castles for sale Drôme, France

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The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

In the heart of the Drôme valley, on the heights of a peaceful village, a splendid Renaissance château of medieval origin, where François I stayed. The property dominates the village and offers 360° panoramic views over the rolling countryside. The elegance of its architecture is reminiscent of the Château de Grignan, only more intimate. Set in 3,372 m² of walled grounds, in the heart of parklands where the many cypress trees are reminiscent of Tuscany, the U-shaped château with its inner courtyard offers around 505 m² of living space over three levels. On the ground floor, a large entrance hall leads to: to the north, a study, an airlock with an exit to the porch and a stairwell, then a vast kitchen/dining room; to the east, a laundry room, a toilet/utility room, and to the south, a dining room, a stairwell, the boiler room, a large lounge with access to the courtyard and a small library. The two staircases at the ends of the central section lead to the upper floors. The 1st floor comprises seven bedrooms, two shower rooms, two bathrooms and five toilets. The 2nd floor comprises four bedrooms and a bathroom with toilet. A very beautiful vaulted chapel (22 m² / 215 sq ft) over a cellar. A majestic porch to the north and an elegant gated entrance to the west frame a pretty, sheltered courtyard. A large 90 m² carport. A small 2 x 4 m swimming pool and pool house. Well and rainwater collection tank. A rare and unique property, a jewel of unparalleled charm, waiting to be discovered. Just 25 minutes from the A7 motorway and 1? hours from Lyon. A Mercure exclusive.

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Located in sumptuous unspoiled natural surroundings, ensuring calm and solitude, this magnificent hilltop property is overlooked by the intimidating Vercors mountains. A former fort dating back to the Middle Ages, it is made up of a castle of almost 900 sq.m and three independent apartments. Everything is in perfect condition and has benefited from remarkable restoration works. Sitting on 45 hectares of woodland, meadows and private hunting grounds, its facilities include: several outbuildings, swimming pool, spa, gardens, vegetable patch, delightful French-style garden and aeroplane runway. It presents breathtaking panorama views and is located less than 3 km from a village with shops, 45 minutes south of Grenoble and 1h30 from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry international airport.