Renovated 7 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Parthenay, Nouvelle Aquitaine

A beautifully renovated medieval chateau in the West Deux Sevres region, full of charm and character, set in about 23 acres of private parkland, close to a village with shops and a bakery.

Built in the 15th century and significantly redesigned in the 19th Century(elegant north facade), this large stone property provides 860 m2 of living space and comprises:

- Ground floor: large dining kitchen, adjacent dining room with wood fired pizza oven, laundry room, 2 bedrooms with bathroom, summer kitchen opening up onto the sun terrace and pool area. Well equipped cellars.
- First floor: 4 large bedrooms with adjacent bathrooms, main salon, music room, WC. Stairs to upper and ground floors.
- Second floor: spectacular room/gallery of 273 m2, with adjacent kitchenette and double bedroom with en-suite shower room.

The property is presented in excellent condition and features an efficient and ecological heating system - Hargassner shredded wood boiler - located in the barn.
In the barn is also caretaker accommodation with living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 2 garages and lots of storage.

The parkland covers 9.5 hectares (around 24 acres) and includes gardens, orchard, terraced vegetable gardens and a beautiful wrought iron greenhouse, meadows and woodland.

Around the castle are planted magnificent trees, some hundreds of years old. A wrought iron bridge which leads across the dry moat supports white and purple flowering wisteria - particularly impressive in spring.
The estate is crossed by a small river that feeds the canal and the medieval lavoir (wash house) located below the castle.

This is a beautiful, tranquil and private property, absolutely charming.

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Features

Reference247863

Price1,278,000 EUR

Bedrooms

7

Bathrooms

7

Floor Space

860.0m2

Land Area

9.4 Ha

Fees Paid By Seller

It does not cost you anything to purchase this property through us

Multiple Dwellings

Includes 2 or more habitable buildings

Possible Extra Dwellings

Has suitable building for conversion

Outbuildings

Unconverted buildings

Terrace

Terraced outside space

Garden

Has landscaped garden space

Land

Additional meadow / pasture / non-gardened land

Woodland

Has woodland or forest

Fruit Trees

Has fruit trees

Lake or River Included

Property owns one or more water bodies

Lake or River Adjacent

Property borders or overlooks a water body

Private Pool

Has private swimming pool

Equestrian Facilities

Existing stabling or other facilities

Fireplace

Has open fireplace or woodburner

Original Features

Retains original character features

Potential for Income

Existing or suitable conditions for income

Countryside View

Full or partial view of countryside

Private

Not overlooked

Quiet Area

Located in a quiet area

No Neighbours

No close properties

Parking

Has vehicle parking

Traditional Style

Rustic, traditional or character style

Good Condition

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