castles with terrace for sale Ardèche, France

Just 6 km from amenities, the château is located in a village in the heart of Lower Ardèche, already Mediterranean in its climate and landscapes. This peaceful region, on the edge of the Cévennes, offers a rare natural setting, with forests, plains, and vineyards, all bathed in Mediterranean light. The estate, in a single block, extends over 19.3 hectares, providing a preserved environment and great tranquility. This Renaissance château, whose origins date back to the 14th century, was transformed at the end of the 15th century into a true château of pleasure, with its south-facing façade, numerous mullioned windows with interior wooden shutters, and a corbelled tower to the west. Its central hexagonal tower houses a spiral staircase that lends rare elegance to the whole. The property is partially listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments (ISMH). With 550 m² of buildings, including 400 m² of living space, the château offers: - A large living room with exposed beam ceiling and adjoining library, as well as two additional reception rooms. - Two kitchens, including a vaulted summer kitchen on the ground floor, recently refurbished, as well as the main kitchen with adjoining dining room. - Seven bedrooms, including a master suite with Versailles-style parquet flooring and an antechamber. - Four magnificent fireplaces, stone floors, terracotta tiles, and period parquet. - A secondary access via a stone walkway connecting the second floor to a private parking area on the estate grounds. - Four vaulted cellars and partially convertible attics complete the property. The property also includes the possibility of a self-contained private apartment, featuring a spacious living room with open-plan kitchen and fireplace, a bedroom, a shower room, toilets, and a utility room. An ideal setup for welcoming guests in style or providing comfortable accommodation for staff. The exterior is equally remarkable: three vast successive Italian-style terraces with panoramic views, the first of which shelters a covered area with barbecue, an old bread oven, and a basin ready to be brought back to life. On the grounds, a magnificent period dovecote/pigeon tower recalls the estate’s history and authenticity. The panoramic view over the Cévennes plain, facing due south, is simply spectacular! Our opinion: This château is truly without equal in the region: a characterful residence of rare authenticity, carefully restored with exemplary modern comfort. Its Renaissance influence is clearly perceptible in the elegance of its architecture, while offering high-quality features in an exceptional natural environment. A property for true heritage lovers, seeking a primary or secondary residence that is almost turnkey, with strong patrimonial value and a preserved, peaceful, and inspiring setting. Contact : Thierry LALLEMAND +33 6 62 51 94 07 Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www.georisques.gouv.fr

Backed by a wooded hill, with panoramic views of the Ardèche Mountains, a 16th-century Provençal castle in an 8-hectare estate. Access to the estate from the road is ensured by a large porch with stone pillars, a tiled roof, and a painted wooden gate, which opens onto a pebbled and landscaped inner courtyard. On the right side, a small French garden adorned with white roses adds refinement to the building. It is a typical castle of the 16th-century Provençal style, restored to preserve its authentic Ardèche character. Raised over two stories, one of which is convertible under the eaves, and oriented north-south, the residence features sober facades in dressed stone coated with lime, straight bays framed in white and fitted with painted wooden shutters in green, and finally, roofs with two or four panes of canal tiles bordered by three rows of tile overhangs. It is flanked by concrete terraces on the south and west. The eastern wing, connected to the castle by its northeast corner, houses a caretaker's accommodation and a loft with an orangery on two levels. Forming an L-shaped building extended by a paved terrace to the south, it displays, like the main body, the architectural characteristics typical of Provençal houses: plastered stone facades and country tiles with one or two slopes. The wing, once a stable for horses, was indeed built at the same time as the castle and later transformed into an orangery. The built complex is surrounded by a 1-hectare park, which includes trimmed hedges, a Japanese pond, a pool with views over the Payre valley, and an old tennis court. Traversed by hiking trails, a forest of oaks borders it, providing an ideal setting for nature lovers. For over 20 years, after about ten years of work, the castle has become a guesthouse with seven rooms, five of which are equipped for hosting, with private amenities. Its interior spaces blend antique furniture, delicate bedspreads, and lime-painted walls, which enhance the charm of the living areas. All roofs and the insulation of the upper floor were redone a few years ago. All windows are double-glazed.This description has been automatically translated from French.

This charming guest house, nestling on an ancient Roman road, offers a Boutique Hotel rooted in local culture - an intimate, personalised and authentic experience based on a 12th-century Château and its chapel - a timeless stopover filled with evocative history. You have to push open the imposing wooden gate to discover a unique world, a jewel of architecture overlooking an exuberant 5000m² park, worthy of The Jungle Book, in which courtyards, terraces, fountains, century-old trees, lime trees, cedars of Lebanon, Spanish firs and palm trees intersect with shady paths lined with boxwoods, rose gardens and bamboo groves, enticing exploration and the sharing of emotions and gentle poetry, not far from a beautiful 16 x 4.5m swimming pool. This residence belonged to a wealthy family in the 16th century, who created stone features such as the Renaissance staircase of monumental proportions, which is a key feature of the castle. In 1925, a general returning from the Colonies decided to completely renovate the castle, and thanks to him, the winter garden was created with its fresco decoration. This was followed by a period of prosperity linked to a local activity - silkworm farming. Magnificently restored and maintained, this generous haven of peace offers its guests a wealth of nooks and crannies, vast rooms furnished with charm and harmony, some with balconies, like a promontory set in parkland, bathed in the scents and fragrances from the four corners of the world, not forgetting the accompanying songs and chirping of the birds who live here. With almost 632m² of living space, not including the additional 165m² of convertible attic space and numerous outbuildings, the successive owners have designed a welcoming lounge in the former chapel, with a huge library brimming with books, a place of reverie for those who choose to lounge on a soft sofa; then a vaulted kitchen furnished with high-quality Zimbabwe granite worktops and a Lacanche cooking hob, opening onto a terrace; for food-lovers, a beautifully proportioned vaulted dining room with a huge table draped in white linen; not forgetting the cinema room with its antique armchairs upholstered in red velvet, cleverly converted in the tower room. There are also four large bedrooms, including two suites (double rooms) (34, 58, 45 and 26m²), all with ensuite facilities, and a guard room in the 13th-century keep. On the second level: three bedrooms, including a large suite (double room) and the keep room (14.5m², 45m² and 40.6m²). Independently accessible from the courtyard and on one level: a vaulted room, a fitted kitchen and an ensuite bedroom (25m²) with bathroom and toilet. A curiosity in the garden are the unusual dwelling places: a camp of 3 traditional gypsy caravans, a cabin and ‘la vie en rose’ - many promises and magical moments if we could go on here and list in detail all the riches of this home, but isn't it better to discover them for yourself ? Agency fees are to be paid by the vendor. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website. Référence : 2757

Situated in the heart of the natural park in the Monts d’ Ardèche, an 18th century neo-Renaissance castle and 28-hectare estate. The castle (750 m²) , its outbuildings (850m²), an orange grove, a pool, and tennis courts extend over the 28 hectares of the estate. A 2-hectare park enclosed by stone walls is bordered by forests as well as a field that allows for helicopter landing. The southern exposure has views on all of the surrounding mountains and valleys. This Renaissance style castle, which has undergone significant renovations of the highest quality, exudes elegance while creating a sense of well-being and balance. Majestically positioned in a privileged location in the highlands of a forested estate, the property is bathed in light thanks to its southern exposure. It is an ideal location to host festivities in an atmosphere that is a mixture of historic charm and natural beauty. The outbuildings, which have been fitted out for commercial purposes, provide immediate professional utility as needed. The property as a whole with its modern and refined rooms, can be used as a residence for a large family looking for a place to enjoy across the seasons. Conveniently located 30 minutes from the Rhone Valley as well as from the A7and 40 minutes from the Valence train station with access to the high-speed TGV lines that make Paris accessible in just over two hours.