Castles for sale Sauternes, France

In the heart of a preserved natural environment, this exceptional heritage estate offers a rare setting to develop a wellness retreat project, fitness programs, sports stays, or experiential accommodation.Located on a dominant site with unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside and vineyards, it exudes a powerful atmosphere, both inspiring and calming, ideal for welcoming clients seeking reconnection, performance, and authenticity.The characterful architecture, steeped in history, gives the place a strong identity capable of attracting guests from all walks of life, sensitive to the beauty of the location and the unique energy emanating from it.The estate features two large reception rooms of 170 m² and 120 m², allowing for the organization of group activities, conferences, workshops, or professional events in a majestic setting. The outdoor spaces, open to nature, are perfectly suited for yoga sessions at dawn, outdoor training, ceremonies, or dining under the stars. The on-site accommodation capacity, with 31 beds spread between an independent cottage, private rooms, and structured collective accommodation, allows for the hosting of complete groups and offers turnkey immersive stays.Already used for events, the site is immediately operational and offers a strong potential for profitability. Its configuration allows for a combination of high-margin premium retreats, corporate seminars, sports training, wellness programs, and private events generating additional income. More than just a real estate asset, it is a genuine development platform to create a recognized destination, driven by the rare alliance of history, nature, and hospitality.A powerful location, ready to write a new entrepreneurial chapter.Fees included of 5% VAT at the expense of the buyer. Price excluding fees: 2,600,000 €. Energy class B, Climate class C. Average estimated annual energy expenses for standard use, based on energy prices from the year 2018: 2254.00 €. Date of DPE completion: 18-06-2018. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed can be found on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr.Your advisor Manson Properties: Manson Properties Commercial agent (Individual business). Agency MANSON PROPERTIES Bordeaux, Bassin d'Arcachon Brittany, SAS with a capital of 33,467 euros, registered office: 6 quai Louis XVIII - 33000 BORDEAUX, registered in the Bordeaux RCS under the number 892 572 413, holder of the professional card "Transactions on real estate and business assets" No. CPI33012021000000005 issued by CCI Bordeaux Gironde.This description has been automatically translated from French.

An estate to be restored, with outbuildings and 4.5 hectares of meadows and vines, 45 minutes from Bordeaux, on the outskirts of a village in the Gironde area. The estate is located in the heights of the village of which it is part, near to a street that runs past it. However, it is sufficiently far from any form of noise pollution. An earthen drive running past an hedge of hornbeams leads directly to it. The property is not fenced or walled, which would be superfluous, given the location set back from the road, the natural protective screen formed by the vineyards as well as the peace and quiet of the area. It is located in a semi-rural area, on mainly flat land, as is the case for the surrounding villages, standing between the Garonne River and its canal. This massive and noble stone residence with a tiled roof can be seen from the road, partially hidden by the estate’s rows of vines. It is made up of a rectangular main building with an adjoining, one-storey outbuilding set at a right angle to it, to the right-hand side of the house, on the eastern side, which is used as a store and a garage. Opposite, a hut houses the water pumping system, very near to the well. The grounds, including several hundred-year-old trees and notably a cedar planted in 1875 as well as copses of more recently planted shrubs, is made up of lawns stretching from the walls of the house to the vines to the northeastern side of the property. They account for approximately a third of the 4.3-hectare estate. The rest is made up of two plots of cultivated vines, separated by a tarmac road. The property has been in the same family since 1844 and is a recognised element of the region’s heritage, as proved by its classification as a picturesque site for the last 50 years by the local authorities.

Only 45 minutes from Bordeaux and its airport, this iconic castle of southern Gironde overlooks the Garonne Valley from a natural promontory, offering a remarkable panorama and a setting full of history. Built at the end of the 15th century in flamboyant Gothic style, and owned by the same family since 1594, it develops over 1,500 m² of living space arranged around two wings in right-angled projection, punctuated with towers, including a remarkable hexagonal tower richly decorated and a tower housing a chapel. The interior volumes reveal the nobility of the place: spacious reception rooms, library, dining room, billiard room with Cordovan leather decor, as well as about thirty rooms including many bedrooms with bathrooms. The period elements—parquets, moldings, fireplaces, and woodwork—testify to its authenticity. The estate extends within a high-quality landscaped environment, mixing gardens, centuries-old trees, pools, and fountains. Significant outbuildings, totaling approximately 1,500 m², complete the ensemble: orangery, former stables converted into a reception hall, barn, 17th-century dovecote, workshop, garage, ice house… offering exceptional potential for a large-scale project. Listed as a Historical Monument (but not classified), this castle provides a rare base for a prestigious private residence, a hotel or event project. Renovation work is needed to fully reveal the potential of this unique property. Additional hectares can be purchased separately.]}]}>more

Sole agency, a landmark of regional architectural heritage, this château in southern Gironde is a magnificent medieval residence perched on a promontory overlooking the Garonne valley. Its construction dates back to the 15th century, around 1480, on the initiative of the lords of Castets en Dorthe, in a flamboyant Gothic style. Owned by the same family since 1594, the property comprises two buildings forming a right angle, flanked by several towers — notably a richly decorated hexagonal tower to the east and a rectangular tower housing a chapel on the north-east corner. The château's surroundings are remarkable: gardens, ancient trees, ponds and fountains create a landscape of great beauty. The façades and roofs of the château, as well as its dovecote, were listed as Historic Monuments by decree on 4 August 1978. Fees at seller's expense. Energy class: N/A Climate class: N/A Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

This magnificent stone château is a unique property in the Bordeaux region, a rare example of Palladian architecture, enjoying a 360o view from the top of the hills, just 25 minutes from Bordeaux train station, 40 minutes from the airport, and 5 minutes from local shops. Ideally located in the heart of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, one of France's most captivating regions, this property offers an exceptional lifestyle where world-renowned vineyards, rolling countryside, and the nearby Atlantic coastline come together in perfect harmony -- an invitation to experience the very essence of French art de vivre. The estate extends over 29 hectares in a single block, including approximately 15 hectares of vineyards, and benefits from an impressive collection of outbuildings offering significant development potential. Built in 1810 during the Directoire/Empire period, the château reflects the elegance of neoclassical architecture. Its refined U-shaped layout, inspired by Palladian design, features a central elevated residence adorned with a pediment supported by elegant columns. Two symmetrical wings frame a grand reception courtyard, while the rear façade opens onto a terrace overlooking a landscaped park of over one hectare. The main residence offers approximately 430 sqm of living space, combining charm, volume, and authenticity. Reception rooms are filled with natural light and retain remarkable original features including stonework, decorative friezes, ceiling roses, Gironde tiles, and antique parquet flooring. On the courtyard side: a kitchen, two dining rooms with fireplaces, a large and a smaller lounge, and a pantry. On the park side: four bedrooms, including one with en-suite bathroom, as well as a library and an office. In addition, two independent apartments located in the west wing provide further accommodation, ideal for guests, staff, or complementary use. A semi-basement level features a vaulted barrel cellar, renovated in 2005, offering both character and functionality. The landscaped grounds include a 'Four Seasons Garden' with fountain, as well as a swimming pool with pool house and wooden terraces enjoying open views over the Entre-Deux-Mers countryside. The property would benefit from a programme of refurbishment and enhancement, particularly regarding certain exterior features, offering its future owner the opportunity to elevate this historic estate to contemporary standards while preserving its authenticity. A rare opportunity to acquire and reimagine a château lifestyle in one of Bordeaux's most preserved and desirable settings. Information regarding potential risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

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.