Unique 4 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Saint Pierre d'Albigny, Auvergne Rhone Alpes
This magnificent estate resides on the edge of the Benon Forest, just a few minutes from Surgeres. A splendid tree-lined driveway flanked by century-old trees leads to the estate and its dovecote.
A 15th century elegant property, standing there for centuries. The charm of history subtly restored, where heritage and modernity blend beautifully. As soon as you step through the door, there is 616 m2 of living spa...
This magnificent estate resides on the edge of the Benon Forest, just a few minutes from Surgeres. A splendid tree-lined driveway flanked by century-old trees leads to the estate and its dovecote.
A 15th century elegant property, standing there for centuries. The charm of history subtly restored, where heritage and modernity blend beautifully. As soon as you step through the door, there is 616 m2 of living space where light flows freely, and the spaces open up naturally.
The large living area becomes the obvious heart of the home: a contemporary kitchen, a warm dining room where time seems to slow down, and a living room with a fireplace where the seasons take on a whole new dimension.
Four spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Outside, nature gently takes centre stage. 1.5 hectares of freedom, bathed in light, facing south/south-west. A beautifully wooded garden, an elegant pool that extends the summer, and a wellness area to recharge.
Then there are these additional spaces with great potential: a detached guest house, spa, sauna, gym, large garage, and a vast 100 m2 barn with its original roof structure. So many possibilities for creating bed-and-breakfast accommodations or event or wedding spaces, just waiting to be imagined.
All this in the heart of the countryside, yet within easy reach of all amenities: shops just minutes away, the Surgeres train station offering a 2 hour connection to Paris, and the ocean just a short drive away. Niort is 20 minutes away, and La Rochelle is 30. Everything is at your fingertips.
A remarkable estate whose true essence is revealed only through experiencing the space.
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Sliding Windows
Double Glazing
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