castle with reception room for sale Villefranche-de-Lauragais, France

Leave the main roads behind and follow a winding path… and the property immediately makes its presence felt. Perched atop a hill, this private hamlet spanning nearly 4 hectares offers a world of its own. An 18th-century château of around 530 m², bathed in natural light, blending historic character with modern comforts (roofing, electricity, heat pump). Surrounding it are a guest house (200 m²), a caretaker’s cottage (150 m²) and a 400 m² loft to be transformed according to your plans. A charming inner courtyard with its stone walls, a swimming pool, a chapel and, in the background, the Pyrenees. A rare, secluded place where everything begins.

CASTLE – VIEW – 2 HECTARES – STABLE – OUTBUILDINGS. The Toulouse Real Estate Group presents exclusively an exceptional property, a castle whose history dates back to the 16th and 18th centuries, with over 1000 m² of usable space in a privileged setting in Haute-Garonne. Set on nearly 2 hectares of parkland, meadows, and landscaped areas, this estate boasts a dominant location offering a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside all the way to the Pyrenees mountains. You will be immediately charmed by the brightness of the spaces, the elegance of its architectural lines, and the harmony of this ensemble, which is perfectly maintained and in excellent overall condition. The castle is organized around a fluid and family-friendly layout. On the ground floor, a traversing entrance hall leads to a living room, a dining room, a kitchen with a back kitchen, an office, and a large bedroom with its shower room and toilet. Upstairs, the sleeping area includes three spacious suites. Each benefits from several rooms and its own bathroom or shower room, offering comfort and privacy to its occupants. The attics, with an area of about 150 m², constitute an additional space that can be developed according to your projects or kept as a large storage attic. In continuation of the main building, a second entrance provides access to a remarkable reception hall of 100 m². This versatile space is ideally suited for family receptions, seminars, exhibitions, artistic workshops, or events. In the basement, an authentic vaulted cellar completes this character-filled space. Outside, the park fully enjoys the dominant position of the property. You will discover a superb heated swimming pool measuring 11 x 5 meters, equipped with an immersed roller shutter, inviting relaxation facing an exceptional panorama in absolute calm. Several outbuildings further enrich the potential of the estate. A stable with two boxes, two shelters, two garages, a workshop, storage spaces, and various annexes that can be adapted according to your needs and projects. This property offers a rare balance between prestige, family comfort, and potential for exploitation. Located just 30 minutes from Toulouse, it benefits from a preserved environment while remaining close to amenities. Shops, medical services, schools, and the train station are accessible in less than 15 minutes, notably in Auterive. An authentic and generous residence, ideal for a character family home, a welcoming project, an event or artistic activity. Fees are the responsibility of the sellers - Viola Reichardt - Independent commercial agent. Inter-cabinet cooperation is welcome: all our colleagues and professional partners are cordially invited to collaborate on this property in a spirit of cooperation and efficiency in service of the buyers. Fees are the responsibility of the sellers - Viola Reichardt - Independent commercial agent.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Beautifully restored medieval château, dating from the 13th century, set in the heart of the beautiful green French countryside, in the south of France, within the unspoiled Aude region. The property is located just 15 minutes from the renowned medieval town of Mirepoix, well known for its remarkable cathedral, considered unique in France, and for its vibrant and lively market. Often referred to as “the Uzès of the Aude” or “Little Uzès”, Mirepoix is appreciated for its iconic arcaded main square and its animated markets, reflecting the authentic spirit of southern France. Ideally positioned between Toulouse and the historic city of Carcassonne, both reachable in approximately 45 minutes, the château combines tranquillity with excellent accessibility. Motorway access is 15 minutes away, while TGV train stations and international airports are within easy reach. Originally built in the 13th century by Guillaume de Plaigne, a Cathar lord, the château remained in the same family until 1688. It was then acquired by François-Paul de Béon-Masse-Cazeaux, Grand Prior of the Order of Malta in Toulouse, who transformed it into a Commandery of the Order of Saint John. It became the largest and most recent commandery in the Languedoc region and remained under the ownership of the Order of Malta until the French Revolution. The château has retained the spirit of its medieval origins while benefiting from a careful restoration, carried out over two generations. Surrounded by a park with mature trees, it offers a calm and refreshing atmosphere, enhanced by the presence of the Great Hall of the Knights, a key feature of the property’s historic character. The property offers 16 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, including 12 bedrooms within the château and 4 bedrooms in an independent cottage, allowing accommodation for up to 32 guests. Additional features include a small chapel set within a tower, a refined swimming pool designed as a natural basin, and facilities suitable for private gatherings and discreet events. The estate extends over 14 hectares of organically farmed land, located in a protected natural and touristic area, within a Natura 2000 valley. A range of outbuildings and service areas complete the property, including catering spaces, storage rooms, garages, cellars and attics. This château offers a rare balance between history, serenity and accessibility. It will appeal both to those wishing to continue a discreet hospitality or event activity, and to a family seeking an elegant country residence, combining timeless character with modern comfort.

AUDE - 12 KM FROM CASTELNAUDARY This superb property is both a chateau and a fortified farm, with a fine collection of buildings dating from the 15th to 17th centuries. Access is via a beautiful plane tree-lined driveway leading to a double châtelet, a beautiful dovecote and a hangar with large stone arches. The entrance to the chateau is via a courtyard of honor with a wide stone staircase leading to a beautiful vaulted entrance, extended by a magnificent 18th-century monumental staircase with baluster, which serves the renovated part to the west and the part to be renovated to the east. The renovated second floor features a library entrance on the right, two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and a dressing room. To the left, a huge gallery leads to a beautiful living room with a fireplace, in the south-facing dungeon overlooking the surrounding countryside, and two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms on the second floor. On the ground floor, a medieval kitchen with a large stone fireplace opens onto an inner courtyard with a central well, leading to a cellar and chapel. From the kitchen, you enter a magnificent dining room with a monumental stone fireplace, followed by two other rooms with painted French ceilings. Upstairs, two large rooms followed by a gallery with painted coffered ceilings from the 17th century lead to three other rooms that need to be finished. A large west-facing outbuilding houses a heated indoor swimming pool. A caretaker's cottage with a lounge, a kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom complement the house. Two towers and a watchtower surround the chateau to the north, overlooking a garden. The château is surrounded by 4 ha of land, part of which is planted with trees. Energy class: E Climate class: E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 14,750 euros and 2,020 euros per year. Price indexed to 2021, 2022 and 2023. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr