Outstanding Chateau estate in the Charente region of France

Located 30 minutes from Angoulême, this exceptional and rare estate of 167.4 hectares (approx. 410 acres) includes a magnificent 19th century castle and its outbuildings (two listed barns offering respectively 600 and 500 sqm of living space), an orangery, a farm, a cottage and a small caretaker's house. Surrounded by a moat and flanked by its 14th century tower, the castle (classified as a Historic Monument) offers over 1,300 m² of living space and mainly comprises: a sumptuous entrance hall, beautiful reception rooms and 14 bedrooms and suites (extension possibilities). Formerly a private residence, it is currently run as a 4* hotel. It is in excellent condition and meets all hotel standards. A renowned gourmet restaurant has been set up in one of the barns, which offers two rooms, a bar, professional kitchen, etc. The other barn (500 m² of living space) has 3 reception rooms, rooms for the staff and a linen room. This outbuilding offers scope for development. The property also includes an orangery (a charming 3-bedroom dwelling of approx. 350 m² of living space), a farm consisting of a beautiful house (approx. 180 m² of living space) and vast outbuildings (approximately 860 m²) and two houses in need of a complete renovation near the pond ( respectively 190 m² and 40 m²). The estate (167.4 ha almost in one block) consists mainly of agricultural and grazing land (76 ha), 80.4 ha of woodland, landscaped gardens (3.2 ha) and a magnificent pond of 6,6 ha. This quite exceptional property is perfect for a business opportunity but also absolutely suited to become a private residence.