€499,000

Just 15 minutes from Saintes, 40 minutes from Royan's beaches, 1 hour from La Rochelle and less than 1h30 from Bordeaux, discover an exceptional 220 sqm apartment within a beautifully preserved 17th-century château.

Offering the elegance of a historic French residence combined with modern comfort, this unique property is ideal as a primary home, an elegant second residence or a prestigious lock-up-and-leave property in South-West France.

Accessed via its own private stone staircase, the apartment enjoys abundant natural light thanks to its East-West orientation and offers generous reception rooms with original character features.

The first living area comprises a magnificent entrance hall, a reception lounge with a working fireplace, a beautifully preserved period kitchen, pantry, study, two bedrooms, shower room and separate WC.

A second independent living space includes an open-plan contemporary kitchen, a bright sitting room, two further bedrooms and a bathroom with suspended WC, offering flexibility for family, guests or multigenerational living.

The property also benefits from:

approximately 220 sqm of living space
5 bedrooms
working fireplace
central gas heating
4 private parking spaces
two storage rooms
no renovation required

Set within the landscaped grounds of an elegant château, the property enjoys a peaceful countryside setting while remaining close to restaurants, shops, golf courses, Cognac vineyards and the Atlantic coastline.

Whether you are looking for an exceptional French residence, a prestigious holiday home or an elegant base from which to explore Charente-Maritime, this property offers a rare opportunity to own part of France's architectural heritage without the maintenance of an entire château.

Highlights

17th-century château
Fully renovated
220 sqm
Historic character throughout
Private entrance
Landscaped park
40 min Atlantic beaches
1 hour La Rochelle
Near Cognac & Bordeaux