This property is on the market for  €7,420,000, listed with Maxwell Baynes.

This fairytale Renaissance castle near Poitiers in Western France is listed as a Monument Historique, the property dates back to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, with serious curb appeal as one of most beautiful private castles in France. 

The property has been extensively restored over the last 45 years and is in excellent condition, especially notable in the reception rooms with original period features, the parquet floors, large stone fireplaces, and the grand spiral stone staircase. 

The property offers a total of 21,527 square feet of interior space, with the 24 bedroom chateau, a caretaker’s house, a housekeeper’s house, and extensive outbuildings. 

The Renaissance chateau is set on a 151.5 acre estate overlooking the Vienne River, with lovely views on the surrounding countryside. The 3 gardens on the property were designed by renowned landscape designers, and there is also a pool. 

The idyllic estate is set near a charming local village with shops, and the city of Poitiers with its TGV is only a 20 minute drive away. 

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