Château Les Forges is a striking example of a French manor…
The house has a castle-like appearance, with two large wings framing a central core, giving it a sense of formality and grandeur.
Tall dormer windows deliver light to the interior, while above pitched roofs rise steeply in the traditional French style. On the second floor, a large terrace provides views of the vast, manicured grounds.
This is a stunning, stately property. It was a hotel until 27 years ago. And today it boasts a range of modern amenities, including a swimming pool, two tennis courts, and 27-hole golf course that has a clubhouse and bar/restaurant.
Yet, you can own a stunning apartment there for just €139,990 ($163,700)…
Château Les Forges is an elegant, castle-like estate set on 21 acres of French countryside.
Located in western France’s Deux-Sèvres department, Château Les Forges is set on an estate of 21 acres.
The river city of Poitiers, with its Romanesque architecture, is a 40-minute drive east (Poitiers is just 90 minutes from Paris by high-speed train). The historic port city of La Rochelle, with its glorious Atlantic beaches, is about 90 minutes southwest.
Stunning stately homes like Château Les Forges dot the countryside of France. According to various counts, there are more than 40,000 châteaux in the country. Since the mid- to late 20th century, a considerable number of them have been subdivided to create apartment/condo communities. That means owning within a French chateau or on its grounds can be shockingly affordable…if you know where to look.
Like this two-bed, two-bath apartment for sale in Château Les Forges. The apartment features double entrance doors that lead into a spacious hallway, adorned with parquet flooring, wooden wall panelling, and soaring ceilings accented by decorative plasterwork
With its tall dormer windows, grand wings, and formal symmetry, Château Les Forges looks like something from a storybook—but you can own a home here for $163,700.
Listed for just €139,990 ($163,700), the apartment spans 1,119 square feet. The salon is entered through double doors from the hallway and features an oak floor, marble fireplace, wood-panelled walls, and an original built-in glazed cupboard, with two front-facing windows and another to the side.
The fully fitted kitchen boasts a wooden floor, marble fireplace, high-quality cabinetry with granite countertops, and integrated premium appliances.
The dining room—or optional second bedroom—includes a French door to the side, marble fireplace, wood flooring, and wall panelling.
The main bedroom offers a wood floor, wood panelling, and a window overlooking the front.
As an owner here, you get access to the estate’s amenities. That’s a sensational opportunity when you consider the lifestyle…
A shared pool sits in front of the château—perfect for sunny afternoons in a grand setting. And it’s set to be replaced with a new one next year.
Days spent strolling the fairways of the lush, expansive golf course…lounging by the pool in front of the chateau…playing tennis in the warm summer sunshine…walking the expansive grounds…visiting local medieval villages to enjoy coffee and pastries in ancient squares…
All for $163,700.
With a 25-year mortgage of 80% at 3.26% interest, that’s only around €546 ($640) per month.
Annual members’ dues at the golf club are extremely affordable at about €1,200. Other shared amenities include tennis courts and manicured parkland to stroll and explore.
Ownership of the 21-acre grounds is shared among the 27 home-owners who have apartments here.
Running costs for this apartment would amount to approximately €15,000 ($17,600) per annum and that includes utility bills and the upkeep and maintenance of all common areas.
At about $1,466 per month, this fee is not insignificant. But look at all you get…it’s pretty reasonable, given the size of the grounds and the upkeep necessary on a historic property like this.
As an international real estate investor, this is a fascinating listing to me…and it highlights just how affordably you can get amazing lifestyle opportunities in attractive destinations in Europe.
Wishing you good real estate investing,
P.S. If you’re interested in this listing you should hire an attorney and do your own due diligence. We haven’t done any due diligence on it.
