furnished castles for sale Gironde, France

Just 20 minutes from Bordeaux, in the heart of the prestigious Pessac-Léognan appellation, this 19th-century château embodies the timeless elegance of Bordeaux’s grand estates. Nestled within 2.8 hectares of preserved grounds, this rare property offers an exceptional lifestyle surrounded by landscaped parkland, organic vineyards, and absolute tranquility. Steeped in history, the château is part of Léognan’s emblematic heritage and retains all the nobility of its stone architecture and slate roof. Fully restored, the property offers approximately 623 m² of living space with remarkable volumes throughout. From the moment you enter, the light-filled reception rooms open generously onto the park. The ground floor features a spacious and welcoming eat-in kitchen as well as a ground-floor suite. The upper floors comprise 5 suites and 2 additional bedrooms, offering ideal comfort for a large family residence or a refined hospitality project. Noble materials, impressive ceiling heights, and the charm of period architecture have been beautifully preserved while incorporating modern comfort and amenities. The property also benefits from several outbuildings and ancillary spaces offering exceptional potential. At the rear of the château, a one-bedroom annex apartment (T2), entirely in need of renovation, could become an independent guest apartment, caretaker’s house, office space, or premium rental accommodation. The full basement already includes an office with waiting room, a workshop, and a wine cellar with direct access to the garden. These spaces are perfectly suited for professional use, artistic activities, a wellness area, or private tasting lounges. In addition, the recently renovated and elevated roof structure reveals an impressive attic level of more than 125 m² ready to be converted. Additional suites, an independent apartment, reception areas, or an exclusive wine tourism project could easily be envisioned. Outside, the landscaped grounds feature century-old magnolia trees, a swimming pool, and one hectare classified under the prestigious AOC Pessac-Léognan designation, suitable for confidential vineyard cultivation. Peacefully set with no close neighbors and only minutes from local amenities, the estate enjoys a location that is both discreet and highly accessible. The château also offers rare technical features for a historic property: air conditioning, heat pump system, recent gas condensing boiler, three independent access points, and parking for more than 10 vehicles. Its excellent energy performance rating of C is a remarkable asset for a residence dating from before 1948. Perfectly suited as a prestigious family estate, the property also lends itself beautifully to luxury guest accommodation, private events, wine tourism experiences, or exclusive retreats. Thanks to its strategic location between Bordeaux and Arcachon, and depending on the chosen business model (luxury seasonal rentals, private events, wine tourism, or guest house activity), additional annual income potential could reasonably be estimated between €60,000 and €150,000. What we particularly love: the unique history of the estate, the authentic 19th-century character, the elegance of the volumes, and the rare feeling of living in a confidential château surrounded by vineyards just moments from Bordeaux.

Exclusively presented, this wine estate offers remarkable volumes. The manor house of 620 m² features 7 bedrooms and several reception areas. It is complemented by a 120 m² caretaker’s house and three high-end pavilions of 45, 100, and 270 m². The entire estate includes a total of 24 bedrooms. The equestrian facilities comprise a private stable with 16 boxes, a tack room, a lunging ring, a dressage arena, and 7 hectares of fenced pastures. The property extends over more than 111 hectares, including 80 hectares of vineyards, the true heart of the estate. The thriving operation produces Bordeaux Supérieur wines, vinified and bottled on-site. Several exceptional cellars complete the property, including a 1,200 m² stainless-steel vat room, a 600 m² barrel cellar, a 630 m² production building, and various ageing cellars. A château with international renown.

With panoramic views over vineyards, orchards and meadows, this magnificent Chateau is conveniently located about an hour by car (or c.20 mins by helicopter) from Bordeaux and Bergerac airports, with a wide choice of restaurants, markets, shops and all other practical & leisure amenities nearby, in a region noted for its sunny microclimate, favoured by wonderful cool breezes from the Atlantic. The Chateau offers classic French historic charm & prestige, but has been renovated and finished to an exceptionally high standard to provide all the comforts of a luxury modern residence; it is available fully-furnished. The spacious accommodation includes 2 large salons, dining room, breakfast room, bar, 7 bedrooms + bath/shower rooms, kitchen & sundry other rooms. An impressive detached courtyard complex includes stables, garaging for up to 9 cars, exercise/games annexe, offices, workshop, store rooms, laundry cleaning & storage facilities, and a 39ft x 19.5ft swimming pool. The property also includes a guest/guardian cottage, with kitchen/dining room, salon, utility room, 3 bedrooms and 2 bath/shower rooms. The surrounding gardens, meadows and woodlands total approx 9.5ha; for those seeking equestrian use, a further 14 hectares of pastures are negotiable, to include a large separate barn (ideal for creation of an indoor ménage), which includes a 1-bedroom apartment. For wine enthusiasts, the Chateau is within easy reach of the prestige wine regions of the Gironde such as St Emilion, and if a new owner wishes to produce their own wines, several vineyards local to the Chateau are available for sale (including one carrying the name of the Chateau). The property would be ideal for an buyer seeking a high degree of privacy and security.