castle for sale Branoux-les-Taillades, France

Unique property first built in the 12th century near UNESCO sites and some of the most remarkable villages in Southern France, only 10mn away from Anduze and one-hour to the airports and TGV stations of Nîmes and Montpellier, close to the touristic hotspots of the Cevennes National Park and Provence. A National Trail and various other walking trails run through the estate. Carefully renovated by the distinguished 'Compagnons du Devoir' the complex is divided into the castle, the bastide, and the pavillon, distributed around a central yard and a superb terrace overlooking the hills. It comprises about 20 suites, many reception and drawing rooms, large fireplaces, an after-hunting room under arches, and many spaces for service and storage. A listed Romanic church is adjacent to the pavillon. The 16000 sqft castle's reputed wellness retreats involve a qualified staff in a superb SPA under high stone arches that includes a large interior swimming-pool, a beautiful hammam and sauna, three massage rooms, a gym room, and a natural, outdoor pool. This rare, 6.5ha (16ac) property lying at the heart of a wider, 140ha-large estate (346ac) combines history and well-being in a way that can ideally suit buyers looking for an exclusive family place as well as a profitable business with serious potential for development.

A castle and its feudal keep with a 30-hectare estate in the heart of the Cévennes national park, in the south of Lozère. Formerly the stronghold of the Arnal family, who at the end of the 17th century owned most of the valley and the hamlet of Beaumelle, hence the name Arnal de la Beaumelle, the castle was burnt down in 1702 during the War of the Camisards. When it was rebuilt between 1730 and 1740, it became more residential. The keep still dominates the surrounding buildings and has a wonderful view over the valley. The complex consists of a castle resembling a feudal residence flanked by two towers, as well as a number of outbuildings destined for farming, including cowsheds, a shed for drying chestnuts and the remains of an old castle chapel. This mainly west-facing hilltop property commands the southern valley. Fed by two springs, the estate has developed over the last two centuries thanks to livestock activities and terraced crop cultivation on numerous sun-drenched terraces. At the edge of the stream, the property is completed by the ruins of an imposing mill powered by its water.

This charming guest house, nestling on an ancient Roman road, offers a Boutique Hotel rooted in local culture - an intimate, personalised and authentic experience based on a 12th-century Château and its chapel - a timeless stopover filled with evocative history. You have to push open the imposing wooden gate to discover a unique world, a jewel of architecture overlooking an exuberant 5000m² park, worthy of The Jungle Book, in which courtyards, terraces, fountains, century-old trees, lime trees, cedars of Lebanon, Spanish firs and palm trees intersect with shady paths lined with boxwoods, rose gardens and bamboo groves, enticing exploration and the sharing of emotions and gentle poetry, not far from a beautiful 16 x 4.5m swimming pool. This residence belonged to a wealthy family in the 16th century, who created stone features such as the Renaissance staircase of monumental proportions, which is a key feature of the castle. In 1925, a general returning from the Colonies decided to completely renovate the castle, and thanks to him, the winter garden was created with its fresco decoration. This was followed by a period of prosperity linked to a local activity - silkworm farming. Magnificently restored and maintained, this generous haven of peace offers its guests a wealth of nooks and crannies, vast rooms furnished with charm and harmony, some with balconies, like a promontory set in parkland, bathed in the scents and fragrances from the four corners of the world, not forgetting the accompanying songs and chirping of the birds who live here. With almost 632m² of living space, not including the additional 165m² of convertible attic space and numerous outbuildings, the successive owners have designed a welcoming lounge in the former chapel, with a huge library brimming with books, a place of reverie for those who choose to lounge on a soft sofa; then a vaulted kitchen furnished with high-quality Zimbabwe granite worktops and a Lacanche cooking hob, opening onto a terrace; for food-lovers, a beautifully proportioned vaulted dining room with a huge table draped in white linen; not forgetting the cinema room with its antique armchairs upholstered in red velvet, cleverly converted in the tower room. There are also four large bedrooms, including two suites (double rooms) (34, 58, 45 and 26m²), all with ensuite facilities, and a guard room in the 13th-century keep. On the second level: three bedrooms, including a large suite (double room) and the keep room (14.5m², 45m² and 40.6m²). Independently accessible from the courtyard and on one level: a vaulted room, a fitted kitchen and an ensuite bedroom (25m²) with bathroom and toilet. A curiosity in the garden are the unusual dwelling places: a camp of 3 traditional gypsy caravans, a cabin and ‘la vie en rose’ - many promises and magical moments if we could go on here and list in detail all the riches of this home, but isn't it better to discover them for yourself ? Agency fees are to be paid by the vendor. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website. Référence : 2757