Castles for sale Montaut-les-Créneaux, France

This elegant early 19th century chateau is set within a mature parkland of 11 hectares with numerous trees and views over the surrounding countryside. Currently a variety of businesses are run dependent on the season. The chateau itself is listed as a 10 bedroomed 3*star hotel, a restaurant, holiday chalets and a campsite. Weddings are hosted and it is possible to accommodate 140 guests. The chateau itself retains its character with stained glass windows, chestnut staircase, original tiled and oak floors. The ground floor has a reception area, a guest lounge and dining room, and a one bedroomed apartment. Upstairs there are 10 ensuite bedrooms, each with a quite distinctive feel and all have views over the parkland. There is potential for 2 more, but work would need to be completed to comply with current legislation. The wing has a large kitchen and owners accommodation. There is a separate fully equipped kitchen for the restaurant, an indoor bar and restaurant leading to a large terrace in front of the chateau which provides additional covers in the summer. The chalets, which are all fully equipped for 6 people have 3 bedrooms, an open plan living and dining area and kitchen and a shower room. They all have balconies with bbq's are set away from the chateau with open outlooks over the parkland. The 80 pitches are of varying sizes and orientations, many with electrical link ups, again away from the chateau and some at the perimeter of the parkland. There is a large outbuilding with showers and toilets as well as an area for washing dishes etc. There are play areas for children and 2 swimming pools, one for small children. Around the pools there are extensive sunbathing terraces.

Gers - Near Auch, at the end of a small village, this 18th-century chartreuse with its triangular pediment has been renovated in a contemporary, timeless style. Set in over 3 hectares, it enjoys exceptional panoramic views over the countryside and the Pyrenees mountain range. As soon as you arrive, you'll be seduced by the French garden and the hanging garden on the property's ramparts. With its unparalleled luminosity, this home boasts spacious rooms where the hallmarks of its historic past are naturally integrated: fireplaces, period moldings, marble fountains... a magnificent, comfortable single-storey living space of almost 400 m². All the windows have been replaced and fitted with adjustable sunshades, and the underfloor heating is provided by 2 high-performance heat pumps, making it extremely comfortable. The basement includes a former wine storehouse, a beautiful wine cellar, the boiler room, a 2-car garage and 2 rooms, including a former kitchen. On the west side, magnificent sunsets can be enjoyed by the heated swimming pool, equipped with a protective underwater cover. The poolhouse, with its large bay window, houses a high-tech summer kitchen ideal for summer meals. All in all, an exceptional place to live in the Gers! Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Extremely rare 13th and 16th century fortified house in the Gers, tastefully renovated and set in 2 hectares of grounds with swimming pool and horse meadow. Beyond the large wrought-iron gate and tree-lined driveway, a large dark wooden porch leads to an inner courtyard with mullioned windows on the facades. An original stone staircase leads to the entrance hall, which leads on the right to a living room with a beautiful fireplace and an old stone sink, probably the former kitchen. On the left is the dining room, also with a beautiful fireplace, and the modern-style kitchen. The ground floor is equipped with underfloor heating connected to the town gas central heating system. The first floor features a second living room and a study with a fireplace in each room, and two night 'wings'. The first is dedicated to guests: 3 en-suite bedrooms and a shower room with walk-in shower. The second wing distributes 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, a toilet and a very pretty master suite illuminated by 2 mullioned windows, where a dressing room has been fitted out in the 'échauguette'. The rest of the building includes several sheds and a large stable, the first floor of which can still be converted and features beautiful mullioned windows. A rare property, in a quiet location not far from all amenities. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

A restored 16th-century chateau in a walled enclosure nestled in 3 5 hectares of grounds, for sale without usufruct, near a quaint village in France’s Gers department. A quiet country lane runs around 1,800 metres from Sarrant up to an electric gate. The chateau is rather isolated, but a stone building standing at one side suggests that the dwelling is not entirely cut off from the rest of the world. Its calm, bucolic surroundings are free from any possible disturbance. The chateau lies on a rocky plateau overlooking its 3.5 hectares of grounds, which are steep in some areas. These beautiful grounds are made up of woods and enclosed meadows. The edifice enjoys absolute privacy behind the high walls that run around it. The seigneurial dwelling is rectangular. It has a ground floor and two upper floors and it leads out onto a south-facing terrace that offers a panoramic view. A polygonal tower adjoins the edifice. Five of this tower’s sides protrude from the dwelling’s north elevation. On the building’s east side, a lower adjoining outhouse with a first floor extends the main section. A square tower marks the walled enclosure’s south-east corner. Two wings extend from the dwelling at a right angle to it, stretching northwards on either side of the courtyard. A covered terrace lies in the court’s north-west section, adjoining the west wing. It offers a shady poolside space for relaxation near the 24-metre-long lap pool that runs alongside the court’s north wall. All the buildings lie around the courtyard. Two towers mark the north corners of the court, which is enclosed by high walls. A carriage entrance in the east wall forms the main entry into the courtyard and a door on the west side leads to stairs that take you to a car port and a stable. On the south and west sides, the land has been turned into a counterscarp. A hexagonal dovecote built in 1630 stands in a meadow that has been turned into a paddock. Two driveways lead up to the property. One takes you straight to the main entrance and the other one runs around the enclosure’s walls to a parking area and the stable on the west side, at a level lower than the wall.

GERS - 20 KM FROM AUCH SOLE AGENT - Located in the heart of a charming village, this 18th-century château with its inner courtyard is set in a peaceful environment. It boasts 600 m² of living space with 14 main rooms, including a 180 m² loft and a 108 m² dining room. Carefully and tastefully renovated some twenty years ago, this property boasts all modern comforts. Beautiful parkland of one hectare with a pond, a spring, a well, a swimming pool and its pool house. Beautiful architectural features. Suitable as a main or secondary residence, for shared housing or for tourism. Energy class: D Climate class: D Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €7590 and €10,320 per year. Prices indexed to January 1, 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

In a beautiful environment, close to an attractive tourist and gastronomic town, noble 12th century residence and its 16th century keep. Its total living area is about 1,200 sqm divided into 20 main rooms. THE CHATEAU: Ground floor: Dining room of 40 sqm with tiled fireplace, bright dining room of 80 sqm with tiled and wooden floor, kitchen of 77 sqm with a dining area. Heated indoor swimming pool of 9 x 4.5 metres. Basement: Entrance hall accessible from the inner courtyard: 3 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, cellar, laundry room. First floor: entrance from the porch through the garden: large living room, office, 2 lounges, library, 3 bedrooms, 3 shower rooms and a dressing room. GUEST HOUSE on one level of 120 sqm. NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS including some stables. Very large greenhouse. 135 hectares of land with agricultural land and woods. Small river, pond.

Dating in parts from the 13th century, this 4 bed, 3 reception small chateau sits at the end of a private driveway lined with plane trees and surrounded by nearly 5 hectares of parkland with centenary trees. Presented for sale in excellent order, this is a light-filled and charismatic home just waiting for it's next guardian. An ideal artist or writers retreat, the first floor, with its high ceilings and tall windows, is ideally suited for presenting an art collection. Three bedroom guest or staff cottage, outbuilding, stables, 17.5 metre salt swimming pool, lake, pasture, mature trees and simple gardens. 45 minutes drive to Toulouse airport.

Chateau near Mauvezin located in the Gersoise countryside. Land of 2ha with well, pond and moat. On the ground floor: large living room of 140m2 to the north with stone vaults and exposed framework; warm south-facing kitchen opening onto a 100m2 terrace; library, dining room, hall, laundry room, utility room/boiler room and disabled access bedroom with shower. Floor: 6 bedrooms, including 4 with bathroom. Master bedroom with 2 bathrooms and dressing room. Roof remodeled regularly. Heating: 2 pellet stoves and electric heating. Outbuildings of 250m2 which serves as a workshop and garage with roof in very good condition. At 9o, 13o and 17o century chateau near Mauvezin and 1hr from Blagnac aeroport in beautiful Gascony countryside. 2ha of land with well, a moat and a pond. Ground level: large entry and on the right of entry, bedroom facing east with a handicap access and bathroom. 140 sq m living/play room facing north with stone arches. Cozy kitchen with wood pellet stove on the southside with 100 sq m patio. Library and dining room.Back kitchen and boiler room. First floor: 6 bedrooms. Parental suite(80sq m) with 2 bathrooms and very big dressing room. Hallway 70sq m and one room that does not have windows but serves as office and acces to the roof. There is a 250sq m building that is used as a garage and workshop. All roofs in good condition. Beautiful wood and stone work throughout the house.

In commanding position, without nuisance and overlooking the Pyrenees, tastefully renovated property with all the modern comfort. This luminous castle with approximately 800 sqm of living space, offers nice volumes and very beautiful architectural elements: spiral staircase, monumental fireplaces... It consists of 11 main rooms among which numerous reception rooms, a billiard room, 6 bedrooms. Vaulted cellars. 2 large terraces overlooking the park. Rose garden and park with multi-century trees. Outbuildings of about 550 sqm including a guest house of 75 sqm, a garage of 30 sqm, a workshop of 54 sqm and 2 large rooms of 125 and 120 sqm. Perfectly maintained property. Low temperature underfloor heating, computer-controlled gas boiler, double glazing. Heated pool of 9.5x5 m, pool house, well, irrigation sprinklers, alarm. 40 minutes from Toulouse Blagnac airport. Energy class: B Climate class: C DPE old version Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 5993 euros and 6993 euros per year. Prices indexed to: 15/08/2015 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

GERS - NEAR MAUVEZIN Beautiful country property with a XIXth century castle of 376 m², very bright and divided into 11 main rooms including 5 bedrooms. Without nuisance in the heart of a superb park of 1,6 hectare. Salt water swimming pool with pool house, bowling alley, numerous outbuildings including stables, large pond with a spring, well, orchard and about forty 35 year old truffle oaks. Possibility to acquire more land. Suitable as a family residence, or for a tourist or agricultural project. Energy class: E Climate class: E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 5317 euros and 7193 euros per year. Prices indexed to January 1, 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

A chateau dating back to 1839 with large outhouses and 7 5 hectares of grounds, a few minutes from the town of Lectoure in France’s Gers department. A track leading to the property leaves a small country road on the hillside. A discreet spring covered with stones marks the entrance to the grounds. The chateau’s facade appears at the end of a drive shaded by tall, old trees. The edifice enjoys absolute privacy and calm. It looks out over a valley, in isolation from the rest of the world. You can admire several stunning vistas from the property. These views stretch to the town of Lectoure, perched on its rocky outcrop. The chateau is built on a large gravel terrace with a round ornamental stone pond. The building is rectangular and has an adjoining tower in the middle of its west elevation. It has four flours that can be seen from its east side, lower down. The top floor is a loft space. The edifice offers a liveable floor area of around 800m², spread between the ground floor and the first floor, which can be seen from the south driveway. The chateau was built in 1805. It is made of dressed stone, rendered with a beige lime coating. Its facade reflects the architectural traits of its era: 14 rectangular openings are arranged symmetrically around a central bay that stands out for its dressed stone and its double door that forms the main entrance. The quoins, cornices and door and window surrounds are made of exposed dressed stone. The building is crowned with a zinc and slate mansard roof with hipped ends, punctuated with three bull’s-eye windows on its south side, three on its north side, one on its east side and another one on its west side. The grounds are dotted with age-old trees and vast clearings. This wonderful outdoor space includes an isolated swimming pool, a dovecote, an old washing place and an Italian-style garden. The style of this Italian garden goes well with the chateau’s north elevation and brings out its elegance. At a lower level, there are two large rectangular outbuildings made of rubble stone. They face each other and can be reached via a separate drive on one side.

Constructed in the 15th century and redesigned in the 17th this sumptuous château was designed in the style of the Italian Renaissance. In the North of the Gers it is located a short drive away from the popular market towns of Lectoure, Fleurance and St Clar. Situated in a quiet location, down a tranquil country lane, and far from the main road, the property offers over 7 hectares of glorious parkland and an abundance of trees. The property is entirely private being both hedged and gated, with a small stream bordering the land at the bottom. The main body of the château comprises eight bedrooms, and a vast main reception/dining-room, and first floor library/reception-room. With a separate guest house. The flamboyant Italian-style first floor “loggia” – with its covered terrace and arcades overlooking the tranquil gardens is an absolute delight. With a paved pool area, 2 dovecotes, and a vast 170m2 hangar the garden is full of interest with a vast array of mature trees, roses and bushes and an orchard. This property provides a peaceful sanctuary from the world, in a location that is unique, being utterly private, and yet in the located heart of one of the most sought-after areas of SW France. Let’s look in more detail … The local area, the parkland, gardens, and outbuildings The drive by car to the property is as pleasant one. With easy access to the local market towns of Lectoure and Fleurance the property is tranquil yet easily accessible. The TGV line to Paris in Agen is under an hour away, and Toulouse international airport, just over an hour. As we leave the market towns behind, the countryside is rich and peaceful, with small country lanes cutting through emerald, green fields, where in the summer crops of sunflowers or wheat grow in an area fondly known as French Tuscany. If Gascony is the Tuscany of France, then this property offers all the joys of Renaissance Italy. Designed in pure Italian style, the property was built by a rich noble family in the 15th century. From the outside very little can be seen, as a thick natural hedge encircles the perimeter of the land. The entrance to the property is enclosed by two fine wrought-iron gates, both of which are in perfect keeping with the château and marking the entrance in style. The château is located at the end of a quiet lane that opens out onto fields, so one is not troubled by any passing traffic. The occasional hare or deer, perhaps. We enter from the side gate to the main entrance, with a view of a splendid pigeonnier or dovecote to our right. The pool nestles beside the first of the two dovecotes and is sheltered by rose-covered walls. There is a water-well with a decorative wrought iron frame on the top. Always ideal to have a source of water on the land, to keep the lovely gardens fresh and green; not forgetting the small river that runs along the bottom field. There are over seven hectares of land in total, ensuring utmost tranquility for anyone residing here. Of those seven hectares the land around the gardens, and the guest house, comprises an orchard (to the front of the guest house) neatly mown lawns, and mature trees. There is an ornamental row of topiary, and a small river at the bottom of the land. The gardens feel rich and bucolic. In an area known for its scorching hot summers, there is a freshness to the parkland, shaded by ancient boughs of the trees. The ambience here is one of lush greenery. As we turn around the chateau to the rear gardens, we catch our first glimpse of the fantastic loggia, a covered terrace with arches running the full length of the property which is purely Italian Renaissance in style; joyous and romantic with its impressive corner pavillions. The main master bedroom opens onto the loggia, offering a morning view over the gardens; a sure promise that one’s day will begin on a note of beauty and tranquility. The Chateau has a joie de vivre which one might not expect from a Medieval building. It is warm and welcoming from the outside with its mellow golden walls catching the last of the autumn sunshine. Let’s open the grand entrance door, and step inside… The main entrance to the chateau is paved in stone with a wooden staircase to the first floor. As one would expect the entrance is formal and is divided into two distinct sections with the original wooden front door at the entrance, and at the end of the hallway a second door, with the intelligent addition of a glass door that allows the light to flood into the hallway, in a way which is not traditionally medieval but certainly delightful for modern living, where one’s instinct is to let the sunshine in, and to keep the warmth inside. From the central hallway, we take a brief look at a large room which has not been restored for any other purpose than storage, but with a large opening at the far end, in a room which is interesting in so far as it is of similar size to the main reception room, and certainly offers possibilities for further development of the property’s habitable area, planning permissions permitting. The main reception/dining-room is a fantastic space for entertainment. With its quirky vaults the room is divided into two distinct sections. The first part of the room (from the central hallway) has a lovely stone fireplace where the family gather. The perfect place for a winter or Christmas gathering. The second part of the room is used as a dining-area. There are large windows to the gardens in both the reception and dining areas. At the far end of the room, a doorway leads into a tower area, with a pleasantly Medieval feel to it, where there is a downstairs cloakroom and lavatory. The kitchen sits a little way apart from the dining-room, for ease, and has recently been completely refurbished. This is a warm and inviting room, with ample space for a breakfast table, and tasteful modern units. From the kitchen a doorway opens onto the loggia. This utterly charming terrace offers views onto the gardens from between the arches and is a delightful place to sit in the shade on a scorching hot summer’s day. Upstairs There are two wings to the first floor, set from a central staircase. Two of the bathrooms are built into the quirky corner pavilion towers. The master bedroom and the study both open onto the charming loggia. From the master bedroom you can steal a view of the morning from between the arcades of the first-floor loggia, take coffee outside on a warm private terrace area, or fall back to sleep watching the light muslin curtains flutter between the arches. This is a room in which the imagination can take flight! Also on the first floor, there is a deliciously private library, which is provides a tranquil retreat from the downstairs reception-rooms. With its rows of bookshelves, and cinema area, this is a lovely private room, where the owners can escape when the house is full of guests. One of the upstairs bedrooms is currently used as a private study but could also be used as an extra bedroom. With a total of eight bedrooms and four bathrooms on the two upstairs wings of the house, we note that each room is blessed with high volumes, tall windows, far-reaching views and many period features which have been preserved. The current owners have carried out an extensive scheme of works since they first moved in, and a vast majority of all the rooms have been recently redecorated or refurbished. The kitchen is brand new. The oil fuel boiler has just been replaced and we have noted the clever installation of the thick glass doors on the lower level that ensure the spacious ground-floor living area is snug throughout the winter months. This property is now welcoming throughout all four seasons and is in an excellent state of repair. The gardens are also immaculate and must work has been carried out to regain parts of the plot that had become overgrown. The Guest House With two bedrooms, a central reception room/kitchen and bathroom, the guest house is set well apart from the house, by the orchard, and is a decided advantage to this property either for lettings or for family and friends. Safe & Secure The property is equipped with an alarm linked to a video surveillance system which detects all movement in the property.

Near Lectoure and Agen, medieval château from the XIII century and alterations from the early renaissance of the XVI century. This 950 m² château listed monuments historiques which has conserved many of its original features presents a unique opportunity to restore. The former moat, sentry tower with archer slits, the entrance bridge formerly a drawbridge remind its original defensive purpose while the hexagonal dungeon tower, the renaissance galery, the spiral stone staircase, the cloister and the chapel show the alteration from the renaissance period. The chateau boasts 25 rooms including a guards room, empire style reception rooms, a gallery, 9 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, vaulted stone cellars, a chapel. In the park crossed by a river, there are century old trees, a mill house, outbuildings, a XVI century dovecote. On the land of the property, there are 4 farmhouses to repair, 156 hectares of cultivated land and partly under irrigation and 48 hectares of woodland.

Fully modernised including recent double glazing, central heating and new roof to the outbuilding. It retains the original features and thus is full of character and charm. The chateau is furnished and has recently been decorated in a more contemporary style with numerous original paintings and artefacts enhancing the ambiance. Most rooms have large windows or doors, often on two walls making the large rooms bright. Wide entrance doors open to a spacious hall with original tiling and an ornate broad wooden staircase. To one side is a library/ games room with extensive oak bookcases and inlaid oak parquet flooring. On the other side is the main lounge with large open fireplace and a built in bar. The kitchen is accessed from the lounge and is set out in a traditional farmhouse style with room for a small table. To the rear there is a good sized formal dining room and a wide corridor used as a music area. There is potential to develop a further room which is currently used as a utility area and dogs lounge. Upstairs the landing is spacious and the 4 individually styled bedrooms, 3 of which are ensuite and a further bathroom and a room currently used as a dressing room but could easily be a further bedroom. Other buildings There is a large renovated outbuilding near the entrance which has a large garage/ workshop, a self contained 50m2 gîte with open plan kitchen/ dining room and lounge area, a comfortable bedroom with an ensuite shower room with toilet. A door leads to a further covered area which can also be accessed from the gardens. Here there is seating and surfaces with a plancha which can be used for small soirées . A stair in the centre takes you up to a large area approx. 100m2 which has had all the services installed . There is a large central kitchen / dining area and lounge and on each side there is a bedroom with ensuite shower room. Garden and grounds The grounds extend to one and a half hectares which is fully enclosed and there are wide ranging views across farmland to the Pyrenees. Automatic gates open to a mainly lawned front garden. The gardens to the side and rear are mostly lawn with accents in different areas - there is a pond stocked with fish; a large 12x6m chlorine swimming pool with paved terrace; a covered summer kitchen with BBQ; a pergola used for dining and a separate field suitable for animals or growing vegetables. The chateau is at the edge of a quiet village.