8 bedroom house for sale
Poitou-Charentes, Charente, Gurat, France
- PROPERTY TYPE
House
- BEDROOMS
8
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
3,369 sq ft
313 sq m
Key features
- Garden
- Terrace
- Oil fuelled heating
- Covered parking
- Panoramic views
- Isolated
- Barns - outbuildings
- Garage
- Electricity on site
- Private parking
Description
This stunning 17th-century Logis, built in 1650 and located just south of Angoulême, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a historic French estate with exceptional character and potential. Originally part of the Abbaye de Fontevraud, this former working farm once produced Pineau des Charentes and retains many authentic period features.
Set around a traditional courtyard, the property offers over 310 m² of heated living space and approximately 700 m² of stone outbuildings, providing remarkable scope for further development.
Ground Floor Layout
The main entrance opens into the extension:
To the right, a corridor leads to the dining room / living room
To the left, the kitchen
A staircase provides access to the first floor
From the kitchen, a corridor leads to:
A WC
An office or bedroom with en-suite shower room
A second bedroom
At the end of this corridor begins the original historic part of the house:
A large old room with beautiful pizzet floors, a large open stone fireplace, and direct access to the courtyard and boiler room
This room leads to an old living room
Followed by the original kitchen, full of vintage charm and character
Off the kitchen is a pantry
Beyond this is a very old shower room, which leads to the original entrance hall with an impressive stone staircase
From the entrance hall, a corridor gives access to the old barrel cellar
First Floor
The first floor is accessible via three different access points (the extension, the original entrance, and externally via the independent flat):
From the extension staircase:
Two bedrooms
A toilet
A large attic space
From the original stone staircase:
A large bedroom
A dark room that could be opened up to connect with the extension’s first floor, creating a unified space
Independent Apartment
Accessed separately from outside, the apartment includes:
An open-plan living room and kitchen
Two bedrooms
A shower room
A separate WC
Ideal for guest accommodation, rental income, or multi-generational living.
Second Floor & Additional Potential
Large attic spaces
An old “chambre de bonne” with exceptional countryside views
Significant potential to further develop:
The second floor
The stone barns and outbuildings, depending on requirements and permissions
Outbuildings & Grounds
Approximately 700 m² of outbuildings
At the rear of the stone buildings: a long former piggery constructed in concrete
Several roofs have already been reviewed, while others will require attention
Key Highlights
Historic Provenance – Built in 1650 and formerly part of the Abbaye de Fontevraud
Exceptional Volumes – 310 m² of living space and 700 m² of outbuildings
Authentic Courtyard Setting – A classic and charming layout
Breathtaking Countryside Views – Peaceful, open rural surroundings
Rare Restoration Opportunity – A unique chance to revive a property rich in history and character
A truly unique opportunity to restore and enhance a remarkable piece of French heritage, ideal for lovers of history, character properties, and ambitious renovation projects.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact us.
Brochures
Brochure 1Poitou-Charentes, Charente, Gurat, France
NEAREST AIRPORTS
Distances are straight line measurements- Bergerac(International)44.1 miles
- Limoges(International)53.2 miles
- Bordeaux (Mérignac)(International)62.9 miles
- Poitiers (Biard)(International)79.7 miles
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Notes
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