Magnificent Thirteenth Century Knights..

Between Angouleme and Cognac, 10 minutes from the TGV station. The main house, built in the XI and XII centuries, renovated in early 1600 after the religious wars, offers 320m2 of airy living space. Sunny aspect, with the main building set east-west. Vaulted cave beneath the entire surface of the main building and a separate, fully restored annex of 80 m2. Located on the reach of a river with views over its own 8000m2 park with a beautiful lawn and a small romantic island, all in a green and tranquil location. On the first floor there are three large 3 rooms: reception room, music room and open kitchen. On the intermediate level a WC. On the 2nd floor: 4 bedrooms, a bathroom, two shower rooms and 2 toilets. Annex cottage: a large kitchen dining room, another room with mezzanine bedroom. A magnificent 13th century Manoir, formerly of the Knights Templar, sitting in 1 hectare of parkland between Cognac and Angouleme in the department of the Charente, bordered on two sides by a small river. Total of about 300 m2 habitable in the manor. The property has been lovingly and thoroughly restored, preserving many fine features and adding new enhancements, such as a sophisticated geothermal heating system with oil-fired back up, new roof, new electrics, new window surrounds and new plumbing. An all-new septic tank to the latest standards is being installed. Upstairs are four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Oak parquet floors and high quality German bathroom fittings feature throughout. The views over the park are stunning. A separate converted barn, fully modernised with air conditioning, has large picture windows overlooking the park, two principal reception rooms and a mezzanine bedroom - total around 75 m2 habitable - with a south-facing private terrace also overlooking the park. In addition, there are two smaller houses which are currently rented out, providing an income of about 1000 euros per month.

Habitable Area
400 m2

Land Size
9,000 m2

Pool
No

Bedrooms
4

Bathrooms
3

Receptions
3

Tax Fonciere
€ 2300

Heating:
Geothermal

Condition:
Good

Setting:
Secluded

Neighbours:
None within sight

Drainage:
Private

Outbuildings
Yes

Generate Income
Yes

Distance to Train Station
14 kms

Distance to Coast
100 kms

Distance to Airport
125 kms

Distance to Shops & Services
5 kms