Exceptional 18th manor house for sale in the heart of St Jean D'Angely
Poitou-Charentes, Charente-Maritime (17)
€799,000 ID: 168914This spacious 5 bedroom house just minutes walk to the popular shops, restaurants and twice weekly market of St Jean D'Angely, (Future thermal spa town) has been restored combining the practicalities of modern living (double glazed, Okofen pellett boiler) with the historic charm of a former home of one of the main Cognac families of the area.
Built in the 18th century this property originally formed the masters house and chai to store the casks of eau de vie and cognac.
Totally private, behind the imposing carved stone entrance, the walled garden and covered terrace are an oasis of calm and privacy.
Entering the courtyard, there is a large double garage with loft space above and parking (height suitable for a camping car if required)
The heart of the house is a large open plan living area, light filled with glazed doors onto the garden the floor is newly installed Travetin stone throughout. This is divided into three main areas.
The kitchen is well equipped with a raised breakfast bar and an area for dining. There is a living area fronting onto a bespoke wood insert fire (which has heated air vents throughout the ground and first floors) creating a charming cosy area. Finally, there is a further raised living space with windows on two sides.
The ground floor master suite has a large light filled bedroom, leading through to an impressive bathroom with a beautifully restored Renaissance ceiling and stone carved door frame, this area also forms a dressing space with room for exercise equipment if required.
On the first floor there are three large bedrooms (one with private shower and WC and dressing room), a large family shower room, a very large room with potential as another bedroom (or two) or to be used as an office or creative studio.
There is a delightful covered terrace with exposed stone walls with plenty of space for relaxing or dining inthe shade.
The large garage houses to automatic pelett store and the recently installed Okofen boiler. There is plenty of space for 2 cars and storage and with a loft to renovate.
The garden is well established and benefits from an automated watering system, there is a well (this is not currently in use)
Ground floor:
LIVING AREAS and KITCHEN combined (118m2)
BUANDERIE
WC
MASTER BEDROOM (25m2) leading to
SHOWER ROOM / DRESSING ROOM (23m2)
First floor:
BEDROOM / OFFICE / STUDIO (60m2)CHA
STORAGE ROOM
WC
BEDROOM (24m2)
BEDROOM (22m2)
BATHROOM (12m2) with shower
BEDROOM (21m2) with shower and WC and DRESSING ROOM (18m2)
GARAGE with loft above
COVERED TERRACE
WALLED GARDEN
Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr
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Details
- Property Type
- Manor/Mansion/Estate
- Status
- Excellent
- Total living m2
- 350 m²
- Plot size m2
- 840 m²
- Grounds HA or legal
- Grounds 0-1 HA
- Scenery
- Village
- Sewage
- Mains
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Room information
- Bedrooms
- 5
- All bathrooms
- 3
- Garage
- Detached
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Special features
- Double glazing
- Barn
- Broadband internet