castles with pool for sale Forcalquier, France

Discover this 12th-century Citadel in Mane, near Forcalquier, offering exceptional 360-degree panoramic views of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. It is the only perfectly preserved feudal fortification in the region, protected by a double helical enclosure, with the first wall reaching over 11 meters high. On the ground floor, a spacious reception hall leads to the summer dining room, office, and summer lounge with a terrace. You will also find a kitchen, laundry room, and storage rooms. The first floor includes a winter living room with a fireplace, a dining room, three bedrooms, an office library, a winter kitchen, shower rooms, and a cellar. On the second floor, an archive library and additional attic rooms offer numerous possibilities. The outbuilding near the pool includes a living room with a wood-fired oven, a kitchen, two bedrooms, and two shower rooms. A turret houses a game room. The property also features a well, moats, vaulted cellars, and an old walkway.

Surrounded by 15 hectares of landscaped gardens and grounds, the château is accessed by a stately treelined boulevard. As you approach this exceptional château, you're greeted by the impressive and majestic dimensions epitomizing the purest tradition of eighteenth-century architecture. The sumptuous central hall leads us into the heart of this stunning property with its high ceilings and equally impressive windows. The grand salon measuring over 60m2 enjoys views of the newly landscaped french gardens. The adjoining dining room is dominated by the fabulous 'Viollet-le-Duc' fireplace and resonates the opulence of the epoch. The music room has also been restored to its former grandeur by the present owners. A private chapelle, second sitting room and the owners quarters make up the rest of the ground floor. On the first floor, the Grand Gallery stretches almost forty meters, crossing the entire length of the Château. 'La chambre du Marquis' and the 'chambre du marquises have both been painstakingly restored to their former glory. Each bedroom and antechamber is a fabulous glimpse of the opulent 18th century. The Orangerie South west facing and with a private garden the 'Orangerie' boasts a vast reception room that can accommodate 150 seated guests and can be extended to the gardens. The Orangerie, equipped with a professional kitchen, is the perfect venue for a wide range of events: weddings, seminars, cocktail parties, conferences, corporate meals, etc. The Gardens The current owners have ambitiously recreated the original gardens from antiques images and plans and restored them to their former splendour. A superb bassin measuring 35m x 20m, mirrors the majestic beauty of the castle. The Grand Gîte With a vast private courtyard and views of the Château's parkland, the gîte offers 90m² of living space. It features a hallway, kitchen, bathroom, spacious living room, master bedroom and second bedroom. The Petit Gîte With its own private courtyard and west facing views it offers 55m² of living space, and includes a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and a double bedroom. A Unique Opportunity This magnificent Château is an outstanding testament to the timeless elegance of eighteenth-century architecture. The independent annexes offer a unique opportunity to develop a fabulous hospitality venue. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the géorisques website www.georisques.gouv.fr. Virtual Viewing on request