| This beautiful
Chateau has been completly restored maintaining its period
character as well as incorporating modern facilities. It
has oil fired central heating, a large pool and cottages
and workshops all in excellent condition. It is rented out
every summer and is indeed fully booked for next summer
guaranteeing an income should future buyers wish. (these
booking are negotiable should a buyer requires.
Chateau de
la Fontenelle originally dates from the 13th Century and
in 1689 was donated by Louis X1V to the family Devernou.
It was rebuilt in the 19th Century, hence its picture
book neo-gothic architecture and stylish accommodation.
Its elevated position gives wonderful all round panoramic
views of the L'Hermitaine valley.The Chateau has a 12m
x 6m swimming pool with jacuzzi and is surrounded by private
15 acre gardens and grounds, terraces and woodland paths,
leading down to a wild trout stream.
Situated in the heart of Deux-Sevres renowned for its
traditional French hospitality and events the chateau
is located just 45 minutes from Poitiers and its airport,
20 minutes from Niort and about an hour's drive from La
Rochelle and the Atlantic coast. It is an ideal base for
an endless list of possible activities for all seasons.
The A10 motorway (Paris-Bordeaux) is just 10 minutes away.
The local train station has a direct TGV train connection
to Paris (2 hours travel).
Layout.
The chateau offers ambient and comfortable accommodation
for up to 16 guests and comprises:
Lower Floor
A stone spiral stairway leads down to the oldest part
of the Chateau where you will find:
Kitchen / dining room - large 45 sqm room, which comfortably
seats 12 persons or more. It is newly equipped and fitted
with dishwasher, induction hob, electric oven, microwave
and fridge. There is an adjoining vaulted wine cellar
and utility rooms with fridge/freezer, washing machine
and drying area.
Ground Floor
The ground floor area has high ceilings, French doors
and balconies throughout and consists of:
• Entrance Hall - generous space.
• Small room - with office facility and small kitchenette
with fridge.
• Red Salon - with wood paneling and fabric decorated
walls. It is equipped with television, satellite, DVD
and stereo. It opens out to a large elevated balcony ideal
for summer dining and overlooking the beautiful wooded
valley.
• Blue Salon - elegantly furnished with open fireplace.
This room leads onto a garden terrace which enjoys all
day sunshine and overlooks the carp pond and chapel.
• Cloakroom.
8 large bedrooms and most have balconies:
• 5 double bedrooms - en-suite.
• Double bedroom - plus a single bed.
• Twin bedroom - which could accommodate a further
2 beds/cots.
• Twin bedroom.
• 5 bathrooms - all of which are spacious.
General
Supermarkets are 10 minutes away and the nearest boulangerie
(which also offers essential provisions) is just 1.9 km
away.
Contact Colin Michael by email by clicking
here
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