castles with reception room for sale Haute-Vienne, France

Built in 1895, this elegant château embodies late 19th-century grandeur, constructed in granite with marble fireplaces gracing almost every room, including the former servants’ quarters. The ground floor features a grand entrance hall leading to a succession of spacious reception rooms: petit salon (25m2), grand salon (56m2), bureau (23m2), billiard room (48m2), dining room(48m2), kitchen (29m2) with granite worktops leading onto south facing terrace (56m2), back kitchen(19m2), and guest w.c. On the first floor are six bedrooms (23m2, 24m2, 48m2, 30m2, 29m2, 25m2) four of which are fully renovated, along with four bathrooms and a utility kitchen. The second floor offers nine further bedrooms awaiting renovation, while the third floor, once the servants’ domain, includes ten rooms and access to the vast attic — a striking space revealing the craftsmanship of the original roof structure. The basement, accessible from outside as well as inside, retains the château’s original kitchen room, storage caves, additional rooms, toilets and a Chapel area with vaulted brick ceilings and tiled floors. Across the courtyard, the stables include a three-bedroom apartment and two studio flats, plus additional apartments to restore, original stable areas, loft space, and a walled secret garden. The charming gatehouse is fully habitable, offering three bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom, lounge/dining area, south-facing terrace, and garage — ideal for guests or caretakers. This magnificent Chateau offers the ability to move in and live comfortably whilst also offering the potential to develop the rest of the Chateau and historic estate to the project of your dreams. For further information, photos or videos, please contact the agent.

Investment Opportunity: Restored 18th-Century Château near Limoges Just fifteen minutes from Limoges, this beautifully restored château combines historic French character with strong lifestyle and hospitality potential. Built in 1740 as a hunting lodge and later enlarged with two impressive towers, the property offers scale, presence and a compelling story, including local links to Napoleon III. Ten elegant bedrooms, each with private bathroom facilities Magnificent orangery and generous entertaining spaces Outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, jacuzzi and sauna chalet Garage, workshop and tranquil zen garden Secluded grounds on the edge of a village, with bakery nearby Around twenty minutes from a major city, hospital, national rail links and European airport Currently a private residence, the château is ideally suited to international buyers seeking a prestigious home, luxury holiday retreat or income-generating hospitality asset. Its layout, facilities and setting support a range of uses, from boutique hotel or spa retreat to exclusive weddings, events and private stays. A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully finished French château with heritage, privacy, excellent access and clear commercial upside.