Loudun, Charente 86200

14Th and 17th century property built around an interior courtyard displaying an imposing facade flanked by 2 round towers, pierced by an entrance gatehouse. It is surmounted by machicolations and its fortified gate, which speaks volumes about its original vocation... It has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1931 (subsidies and taxation). There is no doubt about the presence of a defensive system as the walkway and the French gunboats are still present. The west wing houses the dwelling and on the other side of the courtyard, the old press room and the mysteries of an old underground Loudun (6700 inhabitants) 6 km - Saumur 32 km (Chatellerault Tgv station 1 hour) Paris 313 km including 260 km by A10 motorway HOUSING (approximately 300 m2) Ground floor: Living room 48 m2 (parquet floor, fireplace, alco ve 7m2, wooden staircase) Dining room 13 m2 (terracotta tiles) Kitchen in a round tower (converted in 2010) + shed Corridor leading to guest Wc Bathroom (bath, 2 basins) 2 bedrooms of 26m2 and 16 m2 Perpendicular to the courtyard: Old press room 95 m2 (6.70m x 14m and 3.60m under beams, cement slab floor, old auction) Shed with access to an old underground 1st floor 1st floor: (wooden staircase, and tower staircase) Landing room of 45 m2 (parquet floor, 4.30m under ridge) Spiral staircase turret Room 64 m2 on parquet floor with watchtower Pi this 19 m2 (parquet) + Tower with superb framework (above the kitchen) Back from the corner on the courtyard, Old walkway 20 m long (parquet) with hopper in the center allowing to access to a watchtower guardhouse with machicolations, and staircase joining the courtyard In return perpendicular to the courtyard, Attic room on parquet floor and floor tiles of 98 m2 (14.40m x 6.80m and 5m under framework ) East corner tower Room with fireplace An area of approximately 450 m2, currently used in exhibition halls (to Erp standards). Could be appropriate as well for a commercial activity and/or tourist, as for a private residence (after some adjustments). Land Interior courtyard with well and land in front for a total of 3585 m2.