Details

Fontmorand is a small hamlet at the foot of the limestone cliff of Prissac. The remains of Chateau Fontmorand, an 11th century small castle with a moat and drawbridge lie here. Chateau Fontmorand was sold to the French Nation in 1792 by the Marquis de Villemort. In 1850 all that remained were a few stone walls and the north western tower. North of these lake-surrounded ruins, the present day house (built from the chateau remains) commands a breathtaking view of the Prairie de Fontmorand at the heart of the Val de l'Abloux.

The House

19th Century Maison de Maitre in central France. 30 mins south of Chateauroux and one hour north of Limoges airport

Three-storey sympathetically renovated house of 290m2 comprising large entrance hall leading to family country kitchen and spacious living and dining room each with period fireplace.

Oak spiral staircase leading to 1st floor with 4 double bedrooms, 1 ensuite with dressing room, and family bathroom. The 2nd floor – 2 completed bedrooms (1 curently used as a library), and a 3rd plus family bathroom near completion

• 9 acres (3.5 hectares) of parkland including two lakes, an acre of woodland, 2 acres of paddock
• Two 16th century barns (156m2 and 120m2 respectively), both re-roofed, in traditional style and suitable for guest house/gite conversion, studio or stables for nearby paddock
• Gatekeepers cottage (96m2), again suitable for conversion

Interesting features

• Beautiful, uninterrupted views across the peaceful valley "de l'Abloux"
• Original 16th century oak beams taken from the old chateau
• Double glazed and fully insulated
• Two efficient wood burning stoves (minimal heating costs)
• Near to the small village of Prissac with shops, restaurant and cafe/bar
• Delightful entertainment terrace (300m2) overlooking lake

Places of interest nearby

• Located in the National Park of Brenne
• Six miles from the medieval town of St Benoit du Sault (one of France’s top 100 villages)
• Seven miles from the “belle ville” of Belabre with its beautiful river for walks and canoeing
• Numerous chateaux and places of historical interest within one hour

Essential amenities

• Excellent Hospital with full A&E facilities at Le Blanc (within 30 minutes)
• Banking, supermarkets and hotel at St Benoit du Sault (6 miles)
• Nearest mainline rail at Argenton (20 minutes) or Chateauroux (40 minutes)