Villa description

Accommodation details

Living room, sitting room, dining room, study, games room, kitchen, 1 bathroom with wc, 1 bathroom with jacuzzi and wc, 3 shower rooms with wc, 2 separate wcs, 3 double bedrooms, 1 bedroom with 2 double beds, 1 twin bedroom

Facilities

Washing machine, dishwasher, dryer, bed linen/bathroom towels included (weekly change included), cot (linen supplied), highchair, cleaning 4 hours per week included, baby-sitting and cook available on request, telephone, broadband, fax, satellite TV, DVD, CD, barbecue, tennis court, boules, fitness/games room, private heliport, stables, riding ring

Location

This renaissance style château was rebuilt in the 19th century and completely renovated in the 1990s to a high standard. It is set on a hilltop in the heart of the Charente 5km from the pretty town of Chalais where there are shops and restaurants, as well as Monday weekly market. The area is rich in Romanesque architecture, with fine examples in Aubeterre (10km) and Angoulême (54km).

There is horse riding 11km away at Laprade; clients can bring their own horses (stables and ring on site). Clients can hire a helicopter to the many golf courses in the Cognac and Bordeaux areas. The leisure lake of Parcoul (13km) offers canoeing, pedaloes, swimming and bike hire. Kayaking and fishing are possible in nearby rivers. There is a 9 hole golf course at St-Séveri (19km) and an 18 hole at Angoulême (52km). The sandy beaches of St-Georges-de-Didonne (107km) and Royan (111km) are about an hour and a half's drive away.

Exterior

The property enjoys beautiful views over wooded hills and boasts 5 hectares of grounds accessible to clients. There is a large park and an independent building which houses the swimming pool, two showers, two wcs, a built-in barbecue and a bar. The fitness/games room is also located by the pool. The private tennis court has plexipave flooring.

The pool is heated to 23°C free of charge, weather permitting. If you require it to be heated at a higher temperature a charge of 250 Euros per week will apply; this is payable locally.

The caretakers, a couple, live in a house on the grounds. They look after the house, grounds and pool.

Interior

A large hallway opens onto spacious and comfortable living areas with beautiful fireplaces and a well-equipped kitchen; there are two wcs on the ground floor. All the bedrooms are on the first floor and have en suite facilities. The master double bedroom with two double beds is not to be used by children. They have been tastefully furnished with much attention to detail. There is also a chapel on the first floor.

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