Truffles, foie-gras and world-renowned wines. Knights, kings, queens and Cognac at its source. This quiet area of southwest France – not far from Bordeaux, a world capital of wine and gastronomy – is rich in creature comforts, as well as history.
And it’s all close at hand at this 15th-century chateau near the town of Jonzac, France.
The tastefully modernized manor near Bordeaux has rental properties and event facilities to help defray costs. (Groupe Mercure)
The tastefully modernized manor has rental properties and event facilities to help defray costs. In addition to the beautifully appointed chateau, there is a three-bedroom cottage (750 square feet) with a private garden, a studio apartment (475 square feet) and a five-bedroom converted barn (1,830 square feet) with an 80-seat reception room and catering kitchen
All together the property contains 30 rooms, including 18 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms set on nearly 2 acres of manicured lawns and French formal gardens fully enclosed by walls.
Like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, the property carries a historical designation, which means it represents France’s cultural heritage. (Groupe Mercure)
The chateau itself is a beauty. A ground floor entryway leads to a stone spiral staircase and a designer kitchen with period tiles, beamed ceiling, modern appliances and a huge fireplace. Doors open onto a garden.
A half level up is a 400-foot paneled living room accented with silk wall coverings, as well as a library and office.
A heated lap pool, a three-car garage, an open barn and a parking area with an electric entrance gate are among other features. (Groupe Mercure)
On the first floor a large double bedroom, made cozy by a fireplace, maintains original tiled floors in perfect condition, a sitting room, dressing room and bathroom. Another large bedroom with fireplace, ensuite shower room and toilet is one level up.
The second floor tower contains a bedroom with a fireplace, two more bedrooms, a shower room and attic space. An unexpected feature is the movie theater, installed to entertain residents and guests.
A half level up is a 400-foot paneled living room accented with silk wall coverings, as well as a library and office. (Groupe Mercure)
A heated lap pool, a three-car garage, an open barn and a parking area with an electric entrance gate are among other features. In addition, the property is a life annuity sale and is partially occupied.
Like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, the property carries a historical designation, which means it represents France’s cultural heritage. In some cases this allows for grants and reduction of other costs.
Bedrooms feature beamed ceilings and fireplaces for cold winter nights. (Groupe Mercure)
Surrounded by vineyards planted by the Romans, Jonzac sits in the cradle of the Cognac Region – the only place in the world where the brandy called Cognac can be made. The area once was a part of the agriculturally rich Aquitaine, home to Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204) who married first the King of France Louis VII and later Henry II of England … land being of utmost importance in royal relationships. Perhaps this stunning property should be the start of your empire.
Jonzac is a one-hour drive or train ride to Bordeaux and a five-hour drive or three-hour train ride to Paris.
All together the property contains 30 rooms, including 18 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. (Groupe Mercure)
Xavier Robelin of Groupe Mercure is the listing agent for this property. The asking price is about US $1.66 million or 1.47 million euros.
