Poitou-Charentes, Charente, Angoulême, France

Beautiful character Fifteenth Century fortified manor house set in almost 20 acres of land, set in the gently rolling hills just north of Angouleme.

This impressive distinguished fortified logis has been meticulously restored and thoughtfully updated for contemporary living.

Accessed via a private gravel driveway, through the original carriage gate into the beautiful walled courtyard with its gorgeous pigeonnier, this property oozes character and charm from the start.

Main House

The house comprises two main wings: a medieval section and a later 18th-century front rebuilt in 1791.

All roofing has been renewed using mechanical wind- resistant tiles with wool insulation.

Ground Floor :

Hallway : A lovely, light and characterful entrance hall with original flagstone flooring.

Dining Room (34 m2): with wood panelling and a ceramic-lined wood stove

Living Room (37 m2): Matching stove, 18th-century fireplace and integrated cabinetry

Kitchen (14 m2): Fully renovated with custom solid oak cabinetry, white quartzite countertops and backsplash, modern appliances and underfloor heating

Office (33 m2): Vaulted ceiling, monumental fireplace with a second ceramic lined wood stove and a restored potager.

Laundry Room (17m2): Vaulted ceiling, full cabinetry and modern utilities Guest wc: Adjacent to office and laundry

First Floor :

Two en-suite bedrooms, each with original features, modern bathrooms, and south/east-facing windows

Master suite with walk-in wardrobe (9 m2) and luxury en-suite bathroom including freestanding bath and walk-in shower.

Second Floor : 4th Bedroom (multi-use space, currently a music room) Converted attic space (136 m2) with natural light and exposed beams. Currently used as: sewing room, art rooms, gym, storage

Outbuildings :

- Artist's Studio (43 m2): Renovated from a former chapel/schoolroom. Triple-aspect windows, exposed stone walls, underfloor heating, wood stove, high ceilings. Plumbing in place for conversion into an independent guesthouse with loft potential (subject to permission).

- Stone Barn: Original cobbled floors, stable section with intact wooden feeding troughs, new mezzanine

- Two-story outbuilding: Currently used for storage and workshop

- Pigeonnier / Dovecote: Large, structurally sound with 1,344 nesting boxes, ideal for future conversion

- Vaulted wine cellar

Land and Gardens : The estate spans a total of 7.7 hectares and includes: Natural swimming pond filtered by aquatic plants, front terrace with views over the valley and original well, oak-fenced vegetable garden, pergola with seating, orchard with 20 fruit trees, wildflower meadows and a truffle orchard with 255 oak trees, planted approximately 10 years ago.

REFERENCE: 256021