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Olivier DEMESSEMAKERS

Olivier DEMESSEMAKERS

Regional Director | Poitou-Charentes

Before and after signing, Olivier stayed in touch and provided all sorts of services to help us take real ownership.
- Mr and Ms Le Lay-SitrukCharente
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After an interesting career of more than 20 years in the Belgian Air Force, where he worked for the Belgian Royal family, among others, Olivier decided to change course in 2013 and move to France with his family to start a luxury B&B.

Bolstered by the experience of 5 years living in the United States, his perseverance, perfectionism and a good dose of people skills, the B&B became a recognized name in the region and for almost 10 years Olivier managed to offer a unique experience to a varied international clientele. This knowhow enables him to perfectly guide his clients through the process of starting a similar adventure.

Montmoreau, a small village in the Sud Charente, 30 km south of Angouleme, has been the new home base since 2013, where Olivier is active in the municipal council and associative life and where, since 2016, he’s been working in real estate before joining the Maxwell Baynes team in 2021.

Olivier is fluent in French, Dutch and English, something that certainly benefits successful communication in the world of international real estate.

A true entrepreneur who prides himself on his knowledge of his beautiful region and who puts ‘helping people’ at the top of his list of priorities.


Nederlands

Na een interessante carrière van meer dan 20 jaar bij de Belgische luchtmacht, waar hij onder andere werkte voor het Belgische koningshuis, besloot Olivier in 2013 het roer om te gooien en naar Frankrijk te verhuizen om er met zijn gezin een charme B&B op te starten.

Gesterkt door de ervaring van 5 jaar in de Verenigde staten gewoond te hebben, zijn doorzettingsvermogen, perfectionisme en een flinke dosis mensenkennis groeide de B&B uit tot een begrip in de regio en wist Olivier er bijna 10 jaar een gevarieerd internationaal cliënteel een unieke ervaring te bezorgen. Deze know how stelt hem in staat om klanten, die de stap willen zetten om aan een soortgelijk avontuur te beginnen, van A tot Z bij te staan.

Montmoreau, een klein dorp in de Sud Charente, op 30 km van Angouleme, is sinds 2013 de nieuwe thuisbasis, waar Olivier actief is in de gemeenteraad en het associatieve leven en waar hij sinds 2016 actief was in de immobiliën, alvorens het Maxwell Baynes-team te vervoegen in 2021.

Olivier spreekt vloeiend Frans, Nederlands en Engels, iets wat een geslaagde communicatie zeker ten goede komt in de wereld van de ‘international real estate’.

Een ondernemer ‘pur sang’, die prat gaat op de kennis van zijn mooie streek en die ‘mensen helpen’ bovenaan zijn prioriteitenlijst heeft staan.

Properties For Sale

Properties Sold by Olivier

  • Elegant Historic Estate with Truffle Grove

  • Characterful Restored Home with Gîte and Swimming Pool

  • Exclusivity : Beautiful renovated mansion near Angoulême

  • Exclusive: Elegant 19th-Century Manor with Pool and Tennis Court

  • Beautifully renovated 14th-century manor farmhouse with studio near Brantôme

  • Luxurious 17th-century village house renovated

  • Authentic renovated manor house

  • Exceptional renovated logis with outbuildings between Saintes and Cognac

  • Stunning 16th century logis on 25 acres

    Stunning 16th century logis on 25 acres

  • Beautiful renovated 18th-century farmhouse with swimming pool in the Périgord vert

  • For sale Beautifully renovated 19th century chateau located between Bordeaux and Angoulême

    Beautifully renovated 19th century chateau

  • Restored Character Property

  • Private estate for sale with 4 houses, 3 swimming pools, and a tennis court

  • Magnificent 19th Century Château

  • Renovated 18th-century farmhouse with gites between Angouleme and Bordeaux

  • Renovated 14th century farmhouse in famous Périgord Vert

  • Contemporary designed 19th Century Chateau

  • Ancient 18th Century Cognac Estate

  • Magnificent Real Estate Complex

  • Magnificient 19th Century Château in La-Roche-Posay

What Our Clients Say

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Constantin URETA
14 September 2026
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Excellent experience with Mathieu for my property purchase in Bordelais. He's an agent who has a knack for understanding his clients' needs: he proactively suggested a loft as a final option, leading me to abandon my initial idea of a townhouse. Throughout the entire transaction, he demonstrated unfailing responsiveness and a very accommodating attitude, which I consider to be a demanding client. He made every step of the process easy! His personalized and invaluable support right up to the final signing was invaluable. A big thank you to Mathieu and the BAYNES - MAXWELL agency.

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Bianca Busuioc
5 September 2026
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Great rental house but with mice We rented villa Mia in Arcachon, great location, but subject to mice in the living and bedroom on the ground floor. Only after insisting the team took it seriously and sent a professional (one week into our rental period) who confirmed multiple entry points for mice in the house and placed traps with poison. We received a meager compensation, disproportionate to the price of the two weeks rental. The rental house is otherwise in great condition.
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Bianca B
5 September 2026
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We rented villa Mia in Arcachon with our family in August. Our experience was unfortunately influenced by the presence of mice in the living room and bedroom on the ground floor. One evening we have actually seen a mouse crossing the living room. We had mouse droppings in the bedroom next to the bed, in the bathroom, and in our luggage. The team intervened after we insisted, and a professional came one week later to place mouse traps with poison (which only work after a number of days). A minimal financial compensation was offered by the company, disproportionate when judged against the price of the two weeks of rental. Apart from this, the house is very beautiful, wonderful pool, great and quiet location. The house however has entry points for mice and should undergo a proper check before being rented again.
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jonida skendaj
4 September 2026
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The place is very beautiful, with all amenities and you feel like home. It is surrounded by greens and birds singing and has a wonderful light all day. Its location 10 minutes by walk to Plage de la Corniche is great. Jennyfer was of a great assistance, with all hints, infos, and assistance on how to benefit the best Pyla and Arcachon. She is lovely.
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Sébastien Mamalet
4 September 2026
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First visit and I'm very happy to have come and see the two towers.

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Clement Duteil
4 September 2026
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We rented a villa in Pyla with Christie's. I highly recommend both the BAIA villa and the agency staff, who were always available and responsive from arrival to departure.

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Fabrice
31 August 2026
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I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Mr. Guillaume Fouché, our sole point of contact throughout the sale of our house, for his professionalism, attentiveness, and kindness. After a preliminary sales agreement was signed and our buyers withdrew in 2025, Mr. Fouché remained loyal to us, despite the many hours and energy he expended. An eternal optimist, he dispelled our doubts during a challenging economic climate and was always there for us, attending every viewing. Always available, both in person and by phone (very important to us in a real estate agent), and quick to respond with his reports, he finalized our sale very recently, thanks to his dedication, loyalty, and commitment. A huge thank you, Guillaume!

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Steve Meeks
31 August 2026
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I cannot speak highly enough of the service from Olivier Demessemakers at Maxwell Baynes and Laurence Picherit in particular who sat with me for 3 hours after my purchase of a wonderful1 million+ euros manor house in Charente Maritime was completed to help me take over the electricity and internet accounts for the property.
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Marie-Martine RAULT
30 July 2026
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We are delighted to have entrusted the sale of our property to Olivier Demessemakers. His professionalism, keen sense of diplomacy and negotiation, and patience overcame all obstacles. A huge thank you for this expertly handled sale, completed in just seven months.

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Loredana Peticila
27 July 2026
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We had a wonderful stay at the villa. Although we encountered a few challenges during our visit, Jennifer was always available, responsive, and genuinely committed to making sure everything was resolved as quickly as possible. The service she provided was exceptional. I don't often leave reviews, but Jennifer absolutely deserves the recognition. Thank you for everything you did to make our stay enjoyable, we truly appreciated it and would happily stay here again.
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Consulat Haiti
26 July 2026
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Good, meets expectations

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Samantha Mace
20 July 2026
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We had an exceptional experience with Olivier at Maxwell-Baynes throughout the purchase of Château de la Tillade. From day one, Olivier went above and beyond anything we expected from an estate agent. He took the time to truly understand our vision for the château, even preparing and delivering a presentation to the Mayor on our behalf to explain our plans for the property. His commitment and support were outstanding from start to finish. Olivier's English is excellent, which made the entire process so much easier for us. He was always available to answer our questions, responding incredibly quickly and providing clear, honest, and knowledgeable advice whenever we needed it. Buying a property in another country can be daunting, but Olivier made the experience enjoyable and stress-free. His professionalism, dedication, and genuine enthusiasm gave us complete confidence every step of the way. We cannot recommend Olivier highly enough. If you're looking for an estate agent who genuinely cares about his clients and will go the extra mile, Olivier is simply outstanding. Thank you, Olivier, for helping us find and begin this exciting new chapter at Château de la Tillade. You are welcome anytime! Samantha & Elliot
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18 July 2026
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First of all, I want to commend Olivier's patience with a family forced to part with their family home. He found solutions for everything, navigating the complexities of French bureaucracy. Bilingual after several years in the US, he was supportive of us but also attentive to the English buyers who also had their own questions. Living in France isn't something you can just wing! My children and I thank you for your attention, your smile, and of course, your patience. Solange

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12 July 2026
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Thank you to the agency for a very smooth stay. The villa is ideally located in Pyla Plage and perfectly matched the description: beautiful, spacious, and well-equipped. A big thank you to Jennyfer for her warm welcome and support throughout our stay! We had a wonderful summer holiday!

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Caroline de RANCOURT
9 July 2026
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We sold our house through Guillaume Fouché. Excellent communication, very professional, and excellent marketing, both in terms of the photos and video, and the property valuation. A quick sale. Thank you.

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Malek Daher
4 July 2026
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“I contacted this agent several times regarding the sale of a luxury property. My messages went unanswered. After a phone conversation, I was told a callback would be made, which never happened. For an agency specializing in luxury real estate, this lack of responsiveness and follow-up is particularly disappointing and unprofessional.”

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