Château - Saint-Maixent-de-Beugné (79160) - Deux-Sèvres € 678,000

Réf : A34439JDY79

Your Dream French Château, surrounded by almost 6 Hectares of Park and woodland

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a Château, this is exactly how you’d picture it. A charming winding lane leads through the estate to the elevated residence, complete with turrets and a balcony. Nestled in a peaceful location just outside the village of St Maixent de Beugne in Deux-Sèvres, near the Vendée border, this stunning property offers both tranquillity and convenience. The market town of Coulonges-sur-l’Autize is just 4 km away, while the major town of Niort with its TGV connections, is only 25 km away. Excellent motorway links provide easy access to La Rochelle and Nantes airports (just over an hour’s drive) and Poitiers (approximately 90 minutes).

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Réf : A34439JDY79

Detailed description

The house was completed in 1874 and is set over 3 floors, plus the cellars, which cover the entire footprint of the main house. There is an attached garage.

The main drive leads to a parking area sufficient for several cars. There is a second entrance from a rear lane.

The house is currently laid out as follows;
Main floor; Oak parquet flooring throughout except for the kitchen, which has a tiled floor.
The main door is on the rear facade and opens into the entrance vestibule, (17m²).
The kitchen is immediately to the right, with a large open fireplace and an ancient stone potager (30m²). It has some fitted cupboards and work tops. Door and steps to the side garden and doors to the rear garden.
Double doors through to the dining room, 32.5m² with 3 large windows and a marble fireplace.
Small reception room 17m² with a glazed door onto the stone terrace and stairs, leading down to the garden.
Lounge 32m², with 3 windows, marble fireplace and character ceiling rose.

These rooms all boast wonderful views over the main garden. With large double doors connecting them, they create a seamless flow between spaces, making them ideal for entertaining guests or hosting gatherings.

To the rear, an office of 18m² with a double-glazed window.
Enclosed hall with main staircase 10m²
WC, 2.7m²
Lovely curving staircase leads to the first floor
!st Floor
Landing 3.5m²
Bedroom 1, 18.5m², plus a small library room 1.1m²
Jack and Jill shower room, 4.2m², which is shared with bed 2.
Bed 2 - Front of house, 25m². It has a built-in cupboard, a door that accesses bedroom 3, a dressing room with a sink and large cupboard, 6.35m², and access to a circular turret space 1.25m² approx.
Central landing, 8.85m² with all the other rooms leading off it.
Bedroom 3, Front 12m², This has doors to bed 2 and bed 4 and a cupboard.
Bedroom 4 Front, 33m², with two windows, a marble fireplace, 2 cupboards, a connecting door through to bed 3 and access to the second turret.
Bedroom 5 Rear, 27m², with a marble fireplace and a cloakroom with a sink and bidet 2m².
Store room 3.9m²
Wc rear 1.9m²
Tiled Shower room, 8.7m², rear of house, with a large shower, sinks and bidet.

The impressive staircase continues on up to the second floor.
This floor was originally staff accommodation. Whilst there are 5 bedrooms, a large store room that could be a bedroom and a loft room, this floor is not heated at present and does not have bathroom facilities installed. The first 2 floors offer 311m² of habitable space and the 2nd floor adds an extra 100m² plus.

First landing, 4.4m², serves bedrooms 6, which is 15m² and bedroom 7 which is 29.5m². Sloping ceilings on this floor, but head height is good for most of the space. Storage cupboards in both.
Door to corridor, which is 3.8m².
Bedroom 8 has an oval double-glazed window. 13.5m²
Bedroom 9 smallest room 9m².
Dog leg corridor
Grenier/loft 12.45m²
At the rear there is a large store, 22m², that could be another bedroom, and bedroom 10, which is 13m².

The cellar which runs the full size of the house is divided into various stores and sections, including a wine cellar and a wood store. The boiler is situated there.
The garage is attached to the main house and can be accessed from the cellar.
There are 2 outbuildings, a well, large areas of garden and prairie along with a wooded area to the north of the house. The land totals 6 hectares.

The house has gas central heating with a condensation boiler, and the open fire in the kitchen is used frequently. There are other fireplaces, but they have not been in use for many years. The gas tank is buried.

The slate roof requires renovation and the works are due to commence this spring. The vendor has agreed to a quote with an artisan and this will be completed for the sale.

There are only 2 shower rooms at present, but there is ample space to install further facilities.

Spacious yet inviting, this remarkable property makes a wonderful family home while also offering excellent potential for business ventures. The surrounding area is perfect for scenic walks and equestrian pursuits, attracting tourists throughout the year.

Ground floor
Hall 17m²
Kitchen 30m²
Dining room 32.5m²
Small lounge 17m²
Main lounge 32 m²
Office 18m²
Hall with staircase 10m²
wc

First Floor
Bedroom 18.5m²
Bedroom 25m²
Shower room 4.25m²
dressing room 6.35m²
Turret 1.5m²
Bedroom 12m²
Bedroom 33m²
Turret 1.5m²
Bedroom 27m²
Store room 3.9m²
WC
Shower room 8.7m²

2nd Floor
Bedroom 15m²
Bedroom 29.5m²
Bedroom 13.5m²
Bedroom 9m²
Loft 12.45m²
Store room 22m²
Bedroom 13m²

All measurements are approximate
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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

Diagnostic de Performance Energétique
réalisé après le 1er juillet 2021

Logement consommateur d’énergie
Coûts annuels énergies estimés
entre 9420 € etpour 2023
Price
  • 678 000 € (HAI)
  • agency fees to be paid by seller
This property has ...
  • Other Drainage
  • Garage
  • Private parking
  • Barns - outbuildings
  • Detached
  • Business potential
  • Character property
  • Open fireplace
  • Staff accommodation
  • Suitable for horses
  • Garden
  • Terrace
Property Type
  • Family Home
  • Manoir
Location
  • Village property
  • Hamlet property
  • 0-2KM to amenities
Deux-Sèvres (79)
Poitou-Charentes (Nouvelle Aquitaine)

Diagnostic de Performance Energétique
réalisé après le 1er juillet 2021

Logement consommateur d’énergie
Coûts annuels énergies estimés
entre 9420 € etpour 2023