property for sale in France

L'Isle-Jourdain, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Manor House Property type

8 bedrooms Bedrooms

5 bathrooms Bathrooms

358 m² Property size

About this property

Historic Country House and Equestrian Estate

Dating from 1720, this substantial character property offers 358 sqm of living space and is already arranged as two separate homes. Set close to a thriving village while enjoying a countryside position, it combines original features with flexible accommodation and scope for further development. The property includes eight bedrooms, five bathrooms and three reception rooms in total, making it suitable for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or an income-generating project.

The main house is entered through a spacious 25 sqm hall, with double doors opening towards a terrace beneath a pergola and the enclosed rear garden. The 34 sqm dining room has oak flooring, panelled walls and an open-plan fitted kitchen, complemented by a separate galley kitchen, storage room and WC. A 22 sqm sitting room features a wood-burning stove, oak flooring and decorative coving.

Upstairs, the landing overlooks the garden and paddocks. The 36 sqm principal bedroom has an original marble fireplace, dressing room, WC and shower room. There are also three further bedrooms, currently including a games room and an office, with two bedrooms served by private shower rooms and WCs. The top-floor suite provides a 46 sqm bedroom with exposed beams, an en-suite bathroom and a separate WC.

The adjoining annex has its own exterior entrance as well as an internal connection to the main house. It comprises a sitting and dining room with an original fireplace and gas log burner, two bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, shower room, separate WC and a 32 sqm laundry room with access to a garage. Double doors open from the living area to a private garden and gravelled terrace. The annex is double glazed; the main house retains its restored original windows. Oil-fired central heating serves the property, with separate hot-water systems for the two homes.

The grounds extend to approximately 2 hectares, all adjoining the property, and include large private gardens, a vegetable patch, paddocks and grazing land. The land is fenced, with wrought-iron entrance gates, a large parking area, garages at either end of the property and a workshop with an attic above. Equestrian facilities include three substantial barns of approximately 100 sqm, 180 sqm and 80 sqm, one with stables, as well as pigsties and a chicken pen. The old railway line nearby provides access to bridleways and country lanes. An above-ground swimming pool with pump, filtration system, cleaning robot and cover is also included.

A third house, with a sound roof and a newly installed upper floor, is awaiting renovation. Together with the barns and existing two-home layout, it offers potential for a gîte or guest-accommodation project, subject to any necessary permissions. Other possibilities include a bed and breakfast with separate owners’ accommodation or a home for two households. The Val de Vienne circuit is just a few minutes away, adding to the scope for visitor accommodation.

The property is situated in L'Isle-Jourdain, in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, close to village amenities and the surrounding countryside. This location brings together convenient access to local services, open rural surroundings and nearby routes for riding and walking.