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Have you watched the video yet? - South of Angoulême, 10 minutes from the "Ma Campagne" district: A place for living, creating, and freedom. This timeless estate overlooks the valley. Far from a conventional, static, or museum-like renovation, this property stands out as a vibrant, lived-in, and bohemian home—a poetic, inspiring retreat designed for artists, creators, and lovers of authenticity. Spanning just over 8 hectares, featuring a mix of open meadows, woodlands, streams, a hanging garden, and rock-hewn moats, the estate forms a preserved ecosystem. It offers an ideal setting for a spacious family home, an artist residency, a cultural event venue, or an alternative hospitality project.

The Château: Soul and Light. Far removed from impersonal "museum-châteaux," the centerpiece offers approximately 500 m² of living space (with potential to expand to over 600 m²), exuding a warm, lived-in atmosphere. It captivates immediately with its majestic proportions and the extraordinary light that floods every room through large, dual-aspect windows. Each room retains the original patina and spirit of the place, avoiding the clichés of a "like-new" restoration: eight bedrooms filled with serenity and inspiration; dual-aspect reception rooms and a library that foster reflection, conversation, and creativity in a bohemian style; and an elegant dining room alongside a charming kitchen that serves as the home's convivial heart.

Original features, antique parquet floors, weathered terracotta tiles, molded ceilings, stone and painted-wood fireplaces, and a staircase carved into the curve of the wall—tell a living story rather than serving as mere static décor.

Flanked by two 13th-century medieval towers and renovated in the 19th century to enhance comfort while preserving its soul, the building offers a sweeping, contemplative view of the valley.

Outbuildings designed for collective use: At the rear, a vast complex of outbuildings, covering over 1,500 m² of ground area, is arranged in a U-shape (comprising barns, stables, workshops, byres, and a cider press). The renovation focused on conviviality and cultural openness rather than mere residential conversion.

Two key spaces have been tastefully fitted out: a 105 m² showroom, ideal as an art gallery, artist's studio, or exhibition space, and a 180 m² *guinguette* (open-air style tavern/refreshment area), perfect for welcoming the public and hosting artist residencies, festive events, or cultural gatherings. "La Maisonnette" and the Surroundings:

Additionally, "La Maisonnette" (an independent 115 m² gîte) offers accommodation with a raw, timeless charm: a cozy living room with a wood stove, an open-plan kitchen, whitewashed stone walls, and exposed beams, along with three bedrooms (two with en-suite shower rooms). It is a perfect haven for hosting artists-in-residence, guests, or family.

At the heart of an accessible, artistically vibrant region: The estate enjoys an ideal location just 10 minutes from Angoulême, a dynamic, creative city famous for its festivals (comics, cinema, gastronomy, motor racing) and its TGV station, which connects to Paris in 2 hours and Bordeaux in 30 minutes, as well as to Roissy, Tours, and Lille.

The village offers all daily amenities (school, grocery store, artisan bakery, health center, bistro, hairdresser). A living heritage on a human scale.

A rare place where history is not merely admired behind glass but written through daily life: living, creating, gathering, and sharing.

The department of Charente is located in the centre-west of France and is part of the Poitou-Charentes region along with Deux Sèvres, Charente Maritime and the Vienne department.

Its name as is often the case comes from the river Charente which snakes through the department. Two local dialects are spoken in the area, Saintongeais in the west and Occitan to the east.

Charente is a thriving department for several reasons, Cognac production is one of the most interesting and profitable industries, the export level of approx. 95% is a success, the consumption in France being only 5% (some say they keep the best 5% in France!).

The department has many typical towns, Angouleme in the south east for example hosts an international festival that attracts hundreds of visitors and is not to be missed.

The region is popular with hikers, bikers and nature lovers who like to discover the woodlands, lakes and streams that are part of this amazing landscape.

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