A 17th-Century Residence at the Heart of the Charente Vineyards — Enclosed Estate, Outbuildings and Pool

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In the north of Charente, where the vineyards of Cognac country stretch to the horizon, lies an estate you only discover once you've passed through the gate: a character residence dating from 1650, set within roughly 1.7 hectares of enclosed parkland, entirely private from view.
Step inside, and it's immediately clear that nothing was overlooked in the house's recent renovation: the high ceilings, the mouldings, the original doors and the beautiful wooden staircase tell three and a half centuries of history, without ever sacrificing today's comfort.
The ground floor unfolds as a series of light-filled reception rooms: a generous entrance hall that doubles easily as a study, a warm sitting room centred on a fireplace, a second, more intimate lounge for quiet evenings, and a fully equipped kitchen opening onto a dining area with original wooden flooring.
Upstairs, six bedrooms offer real capacity for family or friends, two of them en suite with private shower rooms.
The grounds, enclosed and intimate, were designed for unwinding: a heated swimming pool (10 x 5.5 m) sits naturally within them, surrounded by greenery and calm.
The outbuildings add another dimension to the estate. A large building houses a covered space and a handsome reception room with exposed beams, ideal for family gatherings or long tables among friends. For horse lovers, four fully equipped stables open the door to an equestrian use, alongside a garage and workshop. A vaulted cellar, accessible from outside, rounds out the property with all the charm of a house of its era.
A rare property for its character, its scale and its privacy — as much a family home in its own right as a starting point for an equestrian project, at the heart of one of France's finest wine-growing terroirs.