castle with pool for sale Brive-la-Gaillarde, France

This property is located in a highly touristic area, in the immediate vicinity of Turenne and Collonges-la-Rouge. Accessed via a long tree-lined driveway bordered by century-old trees, the estate extends over 12.5 hectares and includes a château offering approximately 340 sqm of living space, featuring typical 19th-century architecture with tall pepper-pot turrets and a square tower. The château was built on the site of a 12th-century Cistercian barn belonging to the Abbey of Aubazine. The ground floor comprises a through entrance hall, a small dining room, and a large fully equipped kitchen. There are also two small rooms located in the towers, a vaulted corridor, and a WC. Cellars and a boiler room are also present. On the first floor lies the château’s main reception area, including a large living/dining room of 47.5 sqm with a marble fireplace and parquet flooring. Two French doors open onto a 22 sqm south-facing terrace bordered by balustrades, offering unobstructed views over the park. This level also includes five bedrooms, a washroom, a shower room located in a tower, and a WC. The second floor features a landing, three bedrooms (one with an en-suite bathroom, another with a shower room in a tower, and a third with its own washroom), as well as a bathroom with WC. On the mezzanine level, there is a WC with a hand basin. The third floor offers a 14 sqm landing leading to three attic bedrooms and a laundry room. The slate roof is in good condition. Sanitation is via a septic tank. Central heating is provided by two oil-fired boilers. Outbuildings include a large barn requiring roof renovation. The property also features a large 5 x 10 m swimming pool with a retractable cover, heated by a heat pump and equipped with a salt filtration system. A beautiful secondary house of approximately 358 sqm of living space is located behind the château and includes: Ground floor: Entrance hall of approximately 20 sqm Dining room of 32 sqm with marble fireplace and French doors opening onto a south-facing terrace Living room of 40 sqm with white marble fireplace and herringbone parquet flooring Fully equipped kitchen of 20 sqm Shower room with sink, shower, and WC Bathroom with sink, bathtub, and WC Bedroom (north-west) of 29 sqm with marble fireplace Bedroom (north-east) of 20 sqm with marble fireplace Laundry area under the staircase First floor (in need of full renovation): six bedrooms. Basement, accessible via an internal staircase: two workshops and two vaulted cellars dating back to the 15th century. For the ground floor: heating is provided by electric convectors, and domestic hot water by electric water heaters. Single glazing. Energy rating: G; greenhouse gas emissions rating: C. Sanitation via septic tank. A barn built in 1834 adjoining the house includes a traditional bread oven and a garage of approximately 72 sqm. Above-ground swimming pool. Roof in good condition. Ideal for a gîte, guesthouse, or event-based activity. Energy class: E Climate class: E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €6,290 and €8,570 per year (prices indexed as of 01/01/2021). Information on potential risks affecting this property is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

On a 12.5-hectare estate by the river, a character property including an elegant 19th-century château of 340 m², a large outbuilding of 357 m², two annexes, and a heated and covered swimming pool. Ref 1038.