Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime, Aulnay, France

Imposing and authentic 12 bedroom historical chateau with apartments, set in over half an acre of mature gardens with pool, located near all amenities in Aulnay.

The main reception rooms are large and light, they include a billiard room, a living room and a grand dining room. The kitchen and utility rooms are fitted to a high standard. Two impressive staircases take you to the upper floors. The first floor has 4 large bedrooms, each with a generous bathroom en suite.

On the second floor, there are a further 5 bedrooms and two bathrooms.

On the lower floor, the studio apartment has a kitchenette and separate bathroom. The two bedroom apartment has a living room, kitchen/dining space, and a bathroom. Both units have their separate entrances and could be used as rentals or for staff accommodation. There is also a small cinema room on this level for an extra touch of luxury (could also be used as a bedroom)

Externally, from the ornate gates and the sweeping drive with plenty of parking, you enter the walled grounds. The pool (12x6m) is heated and has the luxury of a poolside bar and terrace. There is a children's play area and well-established gardens.

A further building currently housing a gym and social living space could add further guest accommodation if required.

Heating is provided from an oil-fired central system and the house has mains drainage.

The House in more detail;

Ground floor: ENTRANCE HALL original black and white tiling runs from front to back of the house, LIVING ROOM (35m2), BILLIARD ROOM (35m2), DINING ROOM (35m2), KITCHEN (28m2), UTILITY ROOM (18m2) and WC.

First floor: BEDROOM 1 (30m2) with en-suite shower room (9m2), BEDROOM 2 (30m2) with en-suite bathroom (9m2), BEDROOM 3 (30m2) with en-suite bathroom (9m2), BEDROOM 4 (30m2) with en-suite bathroom (9m2) and LANDING.

Second floor: BEDROOM 5 (24m2), BEDROOM 6 (12m2) with slipper bath en suite, BEDROOM 7 (31m2), BEDROOM 8 (21m2), BEDROOM 9 (31m2), BATHROOM (22m2) and LANDING.

Lower ground floor: STUDIO with kitchenette, bathroom, APARTMENT: BEDROOM 10 (19m2), BEDROOM 11 (10m2), KITCHEN/DINING ROOM, BATHROOM CINEMA ROOM (or BEDROOM 12), OFFICE, BOILER ROOM, ENTRANCE HALL (15m2).

Externally: Pool house, GYM (16m2), SHOWER ROOM, LIVING SPACE (53m2), Pool with Jacuzzi 12 x 6m. heated with lighting, sand filter, gardens, and Poolside bar.

All measurements approximate.

REFERENCE: 259457