Wonderful opportunity to acquire a fabulous, recently restored 7 bedroom French Chateau with separate 2 bedroom apartment and outbuildings, nestling in nearly 4 acres of glorious land with a lake, enjoying panoramic views from its peaceful location near all amenities in Saint Maixent L Ecole.

With its exposed stone walls and stone staircase, beams, mouldings, tower and two large vaulted cellars, the many original features of this beautiful property have been kept, as well as the comforts offered by the recent improvements and the layout and decoration of the interior.

Just 30 minutes from the main town of the Deux Sevres region, Niort, this superb Chateau is ideally placed for exploring the region, with lots to see locally including the Marais Poitevin (Green Venice), Futuroscope and the beaches on the coast.

On the ground floor is an entrance hall [28m2], living room [37m2] with wood-burning stove, fitted and equipped kitchen [30m2] with back-kitchen and two further storage rooms, a dining room [21m2], breakfast room [32m2] used as the Vintage Tea-Room, with liquor license and conforming to requirements for receiving the public, and two WCs, one of which is for disabled use.

The spacious terrace looks over the grounds and is accessible from three reception rooms as well as from the garden, and there is a large boot room housing a boiler.

A self-contained apartment [60m2] with double bedroom, living room and kitchen area, shower room and WC is on the first floor with seven generous bedrooms, five with en-suite bathrooms.

On the second floor is a fully-insulated large space of approximately 200m2 with exposed beams/timbers and double height ceilings, with all utility connections and preparations made for the conversion of this former servants’ accommodation.

The Master Suite with bathroom is in the turret, and the kitchen and large living/dining room, plus second bedroom with shower room are there too.

Below the Chateau, a stone staircase leads to two large and wonderful vaulted stone wine-cellars, and there is a business centre with hospitality areas and direct access to the gardens. For those looking for a private home, this will also make an excellent home-cinema / office / exhibition space.

There is a small lake with water-side wooden pavilion within the grounds and a studio-style gite [37m2] in excellent condition with kitchenette, bathroom and WC.

Various stone outbuildings are around an interior courtyard including stables, garage, cowsheds, and a large barn, all with Architect’s plans and Planning Permission for the creation of 6 gites and a reception room/events room (which could accommodate 80-100 guests).

Opposite the main Chateau building is a former dovecote, a hunting lodge and a wood-shuttered barn – the latter two perfect for the creation of dormitory-style accommodation – ideal for groups of touring cyclists etc.