
Saintes - former Cognac estate with oodles of charm
- Saintes, Charente-Maritime
- 501 m2
- 8 rooms

Renovated emblematic villa

























Ars-en-Ré, Charente-Maritime
SOUS COMPROMIS In the heart of the village of Ars-en-Ré, the Maison du Sénéchal is a magnificent building listed as a Historic Monument (ISMH), dating from the 16th and 18th centuries. Its owners devoted 20 years of their lives to restoring it, transforming it into a residence with modern comfort standards while preserving its medieval character and Renaissance décor. The property is laid out in a “U” shape around the heated outdoor swimming pool, creating a convivial atmosphere where everyone can still enjoy their privacy. It offers 8 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms, including a vast suite on the second floor of the main house with panoramic views over the village of Ars and the Fier. The house also features two reception rooms, two dining rooms, and two kitchens. Equipped with fiber optic internet and several dedicated workspaces, it is perfectly suited for remote working in all seasons. A large garage provides additional possibilities, and on-site parking is available within the property.
-1 kWh/m²/year
-1 kg CO₂/m²/year
Known for its gentle way of life, Charente-Maritime is one of France’s leading tourist destination. Bordered by more than 400km of coastline, Charente-Maritime is also well known for its many beaches, ports, seaside resorts, the historical port of La Rochelle and its surrounding islands: the Ile de Ré, the Ile d’Aix or the Ile d’Oléron.
It is also a huge playground, where the more (or less) sporty nature lovers will find water activities but also many bike tours to discover multiple landscapes.
Charente-Maritime is also a territory known for its gastronomy combining land and sea. The pleasure of tasting oysters from the Marennes basin on the Ile d’Oléron but also mussels, good potatoes from the Ile de Ré or salicornes, marsh plants. All this of course with cognac, or pineau de Charente, known worldwide.
The Maxwell-Baynes – Christie’s International Real Estate agency is located in the heart of La Rochelle at 23 bis, rue Saint-Yon.


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