minutes away (9km)where there is a baker, convenience store, and pharmacy, and La Trimouille, approximately 12 minutes away (13km) with a bank, convenience store and cafe.

Montmorillon is the nearest larger town with supermarkets etc approximately 20 minutes (21km), and the airports of Poitiers and Limoges are both approximately one hour away.

REFERENCE: 254354