Historic Château - Niort Income, Lake, Gites

Property Description

Rare opportunity to acquire this authentic restored Historic Château dating 1607 covering 552 m². Situated in blissfully calm romantic spot in an elevated position with over 15,000 m² of mature gardens, enjoying views over the private lake and surrounding country side with 9 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, and various outbuildings. Currently being run as a very successful business operation with established income stream.
The chateau has been carefully restored by the current owners. Retaining the many historic features, magnificent staircases, fireplaces, and exposed stone features. The impressive entrance leads to three ground floor reception rooms, two host the licenced vintage tea rooms with direct access onto a large terrace with views over the lake. The large kitchen area is perfectly located here with the retained original stone flooring.
Access to the first floor via a stunning stone staircase. Here you find 5 very elegant, individually themed suites. All with luxury ensuite facilities, and a further independent apartment with full facilities covering 60 m².
On the second floor the old servants’ quarters covering around 200m² with exposed beams and high ceilings are converted into the master suite with feature bathroom in the turret.With plans to add a kitchen, and living space. Below the chateau the vast stone vaulted wine cellars lead to the newly developed business and hospitality area.
Outside the courtyard extending from one side of the chateau is surrounded by outbuildings, with a barn of 150m2. The old stables have been transformed into further gite. The owners have architects plans in place which they are happy to share to develop six further gites in the outbuildings.
The chateau presents a readymade established business, generating income, from the chambres d hote, gites, hospitality area, tearooms and specialist retail shop, or a stunning country retreat the choice is yours. With high-speed internet and close to the airports and TGV, Poitiers airport under 1 hour drive with good links to the UK, Europe and further afield. Please contact me personally for full information detail and virtual tours.

To visit this property, and help you with your French property search, contact David HUGHES (EI), (Agent Commercial - - RSAC ANGOULEME) on or by email:

Annonce rédigée par un agent commercial. Prix : 821,500 €HAI incluant 6.00%TTC d'honoraires à la charge de l'acquéreur. Prix honoraires exclus: 775,000 €. Frais de notaire en sus.