Historical 8 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Saintes, Poitou-Charentes

4,850,000 EUR 4,219,500 GBP 4,801,500 USD

Reference: 242816

Bedrooms: 8
Floor Size: 1,494 m2
Plot Size: 93.35 hectares / 230.68 acres
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Lake, River or Pond
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential
Gym
Garage(s)
Private / Not Overlooked

Details

Outstanding Fifteenth Century chateau set in an estate of over 230 acres, beautifully renovated and awarded a 5-star luxury furnished accommodation status by Tourisme de Charente-Maritime.

After being neglected for many years, this stunning gem was brought back to life by new owners in the early 1990s, true guardians of history. From the facades to the roofs, from the exterior gardens to the interior walls, this noble residence has been gradually redesigned and restored over the years, meticulously preserving its authenticity and ensuring the utmost comfort for its guests.
The restoration work is truly exceptional.

Nestled discreetly at the heart of its contiguous 93-hectare estate, the Chateau sits in a haven of peace. Set in a protected and serene environment, this unique and enchanting property exudes an undeniable tranquility. It encompasses nearly 1,500 m2 of living space and just over 2,500 m2 of usable area, spread across the ISMH-listed chateau, the ISMH-listed building with its watchtowers, the splendid Orangery, as well as numerous dependencies and annexes.

Features include light reception rooms, spacious suites, and a wellness area, featuring a gym, hammam, swimming pool with a vast terrace, and a delightful pool house.

The magic of this timeless place extends far beyond its walls. The estate boasts gardens with ponds, meadows, orchards with over 1,000 fruit trees, 23 hectares of woodland, 4,000 m2 of ponds with a water source adjacent to a river, a fountain, a well, private hunting grounds, remarkable plantations of Napoleonic pines, rare maples, and various varieties of lime, elder, and hornbeam trees.
Projection plans, including a rose garden, labyrinth, vegetable gardens, and a pond with a bridge, have been meticulously crafted by a renowned landscape architect and are available.

Ideally situated just 30 minutes away from the Atlantic coast beaches of Charente-Maritime, in a peaceful commune, this extraordinary estate offers endless possibilities for both family and commercial use, including hosting receptions, events, operating gites and bed and breakfast establishments, pursuing equestrian projects, or catering to car collectors, and more.

Bordeaux international airport can be reached within an hour, while La Rochelle TGV station is just an hour away.
This chateau, with its meticulously restored period features, is sold fully furnished (with only a few furniture pieces excluded).
Additional photos and a virtual tour are available upon request.

•••Chateau: ISMH, 777 m2 of living space - 788 m2 of usable space
Common Area: 116 m2 of living space - 133 m2 of usable space
Common Area with Watchtowers: ISMH, 119 m2 of living space
Grand Communal Area: 315 m2 of living space - 633 m2 of usable space
Pigeonnier (Dovecote): 59 m2
Orangery: 88 m2 of living space - 159 m2 of usable space
Barn: 44 m2 of living space - 274 m2 of usable space
Former Cowshed: 88 m2
Former sheepfold 79 m2
Caretaker's cottage 158 m2
Various additional buildings

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1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)
On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner. The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent. Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit
Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion
Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase. During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.