17 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Foussignac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
7 hectares of glorious land with gardens and pool, located near Foussignac.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance hall with wooden staircase leading to the first floor. Right Wing: - Sitting room with fireplace (59.50m2) - Office (38m2) Left Wing: - Dining room (58m2) - Small salon (ideal for a pool table) (23m2) - Living room with monumental stone fireplace (43m2) Back Hall / Service Area: - Storage room with access to basement and back staircase to first floor - Pantry - Kitchen (16m2) - Laundry room (16m2) - WC - Wellness centre / Spa with Jacuzzi...
7 hectares of glorious land with gardens and pool, located near Foussignac.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance hall with wooden staircase leading to the first floor. Right Wing: - Sitting room with fireplace (59.50m2) - Office (38m2) Left Wing: - Dining room (58m2) - Small salon (ideal for a pool table) (23m2) - Living room with monumental stone fireplace (43m2) Back Hall / Service Area: - Storage room with access to basement and back staircase to first floor - Pantry - Kitchen (16m2) - Laundry room (16m2) - WC - Wellness centre / Spa with Jacuzzi, jet shower, sauna, treatment room, and 2 WCs.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing - Walk-in wardrobe - Bedroom 1 - en suite with shower, washbasin, WC - Apartment - office, sitting room with balcony, bedroom, en suite with rain shower, double washbasins, kitchen, WC (105m2) - Suite - with sitting area/office, en-suite with shower, double washbasins, WC (34m2) - Bedroom 3 - en suite with washbasin, WC - Bedroom 4 - en suite with washbasin, WC - Bedroom 5 - en suite with washbasin, WC
UPPER FIRST FLOOR / MEZZANINE
Landing - Bedroom 6 - en suite with shower, washbasin, WC - Bedroom 7 - en suite with shower, washbasin, separate WC - Bedroom 8 - en suite with shower, washbasin, WC - Bedroom (should be 9, but no number on door) - Bedroom (should be 10, but no number on door) - Bedroom 10 - en suite with bath, WC, and small washbasin - Bedroom 11 - with access to the bathroom of Bedroom 10.
Note: The two unnumbered bedrooms are counted sequentially, so Bedroom 10 on the floor plan would effectively be the twelfth bedroom if numbered continuously.
SECOND FLOOR
Large attic space (205m2) - Storage room - Bathroom with shower, washbasin, separate WC - Games room / home cinema - Two bedrooms (unnumbered)
OUTSIDE / GROUNDS
7.1 hectares of parkland and woodland - Heated 6 X 12 m swimming pool with pool house - Three outbuildings (two gites and a large events building) - Caretaker's lodge with two bedrooms, one bathroom, garage, and garden - Metal hangar for storage - Covered bicycle parking.
HISTORY
The Chateau de Brillac was built in the mid-19th century for the Roullet family, originally bourgeois from Sainte-Radegonde, who had founded a small eaux-de-vie and cognac trading house in the late 18th century. They began acquiring lands in Foussignac around 1772. In 2012, the chateau was purchased by a French couple who converted it into a high-end chambres d'hotes and wellness centre.
In 2014 it hosted the literary reality TV programme Academie Balzac, where 20 writers stayed and worked on-site, with the aim of writing a collective novel. The final novel, entitled "Une Tombe Trop Bien Fleurie", was published on 24th October 2014 by Editions du Net.
LOCATION
The chateau is located close to the lively market town of Jarnac, which offers all necessary amenities. Less than 10 minutes away is the Golf Cognac course. Local activities include river fishing, river cruises, and kayaking on the Charente-"the most beautiful stream in the kingdom," according to King Francois I, who was born in Cognac. Visitors can explore the cellars of the famous Cognac houses, including Hennessy, Martell, Courvoisier, and Remy Martin, or enjoy cultural events such as the Blues Passion music festival in Jarnac and Cognac.
The Cognac Marathon takes place every November. Classic car enthusiasts flock to the annual Rallye des Remparts in Angouleme, which is also home to the world-famous comic book festival. Angouleme is just 30 minutes away and has a TGV connection to Paris, which takes two hours.
VARIOUS - South-west facing - Gas central heating - Connected to mains drainage - Energy performance rating (DPE): E - Heated swimming pool, 6 X 12m - Fibre optic internet available - Single-glazed windows.
Property tax (Taxe fonciere): EUR5,600/year - Sale price includes all furniture and furnishings.
The Chateau de Brillac has successfully operated as a high-end wedding venue. Reviews from guests: https://www. tripadvisor. fr/Hotel_Review-g1480924-d3543606-Reviews-Chateau_de_Brillac-Foussignac_Charente_Nouvelle_Aquitaine. html
The chateau offers the opportunity to continue an established commercial activity, including event hosting, hospitality, and a cognac-related activity.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a prestigious and versatile estate in the heart of the Charente, close to Cognac, Jarnac, and Angouleme, and just 90 minutes from Bordeaux and the Atlantic coast.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY IN THE HEART OF A HISTORIC ESTATE If acquired together with the former estate building adjacent to the chateau, also available for sale (Leggett Property Reference A45664FO16), the combined estate would extend to approximately 11.44 hectares (114,400 m2).
Together, the two properties offer a rare opportunity to create a substantial private estate or develop a tourism, hospitality or events-based project within an exceptional historic setting.
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