castles for sale Lectoure, France

A 15th-century Gascony château of around 600 m² set in a peaceful, unspoilt environment with uninterrupted views over rolling countryside reminiscent of Italian Tuscany. A large wooded park of 7 hectares with outbuildings, swimming pool and pool house. The property is accessed via a plane tree-lined driveway and a large wrought iron gate. The chateau comprises a through entrance hall leading to a central staircase that leads to a spacious living room with a large stone archway separating the lounge from the dining room. A separate modern kitchen opens on to arcades outside. In the corner tower, a cloakroom and shower room with WC. In symmetry with the entrance hall, a large room with a stone vault could be converted and used as a workshop. A caretaker's flat in the castle comprises a living room, kitchen and dining room. The north wing comprises five bedrooms and two bathrooms; the south wing comprises two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a study and a loggia with a dominant view over the countryside. Several outbuildings, including a guest house at the entrance to the property, comprising a lounge/kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. A dovecote and a pool house that could be converted into a reception room opening onto the terrace and swimming pool. An authentic and comfortable property located in the golden triangle of the Gers, with quick access to all amenities.

Exclusive Listing. Near Auch. 1830 Master House, its Longhouse, and Outbuildings in a 6.5 ha Park, Surrounded by the Gers Countryside and a Small Lake. The property offers a first access to the Castle. On the ground floor, there is a corridor leading to a small living room, a large office, a lounge, a laundry room, a vestibule, a spacious kitchen, a reception room, and the dovecote which houses a spa, not far from a shaded terrace. The first floor has 3 master rooms, 2 bedrooms, and a playroom. Opposite the main building, an outbuilding frames the French garden, the square courtyard, well, and fountain. This first Guest House offers a living space comprising a living room - dining room - kitchen as well as a bedroom and its bathroom, a garage, and technical rooms. Below, a first swimming pool with an unobstructed view to the Garenne without vis-à-vis on the longhouse thanks to its enclosing wall. The property offers a second driveway leading to the longhouse, a second Guest House with extraordinary finishes. The ground floor has a bright living space of 250m² with a cathedral roof as well as a sleeping area with 2 master rooms and a family suite for up to 4 people. On the first floor, a large mezzanine serves as a playroom and 3 master rooms, totaling 15 sleeping accommodations. A swimming pool with a terrace overlooking the valley and a pool house complete this part of the property. This longhouse can be rented for up to €13,500 per week. A spring ensures the water supply of the estate. The 6.5ha park with remarkable elements is surrounded by 27ha of organic farmland, which can be acquired additionally.

A comfortable chateau refurbished in the 18th century and perfectly restored, its enclosed garden, numerous outbuildings and separate grounds with swimming pool, between Toulouse and Agen. Built on a rocky outcrop and enclosed by fortified walls, the commandery overlooks a few neighbouring houses and enjoys a 360° view of the surrounding rolling countryside. Sheltered from view, the property is also particularly quiet since the village is only accessible via a small road. The adjacent buildings that compose the architectural complex are arranged in a coil shape around a grassy courtyard and the former chapel of the “Knights’ Manor”, which became a church in the 15th century. Although it forms a harmonious whole, different buildings stand out due to the masonry of their façades, their roofs and other architectural elements specific to the successive periods in which the property was remodelled, such as the patios or the windows. Once a Knights Templars monastery and then by turns a wine storehouse and a residence, the horseshoe-shaped building presents traces of its functions as a former fortified castle as demonstrated by the arrow slits, loopholes and scars resulting from the multiples modifications to the façades over the centuries. The walls, composed of an amalgam of unpointed massive rubble stone masonry and ashlar stone, are characteristic of medieval constructions. With a surface area of 450 m², it has two storeys, including the attic space, and is topped with a gabled roof bordered by a triple Genoise corbel. It was only recently that a tree-filled landscaped piece of land below the village was annexed to the property. Today, sheltered from view, it includes a swimming pool and pool house in need of a bit of refreshing.

This impressive 20th century chateau surrounded by its vineyards and parkland offers many opportunities to a discerning buyer. The crop is currently maintained and sold to a nearby cooperative. The wide range of outbuildings show that it was once an independent concern. With some fenced paddocks, a small lunge pen and 4 stables it is suitable for equestrian pursuits. There is an in ground swimming pool for relaxation and terraces around the chateau for entertaining or lounging. A converted dovecote could be used as a gîte and with some renovation other outbuildings could provide additional accommodation. History This renaissance style chateau was rebuilt at the start of the 20th century on the site of a 16th century Gascon chateau. It boasts an hexagonal tower at one end and a round tower at the other. Internally there are numerous features of note from this period including fireplaces, flooring, staircases and traditional oak woodwork and tiles. Key Points Private location not far from facilities The chateau is in need of major renovation internally to provide comfortable and modern accommodation A wide range of outbuildings offering a range of possibilities for development Well set out and maintained gardens and parkland with mature trees The Chateau The chateau is on 3 levels with large windows providing large bright rooms with views over the land. The structure was reroofed less than 10 years ago but only a small part of the ground floor has been lived in since then. There is some central heating provided by an oil fired boiler. The layout flows reasonably well and could be a large family home with living spaces on the ground floor, bedrooms on the first floor and an independent flat on the top floor. Other buildings The dovecot (75m2) has recently been upgraded to form a 1 bedroomed gîte over 3 levels. It has a purpose built wooden staircase between the floors. Of note is the detail of the woodwork on the top floor bedroom. The middle floor has a sitting room and shower room and the ground floor a kitchen diner. Gardens. A gravel driveway leads up to and surrounds the chateau. An above ground swimming pool Land In total there are approximately 74 hectares surrounding the chateau and outbuildings. It comprises of meadows and land of 26 hectares, 7 hectares of woodland and 40 hectares of vines. The parkland has numerous trees over 100 years old. Currently grapes of these varieties are grown - Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Colombard, Gros Manseng, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Ugri Blanc. Location The estate is set back off a departmental road and is about 3 kilometres from a town with a wide range of shops and leisure pursuits. The motorway network The TGV The major international airports of Bordeaux and Toulouse are 1hr 30 mins drive. . Full details can be obtained by contacting [email protected]

WHERE ARE WE? In Lot-et-Garonne, 20 kilometers from Nérac, but very close to Gers and its rolling landscapes since we are only 13 kilometers from Condom. It is a countryside dotted with quaint villages, vineyards, and varied crops. A small road climbs through fields and leads us to a sleepy village. Here, in this peaceful countryside, not far from a lake, emerge the ruins of a 13th-century castle, preserved in a glass case. These ruins, part of the old village castle, were restored by an architect who fell in love with the place over 10 years ago. Today, it is a loft and one of the most unusual properties we offer. Past the gate, we find ourselves in the garden, a completely enclosed 837m2 plot. To our left, the impressive façade majestically blending stone and glass, and to our right, the guest house. A terrace, lawn, and a cooling pool with a view to the west and its wooded horizon separate these two buildings. Inside the Loft Castle The ground floor, like the entire space, is bathed in light. The Italian stone flooring reflects the modern elements surrounding us. A spacious entrance with a wooden door on the right opens to the former dungeon of the castle, now a much more welcoming place as it serves as the wine cellar. Your Côtes de Gascogne (the regional appellation) or other prestigious bottles will find an ideal and chic storage place here. On our left, a white lacquered designer cabinet contains technical elements. Taking a few steps, we pass through a stone curtain and find ourselves in the heart of the loft. An open space 8 meters high, the first floor overlooks us. Small stone niches and mullioned windows let light flood the entire loft. A white spiral staircase with a light and elegant metal structure leads us upstairs, revealing an office space and a beautiful stone vault behind it. Immediately to the left, a door conceals wall-mounted toilets with indirect lighting, giving this often banal place a very elegant look. Returning to the center, an incredible living space welcomes us. We could sit on one of the black leather sofas, as if in a museum, and contemplate our surroundings: red, black, and white furniture transports us to a universe that could be Mondrian's. A large red lacquered five-door cabinet separates the living area from the kitchen. Made to measure by a local craftsman, it houses practical and aesthetic storage on both sides. Behind it, the black and white equipped kitchen also offers plenty of storage. The refrigerator: two large built-in stainless steel doors, steam oven, and stainless steel hood, all pure and sleek lines. Nothing disrupts our visual field; we remain in an artistic ambiance. You can cook under the light of a high stone window facing south. Don't fear the summer heat; the thick walls act as natural air conditioning, and the property is equipped with a heat pump providing both air conditioning and central and underfloor heating. The TV lounge is located opposite the kitchen. The architect and owner took care to structure this space by placing a large white lacquered cube, thus separating the two zones. This trick shelters a laundry room equipped with a washing machine, dryer, sink, and shelves. One of the electrical panels is also found here. At the center, hidden in the white cube, an Italian shower, practical for those who wish to set up a bedroom on the ground floor instead of the existing TV lounge. The First Floor, a U-shaped Mezzanine, Also Bathed in Light After taking the stairs, immediately to the right, a space currently used as a studio by the current owner, who, as you guessed, also has artistic talents. Then, access to a small stone terrace where the air/water heat pump is hidden. In front of us, protected by glass, the old medieval latrines. Turning left, we admire along the entire length, this 13th-century stone wall with the old castle's watchtower on its right. Today, it houses a modern white and red bathroom illuminated by three openings. We walk along this stone wall, wide enough to accommodate a huge red lacquered buffet, to arrive at what is now the sleeping area. In harmony with the ground floor, white lacquered cubes structure and delimit the spaces: the bedroom is open-plan, with a large Italian shower. The sinks naturally found their place in stone niches. THE GUEST HOUSE – ABOUT 114 m² Ideal for hosting friends or family. It can also serve as a guesthouse for those considering a small tourist activity. It has retained its exposed beams and stones, giving it the charm of the typical country houses one imagines and hopes to find in the southwest of France. On the ground floor, an equipped kitchen, a shower room, and the dining room, living room with a beautiful fireplace inviting relaxation and reading by the fire. All rooms benefit from double exposure and therefore beautiful brightness. French doors from the living room provide direct access to the garden. Upstairs, we arrive at a large landing with a transparent floor, overlooking the living room. Three bedrooms and an L-shaped balcony to enjoy the sun, the garden view, and the village square. The Garden and Terrace Of ideal size for low maintenance but allowing enjoyment of the outdoors. One can easily imagine having a cocktail with feet in the cooling pool and continuing with a Gascon meal on the beautiful terrace. A barbecue area to prepare duck skewers. A lean-to attached to the guest house to shelter tools and all the necessary gardening equipment. There is a well dating from 1673 equipped with a pump to water the entire garden.

On the edge of the small but charming village of Cassaigne, close to Condom, you will find this remarkable Chateau with its origins dating back to the 13th century and modified over many centuries. Now reluctantly for sale first time since it has been in the same family for nearly 350 years. On the ground floor it is now run as the main regional Armagnac chateau, where the main living area is on the large and light first floor with spacious bedrooms and the handsome ‘salle de garde’ served as the watch tower in the Middle Ages. From this level also access to the private terrace overlooking the whole village and its grounds with a total of X hectares. A beautiful number of centenarian trees of different varieties offering shade and protection. Extensive pasture and a small vineyard are the cherry on the cake. A very comfortable and recently renovated guest dwelling is on the edge of the property. Completely private with its own garden and pool. A rare find and well-known chateau that could continue as a partly commercial estate as well as only residential.

This exceptional Gascony Chateau is set in over 5.5 hectares of meadow and woodland. It is ideally located in the calm of the countryside yet only 4 km from a village with all amenities. Set in an elevated position with striking views, this beautiful property has been sympathetically restored by the current owner, who has retained many original features. High ceilings and well proportioned rooms make this a light and welcoming property. Composition: The Château, of 550 square metres is composed of: Grand entrance hall with elegant stone staircase and access to a private courtyard, a spacious study, a vast living room with central stone fireplace, dining room, and a kitchen. There is also a ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom and WC, and a beautiful sitting room with direct access to the large sunny terrace. On the first floor: A large landing, 2 light and spacious bedrooms and a family suite (2 en-suite), a dressing room and a family bathroom. There is a large wine cellar which also houses the boiler and fuel tank for the central heating system. The Courtyard: Enchanting and private with a chapel and various outbuildings for renovation to include: The wine chai, a chapel, stables, a workmans cottage and a games room. This property benefits from lovely views over the surrounding countryside, mature landscaped gardens and swimming pool (12 x 5 metres). Tax Foncieres: 2520 Euros per year. New insulation, windows, central heating system and septic tank. Fees to be paid by the seller. Energy class D, Climate class D Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on the year's energy prices 2021: between 5420.00 and 7380.00 €. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

A 15th-century, remarkably restored chateau, its outbuildings and swimming pool on 5-hectare grounds, near a former Episcopal city, between Bordeaux and Toulouse, in the Gers department. The 5-hectare property is accessible via a small country road that weaves its way through fields, vineyards and copses. Two gravel drives then provide access to the property, which is sheltered from view thanks to the vegetation hiding it from the road. On grounds planted with many veteran trees, the buildings are situated around a square courtyard at the top of the hill, which provides unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. The property, facing south and the Pyrenees Mountains, overlooks a bucolic valley traversed by a peaceful river. To the southwest of the main dwelling, a swimming pool stretches out below a 160-m² patio, safeguarded by stone balusters, while a double staircase descends towards the vast lawns. Rectangular in shape, the chateau has two floors as well as a basement level and convertible attic space. Cadenced by many tall arched windows, which bathe the interior in light, the chateau’s façades are a testament to the more recent refurbishments that the former 13th-century manor, destroyed during the war against the English, has undergone. The buildings and their roofs, which intermesh with one another in order to form a quadrilateral, are made out of lime-pointed rubble stone and highlighted by a double row of genoise corbels, while the house’s wide stone front steps, which frame the double-door entrance, the tall carriage door opening onto the former court of honour to the north, as well as the former keep, today topped with slender finials, recall the attention and care paid to the major constructions undertaken by lords and barons from this time period, which in this case were Armadon de Montesquieu, followed by the barons de la Sudrie. In addition, its joinery and shutters painted in an elegant grey-green emphasise the aesthetic unity of the premises and confer the property with an undeniable charm.