Captivating 15th-century château in a prominent position on a traffic-free road, just a stone’s throw from the charming village of Lesterps. The château is set in the beautiful, gently rolling Charente countryside, with stunning views of the village’s ancient abbey. A very quiet location, yet close to amenities including stores, post offices, doctors’ surgeries, pharmacies, vets and hospitals. Easy access to international airports, including Limoges (35 minutes), Poitiers-Biard and Bordeaux. Angoulême/Poitiers high-speed rail link 1 h, La Rochelle (coast) 2 h. This exceptional estate is not only a haven of peace, it also harbors immense potential for a variety of activities. Imagine the possibility of establishing a charming hotel or creating a unique wedding venue on this vast estate. Ref : ig260326lesterps)

The chateau boasts generously proportioned rooms bathed in natural light, with high ceilings, polished oak floors and large windows offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. As you enter the property, a large entrance hall greets you, stretching almost the entire length of the house. It features cupboards housing the hot water tank and a hanging rail for coats, etc.

On the first floor, there’s a fully equipped kitchen (6.5m x 4.2m) with oak base and wall units, central island, granite worktops, Rangemaster 110 double oven with ceramic hob and matching extractor hood, dishwasher, original granite fireplace with wood-burning stove, Italian tile floor. The living/dining room (10.2m x 5.2m) has 2 windows and French doors opening onto a beautiful 20m x 9m balustraded terrace. A stone fireplace with a two-sided wood-burning stove creates a warm atmosphere. New Italian stone tiled floor and built-in cupboards.

Other rooms include an office/TV room (8.4m x 4.3m) with French windows opening onto the winter garden, triple-exposed windows, wall alcoves and a fireplace with wood-burning stove. A garden room (8m x 3.5m) glazed on 3 sides with French windows at each end giving panoramic views of the lake and park. And a checkroom with W.C. and spiral staircase leading to a vaulted wine cellar with double bedroom (approx. 40 m2 ).

Second floor
An oak spiral staircase in the tower leads to a spacious landing with exposed stonework, original polished oak floors and doors leading to four luxurious bedrooms (each approx. 25 m2), all with en suite bathrooms, high ceilings, large windows with louvered shutters, panoramic views and original polished oak floors.

Second floor
The office landing features a pepper-pot tower ceiling with exposed beams and stonework. Above is the attic (approx. 178 m2 ) with beautiful roof timbers, 7 casement windows, original oak flooring, with the possibility of easily creating further bedrooms if required.

Gîte/chambre d’hôte
Charming, comfortable and spacious three-bedroom guest house with exposed wood and stonework, central heating and double glazing. Separate private parking.

On the first floor is a large living room (6.6m x 6.3m) with exposed stonework and beams, a fireplace with a new wood-burning stove and an original granite sink. The kitchen/dining room (6.6m x 3.8m) is newly fitted with birch base units and cupboards with granite worktops, induction hob, Bosch oven and extractor hood. Laundry room, shower room with large walk-in shower, dog and boot grooming room with access to attic storage. Boiler room with new (2020) pellet-fired condensing boiler and pellet silo.

The second floor features a large galleried landing leading to three bedrooms of different sizes. All rooms feature original exposed beams and polished wood floors. The bathroom on this floor has a new white suite and a heated towel rail. Attic 7.75m x 6.3m.

The property is surrounded by 4.5 hectares of gardens, a park with a 2000 m2 carp lake, paddocks with stabling and magnificent panoramic views. The 2.5 acres of lawn surrounding the property are currently maintained by robotic mowers. Automatic gate access to the gravel driveway leading to a large garage for five cars. The gardens and grounds surrounding the château feature a wide variety of specimen trees, including cedars, lime trees, tulips, Douglas firs, giant sequoia, plane trees, chestnuts and oaks.

Outbuildings include: a large barn that would make a superb guest house or wedding venue, a stable for 4/5 horses with space for conversion to additional stables, a garage for 5 cars and a workshop. There is additional parking for numerous cars and a building for trailer and tractor storage.

The care and attention paid to the restoration process is evident, with each building having been meticulously refurbished. The property is available fully furnished, allowing you to enter your sophisticated new home with only your suitcases in hand. Modern amenities, such as a new Froling wood pellet condensing boiler, underfloor heating and state-of-the-art electrical and plumbing systems, ensure comfort without compromising the property’s historic charm.

If you would like to know more about the history of the château, or have any other questions about life in this wonderful place, please don’t hesitate to send a message to the owners using the form below.