House Angoulême - 8 bedrooms - 500m²

South of Angoulême, 10 minutes from the countryside: A place to live, create and be free

This timeless estate overlooks the valley. Far from a conventional, rigid, museum-style renovation, this property is above all defined as a vibrant, lived-in, bohemian place—an inspiring, poetic interlude designed for artists, creators and lovers of authenticity.

Spanning a little over 8 hectares, combining open meadows, woodland, streams, a suspended garden and moats carved into the rock, the estate forms a preserved ecosystem. An ideal site for a large family home, an artists’ residence, a venue for cultural events, or an alternative welcome/hosting project.

The Château: Soul and Light

Away from impersonal château-museums, the showpiece offers around 500 m² of living space (with potential to extend beyond 600 m²), where a warm, unmistakably lived-in atmosphere prevails. It immediately captivates with the nobility of its volumes and extraordinary light, bathing every space thanks to large, through-and-through openings.

Each room has retained the patina and spirit of the place without falling into the stereotype of a traditional château restored from scratch:

- 8 bedrooms, imbued with serenity and inspiration,

- Through lounges and a library, conducive to reflection, discussion and creation, in a bohemian spirit.

An elegant dining room and a charming kitchen—an authentic convivial heart of the house.

Original features: old parquet flooring, patinated terracotta tiles (tomettes), moulded ceilings, stone-and-painted-wood fireplaces, and a staircase sculpted into the curve of the wall all tell a living story rather than presenting a fixed backdrop. Flanked by two medieval 13th-century towers and remodelled in the 19th century to improve comfort while preserving its soul, the building offers an immersive, contemplative view over the valley.

Outbuildings designed like a collective

To the rear, a large outbuilding complex of over 1,500 m² of floor area is arranged in a U-shape (barns, stables, workshops, cattle sheds, wine press). The renovation focused on conviviality and cultural openness rather than simply residential fitting-out. Two key spaces have been thoughtfully designed:

- A 105 m² showroom, ideal for serving as an art gallery, artists’ studio or exhibition space,

- A guinguette: a 180 m² bar/tavern space, perfect for welcoming the public, hosting artists’ residencies, organising festive events or cultural gatherings.

The Little House and the Surroundings

As a complement, “La Maisonnette” (a detached gîte of 115 m²) offers accommodation with raw, timeless charm: a warm lounge with a stove, an open-plan kitchen, whitewashed stone walls and exposed beams, alongside 3 bedrooms (including 2 with private shower rooms). A perfect haven for hosting artists in residence, guests, or close family/friends.

At the heart of an artistic and accessible area

The estate benefits from an ideal location, just 10 minutes from Angoulême—an energetic and creative city, renowned for its festivals (comics/BD, cinema, gastronomy, motor-racing circuit) and its TGV station connecting to Paris in 2 hours, Bordeaux in 30 minutes, as well as Roissy, Tours and Lille. The village offers all everyday services (school, food shop, artisan baker, health centre, bistro, hairdresser).

A living heritage, on a human scale. A rare place where history is not just admired behind glass, but is written day by day: living, creating, bringing people together and passing it on.

Contact your AXO Agent – Active Real Estate at 06 72 25 37 01, Chantal PICOT (EI) Commercial Agent RSAC 438.785.636 Angoulême. More information on www.axo.immo (ref. 85002126664).

Fees: 6.43% incl. tax (TTC), payable by the purchaser. Price excluding agency fees: 1,400,000 €.

Information about the risks this property is exposed to is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/

• exceptional estate across 8+ hectares: meadows, woods, streams, suspended garden and rock-carved moat
• 12 rooms: 500 m², 8 bedrooms, inspiring space for living and holiday rental

Ref : 85002127049 - Date : 29/08/2026