CastleSaint-Bertrand-de-Comminges (31)

Price :

$1,493,500

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Surface700 m²bedrooms13 land1.9 ha

MEMORIAL OF THE COUNT OF CHAMBORD PRETENDANT TO THE THRONE OF FRANCE - CHÂTEAU BUILT IN 1867 - PERFECT CONDITION - SUMPTUOUS INTERIOR DECORATION - 13 ROOMS - AT THE FOOT OF THE PYRENEES - 1.9HA - HAUTE-GARONNE - OCCITANIA. At the foot of the Pyrenees, this castle in perfect condition with typically Napoleon III architecture, displays numerous references to the French monarchy and more precisely to the Count of Chambord, pretender to the throne of France under the name of Henri V. It benefited in recent years major restoration work in accordance with the rules of the art and is today in perfect condition. Work of the architect Azibert, this square castle has a central bay very richly sculpted with lions framing the monumental coat of arms of the family that commissioned the castle in 1867. The front side is decorated with two watchtowers, the rear side with a polygonal tower. On all sides we find numerous stone dormer windows very richly carved with pinnacles. The interior of this house features sumptuous decoration in a remarkable state of authenticity, recently restored to the highest standards. The entrance hall with its floor of black and white cabochons in marble and schist is decorated with sumptuous paintings of flowers in large oval medallions of remarkable quality, typically Napoleon III, in a large painted trompe l'oeil decoration, the ceiling also painted with flowers and polychrome moldings. The large living room has a very rich stuccoed and painted decoration on the theme of the French monarchy, a marble fireplace decorated with fleurs-de-lis, acanthus scrolls, the builders' alliance coat of arms under a marquis crown. The trumeau decorated with the great arms of France under the royal crown framed by medallion portraits of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette. The tops of the doors decorated with oversized fleur-de-lys in very architectural broken pediments. Superb stucco cornice with consoles and flowers. Herringbone parquet flooring. The small living room decorated with a white marble fireplace, the overmantel is decorated with fleur-de-lis framing the medallion portrait of the Count of Chambord, pretender to the throne of France under the name of Henri V. Parquet with herringbone. The dining room is decorated with a marble fireplace with lion's paws, a beautiful polychrome stucco ceiling, herringbone parquet flooring. Cabinet for washing hands. A beautiful kitchen with independent access, a large fireplace. Quality equipment, oak cupboards. Back kitchen, access to the cellar. A bedroom with beautiful decoration, floor, fireplace, moldings. A bathroom with WC. An office decorated with cashmere shawl patterned wallpaper, moldings, fireplace, access to the outside. The staircase hall in the tower, with its superb faux marble decor. WC. On the first floor, the vast hall is decorated with stained glass windows, low paneling, flooring, polychrome moldings. On the first floor, 6 very well decorated bedrooms, wooden floors, moldings, fireplaces, 4 fairly large and well-made bathrooms. Lingerie. On the second floor, a large hall, 5 bedrooms plus a bedroom at the top of the tower. 2 bathrooms. A large games room. A library lounge. A large attic with a beautiful frame. A large, exceptionally healthy cellar, with interior and exterior access, wine cellar, laundry boiler room, reserves. 1.9 hectare park enclosed by walls in good condition, planted with very beautiful trees, pollard-pruned lime trees, exceptional camellia, cedar. Access grille on the rear. Private chapel with beautiful painted polychrome decoration. Swimming pool to be restarted. Beautiful access pillars, right of access via an easement via a sumptuous semicircular entrance decorated with stone pillars topped with sculpted putti. Oil central heating, quality installation maintained. Situation : - 6km, first shops, supermarket. - 8km, Saint-Gaudens, all shops and train station services, Toulouse 1h10. - 62km, Tarbes. - 100km, Toulouse. TGV station, airport. Price: 1,393,600 Euros fees included (fees payable by the seller). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr