listed castles for sale Perigueux, France

For sale: a 13th century chateau, listed as a historic monument and altered in the 17th/18th century, spanning 832 m2 in 2 hectares of wooded parklands with a chapel, outbuildings and formal garden. This walled 13th century fortified house stands in a dominant position on a rocky spur in 2 hectares of wooded parklands offering panoramic views. The 13th century castle. This castle was built in the 13th century and is referred to in Pope Alexander IV's bull of 1258. In 1500, Labarde became the property of the d'Aspremont family, barons of Roquecor. In the 17th century, the seigneury of Labarde became a barony, giving it the right to administer justice. In the 17th century, the castle was modified to suit the tastes of the time. This medieval castle was listed as a historic monument in 1971. The castle was occupied by a number of different owners and gradually fell into disrepair. A couple restored it to its original glory. It has a rectangular floor plan with three storeys and hipped roofs. This 13th century chateau, built of white Quercy stone and steeped in history, is set in a dominant position and features: a chapel with vaulted ceilings, the chateau with a reception room with French-style ceiling opening onto a French-style garden, a library, kitchen with large fireplace, 5 bedrooms and 3 shower rooms. An independent flat with lounge and 2 bedrooms.