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Magnificent 19th Century Château in the heart of the Cognac vines
This extraordinary property, built for a wealthy cognac merchant towards the end of the 19th century, sits high on the northern bank of the river Charente, just a five-minute walk from the centre of glorious Jarnac, a town steeped in the culture and traditions of the cognac trade, and home to Courvoisier, Hine, Delamain and Luis Royer.
Arranged over 3 stories, in excess of 700m2 , and with a vast basement area to develop, this grand chateau would lend itself perfectly (subject to the necessary permissions) to a business venture such as a boutique hotel, flagship company headquarters, premium corporate events venue or even high-end chambres d’hôte. Alternatively, of course, it could simply become a spectacular family home.
On the ground floor there is a dining room, with grand wooden fireplace, wall-panelling, coffered ceiling and painted wall hangings, a study with another spectacularly carved and painted ceiling and a vast living room area opening on to the terrace and below, the gravel driveway which encircles the building. Of particular note is the “winter salon”, with its mosaic flooring, stucco balustrading, hand-painted wall fabrics and ornate cornicing, which, although requiring some renovation works, would perfectly suit an elegant entertaining space. A long hallway with painted wall coverings runs west to east, with a kitchen and stone, spiral, service staircase connecting basement to upper levels at one end, and a magnificent marble split-level, complete with yet more floor to ceiling hand painted artwork at the other.
On the first floor there are four large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and each with a southern outlook over the lawns leading down to the river. All the bedrooms open on to the grand balcony at the front of the chateau and a long, wood-panelled corridor connects them at the rear.
The top floor has a further 6 bedrooms, one of which is to be completed, a bathroom and two shower rooms.
Many original features remain throughout, including the stained-glass windows, wall coverings, paintings, fireplaces, wood carvings and handmade ironmongery.
The park land of over 2 hectares which slopes down from the house to the riverbank is predominantly meadow and directly in front of and beneath the driveway there is a stone “grotto” with a series of pools and waterfalls which, when illuminated, would make for an enchanting centrepiece for evening entertaining.
There is work to be done to bring this elegant estate back to its splendid former glory, but its historic status means that tax-deductions would be available for any restoration expenses, and once completed, what a glorious and prestigious property this would be.
Arranged over 3 stories, in excess of 700m2 , and with a vast basement area to develop, this grand chateau would lend itself perfectly (subject to the necessary permissions) to a business venture such as a boutique hotel, flagship company headquarters, premium corporate events venue or even high-end chambres d’hôte. Alternatively, of course, it could simply become a spectacular family home.
On the ground floor there is a dining room, with grand wooden fireplace, wall-panelling, coffered ceiling and painted wall hangings, a study with another spectacularly carved and painted ceiling and a vast living room area opening on to the terrace and below, the gravel driveway which encircles the building. Of particular note is the “winter salon”, with its mosaic flooring, stucco balustrading, hand-painted wall fabrics and ornate cornicing, which, although requiring some renovation works, would perfectly suit an elegant entertaining space. A long hallway with painted wall coverings runs west to east, with a kitchen and stone, spiral, service staircase connecting basement to upper levels at one end, and a magnificent marble split-level, complete with yet more floor to ceiling hand painted artwork at the other.
On the first floor there are four large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and each with a southern outlook over the lawns leading down to the river. All the bedrooms open on to the grand balcony at the front of the chateau and a long, wood-panelled corridor connects them at the rear.
The top floor has a further 6 bedrooms, one of which is to be completed, a bathroom and two shower rooms.
Many original features remain throughout, including the stained-glass windows, wall coverings, paintings, fireplaces, wood carvings and handmade ironmongery.
The park land of over 2 hectares which slopes down from the house to the riverbank is predominantly meadow and directly in front of and beneath the driveway there is a stone “grotto” with a series of pools and waterfalls which, when illuminated, would make for an enchanting centrepiece for evening entertaining.
There is work to be done to bring this elegant estate back to its splendid former glory, but its historic status means that tax-deductions would be available for any restoration expenses, and once completed, what a glorious and prestigious property this would be.
Information on any natural risk, such as flooding, can be obtained via this government website
Mandate Type Direct - Fees to be paid by the vendor
€ 1,750,000
£ 1,474,550
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Reference
BVI70783
Property Type
House, Castle
Bedrooms
10
Bathrooms
7
Habitable Space
798 m²
Plot Size
23 250 m²
Area
Jarnac
Department
Charente
Details
Location
Rooms and Areas
Features
Bedrooms
10
Bathrooms
7
N° Rooms
16
Habitable Space
798 m²
Plot Size
23 250 m²
Condition
Requires updating
Neighbours
Discreet
Drainage
Main drainage
Heating Type
Fuel oil, Wood
Heating Device
Radiator, Stove
Energy performance certificate
Energy performance
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
DPE Non Applicable
Country
France
Area
Jarnac
Department
Charente
General
1 Land - (23250 M2)
- Ground floor
1 Living-room - (74 M2)
1 Kitchen - (25 M2)
1 Office - (46 M2)
1 Corridor - (32 M2)
1 Entrance - (17 M2)
1 Lavatory - (5 M2)
1 Dining room - (46 M2)
1 Reception room - (84 M2)
1 Stair - (13 M2)
1 Stair - (4 M2)
1 Lobby - (3 M2)
- Split-level
1 Lavatory - (5 M2)
1 Lavatory - (5 M2)
1 Landing - (8 M2)
1 Landing - (8 M2)
- 1st floor
1 Bedroom - (33 M2)
1 Bedroom - (26 M2)
1 Bedroom - (26 M2)
1 Bedroom - (33 M2)
1 Corridor - (37 M2)
1 Corridor - (12 M2)
1 Walk-in wardrobe - (10 M2)
1 Landing - (8 M2)
1 Bathroom / Lavatory - (10 M2)
1 Bathroom / Lavatory - (8 M2)
1 Bathroom / Lavatory - (8 M2)
1 Bathroom / Lavatory - (16 M2)
1 Stair - (10 M2)
1 Stair - (4 M2)
1 Lobby - (4 M2)
1 Lobby - (4 M2)
- 2nd floor
1 Bedroom - (27 M2)
1 Bedroom - (15 M2)
1 Bedroom - (16 M2)
1 Bedroom - (15 M2)
1 Bedroom - (33 M2)
1 Bedroom - (13 M2)
1 Corridor - (17 M2)
1 Landing - (8 M2)
1 Bathroom / Lavatory - (8 M2)
1 Shower room / Lavatory - (5 M2)
1 Shower room / Lavatory - (4 M2)
1 Stair - (4 M2)
1 Lobby - (4 M2)
1 Lobby - (5 M2)
Amenities
Internet
Fireplace
Listed historic building
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