£619,610
(€102/sq. ft)
€714,000
11 bed château for saleLessac, Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
11 beds
4 baths
4 receptions
6,986 sq. ft
About this property
Hamlet property
Oil fuelled heating
Isolated
Private parking
Barns - outbuildings
Detached
Character property
Good condition
Swimming Pool
Habitable
Wood fuelled heating
Guest house - Gite
Individual
Business potential
Over the past 25 years the current owners have gradually restored this ensemble while retaining many of the original features and the charm of the setting. The chateau is currently run as a thriving gite and yoga retreat and is set out accordingly.
This will give you a good income if that is what you are looking for or, after a couple of simple alterations, a magnificent family home
The tree lined driveway and steps lead up to the Impressive ‘double’ doors which open onto a Spacious entrance hallway.
On the Ground floor there is currently a Kitchen/diner (43 m2) with a seating area around the open fireplace.
Five further reception rooms, some currently used as bedrooms a family bathroom and wc
An elegant staircase leads to the First floor where you will find a fully self-contained apartment comprising :Lounge (22 m2)Kitchen/diner (25 m2)Bedroom 6 (14 m2)Bedroom 7 (14 m2)Bedroom 8 (28 m2) currently used as an office. Bathroom (15 m2) and a large reception room which would be perfect for Yoga classe etc.... (55 m2)
The staircase continues up the Tower to a room that was used by a previous owner as an artists studio.
A door from here opens onto the flat roof of the Chateau and provide stunning views of the surrounding countryside and a great space for entertaining !
Under most of the chateau is a functional Cave/wine cellar (168 m2).
This ensemble also includes a detached house (229 m2) that was originally the former coach house.
The entrance hall leads into an open plan kitchen/diner/living room (44 m2) with a ‘cosy’ wood burning stove. Two doors from here open to the private garden which also has beautiful views over the surrounding countryside.
Next to the kitchen is the boiler/utility room (12 m2) and a bathroom (6 m2) with separate wc.
Completing the ground floor there is a large room (37 m2)currently used as a second living room and study with a door opening to a downstairs bedroom (13 m2) On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms (18 m2 18 m2) Central heating for this Cottage is supplied by wood or oil, whichever you wish.
Adjoining the house there is a garage (50 m2) and a convertible attic above ( 50 m2)The outbuildings include a stone building (96 m2) with towers at both ends. One tower is the old bread oven, the other is the pigeon loft with Domed cielling, and between the two is a stable with 4 boxes.
There is also an in ground Swimming pool (11,5 m2 x 4,5 m2) with a new liner in 2021.
Two complying septic tanks (emptied in 2021)- Gite activity (14 people) very profitable since 1998- Classified gite so 71% income tax deduction. There is the Possibility of solar panels being installed on the flat roof (200 m2) of the chateau.- Within the grounds is a well, which is connected to the chateau and the house, but unless you instal a filter it is best used for gardening etc.
In addition to the Napoleonic connection, the Chateau was also used as a Sanctuary for World war 2 refugees and is steeped in history.
This will give you a good income if that is what you are looking for or, after a couple of simple alterations, a magnificent family home
The tree lined driveway and steps lead up to the Impressive ‘double’ doors which open onto a Spacious entrance hallway.
On the Ground floor there is currently a Kitchen/diner (43 m2) with a seating area around the open fireplace.
Five further reception rooms, some currently used as bedrooms a family bathroom and wc
An elegant staircase leads to the First floor where you will find a fully self-contained apartment comprising :Lounge (22 m2)Kitchen/diner (25 m2)Bedroom 6 (14 m2)Bedroom 7 (14 m2)Bedroom 8 (28 m2) currently used as an office. Bathroom (15 m2) and a large reception room which would be perfect for Yoga classe etc.... (55 m2)
The staircase continues up the Tower to a room that was used by a previous owner as an artists studio.
A door from here opens onto the flat roof of the Chateau and provide stunning views of the surrounding countryside and a great space for entertaining !
Under most of the chateau is a functional Cave/wine cellar (168 m2).
This ensemble also includes a detached house (229 m2) that was originally the former coach house.
The entrance hall leads into an open plan kitchen/diner/living room (44 m2) with a ‘cosy’ wood burning stove. Two doors from here open to the private garden which also has beautiful views over the surrounding countryside.
Next to the kitchen is the boiler/utility room (12 m2) and a bathroom (6 m2) with separate wc.
Completing the ground floor there is a large room (37 m2)currently used as a second living room and study with a door opening to a downstairs bedroom (13 m2) On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms (18 m2 18 m2) Central heating for this Cottage is supplied by wood or oil, whichever you wish.
Adjoining the house there is a garage (50 m2) and a convertible attic above ( 50 m2)The outbuildings include a stone building (96 m2) with towers at both ends. One tower is the old bread oven, the other is the pigeon loft with Domed cielling, and between the two is a stable with 4 boxes.
There is also an in ground Swimming pool (11,5 m2 x 4,5 m2) with a new liner in 2021.
Two complying septic tanks (emptied in 2021)- Gite activity (14 people) very profitable since 1998- Classified gite so 71% income tax deduction. There is the Possibility of solar panels being installed on the flat roof (200 m2) of the chateau.- Within the grounds is a well, which is connected to the chateau and the house, but unless you instal a filter it is best used for gardening etc.
In addition to the Napoleonic connection, the Chateau was also used as a Sanctuary for World war 2 refugees and is steeped in history.
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