castle for sale Secteur Sauvegarde district of Sarlat-la-caneda, France

Set within 20 hectares of landscaped grounds in the heart of the Beune Valley, this fully restored medieval château offers a rare blend of historical significance and modern comfort. Accessed via a charming stone courtyard, the property features an impressive entrance hall with a striking spiral staircase serving all levels. The ground floor includes a grand banqueting hall with monumental fireplace, a wine cellar, utility room, and a bedroom with bathroom in the tower. A south-facing terrace provides an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining. The first floor hosts elegant reception rooms, including a fully equipped kitchen, formal dining room, and a spacious salon with period features. Upper floors offer several characterful bedrooms and suites, many with fireplaces, exposed beams, and en-suite bathrooms, as well as a games room and a rooftop terrace overlooking the formal gardens. The estate also includes a separate guardian’s house, a 17th-century chapel, formal French gardens, woodland and meadows, and a discreet swimming pool. The site is classified as a Historic Monument, and the property lies within a UNESCO-listed landscape of exceptional archaeological and natural importance. Ideally located just 20 minutes from Sarlat and within easy reach of Bergerac, Brive, Bordeaux and Toulouse airports. Exclusively presented by Maxwell-Baynes Christie’s International Real Estate