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With 4.26Ha (10.5 Acres): A 12th Century Petit Château with 4 Bedrooms, 2 Apartments/Gites, 7 Stables and a 60m x 20m Arena. Ideal for Large Family Living, High Quality Equestrian, Gite Venture or Bed and Breakfast. Scope for Development of Further Rooms. |
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Location: Near Fontenay le Comte, Département of Vendée, Pays De La
Loire. Price: €884,000,000 Status: For Sale ID: 506 The above price includes Estate Agency Fees. A figure of approximately 6.5% should be added to the purchase price to cover Tax, Notary and Registration Fees. Fontenay le Comte 15 km Niort 29 km Parthenay 42 km La Rochelle 65 km Set in rolling countryside at the Southern end of the Vendée, the property dates mainly from the 12th Century with some parts darting back to the11th Century and mention of further history back to 540AD. The Chateau spans 1000 years of French history, with evidence of the 100 years war with England and also residence of the Knights Templar. Many original features still remain including an impressive vaulted cellar built in the 11th century and part of a long-gone network of tunnels running between important houses in the area. The wide stone staircase and many beautiful stone fireplaces also give credence to its long history. Now it is a spacious home, nestled in the gently rolling Vendéen landscape, perhaps still hiding many secrets of times past. The main living areas are renovated to a very high standard and level of comfort without losing the character and historical detail. There is central heating (underfloor in the main living areas), woodburning stoves in both the kitchen and salon, double glazing and internal shutters. There is a subsidiary large living area boasting three double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms suitable to be used for family, staff or gites. It is set up as a two-bedroom apartment and a separate one bedroom with sitting room that can be integrated with the main apartment or closed off to be used as an independent unit or as additional accommodation to the main house. (At present used as an artists studio). Both these areas have access to both the front and back of the house. The chateau is situated in a popular tourist area and would convert well to a chambre d'hote / gite business with the possibility of a riding holidays as an additional interest. The nearest town is Fontenay le Comte, 15 km, with all shops, schools and services. Equestrian The area is well served by all things equestrian. The closest neighbour has 2 driving horses and there are many horse owners close by. Very good farriers, vets, dentist and physio are all local. A neighbouring farmer makes the hay from the present owners’ fields. He also cuts their supply of winter wood from their small wood adjoining the paddocks. Hay / straw also available locally. Feed merchant at Fontenay. 10 mins away, at Coulonges sur L'Autize, is a very good, large equestrian centre and pony club where adults and children are taught (Shetland ponies to competition horses) and you can also take your own horse. They have very large indoor and outdoor arenas and hold regular competitions, both affiliated and unaffiliated, in all disciplines (including national western 3 day show!) They provide part/full livery (it is where the owners kept their horses until their facilities were built). At Fontenay Le Comte, 15 mins, is another big equestrian centre ranked 5th in the Vendée for training students for higher level professional qualifications. It provides the same facilities as the centre at Coulonges but with smaller arenas. 15 mins in another direction, is a small friendly riding school into natural horsemanship and T'ai Chi - they have a 20 x 40 outdoor arena. Affiliated SJ is held at the sport stadium in Fontenay-Le Comte. Le Trec is held locally throughout the summer and hunting throughout the winter. 40 mins away at Bazoges en Pared, eventing up to international level. 10 mins away is a livery, stud and training yard run by an ex-eventer and his wife. They hold competitions during the summer. For driving enthusiasts there are many organised rallies. The French National School of Equitation is at Saumur, 1 hr 30mins. It is home to the famous Cadre Noir and they hold fantastic displays (you can also take a tour or just watch them training). National and international competitions in all disciplines are held here but it is especially known for dressage; Carl Hester, amongst others, was here last year. At La Roche sur Yon, 1 hour away, is the National Stud with displays and training, especially for dressage. The Chateau comprises the following:- Entrance Hall: 3.2m x 6.6m. Stone staircase original floor tiles. Living Room: 6.5m x 7.6m. Wooden floor, imposing stone fireplace with woodburner. Original ceiling oak beams, huge south facing window and internal shutters. Dining area: 6.5m x 4m. Double oak door to the front, French doors leading onto the terrace at the back of the house. Under floor heating, original stone walls and tiled floors. Kitchen: 6.5m x 7.9m. Large eat-in kitchen fitted four years ago with oak units, integrated modern appliances and a table to seat 8. Double doors to the sunny south facing front of the house and two beautiful huge oak beams. It has under floor heating and a woodburning stove. Office: 5.7m x 5.9m. Leading from the east hall is a very large office/study. Multiple telephone and computer network sockets with broadband connection. WC off the office and access to the wine cellar. Utility area: 6.6m x 5.6m : Boot room / utility / boiler room and cloakroom with toilet and was-basin. Door leading to the rear terrace. Garden Room: 5.3m x 6.8m. Atelier /gardening room, which has a large stone fireplace with bread oven and a sink. First Floor Bedroom: 7m x 6.7m Bathroom: 4.1m x 7.3m. Bedroom: 6.4m x 5m Hall Dressing room: 5.6m x 4.4m Bathroom: 5.7m x 2.7m Stairs & Landing: 3.2m x 7.1m Hall Bedroom: 4.5m x 3.9m Dressing Room: 5m x 3.2m Store: 5.3m x 6.8m Apartment 1 / Gite: Living area: 6.5m x 5.5m Mezzanine Bedroom: 5m x 4.6m. Ensuite shower room Apartment 2/ Gite: Living area with kitchen: 6.5m x 8.5m Bedroom 1: 5.6m x 4.3m. Ensuite shower room Bedroom 2: 4.4m x 4.2m. Ensuite shower room This gives a total actual living area, all in perfect condition, of over 500 m². Attached to the chateau are further rooms and outbuildings comprising:- Old chapel, cellars, two store rooms, large workshop (100 m²) with storage above. 3 stables recently fitted out, storage above and a large wood and hay store. These rooms could easily be renovated and incorporated into the house, which would yield a further 130 m² of living space without any structural or major works. Outside Outside is developed as a professional equestrian complex. The main American barn has four internal stables a wash down area and secure tackroom. There are an additional 3 stables in the stone barn. Water and electricity (including 3 phase) is connected to both. There is a possibility of building several more boxes within the barns if required. The Arena: 60m x 20m is and was professionally built 2 years ago. It is drained, has a membrane and the surface is a mixture of felt and sport sand. The paddocks are fenced flexibly with wooden posts and mains electric fencing. At the eastern side of the paddocks is a strip of woodland which provides shelter and fuel. Purpose built dog kennel (insulated) and run (7m x 8m). Note: For further details or an appointment to view, please ring our office on 01799 543211 All material Copyright ©Robert Comins Equestrian Property France 2009 |