French chateau for lovers of character and history

This breathtaking chateau property built on the site of old celtic ruins in around 900 BC has been standing as the main defence for the local town for almost ten centuries.

During which time the Romans have marched their way to Rome on a portion of that original road that still exists within the Chateau boundaries and legend has it that Joan of Arc bivouacked her troops here en-route to Orleans in 1429.

This chateau consists of:

On the ground floor:

• Central hallway with black & white marble flooring dating from the 18th century renovation and marble staircase. Wc with hand painted antique Rouen porcelain

• Fitted kitchen with tiled flooring, beamed ceiling, Lacanche gas kitchen range, dishwasher, and extra large 3dr fridge freezer.

• Utility room of 35 sq.m with tiled flooring, central heating unit, double sink and water purification system

• Large living room of 100 sq.m with beamed ceiling, large character stone fireplace recently restored and french doors to the moat.

• Dining room of 40 sq.m with oak parquet flooring and french doors

• Billiard room of 40 sq.m this room was once the master library and now acts as the billiard room. Large sculpted stone fireplace recently restored and original oak parquet flooring

On the First floor:

• 3 good sized bedrooms as well as the master bedroom of 40 sq.m with en-suite bathroom.

• In a separate wing of the chateau is a loft apartment area of 60 sq.m with large bay window overlooking the meadow and stream.

• 2 x bathrooms one of which is a unique custom design and is located in the round tower. wc

Outside:

• Greenhouse
• Garage with access to cave
• Grounds room which houses pumping equipment and holding tanks for the well water
• Original carriage house which is now used as a covered car port and houses the pool filtration equipment.
• Working barn of 450 sq.m with water, electricity and stalls.
• Fresh water pool of 5.15m x 11.60m (3m deep). A new liner was installed in 2007.
• Land of 2.4 hectares

Additional information:

• The property benefits from connection to the mains drainage system although the entire estate can be switched to well water as the wells, being fed by the stream and natural spring have built-in filters.

• The electrics were redone in 2009 and house has oil fired central heating with individual thermostats on each radiator.

• The property currently comprises 350 sq.m of habitable space which could be increased to 500 sq.m if the main hall and tower were to be renovated.

• Main Hall with access to the North Tower is in need of restoration although both roofs have been recently redone. This area would also gives access to the cave beneath which is used as the wine cellar.