castles with pool for sale Aude, France

Embark on a journey of elegance and timeless beauty with this enchanting château, gracefully set within the picturesque Lauragais Valley of Southern France. This sprawling three-hectare estate is home to a magnificent château, originally crafted in the 1800s, with an exquisite addition completed in the 1900s, seamlessly blending historic charm with contemporary comforts. This captivating property features a charming guard house boasting two inviting bedrooms and a bath, perfect for accommodating guests or staff. A beautifully restored private chapel adds a serene touch, offering a peaceful sanctuary for reflection and quiet moments. Upon entering the main château, you are greeted by an atmosphere of grandeur, highlighted by breathtaking murals that adorn the ceilings, meticulously restored original moldings, and an absolutely stunning staircase that serves as a grand focal point. The allure of the original floors enhances the character of this historic abode, creating an inviting and warm embrace. For leisure and recreation, indulge in the luxury of your own indoor pool, offering year-round tranquility, along with two stalls for horses, catering to equestrian enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of nature. A spacious three-car garage provides ample room for vehicles and cherished belongings. Additionally, a charming greenhouse invites you to cultivate your own botanical oasis, perfect for gardening enthusiasts who wish to nurture their green thumb. Perfectly positioned just minutes from the enchanting town of Carcassonne, one hour from the vibrant city of Toulouse, and a leisurely drive to sun-kissed beaches and majestic ski resorts, this château offers an unparalleled lifestyle steeped in the rich culture of Southern France. While the property may require some refreshing, its boundless potential invites you to envision your own personal haven. Seize this rare opportunity to own an exquisite piece of history—a stunning château that promises a life of elegance, charm, and endless possibilities. Your dream of living in an enchanting Southern French retreat is just a heartbeat away!

Old Charming Property Formerly a customs post for controlling merchandise on the Canal du Midi, the building was bought by a noble family from Toulouse who, with the help of an Italian architect, completely redesigned the building based on the Italian palazzi to make it more comfortable. Grand staircase, private courtyard, orangery. Today, this property is a sleeping beauty surrounded by enchanting parkland. The château comprises 3 floors of 420 m² each and more than 1,000 m² of outbuildings. Further information is available on request.

Once you open the large wrought iron gates, you enter another era. At the water's edge, in the heart of a wooded park of more than 2ha, with an 11th-century chapel, formerly located on the Santiago de Compostela route, this 750m² castle is quite simply breath taking. Sobriety and elegance are key themes here, in a luxuriant green setting. Ideal for a large family, to host guests, or for a hotel activity. An imposing and splendid staircase leads to the two upper floors. On the ground floor, a magnificent living room open onto the park, and a renovated kitchen leads onto the dining room. The first floor features four elegantly decorated bedrooms, four bathrooms, dressing rooms, an office and a library. You will find the same layout on the second floor, which requires some refreshment. The imposing castle towers add an aura of prestige and inspire respect. Some of the key features of this property are: two reception rooms, with a professional kitchen and toilets meeting health and safety standards, as well as access for Reduced Mobility Persons, a total surface of 550m², two terraces, a swimming pool, a courtyard and a barn with a ground surface of more than 120m².

Let yourself be swept off your feet by the magic emanating from this property, just five minutes from the village of Saint-Marcel sur Aude, 15 minutes from Narbonne and all its amenities. A prestigious castle with a majestic history, which once accommodated several kings of France. The mouldings, the floors, the extravagant volumes are characteristic of upper-class period architecture. The total surface area of the chateau is approx. 870m², with 12 bedrooms, 11 shower rooms, a gym, a hammam, a swimming pool, an outbuilding of more than 150m², on grounds planted with fruit trees.

In the Aude area, near to the Canal du Midi, an Italian style 18th century mansion with outbuildings in 8 hectares of grounds. A drive that runs past the outbuildings adjacent to the main building leads up to the mansion. All the buildings are set out in a continual straight line, though the mansion is one storey higher than its outbuildings. It was built in 1710 under the supervision of an Italian architect and has floor-space of approximately 1,200 m². It has three storeys and its main façade is split into nine bays. The two façades, facing east and west, boast remarkably simple lines, punctuated by the perfect symmetry of the openings, which are mostly rectangular and topped with fanlight windows on the lower two levels, surrounded by stone frames and equipped with louvred shutters. The hipped roof made of half-round terracotta tiles is surrounded by a cornice which is echoed in two moulded belt courses marking each level. The outbuildings, which are all rectangular and topped with gabled roofs or a half-hipped roof, stand adjacent to the mansion, mostly on its left-hand side. They are made up of three apartments, a hangar and a barn. Lastly, the 8-hectare grounds stretch out behind the mansion up to the Canal du Midi and can be reached through a wicket gate. There are gravelled patios on either side of the buildings and there is also a swimming pool in front and slightly to the side of the mansion.

Under offer Very rare. In the south of France, secluded medieval chateau in a commanding position. Swimming pool and gîte. Small in size but grand in history! This property is a former feudal lordship from the 13th century, marked by religious conflicts and successions. All that remains is the 14th century keep of the original bastide. This square tower proudly overlooks the valley with a magnificent 360° view of the hills, forests and vineyards. It was owned by a line of lords at the court of Kings Henry II and Henry IV. Twenty years ago, it was completely renovated and a second building was added in full respect of the origional one. The roofs, heating and electricity have been renovated to combine medieval features with modern comfort, reducing maintenance costs. On 7,750 sq. ft.: beautiful medieval living room with its large original fireplace and its conservatory/summer kitchen, large living/dining room, beautiful kitchen with its professional piano and dining area, 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sports room, covered terrace, air-conditioned wine cellar, etc... . 2 garages, car-port. The church below, which had been transformed into a sheepfold during the French Revolution, has become a large gîte sleeping 8, with 3 bedrooms, a large living room equipped with a stove, a garage and a beautiful terrace. The garden is planted with trees and flowers, with an infinity pool and a beach, on over 3 hectares of woodland bordering the river. The 360° view over the valley and the vineyards is magnificent. It is possible to complete this acquisition with a top-of-the-range wine estate of 49 acres, 3 km away, with wine tourism potential. Energy class: D Climate class: D Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €1,750 and €2,420 per year. Prices indexed to January 1, 2021 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

A real little hamlet, located on a hill, of about 4 hectares. Nice 18th century castle, about 530 m2 of living space, a guest house of about 200 m2, a caretaker's house of about 150 m2 and a loft of 400 m2 to be converted as required. Outbuildings complete the property. Pretty courtyard, swimming pool, chapel and view of the Pyrenees! All the roofs have been redone, as well as the electricity and the heating by heat pump for the castle. Exceptional site full of charm.

In the South-West, near Carcassonne, in the heart of unspoiled nature without any nuisance, except for the water from a waterfall with an impressive flow in all seasons which feeds reservoirs populated with crayfish and trout which demonstrates the quality of the water, an exceptional 19th century manor house is revealed with particularly pleasant architecture of approximately 700 square meters of living space - Very beautiful volumes and quality woodwork offer a comfortable and high-end interior. A nearby annex of approximately 200 m², offers an indoor swimming pool with summer kitchen, the whole communicates with the manor house via an art gallery. And a few meters away, a huge garage with a harmonized and very chic aesthetic, offers approximately 160 m² of available space. The whole is set in the heart of its 70 hectares in one piece planted with multi-centenary cedars, entirely enclosed and secure. The property is located less than 30 minutes from Carcassonne and its airport. This is an exceptional property that will thrill you.

This unique offer includes the completely rebuilt and renovated Château de Saint Martin de Toques, considered to be the only fully reconstructed and privately owned Catharic castle. The 91-hectare property also features a semi-restored farmhouse with 10 residential units and an old wine cellar, 16 hectares of agricultural land, a tennis court, and a helipad. The castle provides 856 square meters of living space, including 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a dining/living room, a casino/living room, a kitchen, two wine cellars, a laundry room, a swimming pool, and a Roman chapel surrounded by a charming garden. Almost every room along with several roof terraces offers spectacular views over the beautiful surrounding nature. The enchanting courtyard guarantees a high level of privacy, and on clear days a perfect view of the Pyrenees mountains. The castle was restored from ruins over 25 years ago, maintaining historical accuracy while integrating modern amenities discreetly. Antique materials and fixtures were sourced globally to ensure authenticity. On the contrary, there are modern comforts, including electric underfloor heating, hidden light switches, soft mood lighting, and an elevator hidden in a stone tower. The farmhouse contains up to 10 apartments, 2 of which have recently been completely renovated and furnished and were rented out to vacation guests. Five other housing units are still being renovated at the moment. This meticulously restored Catharic castle seamlessly integrates historical authenticity with modern luxury, making it perfect for a unique residence or a high-end rental opportunity.

Ideally located near Carcassonne, at the entrance of the Corbières, at the foot of the Alaric mountains, the castle is located in the heart of a small village of the Aude easily accessible. The estate includes the castle and its outbuildings for a total surface of about 3500 m2. The hotel has more than 25 rooms, a restaurant and a complete set of facilities to enhance your stay. Complete file on request. Property presented by BARNES Occitanie Eric PERENCHIO +33 (0)6 08 47 44 57 [email protected] Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Near Castelnaudary : A real little hamlet, located on a hill, of about 4 hectares. Nice 18th century castle, about 530 m2 of living space, a guest house of about 200 m2, a caretaker's house of about 150 m2 and a loft of 400 m2 to be converted as required. Outbuildings complete the property. Pretty courtyard, swimming pool, chapel and view of the Pyrenees! All the roofs have been redone, as well as the electricity and the heating by heat pump for the castle. Exceptional site full of charm.

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A 19th-17th century chateau and country house measuring 1 950 m², a Romanesque chapel, gites and outbuildings and a lake set in 350 hectares of land. Between 800 and 1820, three castles were built on the site, one of which, a feudal castle on a rocky spur, had two fortified walls. Its ruins give an idea of the strategic importance of the site. The second was built between the 15th and 17th centuries and the third during the Restoration. Over more than 1000 years, the estate has gone through three stages: from aprision, it became a secular seigneury from 795 to 1802, until the fiefdom was broken up during the French Revolution, when the turbulence of the period, during which land was drawn up and redistributed, turned it into the private estate it is today. Nowadays it covers more than 350 hectares: 40 hectares of crops, 3.4 hectares of vines and 3 hectares of olive trees, 60 hectares of woods and moorlands surrounding a 1.7 hectare lake on the other side of the main road, and 250 hectares of scrubland behind the 19th century building. The buildings - the country house, the Romanesque church with its square apse, set against the 19th-century chateau, and several outbuildings - all topped with terracotta tiles, are vestiges of the estate’s rich past. Shortly after leaving the village on the road that goes through typically hilly wine-growing countryside, a gate and a long driveway lined with Mediterranean plants leads up to the chateau, which overlooks the scrublands and vines as far as the eye can see. Sheltered by the rocky buttresses where the ruins of the original fortress still remain, it is flanked by the church and, to the rear, two sheepfolds converted into gites with a swimming pool. The building's north-east-facing facade is flanked by a vast gravelled forecourt, planted with flowers in the shade of ancient lime trees. At its foot, three lawned terraces slope gently downwards, broken up by a cypress avenue leading to the country house via a stone gateway topped with Medici vases. The walled grounds feature a large swimming pool that overlooks the terraces. Finally, the country house, in a U-shape on the edge of the estate and surrounded by various outbuildings - a former wine storehouses, forge, stables and other buildings - has its own private swimming pool.

At the heart of this pre-Napoleonic ensemble of buildings lies an impressive and substantial main home with an elegant slim turreted roofline and grand tall, original windows giving the impression of being much bigger than it actually is. The high ceilings of the entrance hall are mirrored on both the ground and the first floors. One wing of the ground floor enjoys an impressive dining room with an open fireplace and original stone detailing and a huge kitchen occupying the full end of the building with two large marble islands and modern appliances. The kitchen is a perfect marriage of modern eclectic and traditional pieces such as the Italian chandeliers that characterise so much of this property. On the other side are an elegant reception room, salon and library. Upstairs the 5 bedrooms are spacious with views over either the Black mountains to one side or the mature Mediterranean garden to the other. The master bedroom is vast, spanning the width of the house with two separate bathrooms and a large dressing room adjoining it. All the rooms are well proportioned and eye-catching. The house has 4 separate working original fireplaces but there is also central heating throughout provided by an efficient air-pump system but utilising handsome original cast-iron radiators in keeping with the property. The floors are either the original tiles or beautiful original herringbone parquet. In front of the main house, flanking it either side are two solid stone garrison-like buildings which in previous times have been used as workman's cottages when this place was a farm or vineyard. One currently is used to host magical dinner parties, the other needs developing. On the grounds are the following properties - Two large, attractive 3 bedroom stone houses which could serve as a friends and family place or gites. Possible gite business (subject to necessary permissions) There is also an artist’s studio, further storage units, a large greenhouse and a tiny chapel! The grounds have century old trees, including Lebanese cyprus trees (popular with the Knights Templar), a manicured lawn with a curve that hints at the old roman wall on which it is terraced and a koi carp pond. The property also has a swimming pool, some wild land and the whole 3.6 hectares of land are surrounded by trees making it completely invisible to even the odd car passing in the distance on what is a quiet, country road to the local village. If you are passionate about unique properties, wanting a family home that is big enough for friends and to entertain, or wanting a property that could bring in an income - this place is a must-see. Talk to us for more details