Parthenay, Charente 79200

At the heart of the historic centre of Parthenay, a designated Town of Art and History, stands this elegant château, an exceptional estate built in 1886 by the architect A. Tilleau. Located within the towns Remarkable Heritage Site, this Belle Époque residence combines architectural heritage, French art de vivre and genuine business potential. Behind its characterful façade, the château embodies the refined bourgeois elegance of the late 19th century, with numerous original decorative features, generous proportions and approximately 350 sq m of living accommodation. The property offers beautiful reception rooms, including spacious drawing rooms and the Salle Tilleau, distinguished by its traditional French ceiling. The château comprises 10 rooms and 6 bedrooms, including three particularly elegant suites, currently operated as guest accommodation and approved by Gîtes de France. Outside, and remarkably for a property in the very heart of town, the château enjoys a beautifully landscaped, enclosed 1,000 sq m garden, lush, mature and wonderfully secluded a peaceful green haven sheltered from view. OUTBUILDINGS & FURTHER POTENTIAL The property offers considerable potential, with its magnificent timber-framed attics suitable for conversion, together with 183 sq m of outbuildings, including a gym and a spacious 57 sq m garage. Adding a genuine entrepreneurial dimension to the property, alongside its capacity to accommodate up to 14 guests, is a dedicated wellness area with a five-person spa, sauna, hydrotherapy shower and herbal tea room. Guest accommodation, dining, wellness, private or corporate retreats and events: a variety of complementary uses could be developed here, according to the vision of its future owners. A LIVING HERITAGE This château will appeal to those seeking far more than simply a beautiful residence: a living piece of heritage, a central address for a family project, or the potential to develop an established guest accommodation business, currently operational and flourishing under Gîtes de France accreditation. The château is being sold free from any business activity, although the current owners would be happy, should the future purchasers wish, to share their experience and offer guidance in taking over and continuing the activity. A rare property in the heart of Poitou, ideally positioned just 30 minutes from Saint-Maixent-lÉcole and its TGV high-speed rail station, and 40 minutes from Niort, with easy access to the Marais Poitevin, Futuroscope, Puy du Fou, the Vendée, La Rochelle and the Atlantic coast. A rare residence. A living heritage. A story waiting to be continued. Further information and viewings available upon request. Contact: Laurence Picherit +33 (0) Maxwell-Baynes Christies International Real Estate