The Good Life France Magazine January/February 2015 | Page 40

The oldest part of the Chateau dates back to 1301 and it was an important building on its prime spot along the Charente River. The family take great care in ensuring that any original parts of the building are retained and lovingly repaired.

Their vision for the future will see this once deserted Chateau open as a 16 bedroom hotel which will have been gloriously restored with an authentic, historic look and feel.

Any spare time the family have is spent searching for old furniture and accessories and Sheryl knows exactly the colours she wants to introduce to give this castle the fabulous make-over it so deserves.

Already as you enter and see the fabulous central winding staircase, tiled floor and grand windows, it is easy to tell that this building, that is simply breath-taking with its faded grandeur, will be a very special, remarkable place.

With Gerald and Sheryl’s know-how and skills, the family’s energy and passion for the project, the Chateau is slowly being brought back to life.