castles for sale Bayard, France

This remarkable 15th-century castle is located in the heart of a charming village between the Drôme and Haute-Provence, just 30 minutes from Gap and the nearest ski resorts and only 3km from a small airfield. Sitting on more than one hectare of private land with mountain views, the property guarantees you absolute calm while remaining within immediate reach of the local shops. Renovated to a modern standard, the château offers more than 450 sq.m of living space spread over three levels. It includes four suites, a fifth bedroom with adjoining terrace, a fitness room, a large kitchen-dining room, a living room with fireplace and an office in the tower. The property also includes an independent apartment of 80 sq.m and a guest house of 140 sq.m, making it suitable for operation as a gîte or bed

Co Sole Agent. This 15th century chateau set in 1.20 hectares of grounds commanding a view of Saint Apôtre mountain has been in the same family for some 500 years. In walking distance of the shops, it is located in the heart of a renowned medieval village on the edge of the Drôme Provençal area and the Alpes de Haute Provence department. Featuring high ceilings, it offers 450 sqm of renovated living space including a living/reception room, a spacious kitchen/dining room with a wood burner opening onto a terrace enjoying views over leafy greenery, a study in the tower, and a second south-facing living/reception room with a fireplace. Four suites, a fifth bedroom with a terrace, and a fitness room are on the upper floors. A near 80 sqm apartment benefiting from independent access comprises a living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room. With several cellars and storage rooms. The property also features three rooms featuring up to six-metre high ceilings, convertible attics, a dovecote with a spiral staircase, as well as a beautifully appointed 140 sqm guest house benefiting from independent access and comprising a living room with an insert fireplace, a kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms sharing a bathroom, a suite, and a garden-level area to fit. With a swimming pool and a pool-house hidden from view behind pine trees. Great potential for a tourist-based business.

This elegant 289 sqm property is located in the peaceful sought-after Charance neighbourhood a few minutes from the centre of Gap and the shops, 30 minutes from Serre Ponçon Lake, 20 minutes from little family ski resorts and under an hour from Orres, d’Orcières Merlette and SuperDevoluy resorts. Set in 1250 sqm of wooded grounds enjoying open views of the mountains, it was constructed in 1985 in the style of a chateau and boasts elements such as a double staircase, panelling, fireplaces, exposed beams and soaring ceilings. An entrance hall leads to an 80 sqm living/reception room featuring a soaring ceiling and a fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen, a study and a shower room. Accessed by both the double staircase and a service staircase, the upper floor comprises a mezzanine, five bedrooms and a bathroom. A sixth bedroom with a shower room is on the top floor. On a 128 sqm basement, and with a 50 sqm garage. Renovation is required to exploit the full potential. A swimming pool could be installed.