Magnificent 19th Century Castle With Gîte And Heated Pool

About the Property

Magnificent 19th-century castle located in the Centre-Val de Loire region, constructed in 1830 with classical architecture featuring two flanking towers. Set on a 4-hectare estate, this property offers 650 m² of living space, including 11 bedrooms each with their own bathroom, a gîte with five additional bedrooms, and a caretaker's house. The estate is situated just 15 minutes from La Roche-Posay, renowned for its thermal spa and casino, and is 1 hour and 30 minutes from Paris by TGV. This splendid castle, built from traditional tuffeau stone, is surrounded by a wooded park that boasts majestic century-old Sequoias, among the tallest in France. The grounds feature a serene lake with an island, a heated swimming pool, and a variety of wildlife, including peacocks, swans, and squirrels. The ground floor comprises a large entrance hall leading to a lounge, dining room, kitchen, library, and a spacious veranda, while the upper floors are accessed via a grand staircase located in one of the towers. The first floor hosts five spacious bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities, and the second floor contains six additional bedrooms, also equipped with bathrooms. The property includes a large villa of 290 m², which operates as a gîte, featuring an entrance hall, open kitchen, living room, and a meeting room on the ground floor, with five bedrooms and bathrooms on the upper level. Additionally, there is a duplex apartment for the caretaker, comprising a living room kitchen and two bedrooms. Outbuildings: - Gîte with five bedrooms - Caretaker's house with duplex apartment Location: - 5 minutes from shops and amenities - 15 minutes from La Roche-Posay - 1 hour from Poitiers Airport - 2 hours from La Rochelle and its beaches - 2 hours 30 minutes from Puy du Fou amusement park - 1 hour 30 minutes from Paris by TGV Price: €1,242,900 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by ABAFIM.