castle for sale Pierrefitte, France

Built under Louis XIII and enriched until the 19th century, this château of rare architectural coherence embodies the transition between late Renaissance and nascent Classicism. Its silhouette – imperial dome, pavilion roofs, grand masonry – testifies to a controlled stylistic approach.Inside, 700 m² of harmonious volumes offer a true promise of use: historical salons, fluid circulation, woodwork and decor from the 18th to the Second Empire, in an overall state that requires restoration but is structurally sound.Set in the heart of a 26-hectare park blending Renaissance traces and romantic poetry, this place invites an ambitious restoration: whether patrimonial, artistic or familial, it will continue an uninterrupted dialogue with four centuries of history.Fees included of 6.43% VAT at the buyer's expense. Price excluding fees €700,000. Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques site: georisques.gouv.fr.Your advisor LEYRIT & TURPEAU: Florent TURPEAUCommercial agent (Individual enterprise)RSAC 901163261This description has been automatically translated from French.

SOLE AGENT. In the heart of the countryside, this castle has been standing there for centuries. Known since medieval times, it was in the 17th century that this fiefdom evolved to find the volumes that are those of the current buildings. Composed of a rectangular main building oriented along a north-south axis, it sports in the southwest corner a large round tower topped with a pepper pot, while a small rectangular pavilion set at right angles to the east extends the dwelling to the north. The interior garden is surrounded by many outbuildings, and offers an old dovecote in the middle. Listed as a Historic Monument, many restoration works were carried out on the main building. While mostly habitable (approximately 450 sq.mt), it still retains large convertible space that can be adapted to any project. On ground floor, the heated part offers a guard room with fireplace and stone floor (46 sq.mt) (height under ceiling : 4.45m), a room with wooden staircase and stone floor (12 sq.mt), a kitchen with terracotta tiles and access hatch to the cellar (16 sq.mt), a large dining room with terracotta tiles (40 sq.mt) (height under ceiling : 4.13m), a shower room-WC and storage room, a large living room with terracotta tiles and fireplace (50 sq.mt) (height under ceiling : 4.16m), a small living room with terracotta tiles and fireplace (35 sq.mt), an old entrance with terracotta tiles (11 sq.mt), a small bedroom (former boudoir) with terracotta tiles (10 sq.mt). In the unheated part, there is a corridor with terracotta tiles, a room used as a storage room, with terracotta tiles and fireplace (25 sq.mt). At the end of the corridor, a wooden staircase, access to the underground, an old kitchen with terracotta tiles with fireplace and vegetable garden (29 sq.mt), and the boiler room. On first floor (height under ceiling : 4.75m), in the heated part, there is a master bedroom with pine parquet flooring and fireplace (33 sq.mt), a bathroom/WC (4.50 sq.mt), a dressing room (4.80 sq.mt) with access to the second floor, a room above the boiler room, a landing with parquet flooring (16.60 sq.mt), a bathroom/WC above the kitchen (13 sq.mt), a large distribution corridor with terracotta tiles (43 sq.mt), a bedroom with terracotta tiles, a bedroom with parquet flooring (23 sq.mt), a bedroom with parquet flooring and fireplace (32 sq.mt), a bedroom with parquet flooring (23.50 sq.mt), a storage room with fireplaces on parquet flooring (19 sq.mt). In the unheated part, you have a landing with terracotta tiles, a room with parquet flooring and a fireplace, a room in the tower with a fireplace, and terracotta tiles (30 sq.mt), a staircase leading to the second floor (in the tower). The second floor contains, at the top of the stone spiral staircase, a room with parquet flooring and a fireplace (30 sq.mt), and another attic room above with exposed timber framing. Floor, timber framing, and roof were redone in 1996. The château is heated by a Viessmann oil-fired boiler (2019). Part of the ground floor is equipped with underfloor heating. The single-story caretaker's house offers modern comfort. It consists of a 15 sq.mt kitchen, a 25 sq.mt living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom, toilet, boiler room, and an entrance onto the outside of the enclosure. It has oil-fired central heating. Spacious outbuildings complete the building: a stable with four horse boxes, an old farmhouse awaiting restoration, a straw shed with a bread oven, a large covered courtyard, a large barn, and an old roofless dovecote. A large perimeter wall awaiting restoration partially encloses the park. It is complemented by a private driveway, an orchard, and a meadow to the side. Note the presence of three wells with pumps on the property. Set in a peaceful and quiet setting, this ensemble is located just 10 minutes from all shops and services, 1 hour from Poitiers and Niort (TGV and motorway stations), and 1.5 hour from Nantes (airport). Sale price including fees : 954,000 euros. Buyer's fees. Fee : 6 % VAT of the price excluding fees. Sale price excluding fees : 900,000 euros. Energy class : N/A. Climate class : N/A. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website : www.georisques.gouv.fr

A beautiful and superbly renovated chateau with charm and character, light and spacious rooms, nestled in a private park of 24 acres (9.5 hectares). Located 30 minutes from Poitiers with airport and train to Paris (TGV 1h30). 2 minutes from cafe, wine shop and bakery. Built as a chateau-forte (defensive castle) in the early 1500s, protected by moats, the chateau was later extended and given an elegant Renaissance facade. It today offers 765 m2 of light and comfortable living space spread over 3 floors. - Lower garden level: A character entrance hall with original, beautifully restored limestone floor leading to a spacious kitchen with AGA cooker, central island, seating and views. Adjacent is a dining room with pizza oven. There are two large bedrooms with shared bathroom - and on the outside terrace a wood fired jacuzzi. There's a laundry-utility room and well equipped cellar. - The main entrance, middle floor, is accessed via a footbridge (draped in flowering wisteria in spring) which traverses the dry moat: - Main floor : Grand doors opening onto a spacious entrance hall with oak floor and high ceiling and which gives access to a Red salon (piano room), Green salon, small library and 4 large bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. All rooms with marble fireplaces. A separate guest WC is found in the main entrance hall. - Upper floor : a vast and gorgeous entertainement space (273 m2) with exposed beams, skylights, two wood burning stoves, a side kitchen and a bedroom with corner shower. Main and side stairs to lower floors. This elegant home boasts well-preserved original details and modern comforts such as the efficient central heating provided by a Hargassner wood chips burner (located in the grange). The chateau is warm and snug in winter and pleasantly cool and light in summer. The grange also holds a caretaker cottage with accommodation over two floors (94 m2) with entrance hall, kitchen, lounge with wood burner, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms -, a garage (coach house) and ample space for storage. The private park covers 9.5 hectares (24 acres) with moat, floral gardens, fruit orchard, canal, terraced vegetable garden, cast iron greenhouse, meadow, river and 5 hectares of woodland with oak and native species. Immediately around the castle tower magnificent exotic trees centuries old. The estate is crossed by a small river that feeds the canal found below the castle. This is a tranquil and beautiful property, superbly well presented throughout - turnkey - with privacy and countryside views. Only 30 minutes from commerce, culture, transport and airport. (15 mins to supermarkets. 2 mins to boulanger). Poitiers 30 minutes, Paris & Bordeaux 1h30 (TGV) Nantes, La Rochelle, coast and beaches 1h40

Located between Parthenay (15 minutes) and Poitiers (35 minutes), near a village with shops, this beautiful castle was built in the 15th century and deeply redesigned in the 19th (elegant north facade). Thoroughly renovated, it offers more than 1000 m² of living space and mainly comprises: - on the ground floor: large dining kitchen, dining room, laundry, 2 bedrooms sharing one large bathroom, summer kitchen giving onto the terrace by the pool – on the 1st floor: 3 good-sized bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, TV lounge, music room, study – on the 2nd floor: spectacular room of 313 m², with sitting area, extra kitchen and bedroom/ bathroom. This huge room offers multiple possibilities (additional bedrooms, artist’s studio, home cinema, games room, gym, etc.) The property is overall in excellent condition. The castle has an efficient, economical and ecological heating system (new Hargassner shredded wood boiler). The property also includes a large outbuilding housing a self detached dwelling of around 120 m² (entrance hall, living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), garages, the boiler room and storage space. The estate covers 9.75 hectares (around 23,5 acres) consisting of gardens, meadow and woods. The gardens around the castle are planted with magnificent trees, the estate is crossed by a river that feeds the canal and the wash house located below the castle. The setting is absolutely charming and without any nuisance. A must see !