Historic 15th Century Château With Romanesque Church And Extensive Grounds

About the Property

Perched atop a quaint village, a mere 20-minute journey from Angoulême, this exquisite 15th-century château enjoys the prestigious status of a Historic Monument. Encircled by ancient stone fortifications, it is set amidst a picturesque domain of fields, forests, and agricultural land, presenting a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of French heritage that has been meticulously preserved. The château spans approximately 850 m² of elegantly restored living space, maintaining numerous original architectural elements. Entering through an impressive 17th-century fortified entrance, recognized as one of the region’s most distinguished, the northern exterior exhibits a medieval ambiance with its towers and defensive gaps, while the south side, revamped in the 19th century, showcases a romantic ‘Troubadour Gothic’ style with intricate masonry and elaborate Gothic fenestration. A helical stone staircase in a polygonal tower links the upper stories, revealing expansive views of the verdant surroundings. The interior features opulent reception halls, dining rooms, and culinary spaces distributed over four floors, including 9 sleeping chambers, 3 washrooms, and additional living quarters. A subterranean level houses wine cellars, service rooms, and workspaces, while attic areas offer adaptable spaces. The grounds host several auxiliary structures, including a historic stable complex with an outdoor staircase, a sizable barn, a guardian’s dwelling, ateliers, and secondary buildings. An ancient square pigeon house stands atop a prayer room on the lower level. Enhancing the estate’s architectural and spiritual essence is an early Romanesque church, once serving the local parish. Historic Monument Protection: The château and church’s external walls and roofs, the pigeon house, the grand entryway, and the churchyard, which contains archaeological sites, are all protected elements. Price: €2,750,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/