Chateau in Le Dorat

Ref : 10344PO - $ 2 167 723
400 m² interior
2 bathroom(s)
12 room(s)
1080735 m² outside
7 room(s)

Fees

Fees : Fees charged to the seller

Description

An exceptional 15th–16th-century château, remodelled in the 19th century – a 108-hectare estate

Situated in Basse-Marche, in the heart of the unspoilt countryside of the Montmorillonnais region, this magnificent château enjoys a remarkable natural setting, surrounded by meadows, woods and ponds, within a rolling, verdant landscape.

Access to the property is via an elegant driveway lined with tall oak trees, offering a gradual and majestic approach that reveals the full beauty and serenity of the surroundings. Poitiers and Limoges are less than an hour away, whilst essential amenities (shops, medical services, schools) are just 20 minutes away.

Built between the 15th and 16th centuries and subsequently remodelled in the 19th century, the château boasts a harmonious and perfectly balanced architectural style. Set in the heart of its 108-hectare estate, it offers a rare living environment, combining authenticity, elegance and absolute tranquillity.

The main entrance opens onto a superb semi-circular courtyard forming a U-shape. The central main building is flanked by two wings set at right angles, ending in a crenellated wall. The complex is enclosed by a gate inspired by Second Empire architecture, lending the property a noble and prestigious air.

To the south, a beautifully landscaped park surrounds the château, featuring a pond. A tree-lined path, shaded by majestic ornamental trees, invites visitors to take a stroll and leads to a remarkable 15th-century dovecote, listed as a Historic Monument — a heritage site of great rarity.

The château – approx. 400 m² of living space
The ground floor (approx. 200 m²) opens onto a spacious entrance hall leading to beautiful reception rooms, which open out onto a splendid terrace overlooking the valley and the pond.

It comprises:
• a large living room with panelling, a fireplace, herringbone parquet flooring and panoramic views of the grounds,
• two more intimate living rooms,
• an elegant dining room,
• a kitchen,
• bathrooms,
• and a cellar.

In the left wing (as you enter): a second kitchen, a study and a boiler room.
In the west tower: a separate bedroom accessible from the outside.

A beautiful oak staircase with balusters, complemented by a service staircase, leads to the first floor, which comprises:
• four spacious bedrooms,
• two bathrooms with toilets in the main building,
• as well as a bedroom in each of the two towers.

The second floor, currently an attic, offers great potential for conversion.
The property is characterised by its spacious rooms and abundant natural light, thanks to numerous windows running the full width of the walls.

Outbuildings and annexes
The main courtyard is flanked by two substantial outbuildings:
• On the left: a caretaker’s house (approx. 45 m²) comprising a living room with kitchen, a bedroom, a bathroom, a toilet and a terrace, as well as a woodshed and a storage area.
• On the right: a building comprising a garage and two stables suitable for horses.

At the entrance to the property:
• a large barn with a floor area of approximately 400 m²,
• three houses (approximately 55 m², 50 m² and 75 m²), some of which are currently let,
• with the potential to create additional accommodation as required.

The circular dovecote, listed as a Historic Monument, is an exceptional heritage feature. It retains 533 nesting boxes, as well as an internal gallows with its ladder and original paved floor.

The estate
The estate, comprising a single block of land, covers 108 hectares and offers a rare natural setting:
• approximately 10 hectares of wooded parkland with a pond,
• two ponds,
• 46.5 hectares of land currently leased,
• 61 hectares of freehold land.

The property is completely undisturbed, with no immediate neighbours or road traffic.

A rare find, combining historic charm, significant development potential and an exceptional quality of life, ideal as a prestigious family home, a tourism venture or an equestrian centre.

Opportunity to purchase additional woodland and ponds

Sale price including fees : 1,840,000 euros.
Fees at seller’s expense.

Energy class : N/A.
Climate class : N/A.

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website : www.georisques.gouv.fr

Diagnostics

EPC/GES

ECD blank, non-usable consumption

Location of the property

Nestled in its vineyards, located near the forest, the ocean and the Pyrenean valleys, New Aquitaine includes the former regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Poitou-Charentes. This region lives at the rhythm of the new century without denying its penchant for culture, gastronomy, sports, nature, in a word: the art of living.

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An exceptional 15th–16th-century château, remodelled in the 19th century – a 108-hectare estate
Agency Mercure Poitou-Charentes-Vendée

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