castle for sale Gramazie, 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!

A fifteenth-century chateau and Benedictine abbey with splendid grounds in one of France’s most beautiful villages, in the country’s Ariège department. You reach the property via a narrow lane that runs along the chateau. The edifice forms a U shape, adjoined to an abbey. It enjoys a commanding view over the River Hers valley. The property is a haven of peace in the heart of a region with an eventful past: Occitania. The chateau stands like a fortress. It is the fruit of a long monastic story: a combination of medieval history and Benedictine architecture. The existence of this Benedictine abbey was first mentioned in a deed that dates back to 923. Charlemagne, returning from a campaign against the Saracens, chose the spot in 778 to build a monastery and a church. A natural dam that held back Puivert lake nearby burst on 18 June 1279, destroying all the villages in the valley. The monastery was rebuilt between 1280 and 1316 to look like France’s royal fortresses with arrow slits. Then its monks abandoned the edifice during the Hundred Years’ War. Later, in 1502, a phase of reconstruction began, resulting in the buildings that we can see here today. This was an initiative from Philippe de Lévis, the Bishop of Mirepoix, who gave the fortified priory a majestic, serious look. He created apartments in the rectangular tower that the chateau still features today. From this period onwards, especially during the edifice’s second phase of restoration in the eighteenth century, the chateau never stopped being embellished with rich decorative features that expressed the abbey’s powerful influence. The edifice is made up of three sections crowned with gabled and hipped roofs that are covered in monk-and-nun tiling and edged with triple-row génoise cornices. The first section is long and thick. It has three floors and an end tower that is taller than the rest of it. Many evenly placed arched or right-angled windows punctuate its walls. The two other sections adjoin the church. They form a cloister around a garden courtyard. The west section has three floors and the east section has two floors. The latter was recently converted into a gîte. In front of the edifice’s large south-facing facade, a terraced garden leads down to parkland that includes an age-old magnolia in its range of trees.

Stylish home in the wing of a historical chateau, private courtyard and old stables. Immaculate shared parkland, pool and tennis courts. This carefully renovated property offers the luxury of chateau living without the constraints of upkeep. Walking distance to a small friendly town with café, small market and regular events. Ideally positioned within an hour of the Pyrenean ski resorts. This would make a fabulous holiday home or equally a year-round residence. ;;There are spectacular communal areas including the arms room and monumental stone staircases. Parkland and gardens with ancient trees surround the chateau;;The front door opens off the main courtyard into the house which offers a large light filled sitting room with stone fireplace and glazed doors opening onto a private, walled courtyard.;;A formal dining area with stone steps leading up to the first floor and 2 double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, the 2nd with shower room, both with views over the courtyard to the countryside beyond.;;On the second floor is a huge master suite with vaulted and beamed ceilings and en-suite bathroom with shower and double basins.;;Back out in the courtyard we find the old stables which provide more scope for creating habitable space. There are large, double wooden doors giving direct access to the courtyard.;;Stone floors, walls a meter thick and stunning original features make this a highly desirable and unusual property which has been carefully renovated to conserve the character and integrity of this stunning building whilst offering comfortable modern living.;;;;;To visit this property, and help you with your French property search, contact Kingsley HODGKINS (EI), (Agent Commercial -454 036 492- RSAC CARCASSONNE) on +33 (0)6 80 74 23 47 or by email: [email protected];;;;;Annonce rédigée par un agent commercial. Prix : 450,000 € Honoraires à la charge du vendeur. Frais de notaire en sus.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

This very charming and attractive Château is located in the greater Carcassonne area, Languedoc Roussillon, Occitanie, South of France. Well hidden by a lovely park surrounding the Château, it has been built by a rich wine trader very early 20th Century. All original features have been preserved with utmost care, such as high ceilings, fire places, original floors, stained glass windows and a lovely curved marble stair case. Rooms are comfortably large and very bright and almost each bedroom is ensuite. A large terrace is accessible from the dining room and the living room and overlooks the park and allows you to enjoy the beautiful view and the peace that reigns.

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 5.7 ha property is situated in the Carcassonne area, Languedoc Roussillon, South of France. The main building, to former times a very luxury Château, is on 3 floors with more than 400m² per floor. At present there are 8 bedrooms with possibility to add many more, for example on the second floor which is empty. There are 3 separate flats, an orangery, half a dozen outbuildings used as garages, workshops and storage. All of these buildings are in the form of a typical English street leading up to the château. This estate is ideal as a luxury private home or a commercial venture like B&B, Gîtes or a Hotel. The property was built in 1600 at a strategic place and close to water. In 1710 the owner employed an Italian architect to transform the building into an Italian Palace, which shape remains today. There are many types of old trees, Palm and Mediterranean plants around the Park. Exceptional property that will definitely catch your eye!

Listed as a Historic Monument, you are entering a fascinating part of French history in the Cathar Country: The oldest mention of the first castle dates back to 1155. The current castle, probably built at the end of the 16th or the beginning of the 17th century, replaced an older building. The castle consists of a main rectangular building with one floor and an attic, and two low wings, partially destroyed, to the north, enclosing the courtyard to the east and west. The original entrance was to the east; this semicircular archway is now concealed. The castle is built on a platform overlooking the village. On the attic floor, there is a fireplace bearing the inscription "Noble Anne de Mauleon" and the date 1630. The shield in the center of the mantelpiece depicts a lion in high relief, standing against a three-towered castle. This castle primarily reflects 17th-century architecture. It underwent several renovations, particularly at the end of the 17th century and from 1763 onwards. Recently, under the supervision of the Architects of France and thanks to a strong conservation effort by the current owners, work has been carried out on the structure of the building. The West wing and the great hall have been fully renovated (notably with central heating). The attic has also been redesigned to offer a superb living space with a view of the surrounding lands. Among the completed work, you can appreciate the replicas of the original doors from the early 16th century, made from oak, chestnut, and cedar wood. Inside the castle, the seven original fireplaces, large windows with stained glass, tiled floors, and wooden ceilings have been preserved. A third of the castle has been renovated: On the ground floor: Kitchens with a large fireplace and toilets. The great meeting and reception hall, now a living room. Toilets On the 1st floor: A living room with a fireplace Bedroom An office with a beautiful mezzanine Toilets On the 2nd floor: Bedroom Bathroom with bathtub. Each room has 4-meter-high ceilings. The castle offers four energy sources (wood heating, independent of the fireplaces, underfloor heating, gas heating, and a water heater). The 10 rooms mentioned in this description are the ones that have been renovated, but the castle has many more rooms to be renovated and attics with great potential