castles for sale Valence, France

A 17th-century chateau listed as a historical monument with a large outbuilding and splendid grounds looking out at the Rhône valley in France’s Drôme department. The local village was once a fief of the Poitiers-Valentinois family. It became part of the Kingdom of France at the start of the 15th century. The village had a chateau before this one. That old chateau was known as the region’s most important fortification, but it was destroyed in the French Wars of Religion. That was when a new chateau was built just outside the village, along the side of a road linking the village to the nearest town, a short distance north of it. Its location was not chosen at random: a spring lies beyond the ditches and it once filled up the property’s ponds and brought its fountains to life. A vast earthen terrace of more than one hectare is edged with embankments and dry moats. Upon it stand two fine edifices built in the style of the Italian Late Renaissance. The chateau towers in the middle of this grassy terrace. Construction of the chateau began in 1591. The edifice continued to be built during the second half of the 17th century. It is a large square-shaped structure with corner towers and a central inner courtyard. It has three levels and a floor area of over 1,300m². In front of the chateau, at the property’s entrance, stands an edifice that was built at the end of the 17th century. It is about 60 metres long and edges a road that runs along the other side of the moat. This structure is made up of a gatehouse flanked with two wings. This gatehouse controls access to the property. The whole building offers a floor area of around 450m². Together, the chateau and the gatehouse with its wings represent a splendid feat of architecture: a classic symmetrical layout going from east to west on an open, grassy terrace. Beyond this section of lawns on which the edifices stand, the grounds extend through meadows and woods over a naturally undulating area. The chateau has been listed as a historical monument since 1990 for its walls, roofing and interior decorative features.

Beautiful historic villa, locally known as the 'Château de Valensolles', built in the early 20th century by renowned architect Pierre Blein for the Gayet family. Located in the southern part of Valence, this property offers a remarkable stylistic ensemble, combining modern comfort with period elegance.The villa spans 4 distinct levels, offering spacious and comfortable interior distribution. With its vast spaces, bright rooms, and early 20th-century decorative arts details, this residence showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of its architect.Including around twenty rooms and outbuildings, a large basement, and a landscaped park of 4.3 hectares with a pond, this property provides a privileged living environment for its occupants.Renovation and rehabilitation works are eligible for the Malraux law, with projects and building permits available.A rare opportunity to acquire a prestigious historic residence, offering both luxurious living and exceptional investment potential.This description has been automatically translated from French.