Le Douhet, Charente 17100

Reference: FFPA-T95782. Just 15 minutes from Saintes, 40 minutes from Royan's beaches, 1 hour from La Rochelle and less than 1h30 from Bordeaux, discover an exceptional 220 sqm apartment within a beautifully preserved 17th-century château. Offering the elegance of a historic French residence combined with modern comfort, this unique property is ideal as a primary home, an elegant second residence or a prestigious lock-up-and-leave property in South-West France. Accessed via its own private stone staircase, the apartment enjoys abundant natural light thanks to its East-West orientation and offers generous reception rooms with original character features. The first living area comprises a magnificent entrance hall, a reception lounge with a working fireplace, a beautifully preserved period kitchen, pantry, study, two bedrooms, shower room and separate WC. A second independent living space includes an open-plan contemporary kitchen, a bright sitting room, two further bedrooms and a bathroom with suspended WC, offering flexibility for family, guests or multigenerational living. The property also benefits from: approximately 220 sqm of living space 5 bedrooms working fireplace central gas heating 4 private parking spaces two storage rooms no renovation required Set within the landscaped grounds of an elegant château, the property enjoys a peaceful countryside setting while remaining close to restaurants, shops, golf courses, Cognac vineyards and the Atlantic coastline. Whether you are looking for an exceptional French residence, a prestigious holiday home or an elegant base from which to explore Charente-Maritime, this property offers a rare opportunity to own part of France's architectural heritage without the maintenance of an entire château. Highlights 17th-century château Fully renovated 220 sqm Historic character throughout Private entrance Landscaped park 40 min Atlantic beaches 1 hour La Rochelle Near Cognac & Bordeaux