Real estate ANGOULEME Old house Poitou-Charentes : Beautifuly restored medieval château with period outbuildings, set in a 250 acre estate of fields and woodland.

Beautifuly restored medieval château with period outbuildings, set in a 250 acre estate of fields and woodland.

This superb 13th century château estate has been in the same family for generations and has been carefully restored by the current owner with the greatest respect for history and tradition. The result is spacious, comfortable accommmodation including 4 huge ensuite bedrooms and magnificent reception rooms where beautifully preserved character features evoke the mystery and simplicity of the Middle Ages. To the front, the château enjoys uninterrupted views South over its own land towards rolling countryside. To the rear, with independent access if required, are the outbuildings which include two restored houses and a 450m² stone barn with an intricately beamed roof. Two stables have been created in part of the barn, with room for more, with direct access to grazing pastures. The 250 acre estate includes a sweep of lawn in front of the château, plus woodland, farmland and rolling pastures, crossed by a stream which at one point forms a lake. The property can be accessed at three points, including two private tree-lined drives. Peacefully and privately situated within easy reach of historic villages and traditional market towns, this is a splendid family home with potential for high-quality guest accommodation, both in the main building and in the two separate houses.