Montmorillon, Charente 86500

An 18th-century noble residence, with a garden and orangery, in the town-centre of Montmorillon. In a peaceful street, the house is surrounded by many other noble residences and their lush gardens. The property stands behind a monumental ashlar entrance porch, formed by an elegant semi-circular arch made up of radiating voussoirs, with a double-leaf solid wood carriage gate. In bygone days, the porch led to meadows where racehorses grazed. The main residence dates from the 18th century and for a long time belonged to a family of note in the region. The U-shaped two-storey edifice is flanked by two wings on either side, all of which are punctuated by many windows and doors overlooking the courtyard and the tree-filed garden. The roof is made of flat tiles and the window and door surrounds as well as the quoins are made of stone.