Chateau (near ANGOULEME) in Charente, Poitou-Charentes

Property. Ref: LAIM-73347 Date Added: 10-September-2025

For Sale

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• > 20 Bedrooms
• Size: 1037.00 m²
• Plot: 37.07 acres (15 ha)

€ 1,260,000 (Approx. £ 1,089,938) Estimate Notaire Fees The following links are for mortgage applications only Mortgage Application Mortgage Callback For mortgage enquiries ONLY: + 44 (0) 207 484 4615
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Just 8 km from Angoulême and its high-speed rail station (Paris in 1 hour 45 minutes, Bordeaux in 35 minutes), in the heart of a protected environment near the Atlantic coast, the Château de Balzac enjoys a particularly desirable location. Listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments, it is one of the major heritage sites of the Charente region. Formerly the residence of Jean-Louis Guez de Balzac, the 17th-century writer and academician, this iconic property embodies the elegance of grand French historic homes. Its remarkable architecture and literary history make it a rare find on the market. The main 17th-century residence offers nearly 1,000 m² of living space to be reimagined. It comprises vast reception areas: an exceptionally proportioned 18th-century oval drawing room, a vestibule adorned with restored frescoes, and numerous rooms retaining their original fireplaces, woodwork, and parquet floors. The spectacular ship's hull-shaped roof structure testifies to the architectural expertise of the period. The monumental colonnade, a true signature feature of the estate, structures the paved courtyard and landscaped esplanade. The outbuildings—former stables, restored barns, and service buildings—offer significant potential for development into a residential, cultural, or event-based project. The estate extends over approximately 15 hectares, including a wooded park, bridle paths, private woods, an old wash house, a fishpond, and a restored canal, all bordered by the Charente River, offering a rare and unspoiled natural setting. The preservation work carried out in recent decades (roofs, facades, outbuildings, conservation of painted decorations) provides a sound foundation. The interior of the main house remains to be fully restored, allowing a future buyer to develop an ambitious project that enhances this exceptional historical monument. A strategic heritage opportunity, ideal for a prestigious residence, a cultural project, or a high-end hospitality business, less than two hours from Paris. Agency fees: €60,000 including VAT (5%), payable by the buyer (€1,200,000 excluding fees). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr