castle for sale Chateaudouble, France

Renaissance Château - Exceptional property.... xvi° Between Lyon and the Mediterranean - 6.3 hectares of parklands, meadows, woods and farmland. - approx. 1500 m² of living space - Classified. At the gateway to the Vercors, facing the Ardèche mountains, this Renaissance château stands as an intact witness to another era. Between history and majesty, a 16th-century jewel awaits you... On the edge of a charming Drôme village, in the foothills of the Vercors, this 16th-century château overlooks the Rhône plains and offers a rare panorama as far as the Ardèche mountains. Accessible in just 20 minutes from Valence (TGV/airport), 45 minutes from Grenoble and 1 hour from Lyon, the property enjoys a strategic location while retaining absolute tranquility. The château is protected to the east by a moat and a long 18th-century barracks that once housed a garrison of Republic dragoons. Two wings flank the majestic entrance, providing around 650 m² of space, 300 m² of which has been converted for events or rentals (ballrooms, professional kitchen, sanitary facilities, air-conditioned areas). The remainder is used for storage or other purposes. The 1500 m² château is organized around an inner courtyard, with more than 30 rooms on three levels. It includes vast reception rooms, lounges with sumptuous decor (painted ceilings, frescoes, antique parquet floors, monumental fireplaces), a chapel, a small salon theater, numerous bedrooms, offices, storage areas, historic kitchens, etc... The château is bathed in natural light thanks to numerous openings, creating a warm, majestic atmosphere. The château is partially listed as a Historic Monument, notably for its painted decorations, facades and roofs. It is set in 6.31 hectares of grounds, alternating landscaped parklands, meadows, woods and farmland. This exceptional property, rare on the market, combines historic charm, business potential (events, tourism, large family home) and a unique living environment. It should be noted that the château is being sold without furnishings.

Exclusive Listing – MAGNIFICENT HOLIDAY ROTUNDA ON AN ISLAND IN A FLOWING RIVER – Built on ancient and medieval foundations and restored in the 19th century. Rare 87-hectare estate in a single, unbroken parcel, free of occupancy and partly enclosed. A property with over a thousand years of history, featuring magnificent century-old trees, extensive outbuildings, and approximately 6,000 m² of built space. Located near Valence, in the Drôme region of historic Dauphiné. At the end of a majestic 300-meter avenue lined with century-old plane trees, this romantic medieval château, imbued with a fairy-tale atmosphere, stands on an island encircled by water-filled moats. Hidden from view, it reveals itself only at the last moment in a dramatic and picturesque manner, nestled among tall trees, through a gate and across a bridge, beyond a neo-Gothic gatehouse next to its chapel. Spectacularly restored in the 19th century to become a comfortable and original leisure residence. Two smaller towers are attached to the large keep tower. This keep, originally hollow around an inner courtyard open to the outside, is believed to follow the layout of an ancient villa, with its atrium centered around a spring still visible in the château's cellar. Set within a rare estate of 87 hectares, including 80 hectares in a single block, free of leases and partially enclosed, this château, with its highly distinctive appearance, rises romantically among large trees near its extensive outbuildings arranged around two courtyards. Two large arches mark the majestic entrance, leading into an impressive two-level hall illuminated by a vast glass roof, topped by an original Italian-style loggia. Structured by a magnificent and theatrical carved wooden gallery, this cathedral-like hall features superb neo-Renaissance heraldic painted décor and leads to the various ground-floor rooms: a large dining room with painted ceilings and wood paneling, a smaller dining room with a ceramic stove and paneling, and a fine 19th-century main staircase replacing a former medieval spiral staircase. There is also a service staircase, a bathroom, and WC. A northern service entrance with stone flooring and WC. A large kitchen and five sculleries with stone floors, antique stone sinks, and marble slabs. A grand staircase with 19th-century wrought-iron railing leads to the first floor. The gallery overlooking the hall provides access to several reception rooms and is adorned with a heraldic ribbed vault window. A large Napoléon III-style salon with marble fireplace, paneling, herringbone parquet flooring, moldings, and a balcony overlooking the moat. A smaller Napoléon III salon with marble fireplace and Versailles parquet. Another salon with marble fireplace, paneling, overmantels, and moldings. Four bedrooms, two washrooms, WC, some featuring beautiful marble fireplaces, overmantels, fine parquet flooring, and woodwork. Service staircase. On the second floor, a large medieval-style hall with billiards and library opens onto the southeast loggia on two levels beneath a large arch overlooking the moat, with a superb 19th-century polychrome glass roof and wrought-iron balustrade. Six bedrooms: four large bedrooms with fine 18th- or 19th-century marble fireplaces (some polychrome), decorated overmantels, and beautiful views of the moat; two alcove bedrooms; one bedroom with exposed beams and Versailles parquet; one simpler bedroom. A bathroom, two wash points, and a WC. Numerous cupboards, mezzanines, and hidden passages. On the third floor: eleven bedrooms, some opening outside, others onto the covered loggia; including two particularly fine rooms (one with an 18th-century marble fireplace, one with double alcoves), a bathroom, WC, a large tower bedroom, and a laundry room. On the fourth floor: a vast attic beneath the roof structure, regularly treated against wood-boring insects and in good condition. Large vaulted stone cellars with an ancient spring. A neo-Gothic chapel on the edge of the moat. A neo-Gothic gatehouse. A beautiful 18th-century wrought-iron gate. To the side of the château, extensive 19th-century outbuildings arranged around two courtyards: four independent dwellings, including one three-bedroom unit in good condition (vacant), one four-bedroom unit with two bathrooms (currently rented), one four-bedroom unit to restore, and one three-bedroom unit to restore. Orangery, four garages, stables, dovecote, very large barns, and a former silkworm farm with remarkable volumes. Approximately 2,700 sqm footprint over two levels. Surface areas: Outbuildings: approx. 2,700 sqm footprint over two levels. Château: approx. 450 sqm footprint over four levels, plus cellar and attic (including loggia). Estate: 87 hectares free of leases: 69.5 hectares of mainly arable land (formerly partly peach orchards) and 11 hectares of parkland. Park planted with centuries-old trees, offering wide open views over several hundred meters. Spring. A fine riding avenue leading to a rest area. Two access points. Location: Shops and services in the village within walking distance (600 meters). 10 km from Valence TGV station (Paris 2h12, Lyon 34 minutes). 9 km from Valence airport. 11 km from Valence (full range of shops and services). 116 km from Lyon airports. Price: €2,500,000 (agency fees included, payable by the seller). Fees to be paid by the seller. DPE in progress. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

In the Drôme des Collines, a 18th-century castle with medieval origins, listed as a historical monument, along with its outbuildings and park. The property presents itself as a coherent ensemble established at the center of a wooded park, slightly elevated from the road leading to the village. The castle is built according to a rectangular plan, with a tower at each corner and a square keep flanked at the north wall. Covering an area of about 720 m², it rises over four levels. The broken-slope roofs and old tiles attest to successive construction campaigns. The facades, made of stone and light ochre plaster, alternate between regular openings and older cutouts, reflecting the evolution of the dwelling over the centuries. A straight pathway penetrates the park and serves the outbuildings located set back: old stables, orangerie, barns, and wood shed, organized around a service courtyard. The tall trees provide a natural shield that isolates the estate from its immediate surroundings. A wide terrace extends to the south, while the landscaped park gently descends towards the low lands. The whole is conceived as a lordly estate on a contained scale, where each building occupies its place in an orderly composition.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In the center of the capital of Drôme, surrounded by a 4-hectare park, lies a château from the early 20th century, classified as a historical monument, in the Art Nouveau style. The building was constructed in the early 20th century at the request of Alfred Gayet, a mining engineer and inventor of the gold extraction and enrichment process. To carry out this work, he was joined by the renowned architect Pierre Blein, with contributions from painter Guillermin, glass artist Thomas, decorator Boulanger, as well as landscape architects Luizet and Barret. The construction of the main house and its various outbuildings (keeper's house, service buildings, dovecote, and hydroelectric plant) as well as the landscaping of the park was carried out between 1900 and 1904 under Blein's direction. The château was adorned with elements of the Art Nouveau style: remarkable painted decorations by Guillermin and Mangier, stained glass from Thomas's workshop, and ceramics by Boulanger and Villeroy & Bosch. The residence, featuring stone facades and tiled roofs, consists of a central body and two wings at right angles, with the right wing formed by a rotunda and the left by a square tower. It has four levels including a basement, with multiple cellars, and about twenty rooms spread over the three habitable levels: a large vestibule, two living rooms, play or reading rooms, a dining room, a kitchen, and other utility spaces on the ground floor; a vast hall, five bedrooms, and four bathrooms on the first floor; and a spacious rotunda room, four service bedrooms, and five attics, one of which is convertible, on the second floor. The landscaped park, enhanced with animal sculptures, spans 4.3 hectares and includes a pond. Originally, canals were fed by the river l'Épervière and ended in a series of ponds designed according to the ‘rocailleurs’ method. It is worth noting that the elements protected as historical monuments include the entire residence (interior and exterior), the park, the service buildings, the keeper's house, the disused factory building, and the dovecote.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Set amidst lush meadows and chestnut forests, the 15th-century castle seems to defy the passage of time. Nestled in a preserved natural setting, with breathtaking views of the splendid countryside, come and discover this thoroughly romantic spot. Once a stately fortified house, the castle has evolved over time to become a must-visit holiday destination in the 1970s. Today, it retains its welcoming character. The property covers approximately 1,000 m² and comprises the castle, the splendid silk-worm house with its three luxury bedrooms, a large reception room of 150 m² and the caretaker’s accommodation. A large west-facing terrace with centuries-old cedar trees invites you to daydream and contemplate. Time seems to have stood still. The estate covers approximately 25 hectares of woodland and meadows. The location is ideal for horses, with several stables provided for this purpose. The property’s location makes it ideal for a project in the events sector or the luxury hospitality industry. A beautiful 15 x 7 metre swimming pool lies below the château. Just 20 minutes from the A7, 20 minutes from Valence town centre and 35 minutes from Valence TGV station. A unique place, a testament to medieval heritage and a certain art of living. It is just waiting for you.