Opis:

Situated near Chabanais, this magnificent 10 bedroom chateau previously owned by Sadi Carnot, former president of France, offers panoramic views, comfortable accommodation for a family home or potential for a boutique hotel, wedding venue or conference suites.

A double stone staircase leads to a grand entrance hall, with chestnut floor and door to the rear. To the right of the hall is a double aspect salon with marble fireplace, built in cupboards, panelling to the walls, ceiling rose and cornicing to the high ceiling. To the left of the hall is an inviting dining room with two walk in pantries and connecting door to the fully fitted breakfast kitchen with terracotta tiled floor, fireplace with wood burning stove and access door to the side. Utility room with sink, plumbing for washing machines and wc. Double aspect study with large built-in bookcases, corner marble fireplace and connecting door to the salon.

Original staircase leads to the first floor landing where you can find the 5 large and bright double bedrooms, some with walk in dressing rooms where there is plumbing in place to create en-suites if required. Spacious family bathroom.

The grand staircase continues to the second floor where the owners have created a self contained 5 bedroom appartment with lounge, fitted breakfast kitchen and laundry room. Stairs up to the unconverted attic area. Fully double glazed with oil fired central heating

To the side of the chateau are the large outbuildings which were the original logis. There is a magnificent hunting lodge with original fireplace with woodburner and high beamed ceiling. To the rear of this is two workshops and stairs to the large attics above. Next door is another large area formerly used as a beauty salon and hairdressers with shower room. Large barns with stables.

The generously propertioned two bedroom gite has a lounge with exposed beams,. Fully fitted breakfast kitchen. Bedroom with an en-suite shower room. Stairs lead to a huge bedroom which has elaborate oak beams and an en-suite bathroom. Double glazing throughout & oil fired central heating.

The house is surrounded by parkland gardens, there is a fenced swimming pool with large patio to the rear of the house. The gardens extend into pasture land suitable for grazing.

Just 4km from the town of Chabanais with all conveniences and railway station. The lakes of the Haute Charente are a short drive away with their beaches, restaurants and water sports. It is midway between the larger towns of Confolens and St Junien. Limoges airport is just 30 minutes away.

More photographs and plans are available on request.

Kim Cowles, (Agent Commercial) - RSAC N° 50195547000015. (dont 4.5% TTC honoraires a la charge de l'acquereur)
Tel : 06 73 89 73 09 E-mail : kim@allez-francais.com