For sale on the heights of the river Charente, 19th century (1880) mansion with 373 m2 of living space, outbuildings, 2334 m2 garden, 10 km from Angoulême. This fully renovated 19th-century residence with its reception rooms, 9 bedrooms and wooded garden will offer you the peace and charm of these 19th-century residences.

The mansion.

This 373 m² 19th-century mansion in a commune of 2000 inhabitants is enclosed by walls. This mansion of classical architecture from the period of Napoleon III at the end of the 19th century (1880) is flanked by a central body. Rear terrace opening onto the garden, which is suitable for building a swimming pool. The reception rooms with fireplaces will allow you to savour the richness of this place. 9 bright rooms on 2 levels will offer you a privileged view.

History and architecture.

This commune at the gates of Angoulême and overlooking the river Charente was the cradle of the seigneury, possession of the abbey of Saint-Cybard. This former seigneury was the centre of the paper industry. One of the most famous families is Laroche-Joubert. There are still wheat and oil mills, which have become a paper mill and now the Paper Museum. The mansard roof with its broken gable, the origin of which comes from Pierre Lescot in 1546 when he built part of the square courtyard of the Louvre. It allows the interior volumes to be kept.

Ground floor.

The main entrance to this mansion is on the south side. A 27 m2 terrace with wrought iron railings opens onto the hallway with period cement tiles, which leads to the reception rooms and a large wooden staircase with intermediate landings, which leads to the bedrooms. A bright south-facing reception room of 25 m2. A dining room of 25 m2 with a fireplace. A second living room of 25 m2 with parquet flooring and a moulded ceiling. The French-style double doors will immerse you in this century of hospitality. The fitted kitchen of 25 m2 opens onto the terrace. Each level represents approximately 124 m2.

First floor.

The 27 m2 landing on the first floor leads to the bedrooms. 5 bedrooms (ranging from 15 m2 to 25 m2). A bathroom. Two shower rooms.

Second floor.

The 27 m2 landing room allows for a better distribution of the night quarters. 4 bedrooms (ranging from 15 m2 to 18 m2). 2 shower rooms. An attic.

The cellars.

A corridor leads to the 4 cellars, including the boiler room, with interior access via a staircase or direct access to the garden. This basement of approximately 124 m2 will allow you to create a wine cellar.

The garden and the outbuilding.

This 2334 m2 garden is suitable for a swimming pool, building and has double access. It is enclosed by a wall allowing you to savour the calm of this place in a village. An outbuilding on the edge of the property is converted into a garage.

Location.

Angoulême, a town of history and art perched on a rocky outcrop, with a university and its own comic book festival. Motorway access 50 km away, international airport 100 km away, the station 10 km away, shops nearby. Numerous hiking trails will allow you to discover this natural environment and its eventful history.