| This delightful 18th century chateau (used as a private residence and 3-star country hotel with seminar facilities) is conveniently located an hour to the North of Bordeaux. The property is also only 30 minutes or so from Cognac, the ocean at La Rochelle and the chic holiday resort at Royan.
The property offering ten bedrooms en suite, includes the chateau with its orangery and tower (750m2), a pretty 18th century stone cottage (80m2), a converted barn with access for disabled guests (studio + bedroom), a farmhouse (190m2 to be renovated) and several additional outbuildings.
The chateau rests in 9 hectares of orchards, woods and landscaped gardens.
Having been renovated only 4-5 years ago, the chateau now gracefully reflects its original splendour and its place in the surrounding countryside. The spring at the foot of the chateau and stream which flows into the river Charente just adds to the complete charm of this unique property.
Further Details:
The chateau has been used commercially since 2002 offering 2 gites and 7 luxury bedrooms (bed & breakfast) in a popular touristic area. However, the property could without difficulty be converted back into a private residence should the new owner desire.
In 2003, the property rapidly gained its status as a 3-star hotel, listed in many prestigious guides. There is also a well-established web site supporting the business www.chateaumouillepied.com which is linked from 20 relevant sites in France and abroad. The hotel has already built an excellent reputation with its clientele.
The revenue for the business before tax in 2006 exceeded 135k euros. However, with the introduction of seminars and events in 2007, the revenue is forecast to be around 145K euros.
Commercial opportunities:
Two additional rooms could be easily converted in the chateau and further development of the business is indeed possible. Here are just a few ideas: a 45-seat restaurant could be opened making use of the existing kitchens and dining rooms (the local reputation alone would make this venue an immediate success), conversion of the farmhouse into 5 self-catering units could boost the gite activity or increase the residential seminar capacity, outbuldings such as the stone barn and stable (210m2) could provide a reception/conference room and 8 further bedrooms.
Other opportunities for development of the business include theme based holidays, sports facilities, a stud farm, wedding receptions and shows.
The business currently possesses the necessary garden tools, agricultural machinery and renovation materials to maintain and develop the property.
Additional land acquisition:
There is an opportunity to purchase 33 hectares of farmland around the property which are currently rented by a local farmer.
The Chateau is perhaps the most desirable property of its type in Charente Maritime with an established business producing significant revenues from its two gites, seven luxurious hotel bedrooms and seminar facilities.
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