Outstanding Seventeenth Century Country Chateau and Estate Near Brantome Set in 138 Acres. This Extraordinary Histor…

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Outstanding Seventeenth Century Country Chateau and Estate Near Brantome Set in 138 Acres. This Extraordinary Historic and Versatile Property would Make a Very Fine Private Residence or …

Outstanding Seventeenth Century country chateau and estate near Brantome set in 138 acres.

This extraordinary historic and versatile property would make a very fine private residence or hospitality venue and has been superbly maintained by it owners.

Set in 56 hectares (134 acres) of land, the Chateau offers tranquil country living yet is only 10 minutes from one of the region's prettiest villages and all other amenities.

Divided into four separate dwellings, the property offers plenty of accommodation for guests or staff.

Principal Chateau:
Approximately 1,010 m2 on 3 floors
Dating to around 1650, the Chateau comes with 10 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms. All floors are solid timber or stone/marble.

The ground floor comprises a reception room, office, professional kitchen, breakfast kitchen and guest wcs.
There is superb dining room, spacious living room and inviting piano room.

A solid oak staircase leads to the first and second floors which boast 10 bedrooms (7 and 3 respectively), all with en-suite bathrooms.
Beautifully furnished, most have four-poster beds and views to the front parkland or rear pool, terrace and gardens.
A stunning garden room provides a quiet space to take in the beauty of the lush surroundings.
Heating is provide by an oil-fuelled system as well as open fire-places.

Detached House:
Approximately 250m2
This 3 bedroom property is home to the current managers and has it's own walled garden, and private vehicle access.

Gites: Both approximately 70m2
There are two one-bedroom gites, used as extra guest accommodation and have their own private garden areas.

Grounds:The estate extends to just under 56 hectares, and is divided between 19 ha woodland and 37 ha of mature parkland.
A gated entrance leads to a tree-lined drive, offering a superb arrival experience.
Large trees and manicured lawns dominate the lush surroundings; and the woodland includes 200+ Truffle trees which are producing a significant crop.
A 15m x 5m pool is the stand-out feature on the rear terrace, with plenty of space to relax and soak up the sunshine.
A period Orangerie is a superb location for growing herbs and flowers, and a vegetable plot offers the possibility of an excellent kitchen garden.
A large function room, with bar and catering kitchen, has a vaulted ceiling with original timber beams, and serves as an ideal large reception area.

A few outbuildings, currently used for storage, offer an opportunity to create further accommodation or transformation into a spa or wellness area.

The land is also criss-crossed with a few tributaries of the river Dronne, offering fishing for Carp, Bream and Trout.

Area:Located near the picturesque village of Brantome, the Chateau has all amenities within 10km, including restaurants, shops and schools.

Full details can be supplied on receipt of proof of funds and signed confidentiality agreement.

Swimming Pool
Fire alarm system
Caretaker House
Well
Multiple Dwellings
Panoramic View
Excellent condition
Land: 560,000 m2