castle with terrace for sale Nontron, France

Prestigious château in the heart of the Périgord Vert, set in a preserved natural environment. Built over three levels of 200 m² each, it offers around 600 m² of living space and retains many original features that reflect its history: a cast-iron piano dating from 1851, herringbone parquet flooring, and cement tiles. The property also includes several outbuildings and a caretaker’s house of around 160 m², providing a total of 13 bedrooms. Outside, a wooded park of nearly 10 hectares with century-old trees features a swimming pool and offers a peaceful, verdant setting. The château’s accessibility is a rare asset, with Paris reachable in just 2h15 door to door

Just outside the charming town of Brantôme, known as the “Venice of Périgord,” this 17th-century château built in 1663 and fully renovated in 2024 blends historic grandeur with refined modern comforts. Surrounded by serene, unspoiled nature with no overlooking neighbors, this exceptional estate spans 530 sqm and offers 13 elegant bedrooms with reversible air conditioning for year-round comfort. Set on over 9 hectares of beautifully landscaped parkland, the property includes a sun-drenched swimming pool, a separate caretaker’s house, and spacious outbuildings. The meticulous renovation highlights authentic architectural features, noble materials, and high-end finishes throughout. Every stone and volume tells the story of a rich heritage, gracefully revived. Ideal for those seeking peace, heritage, and luxury, the château is secluded yet close to everyday amenities. It is sold unoccupied and ready to host a unique lifestyle or investment project. Brantôme is a historic town renowned for its thousand-year-old abbey, quaint streets, and lively markets. It offers all modern conveniences, including shops, restaurants, schools, fast access to the A89 motorway, a train station, and proximity to Limoges airport. Ref : AS8-257 - Perigord Sotheby's International Realty, 05.53.35.97.60

An exceptional historic French castle located at 30 minutes from Brantôme, in the heart of the Périgord Vert region of Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Widely regarded as one of the most authentic restored castles in Southwest France, the property combines medieval fortifications, Renaissance architecture and modern comfort in a remarkably preserved setting. Originally built as a fortified stronghold and subsequently transformed into an elegant Renaissance residence, the château retains numerous heritage features, including medieval towers, a historic guard room, the former drawbridge entrance, monumental heraldic fireplaces and documented connections to Anne of Brittany and King Louis XII. Constructed from the region’s distinctive pale limestone, the château is renowned for its striking appearance and architectural significance. Fully restored between 1994 and 2020, the estate offers approximately 778 square metres of living accommodation, complemented by a separate 130-square-metre orangery. The grounds include a heated swimming pool, private walled gardens, outbuildings, an artesian well, deep-water boreholes and discreetly integrated modern systems that ensure contemporary comfort while preserving the historical integrity of the property. Set within one of France’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, celebrated for its heritage, gastronomy and natural beauty, the château represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully restored historic castle in Dordogne. Combining royal heritage, architectural authenticity, privacy and modern amenities, the estate is ideally suited as a prestigious private residence, a family estate or a long-term heritage investment in France.

Nestled in the heart of the Périgord Vert, within the Périgord-Limousin Regional Nature Park, this exceptional château offers a rare blend of historic grandeur and modern luxury. A true haven of peace surrounded by centuries-old trees, the property is situated close to hiking trails, fishing spots and La Prèze golf course. Although set in absolute tranquillity, it remains very accessible, just one hour from Limoges Airport and two hours from Bordeaux Airport. Built in 1663 and fully renovated in 2022, the building combines the charm of cut stone with excellent energy efficiency. It offers over 580 m² of high-end living space spread across 25 rooms. The property includes, in particular, nine bedrooms, a study in the tower, a library and a kitchen featuring its original cast-iron stove. A spiral staircase leads to all levels, from the spacious cellars to the mansard-roofed attic on the third floor. The estate covers over nine hectares of meticulously maintained parks, meadows and gardens — with the option to acquire up to 40 additional hectares — featuring stone terraces and a secure swimming pool. The meticulous restoration has preserved the architectural heritage whilst embracing an eclectic interior design, blending period details with a contemporary pop style. The outbuildings offer exceptional potential for equestrian projects, events or vehicle collections. They include an unrenovated barn measuring 1,000 m² spread over three levels and two detached guest houses with private gardens. Currently operating as a charming retreat that is highly rated for its five luxury suites, this turnkey property offers a level of versatility rarely found for a serious investor.

A chateau, renovated in 1960, in the heart of 28 hectares of bucolic grounds where a river flows and large outhouses stand, nestled between the cities of Périgueux and Limoges. The 28-hectare property stretches lengthways in the hollow of a narrow, isolated valley. Two riverbanks extend across several hundred metres beside a river flanked with meadows and forests. To reach the riverside woods, you can cross a wooden bridge that the current owners built. The property’s four buildings stand in a walled garden. These enclosing walls run alongside a calm road and mark a boundary with the meadow beyond. Stone pillars frame a large gate that leads into a vast drive paved in an opus incertum pattern. The chateau towers straight ahead. Four corner bartizans give the edifice a slender, graceful style. The imposing edifice made of local stone is a harmonious structure made up of several sections, each with their own steep hipped roof of flat tiles. These sections form a U shape and are linked together with a central covered gallery. The elevations are dotted with different windows set in ashlar surrounds, revealing the building's different phases of construction. All the windows are fitted with indoor wooden shutters. The corner bartizans, which are either round with a cone roof or square with a pyramidal roof, are crowned with finials. Wall dormers with a hipped roof or large gable end punctuate the top of the elevations. Following a fire, the chateau was entirely restored in 1960. This work restored the roofs, the window surrounds, the pointing, the terrace paving, and the windows with their small panes, single glazing and wooden frames. The paved space extends up to three garages, a barn, a caretaker’s house, a secondary gate and a huge cowshed that was built in the 1960s. The garden is made up of lawns with flowering plants, centred upon an ornamental pond. This space also includes a small shelter with a roof of flat tiles. On either side of the wall that separates the garden from the meadow, a few stone steps take you across this walled boundary.

This enchanting fairytale château boasts an idyllic location on a promontory in the heart of a charming village, offering diverse amenities such as boutique shops, a grocery store, a doctor's, inviting restaurants and cafés, football pitch, tennis and basketball courts, and even a resident tattoo artist for those seeking a touch of adventure. Just a short drive from the dreamy town of Brantôme, the property is perfectly situated, only an hour from the airports of Bergerac and Limoges, with high-speed TGV access at Angoulême, half an hour from historic Périgueux, and under two hours from vibrant Bordeaux. The château commands captivating views of medieval rooftops on one side, and serene panoramic countryside vistas and breathtaking views of the river and valley on the other. Set on a picturesque pedestrian street, it stands proudly between an 11th-century château and a Roman-era church. During the tourist season, the village buzzes with activity, and the château’s grand 17th-century wrought iron gates observe the multitude of visitors passing by. This historic property, dating back to the 15th century and expanded through the 16th and 17th centuries, boasts a rich history shaped by conflicts, nobility and periods of affluence, with a defensive tower that bears witness to the European religious wars. Its thoughtful renovations offer fifteen distinctive bedrooms and seven outstanding reception rooms, including separate exceptional accommodation for family and friends. Whether one wishes to host elegant soirées, offer luxurious stays in the independent guest accommodation, or simply bask in the tranquillity of the Dordogne landscape, this remarkable property is ready to be shaped to suit any dream. Previously operating as four-star accommodation with continual five-star reviews, this château’s enduring charm and versatile spaces offer the perfect foundation for a variety of uses, whether as a refined private residence, a boutique hospitality venture, or a prestigious venture for gatherings and celebrations. Its unique blend of historical grandeur and contemporary comfort invites new owners to build upon its legacy, ensuring that its story continues to captivate friends and family alike in this picturesque setting.