VENDEE -Fontenay - Amazing Chateau - 8..

A stunning 1850 Chateau in its own unique setting of 4600 M2 of fruit trees, grapevines, and large trees including an ancient magnolia grand flora, all protected with large stone walls and large iron gates. On entering the Chateau you see the spacious hallway centred by a fabulous staircase you cam feel the warmth of a home as well as a piece of history. There are a lot of original period features such as fireplaces and chandeliers in each of the reception and dining rooms..There is also a painting on one of the reception walls which was painted by Madelaine Fleury who studied under Claude Monet. Her painting of a local ruin, "Chateau de La Citardierre" is among one of many paintings which cover the reception walls. On the ground floor as well as two reception rooms there is a large dining room which will suit a large dining table for meals to be enjoyed by family and friends. Also on the ground floor is a fully fitted kitchen and utility room On the first floor you have four very grand bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room in the tower of the Chateau, of the landing there is a family bathroom complete with a roll top bath. Some of the bedrooms have period fabric covering the walls. On the second floor there are four bedrooms , two of which are arched to make a family bedroom. Outside you wlll find a large barn, this could be converted to create a spacious home and a large underground cellar. In the garden there is a heated swimming pool with a cover. This beautiful Chateau is located in a quite hamlet near a tranquil village and is still only 5 minutes away from the historic town of Fontenay-le-Comte where you will find all amenities such as schools, shops doctors, hospital and a shopping centre. This stunning Chateau is priced very well to sell, Own a little piece of French history full of charm and lovely authentic features with the grounds to match.