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A fantastic 19th century château with over 61 hectares of land, orchard, woodland & meadows. A gated long driveway leads to parking in front of the château. Forming a small hamlet on the edge of its huge lake, this property comprises an historic 19th century château with eight bedrooms & five bathrooms, perigordian tower, exposed beams throughout, oil fired central heating, its own water supply and a new fosse. Outside there is a Hangar Barn, three houses to renovate. Attached barn to renovate with four bedrooms. Old bread oven, forge, barns & outbuildings. The château sits alongside its huge lake in 64 hectares of land with orchard, woodland and meadows.

The grand entrance hall has an ornate tiled floor. To the right of the grand staircase is a salon with marble fireplace & oak floor. Doors go out to a terrace which runs the length of the château giving superb views of the lake, land & woods. Leading from the salon is a large formal dining room with a grand stone and green brick fireplace, oak paneling and doors to the terrace. Drawing room with dual aspect and again doors to the terrace.

To the left of the entrance hall is an enormous pantry with tiled floor and small fireplace. Kitchen / dining room with classic stone fireplace & open fire. The kitchen has fitted wall & base units, good work surfaces, gas & induction hobs, electric oven, two separate sinks, island unit with bookcase, pantry & tiled floor.

The grand oak balustrade staircase from the hall leads to a large landing. To the left are three bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom with bathtub, wash-hand basin & WC. To the right of the landing is a storage room and further bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bathtub, vanity unit & wash-hand basin & separate WC. The staircase continues to the second floor with landing and another bedroom with dual aspect and fireplace. Bathroom two further bedrooms and a storage room. More stairs lead to the Perigordian tower with a lounge to renovate. Three aspects provide views over the estate.

Location Situated less than 5 km from St Mathieu with most amenities including a leisure lake. Very close to the lakes of the Haute Charente, with their beaches, restaurants, bathing & sailing and only 16 km from Piegut and its internationally known market. Angouleme is 62 km away, with its direct TGV rail links to the UK (via Lille) & Paris. Limoges airport just over half an hour (42 km) away, Poitiers, Bordeaux & Bergerac airports are all within easy traveling distance.

Viewing Arrangements Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents Pavilions of Splendour International Inc. Letter of Interest & Proof of funds is required for a viewing appointment. To make an appointment either email info@pavilionsofsplendourinternational.com Telephone: 0034 603 424 175 Skype: pavilionsofsplendour www.pavilionsofsplendourinternational.com