Description
There are properties one visits, and others one undertakes. This 19th-century manor house belongs to the latter category: a characterful residence of nearly 470 square meters of living space, overlooking a wooded park of approximately 1.1 hectares, awaiting an owner capable of seeing beyond its current state to reveal its exceptional potential. An architecture that has lost none of its nobility. Built of stone, topped with a recently renovated roof and fitted with double-glazed PVC windows, the residence has preserved the essence of its structure and soul: stone fireplaces, original parquet floors, high ceilings, and generous volumes spread over three levels. Nine bedrooms, multiple living rooms and reception rooms, and a vast entrance hall providing access to all--the residence retains the grandeur and rhythm of the great manor houses of the Charente region. A project on a grand scale. All the living spaces open onto the park, while the rear of the building houses a series of vaulted cellars topped by a large attic, accessible from several points in the house--a typical layout for period homes, offering numerous possibilities for conversion. The interior--plumbing, heating, electricity, decoration--requires a complete overhaul. This is not a cosmetic renovation, but a complete restoration, commensurate with the property's potential. It is precisely this blank canvas that allows for a coherent project, conceived from start to finish, without the compromises of a partially renovated property. The buyer should therefore anticipate a total investment that could represent double, or even triple, the purchase price. A site designed for a major project. Two adjoining barns, totaling approximately 215 sqm, complete the property and offer multiple uses: workshops, garages, or an extension of the reception facilities. The property also benefits from a perennial spring on the grounds--a rare asset, both for water self-sufficiency and for future landscaping. An adjoining plot of approximately 1.5 hectares can also be purchased separately for projects requiring more space. Combined with the nine bedrooms and the wooded grounds, the property naturally lends itself to a bed and breakfast, gîtes, artist residency, or large family home for hospitality. Who is it for? This property is ideal for a buyer who sees the purchase as a long-term investment--an individual seeking a true life project, someone with a tourism development plan, or an experienced investor in heritage restoration.
