castles for sale International (page 38)

An 18th-century chateau with a secondary house, indoor and outdoor pools, and eight hectares of grounds with a stream, just over an hour from Paris by high-speed rail. The property is hidden at the end of a small, calm lane in a village with under 250 inhabitants nestled in a beautiful valley through which a stream gently flows. A large gate opens beneath a wrought-iron arch of spearheads that stand out against the sky. The chateau towers at the end a long driveway alongside which annexes lie. The drive leads up to the edifice’s front courtyard. Splendid grounds extend all around the chateau. Woods edge them. A stream snakes through the grounds and a canal with a washing place runs through them too. Bridges of stone, wrought iron and timber cross the stream. Stone benches dot the grounds. There is an outdoor tennis court here too. And an island features an elegant wrought-iron pavilion crowned with a zinc roof.

We offer you this incredible 15th century castle, which seems straight out of a history book, and its outbuildings, with a total living space of 1,500 m2, set on 10 hectares of woods and meadows. The castle itself extends over more than 900 m2 of living space. The two entrances lead to two magnificent living rooms with parquet floors and original moldings. Three bedrooms on the ground floor, eleven en-suite bedrooms and five single bedrooms on the first and second floors will allow you to consider a multitude of possibilities, such as bringing your whole family together for memorable moments, creating a hotel, or continuing to live. welcome your guests to wonderful weddings. Between two floors, behind its heavy 15th century wooden door, there is a small listed chapel. Extremely bright, the castle opens onto the landscaped park, also more rural thanks to its century-old trees and meadows. The main outbuilding offers a 250 m² reception room equipped with a professional kitchen, and two other rooms of 80 m² and 70 m² make this building perfectly suited to events. The second outbuilding is divided into 3 gîtes: a studio, a T2 and a T3. A secure swimming pool will also be ideal for welcoming your guests. Parking lots and garages are of course available, and a 60 m2 barn will provide storage space for your organization. Everything you need to live the incredible noble life is here, just 45 minutes from Toulouse.

In Normandy, 2 hours from Paris between Rouen and Dieppe, this elegant late 18th century château and its numerous outbuildings are for sale. The total surface area of the buildings is approx. 1,100 m². Set in 6 hectares of parklands, grasslands and numerous outbuildings. (Possibility of acquiring a further 32.5 hectares). The château comprises a main building flanked by two pavilions. It spans more than 435 m² (4,935 sq ft) over three levels. On the ground floor: a beautiful entrance hall opens onto the reception rooms, two large lounges, a dining room, a kitchen and a pantry. The entire ground floor has retained its authenticity and original materials. On the first floor: a landing leads to six bedrooms with different bathrooms and shower rooms. On the second floor: five bedrooms, bathrooms and shower rooms. Extending from the gardens, several paddocks, a stable and a lake enhance this lively, green landscape. Many of the outbuildings have now been completely renovated. - Les Communs', with its attractive brick facade, spans 225 m² on two levels, with very attractive reception rooms and three bedrooms with bathrooms and shower rooms. - Le Cellier' (the cellar) spans approx. 185 m² and also features a beautiful brick facade, with a magnificent reception room, kitchen, four bedrooms, bathrooms and shower rooms. - La Ferme' spans approx. 200 m² (2,153 sq ft) with a brick and flint facade and comprises a lounge, a dining room, a kitchen, five bedrooms, bathrooms and shower rooms. All of these outbuildings have been perfectly restored and boast spacious rooms. Other buildings could also be converted in the future: the stable, the house known as 'Blanche neige' and the Bucher. For more information, contact Rouen Sotheby's International Realty. @Credit photos Julien Tragin Photographe

A restored 17th-century chateau and outhouses in four hectares of grounds, nestled in a village in France’s Centre Val-de-Loire region. The chateau was built in the 17th century. It is surrounded by woods and meadows. The feudal lords who lived here, one after the other, ran the place like a farm. The four-hectare property lies in the town centre. You reach it via a large iron gate. A long tree-lined driveway then leads up to the chateau. The grounds are entirely enclosed with an outer wall punctuated with several doorways. The town is very old. It was traditionally a place of stonecutters. The local quarries were used up to the early 20th century. The buildings on the property are made of Fay stone, which is light grey, are they are crowned with slate roofs. Their elevations are rendered. The property is organised around a range of buildings with different purposes. On the south side, there is the large main dwelling. Its windows are evenly spaced out in line with each other. A long wing adjoins it. This wing is now a guesthouse. There is also a dovecote and outbuildings. The structures are arranged around a gravel courtyard and a garden. On the north side, a vast area of tree-dotted parkland extends behind the chateau.

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A 195 m² flat with its original decor and garden, in an 18th century chateau, 30 minutes south of Paris. Hidden from view, the chateau can be made out through an impressive wrought iron gate, which opens on to the main courtyard. The building features a classical architectural style and is aligned with the path of the sun. Some historical documents mention the 15th-century fiefdom that once extended over these grounds. Rebuilt in the 18th century, the chateau was acquired in the mid-19th century by Auguste Lamy and Cécile Kuhlmann. Auguste Lamy (1820-1878), physicist and chemist, Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur, was instrumental in the discovery of thallium. He was also a director of the Kuhlmann industrial group established by his father-in-law Charles Frédéric Kuhlmann, founder of Crédit du Nord. The property was owned by the family until 1946. The chateau reflects the pure classical style typical of the second half of the 18th century. It comprises three storeys over a cellar. On the eastern side, the building consists of a central section flanked by two wings set at right angles. The main door, accessed via a flight of stone steps with two accesses and a wrought-iron banister, completes the overall symmetry. The entrance is surrounded by three windows on either side, two of which stand proud of the wings. The first floor, illuminated by nine openings protected by wrought iron railings, is topped by a second upper level in the roofspace featuring three domed zinc roof dormers with carved wings. The hipped slate roof features ridge finials. The western facade, overlooking the grounds, follows the same layout as the one on the street side, with one exception: the addition of a central semi-circular porch topped with pear-shaped stone balusters, which opens onto a vast lawn bordered by a variety of trees. The flat is located in the southern section of the chateau and extends over the entire ground floor and part of the first floor. It comprises two sitting rooms, three bedrooms and various other rooms awaiting conversion. The parklands at the back stretch out to an oval pool featuring a statue inspired by the sculpture of ancient Greece as the focal point of its verdant plant theatre stage. The commonhold consists of four flats and the only shared areas are the landings on the different levels and the grounds.

Located at the gates of Uzès, a wonderful property of 10 acres with its very own castle, which its origins go back to the 16th century. A majestic bridle path brings you to the main home. With a surface of around 300 sq. m , it contains beautiful reception rooms : a cross vaulted living room, another living room with a wonderful ceiling « à la Française ». Five bedrooms are distributed on the different levels. An old independent farm of about 200 sq. m remains to be arranged. The park is embellished with two basins built in the 17th century and are listed as ISMH monuments, dominated by its dovecote from the 18th century. This is the last opportunity to acquire such an emblematic property in Uzès. *Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Situated 20 minutes from Aurillac, this superb 17th-century château, built on medieval foundations and partly MH, is set in the heart of one of Cantal's verdant valleys. Entering the park, the building imposes its mineral style, typical of the region, and offers superb features both inside and out. The property, in a dominant position, extends over 2.5 hectares, part of which is enclosed. The main building has 5 levels, with a first floor featuring a living room, library, dining room and pantry. The quality of the materials, the light and the atmosphere are in keeping with the serenity of this building. Access to the upper floors is via a magnificent lava stone staircase. On the 1st floor, 4 large bedrooms, each with its own shower and two bathrooms. On the 2nd floor, 4 large bedrooms, also partly equipped, and a bathroom. On the 3rd floor, 6 bedrooms and a bathroom. There's also an attic floor that could be put to good use. When you go back downstairs, you'll also find a half-level access to the kitchen, which offers south-facing access to a terrace overlooking the chapel and its surroundings. In addition, there is a pantry, cellar and technical areas. Along side, a wing of the château comprises an artist's studio, 6 bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower. There is also an attic floor that could be put to good use. When you go downstairs, you'll also find a half-level access to the kitchen, which offers south-facing access to a terrace overlooking the chapel and its surroundings. In addition, there is a pantry, cellar and technical areas. Continuing on, a wing of the château comprises an artist's studio, 6 bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower. There is also an independent apartment. A 2-car garage and laundry room complete this western section. Finally, an outbuilding facing the main building is reminiscent of the château's round towers, with its built stone and lauze roof. A swimming pool, a tennis court in need of repair and a building with a 3-car garage and a large games room above complete this offer. Just 20 minutes from Aurillac, this charming property is close to all amenities. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available at: www.georisques.gouv.fr

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This ensemble steeped in history is in a peaceful elevated setting 30 minutes north-west of Aix-en-Provence. Set in about 73 hectares of grounds with a wall and a borehole, it comprises a 13th century castle, a “mas”, a “mazet” and a ruin. A watchtower dating from the time of the Knights Templar leads to a “Commanderie” which features a magnificent banqueting hall boasting high ceilings as well as several monumental fireplaces. Roof terraces command panoramic views of the Luberon and the nearby hills. The near 265 sqm 18th century “mas” includes a living/reception room, a dining room, a kitchen, five en suite bedrooms (one on the ground floor), and a studo apartment benefiting from a independent entry. The 35 sqm “mazet” comprises a living room, a kitchen area, and a bedroom with a shower room. Below the ensemble is a ruin with a partial grotto, and a second ruin which could create a pool house. Renovation is required to exploit the full potential of this remarkable ensemble steeped in history and in an exceptional setting on the edge of a conservation area. Great potential for a tourist/events business.

Ref.4214 : CHATEAUX FOR SALE IN CHARENTE WITH NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS. This exceptional, authentic property, comprising two châteaux, one main and one for entertaining, as well as numerous outbuildings and ancillary accommodation, is located in the Charente department, in beautiful, rolling countryside away from prying eyes and nuisances. Surrounded by 94 hectares of vineyards, a pond, meadows and woods, the property's configuration makes it ideal for combining a pleasant family life with an attractive business project involving tourism, entertaining, agriculture and viticulture. The estate is easily accessible thanks to its proximity to Angoulême via the TGV and the N10. 2 kilometers from a village, overlooking a small river nestled in the countryside, stands a rectangular château with three U-shaped wings, flanked by towers, some of which date back to the 16th century. Two circular towers with pepperpot roofs flank the main building, which has one storey and pitched roofs. The opposite building, known as the château des invités, has two round towers. Access to the property is via a road to the porch, which opens onto the courtyard and the valley, and there you discover this magnificent chateau that cannot leave you indifferent. The charm of the place is immediately apparent. Today, the 800sqm château offers an inspiring setting for all kinds of business events or family life. THE MAIN CHÂTEAU : Ground floor: through hall with main staircase and wc and storage space. (approx. 29 sq.m.) , main living room with oak parquet flooring, high ceilings, fireplace and wood panelling (approx. 43 sq.m.) ; in its extension, a second living room and an office with parquet flooring, both adorned with fireplace, parquet flooring and wood panelling. (approx. 35sqm); TV lounge now used as weapons room; chapel in the tower; magnificent dining room with parquet flooring, fireplace and wood panelling. (36sqm approx.); boiler room; wc; secondary entrance; kitchen. First floor: landing; opposite the laundry room; 4 bedrooms with parquet flooring and fireplace; 2 bathrooms with wc; large master suite; large bathroom with wc; dressing room with shower room. Second floor: 2 large attics converted into living room; study; games room; various utility rooms and bedrooms; shower room and toilet. GUEST CASTLE: Ground floor: fitted kitchen with adobe floor, dining room with floor tiles and beams, room with adobe floor, wc. 1st floor: living room, bedroom with shower room and wc. 2nd floor: suite with 2 bedrooms and shower room with wc, living room, 2 further bedrooms each with shower room and wc. Extraordinary set of outbuildings, offering enormous possibilities, including : - Gardener's accommodation comprising living room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms. - A janitor's dwelling comprising a living room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room. - A guest house comprising a large living room, kitchen, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. - A 120 m² barn with a vast converted attic. - A staff office with checkroom and sanitary facilities. - Two farmhouses with various buildings and storage sheds. - Small roofs. - 14x15m swimming pool with pool house and sanitary facilities. The property covers some 232 acres (96 hectares). It comprises : a large park ; a pond ; meadows ; woods ; 4.62 acres (1.87ha) of vines classified as wine-grape varieties. Cabinet LE NAIL – Poitou-Charentes – M Godefroid COLLEE: +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

You will cross a large main courtyard to enter this magnificent 15th century fortified castle (IMH) flanked by these two round towers to the east overlooking the moat. To the west, you access the square tower by a spiral staircase of 123 steps which will lead you to the walkway. You will be able to make the most of this magical place thanks to its apartments and parental rooms with modern comfort, its heated swimming pool, its Jacuzzi and sauna. For beautiful receptions, a party room can accommodate 100 people with a professional kitchen. You will also not remain indifferent to its magnificent weapons room. A billiard room, a cinema room, a tavern and a small chapel to collect your thoughts. All these accesses to the castle are served by an elevator. For the surroundings, a park of 12.8 hectares in one piece, fully fenced, a pond and the tarmac for your helicopter. An exceptional property in the center of France set in the bocage and in perfect harmony with it. More details on request. Les honoraires sont à la charge du vendeur. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. Contact your local agent, Jean-Luc LEMASSON, SAINT LAURENT, Optimhome Associate Estate Agent at 06 89 23 00 28 – More information on https://www.optimhome.com/conseillers/lemasson (ref 551681)

A mid-18th century chateau and its numerous outbuildings near Vaux-le-Vicomte, in one of the first English-style landscaped parks in France. Extending over an area of around 70 hectares, the at first sight unremarkable property conceals a setting where nature, discreetly magnified by human hands, appears to have offered its hospitality in return. As you approach the chateau from the west, the quadruple avenue of centuries-old chestnut trees draws all eyes to the chateau. Past a stone bridge guarded by two terracotta lions, an impressive wrought iron double gate crowned with floral scrolls opens onto the paved main courtyard, embellished with symmetrical flowerbeds “à la française” and rows of lime trees on either side. The initial impression is of a classical building, with its central dressed stone structure flanked by two low wings and topped by a slate Mansard-style gambrel roof. However, the earliest traces of the feudal stronghold date back to the 12th century, around 1180. At that time, there was a medieval castle 'flanked by four towers, surrounded by moats filled with water, protected by a drawbridge, with a chapel, garden, woods and pond'. The estate subsequently passed into the hands of various aristocratic and bourgeois families. In 1750, the buildings were destroyed by a fire. The medieval building was then replaced by a chateau designed for recreation. All that remained of the original castle were the noble features, including the dovecote, which is still standing today. This was the era of classicism: the chateau was erected between courtyard and garden to follow the path of the sun. In fact, it is modelled on the layout of a Parisian townhouse, with a two-storey central building topped by a Mansard roof. With a slightly projecting avant-corps, it is flanked on either side by two low wings with arcades topped by flat roofs and crowned with stone Medici pots. The north wing is extended at right angles by a small gallery that links the chateau to the outbuildings and hereby forms a paved base-court, separated from the main courtyard by a symmetrical wall. The former stables and flat-tiled outbuildings, which have been converted to host events, surround this base-court. To the south, a gate leads to a vast walled kitchen garden with a greenhouse. There is another southern gate leading to a walled garden with an orangery and a maze of hornbeam hedges. To the east lies the English-style landscaped parkland. Beyond the perimeter walls, a gardener's lodge, former outbuildings and 52 hectares of woodland complete the property.

A 19th century chateau and its outbuildings set in over 3 hectares of grounds near Angers. A drive leads from a country road to the grounds of the chateau, which are perfectly enclosed and sheltered from view by the surrounding vegetation. The residence with its outbuildings is located in the centre and a tenanted caretaker's house can be found to the east, separated from the chateau by thick hedges. Formerly a 15th century complex that belonged to the fiefdom of Vern, the chateau was rebuilt around 1880 on the site of a previous manor house. To the west stands a small cottage that could be used as a reception room. A vast meadow stretches out to the north. The south-facing garden is planted with numerous species of trees and features two ponds.

Of the old medieval den, what remains today is a long rectangular building, flanked by a round tower of beautiful proportions, and a second tower of smaller diameter on the exterior facade. The house, rebuilt in the 16th century, retains stone floors (one of which is pisé), Renaissance fireplaces and high ceilings from this period. The main house, of approximately 330 m2, is composed of: on the ground floor, a dining kitchen with fireplace of 25 m2, a living room with fireplace of 54 m2, a charming office in the tower of 14 m2 with fireplace, a hallway of 9 m2 with WC giving access to a bedroom of 37 m2 with bathroom of 12 m2 and a dressing room of 8 m2. Upstairs: a hallway of 11 m2 distributes three bedrooms of 9, 17 and 14 m2 (this one in the tower) as well as a recent bathroom and a separate WC. Two other bedrooms, accessed from the outside, complete the main house. The first of 37 m2 benefits from a living room in the tower of 14 m2 with fireplace and pisé floor, a recent bathroom with WC. The second of 19 m2 with a recent bathroom with WC. It is in the base that we discover the oldest part: a splendid semi-circular barrel vaulted room measuring 6 m by 15 m, lit for four days and which remains to be finished restoring. A barn of 110 m2 accommodates a large room (55 m2) on the ground floor and upstairs, a large space of 55 m2, with a shower area, serving as a dormitory. The buildings open onto an interior space where you can hang out in the summer. Outbuildings: a carport for three cars, a workshop, a barn giving access to a second interior courtyard, an artist's studio, a shed and a house to restore. Energy class F, climate class C Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website: www.georiques.gouv.fr

An 18th-century chateau with a panoramic sea view, just 15 minutes from the seaside resort of Pléneuf-Val-André. Once you have left the nearby village and gone beyond fields, groves, meadows and a handful of properties, you reach signposts that direct you to two beaches near the chateau. A lane runs through a wood of various species of trees. On the left, a meadow partly hidden by the foliage offers a view of the sea in the background. An entrance in a stone wall leads into the property and reveals a majestic chateau. The edifice faces south. It was built in the late 18th century but construction of it was interrupted by the French Revolution. It is remarkably tall. Four bays punctuate its ground floor and first floor. The chateau was originally supposed to be much bigger: the three bays left of the entrance door were first designed as a west wing and three other bays were planned for the other side to create a symmetrical facade centred on a central bay. That is why the edifice now has an unusual appearance with a facade of exposed stonework and asymmetrical slate roofing. On the right-hand side, at a slightly lower level, there is an old caretaker’s house, hidden behind a hedge. It was recently restored. Behind it, a long outbuilding includes a former stable, a barn and a small dwelling. The two structures have the same stonework as the main house, but have roofing of flat tiles, in line with a hierarchical organisation of the materials used for the property. The quoins and window and door surrounds are made of dressed stone. The whole property enjoys a sweeping view of the English Channel. This spectacular vista is unrivalled.

A listed medieval castle on the outskirts of a Lauragais village, surrounded by 12 hectares of woods and meadows. The impressive fortified building is surrounded by pastures and groves of trees, as well as landscaped parklands created at the end of the 19th century. A large driveway separates the estate from a local road, with outbuildings - a shed, workshop and caretaker's lodging - just a few metres away. To the west of the castle, there remain the converted servants quarters and working buildings, as well as a 17th century dovecote built on piers, situated on the southern slope of the plateau. Both stylistically and structurally, the castle, which should be described as a 'feudal fortified mansion', appears to date from the reign of Charles VIII or Louis XII, although it was built in 1539. It consists of an elongated rectangular main building with two parallel sets of rooms, more than 27m long and 18m wide. Each corner of the main building features round towers with an external diameter of around 7.5 m, enough to cover the facades. They have arrowslits on each level, facing the entrance door and the southern curtain wall. The roof of the central section is clad with flat tiles featuring square or rounded ends. Some of the tiles are fixed with nails. The roofs of the two front towers are clad exclusively with rounded tiles. The roof of the south-west tower has retained its sealed monk-and-nun tile ribs, while the south-east tower, whose timberwork and roof were restored in the early 20th century, now features a conical pepperpot roof. The walls, with their regularly dressed calcareous sandstone, have an average thickness of almost 1.5 metres. The castle was listed as a historic monument in 1972, with heritage protection afforded to its facades and its high hip roof, crowning an impressive loft.

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Exclusively, 40 minutes from Aix en Provence, Renaissance style castle, whose first stones date from the 16th century, in the heart of a park planted with plane trees, Mediterranean pines, terraces and boxwood alleys on 6000 m² of land bordered by fields. The Château, completely restored, with its 3 majestic towers, offers 900 m² of living space: a beautiful entrance hall, lounges, a professional kitchen, eleven en-suite bedrooms and a period bathed in light which opens onto a shaded terrace of 200 m². 100 m² of outbuildings, including two suites, annexes, a very high 300 m² orange grove, a swimming pool, automatic watering and water from the Canal de Provence complete this charming residence which was the property of a French historical figure. Period fireplace, wrought iron railings, worked pediment, cabochons on the ground, terracotta, marble, the charm of the old with today's comfort. The presentation price includes the buyer's fees of 4.6%. DPE 220 D - 37 D Véronique CLOUZET (EI) - RSAC Aix en Pce 509 400 362 - Tel: 33 (0)6 63 83 38 43 - [email protected]