castles with pool for sale Haute-Vienne, France

Nestled like a hidden treasure in the rolling countryside just fifteen minutes from Limoges, this gorgeous 18th-century château, originally constructed in 1740 during the illustrious reign of Louis XV, radiates timeless elegance. Thought to have been initially designed as a hunting lodge, the estate was magnificently expanded a century later, graced with the addition of two impressive towers at its grand façade. Legend surrounds this enchanting property; stories suggest it was presented to its unnamed owner by Napoleon III, the last emperor of France, prior to his imprisonment for a failed coup. This alluring tale finds substance in the form of a remarkable, elaborately carved six-metre oak panelled chimney breast in one of the towers—an exquisite masterpiece, crafted in the opulent style of the era. Impeccably restored, curated, and furnished to the highest standard, the château offers unparalleled versatility. Its extensive, secluded grounds feature a magnificent orangery and ten sumptuous bedrooms. For recreation and relaxation, you'll discover a professional-grade tennis court, an inviting outdoor swimming pool, a luxurious jacuzzi and sauna chalet, a spacious garage and workshop, and even a tranquil zen garden—perfect for moments of peace and reflection. Upon crossing the threshold, guests are immediately enveloped in a sense of grandeur, indulgence, and privacy, with expansive entertaining spaces, welcoming bolt-holes, and private bathrooms for each refined bedroom. Whilst currently used as a private residence, the estate is perfectly suited to serve as a glamorous holiday retreat for celebratory gatherings, or a hospitality business enterprise. The château is located on the edge of a small village in the heart of the countryside, yet just about five minutes from a bakery and twenty minutes from a hospital, a major city, with national train connections and a European airport. This is an opportunity to acquire a magnificent castle, exceptionally decorated and finished, versatile, already renowned, and to personalise it to your taste. Whether envisioned as a boutique spa escape, an intimate hotel, or an exclusive venue for events and weddings, the château’s adaptability invites limitless possibilities for those seeking a life of sophistication and refined leisure.

Rf.4722 : French 18th C. chateau for sale in Haute-Vienne department. The Briance Valley is a protected site in the Haute-Vienne department of Limousin. The river winds its way through a rural landscape where deciduous woods on the slopes alternate with bocage meadows and low-lying pastures, poplar groves on the banks, and cultivated fields on the flatlands and hillsides. This is the home of the famous Limousine cattle breed: the Pôle de Lanaud, with its renowned restaurant, is just a few minutes from the property. This corner of the countryside is less than 20 km from Limoges, a city of art and history. Known for its long tradition of porcelain manufacturing, the capital of Limousin is a dynamic city with a large student population, a renowned university hospital, and one of the world's leading companies in the field of electrical equipment (Legrand). Limoges-Bénédictins train station, listed as a Historic Monument for its architecture combining Art Nouveau and Art Deco, allows you to reach Paris or Toulouse in three and a half hours. Limoges Bellegarde airport, half an hour from the château, has regular flights to Lyon, London, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, and the Midlands. This proximity between town and country explains the abundance of castles and manor houses found in the Briance Valley. The oldest were built by the powerful Viscounts of Limoges or by the abbots of Solignac, an important abbey on the Via Lemovicensis route to Compostela. The more recent ones, such as the property on offer, were designed as pleasant residences for the upper middle class of Limoges, who loved, and still appreciate, this charming and peaceful setting just a stone's throw from the city. Set apart from a hamlet, the chateau is a building of classical proportions flanked by two round towers with conical roofs. In the center, a detached pavilion houses the entrance and stairwell. It is topped by a portico broken by a monumental pediment dormer with a domed roof. On the opposite side, the south facade features a perfect alignment of windows on a straight facade framed by slightly protruding wings. Chain molding and bossages reinforce the impression of symmetry, which extends up to the domed dormers lighting the attic. Covered in slate, the hipped roof of the main building, like that of the entrance pavilion, is topped with a metal ridge. To the north again, a three-step staircase leads to the front door, a side door with a wooden tympanum and a protruding doorframe. From there, the ground floor comprises an entrance hall, an office with a toilet and shower, a storage room/cellar, a kitchen, a dining room, a double living room, and a library. On the same level, the towers house a bar with neo-Gothic decor in one and a boiler room in the other. With high ceilings, these two rooms occupy two levels. On the first floor : 4 large bedrooms with their own bathrooms. On the second floor : a long hallway and five beautiful bedrooms with bathrooms, one of which has a shower room and sometimes a dressing room. Two of these bedrooms are located in the towers. Under the eaves: a large open space ready to be converted. The property has a total living area of approximately 700 sqm. The outbuildings include: The Orangery, probably built in the 19th century, is the main outbuilding. On the first floor, a fully equipped reception room can seat up to 60 people. A second floor, under the eaves, is in need of restoration. Separately, the modern garage with cellar can accommodate two to three cars and the equipment needed to maintain the property. Finally, the swimming pool (12.5 x 4.5 m) is at the center of a true wellness area with its terrace and pool house equipped with a sauna. The park, covering an area of approximately 5.55 acres (2.25 hectares), forms a sort of uneven diamond shape, with its corners roughly pointing to the cardinal points. At its center, with their facades facing south, the castle and its outbuildings stand on a vast, well-kept, flower-filled lawn. All around, tall trees shelter the castle and its guests from view and noise. The land slopes very gently, but without reaching it, towards the Roselle, a tributary of the Briance. A tennis court, shaded by trees, marks the southern tip, while the wooded western side borders an invisible railway line. Cabinet LE NAIL – Berry - Limousin - Mr Christian MAUVE : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Christian MAUVE, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 437 693 534. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

A rare opportunity to acquire a stunning historical eight-bedroom fully renovated château with beautiful private gardens and swimming pool. This wonderful chateau has been renovated to a exceptionally high standard and now provides a modern luxurious home whilst still retaining many of its historical features and origins. Originally built for the love interest of a local noble man, this chateau has a romantic past that dates back over 150 years. Located in a private setting and elevated above street level, the property is surrounded by stone walls and wrought iron gates which provides complete privacy and security. The gardens are beautifully maintained and there is an impressive inground all season - heated and cooled as required- salt water swimming pool with surrounding terrace. You enter the impressive house into a large luminous hallway where you are immediately greeted by the original beautiful circular staircase. Off to the right you will discover a fabulous modern fully equipped kitchen with a huge lovely old stone fireplace. The kitchen has been designed to a commercial standard to allow for a variety of possibilities, of course it is a wonderful family kitchen but for anyone who wants to run cookery demonstrations, offer in house dining experiences etc, the kitchen is ready for this. The kitchen has a very large commercial gas and electric cooker with double oven, 6 gas burners and hotplate situated within the grand 'château' style fireplace. There is a large double door fridge with icemaker, separate wine fridge and a stunning three meter marble centre island. Off the kitchen is the laundry and utility room with washing machine and dryer and extensive cupboards. From the hallway two beautiful oak doors lead to the exceptionally luminous large living room which houses a lovely Napoleonic Black Marble open fireplace. The room has original wooden flooring, high ceilings and an original ceiling rose. There are electric shutters on all windows and the windows face out onto the rear grounds. The rear grounds can be reached through double French doors from the living room which allows for seamless entertaining. To the left of the living room area is the very large dining room that is entered by two solid oak doors. Lovely panelling surrounds the room. Two large double windows open up the view onto the rear grounds, pool area and the village church. To the left of the entrance there is a good sized ground floor bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. There are two large storage rooms with extensive shelving. A separate WC is located in the hallway. Ascending the magnificent oak circular stairway with sisal runner and iron railings you arrive at a large landing. Off the landing you will find four beautifully renovated bedrooms 3 of which have new en-suite bathrooms. With 3m high ceilings, the spacious bedrooms are all flooded with natural light. The master bedroom has extensive built-in cupboards and has an ensuite with floor to ceiling tiles, a beautiful 'egg' bath and stunning chrome tap ware, a double sized walk-in shower with large rain showerhead, two single sinks and a WC. There are two further large bedrooms with their private ensuite shower rooms. And there is also a smaller bedroom on this level. The beautiful oak staircase continues to the top level with a cosy open landing area. To the left is a door leading to a large open hallway leading to two bedrooms and an open plan entertainment/ games room. A further separate bedroom and bathroom are located on this level along with access to the two undeveloped tower rooms that are used at the moment for storage. The grounds of this exceptional property are very private, raised from street level with high walls and hedges, with 1600m2 of garden. At the rear is an in ground heated pool, raised deck with gazebo, deck barbecue area, and a tiled area around the pool. There are also two garden sheds and a well. The garage can be reached by a stairway inside the walled front area and by the street garage doors. There is ample room for parking, an electric vehicle charging point and lots of room for storage. The garage leads to two vaulted cellars ideal for your wine collection. The home is equipped with central heating, reverse heat pumps, air conditioning, electric shutters, and double-glazed windows. Previously, the property was offered out for rentals as a five-star-rated vacation rental home. The house is being sold fully furnished so all you need to bring is your suitcase. The château is on the Richard the Lionheart route, and Santiago de Compostelle route. It is within walking distance to bakeries, shops, bars, restaurants, and a health spa and also the Castles of Chalus-Maulmont and Chalus Chabrol. The city of Limoges with its airport (direct flights to UK) and fast train links to Paris make this a perfect place as a permanent residence, holiday house or to resurrect the previo

Just ten minutes from the historic city of Limoges stands this exceptional château, fully renovated with passion, style, and elegance. The property is turnkey, allowing the new owners to simply move in and enjoy the results of the meticulous craftsmanship invested throughout. Equally suited as a luxurious family residence or as a business venture, the château is registered for commercial use and has previously operated as a successful luxury bed and breakfast and wedding venue, generating around euros250,000 per year before the owners retired. Another attractive option is full-service château rental, with the potential to earn up to euros15,000 per week across a 26-week tourist season, making this not only a remarkable home but also a lucrative opportunity. The château is set within just under 2.5 hectares of beautifully landscaped parkland, designed to provide privacy and tranquillity. Arriving through the grand wrought-iron gates, visitors are greeted by the striking façade, with its twin towers at the front and contrasting traditional rectangular rear, a rare architectural combination that makes this residence truly unique. Inside, the ground floor opens with an impressive entrance hallway that runs from front to back, giving access to the terraces. There is a tower bar and social room, a large formal dining room, a generous lounge, a ground-floor bedroom with en-suite, a semi-commercial kitchen with larder, as well as utility and service areas including a staff bedroom with en-suite. On the first floor are four large bedroom suites, each with its own bathroom, including one with a luxurious spa bath. The second floor offers four further suites along with the romantic bridal suite, complete with its circular tower bedroom, dressing room, and en-suite. The third floor is a vast attic, currently unused, but easily adaptable into self-contained apartments if desired. The landscaped grounds are designed for both leisure and grandeur, with terraces, verandas, fountains, and hidden corners for quiet relaxation. Guests and residents can enjoy the swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, tennis court, and even a small pitch and putt course. The fully restored Orangerie is a stunning feature, currently operating as a tea room and function space, while the large garage accommodates up to six cars above the original vaulted wine cellar, still used for storing wine today. The château combines history and authenticity with modern comfort. Some original windows have been preserved to maintain character, while the property benefits from partial double glazing, mains drainage, full central gas heating, and extensive electrical upgrades. This is a château of rare distinction, combining elegance, charm, and potential. Words and photographs can only suggest its atmosphere; to truly understand its beauty, it must be experienced in person. (3.99 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.)

Ref. 4718: castle with guest house for sale 40km from Limoges (Haute-Vienne department). The property is situated close to Châlus, a small Limousin town renowned as the place where Richard the Lionheart met his end. It lies in the département of Haute-Vienne, 40 km south-west of Limoges, its Limoges-Bénédictins railway station (Paris–Toulouse line), and an international airport, Limoges-Bellegarde, which offers regular flights to Lyon, Marseille, London, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester and the Midlands. The area, which forms part of the Périgord–Limousin Regional Natural Park, is known as the Pays des Feuillardiers, after the craftsmen who traditionally produced chestnut-wood hoops (feuillards) used for barrel-making. It is a lively region whose economic activity is centred on forestry, agriculture and tourism. Its gently undulating landscapes, cloaked in deep forests and interlaced with numerous streams, are especially appreciated by walkers, sports enthusiasts, river anglers and lovers of history. Both local residents and those who have settled here from elsewhere — including a vibrant British community — enjoy an excellent quality of life. The château presents itself as the harmonious composition of three buildings from different periods. On the ground floor, approached through the small North door, one finds to the right the hall, an antechamber, the kitchen, and a passageway leading to the utility–boiler room and WC, the television room, and the music room. This is where the arched doorway giving access to the terrace and park is located. From the music room, a few steps lead to the reception rooms — the drawing rooms and dining room — two remarkable spaces distinguished by their magnificent decorative features. In addition, both the drawing room and the music room are equipped with wood-burning stoves. Returning to the half-landing overlooking the entrance hall, one reaches the upper floors via the majestic oak staircase. On the first floor, arranged over two half-levels, there is a study–library and five bedrooms, three of which have their own bathroom and WC, while the remaining two share a bathroom. On the second floor, reached via a winding staircase, there are two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and WCs, together with an attic. Ouitbuildings : Separated from the château by a lime-tree avenue and a long natural hedge, an extensive Limousin-style barn contains a self-contained two-storey dwelling, suitable for use as a guest cottage or caretaker’s house. It comprises a sitting room, a kitchen–dining room, four bedrooms, and two shower rooms with WCs. In addition to the cottage, this impressive 60-metre barn offers, on the lower level: a wood store, a garage, a stable with four loose boxes, and various workshops. The upper level consists of large open spaces, inviting the future owners to give free rein to their imagination. A small separate pavilion, situated at the western corner of the barn, was originally a laundry. It has been fully restored and converted into a charming artist’s studio. Lastly, adjoining the sixteenth-century wing, a vast pergola set on a large south-facing tiled terrace provides an additional living area complementing the château. Access to the property is through an imposing gateway set into the wall that encloses part of its perimeter. The château, positioned on a small promontory, overlooks a vast English-style park that slopes gently down towards a stream meandering through the estate’s woodland. A delightful “English river” (a man-made water feature) fed by a natural spring, together with a generously sized swimming pool, further enhances the grounds. Set slightly apart, a tree-lined meadow would be well suited to accommodating horses. The estate extends to almost eight and a half hectares in total. Cabinet LE NAIL – Berry - Limousin - Mr Christian MAUVE : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Christian MAUVE, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 437 693 534. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

35 minutes southeast of Limoges, this beautiful property with a swimming pool sits in a verdant setting of over 18 hectares, comprising woods, coppice, meadows, and a small pond. You will be captivated by its peaceful surroundings, with no neighbors and close to all amenities (5 minutes away). The property includes a restored and habitable château with, on the ground floor, an entrance hall, utility room, office, large living room, games room, and a professional kitchen. The first floor features an open-plan kitchen/living room, a large living room, two bedrooms, a dressing room, a bathroom with toilet, storage cupboard, and a hallway. The second floor offers an open-plan kitchen/living room, a large living room, two bedrooms with dressing rooms, an office, a bathroom with toilet, and a hallway. This château can comfortably accommodate three families independently or one large family. A complex of buildings, rising above a basement, ground floor, first floor, and attic, comprising: a 4-bedroom gîte with a bathroom and kitchen; a second gîte with an open-plan kitchen/living room, three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a toilet; and a section of the building with 11 bathrooms. In short, the château can accommodate, for example, 3 families independently, host events such as weddings and seminars, operate as a bed and breakfast, or serve as a hotel or simply as a living space. The 1200 m² former sanatorium building could be used for camping, holiday camps, vocational training, rehabilitation centers, fitness centers, etc. GREAT POTENTIAL - EXCEPTIONAL SETTING The fees are payable by the seller. Property with excessive energy consumption: class F Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. Contact your local agent, Stéphanie CHISSADON, LIMOGES, Optimhome Associate Estate Agent at 06 85 02 76 46 (ref 596927)