Home for Sale in St. Clementin, Poitou-Chrentes, France

Beautiful Nineteenth Century Riverside Manor House

A beautiful nineteenth century manor house that is completely renovated, and respecting the original features that give this property its historic character. It is perched high over a private stretch of river with islands and a riverside walk lined with centennial trees. The grounds extend over 1.8 hectares, including two islands in the river Argenton. The gardens are partially wooded with a vegetable and fruit area. There is a mature asparagus bed and many fruit trees including mature mulberries. The gardens overlooking the river are a rustic terraced landscape down to a riverside walk with ancient paths and horse chestnuts. Louisiana swamp cedars grow near the pond at the lower end of the garden.

The manor house has four stories built of stone with ornamental granite window and door frames, as well as a slate roof. The house has electric, water, telephone and high speed internet. There is a septic system and central heating system (installed in 2005), as well as an electric hot water tank that is available for summer use. Across the parking area of the property is a two story stone coach house with a tile roof and additional out buildings that extend along the road frontage. The coach house has electric.

Garden level
A 3 x 16 meter swimming pool is part of a terrace that leads to a large summer kitchen in the back of the house. There are two roomy storage areas and a wine cellar.

Ground floor
Double linenfold doors lead to a large entrance hall with original 19th century tiles and an ornamental ceiling rose. Turn right through double doors and into the salon with original oak herringbone parquet, another ornamental ceiling rose, marble fireplace and french doors leading out to a granite balcony with an elaborate cast iron railing. Further to the right, a single door leads into the dining room with original oak parquet flooring, marble fireplace and ceiling rose. French doors lead on to the main balcony overlooking the river. At the end of the hall ‘understair’ steps lead down to the garden floor level and an original oak staircase leads to the two higher stories. On the left, glazed double doors lead to the family area that is completely tiled with original beams that have been preserved. A large dining room with a kitchen beyond has a back door to the parking space, steps down to the wine cellar and a further oak staircase up to the library area above. French doors lead to the glassed in verandah and the 70 square meter balcony which overlooks the river.

First floor
There are 3 bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom. There is a library area, a large space for an office or fitness area, a shower room and a mezzanine. Original beams and ornamental ceiling roses are throughout.

Second floor
A narrow wood floored landing leads to 2 immense bedrooms, bathroom with a Jacuzzi, high ceilings and original beams throughout.



*In France it is often the buyer who pays the real estate agents commission. This is usually the rule, except within the Paris region where the seller pays the agents commission. Furthermore, agent's fees are not fixed so differences may exist depending on the region in France. Buyer's commissions/fees may be charged at rates anywhere between 4% and 15%, although 7% is more common.

**IMPORTANT FINANCIAL SAVINGS TO BUYER**
This property is offered for sale directly by the owner; therefore, the buyer DOES NOT pay or incur any agent fees, commissions, or Value Added Tax (VAT) on the agents commission.