Superb Logis Built in the 15th Century

Property Description

Superb royal logis, built in the early 1500s, with a rich and nobel history, located in the historic heart of Parthenay and with stunning views to the Citadelle and medieval quarter. The logis is beautifully renovated and to a high standard, with emphasis on maintaining original character, and is currently being run as a successful guest house (14 years).
This unique property offers 7 spacious bedrooms including 1 small apartment and 5 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.
On the ground floor there is a beautiful wood paneled dining room with glass doors to garden, a cosy living room with views to the Citadelle, a family kitchen, and two impressive bedroom suites, both with ensuite bathrooms, one with private terrace and access to garden. The annexe, 'orangerie', currently used for storage, could be converted to create 2-3 further bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms or a private apartment.
On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, one also with kitchenette (studio apartment), and two further bedrooms (one to renovate, now used for storage).
The large cellar / basement offers further opportunity to create additional living space and or bedrooms.
A beautiful walled garden, which extends to meet the public medieval gardens, benefits from a maple tree-lined upper terrace area popular for 'al fresco' outdoor dining in summer. The garden overlooks the medieval quarter and Citadelle and has one of the best private views in town of the Bastille Day firework display.
Parking is found in the surrounding streets and by Chapelle des Cordeliers (2 min. walk). Airport and train TGV is in Poitiers, 45 minutes drive, and Nantes and La Rochelle, 90 minutes drive from property. There is golf at Chateau Le Petit Chene and Chateau Les Forges, both 20 minutes drive.
This is a property of exceptional character. Viewing recommended.

Rooms:

* 7 Bedrooms
* 1 Kitchen
* 1 Cellar
* 7 Bathrooms
* 5 Shower rooms
* 1 Terrace
* 1200 m2 Land