castles for sale Chateauroux, France

A spectacular medieval chateau, restored with hotel-standard renovations, nestled in France’s beautiful Berry province. The chateau’s emblematic shape, with its tall towers and vast roofs, seems to rise up out of the landscape. The edifice was built in the 15th century. It originally had 14 towers and a keep, which made it one of the main strongholds in the region. During the French Wars of Religion, it became the property of Protestant families. Upon the orders of Cardinal Richelieu, the chateau was partly dismantled to weaken this Huguenot stronghold. Today, seven towers remain. The chateau was extensively restored in 1850 based on proposals from the famous French architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. Over the past thirty years, it has been renovated fully and masterfully. Several of its towers and even the keep have kept their original roof frames, which is truly remarkable given the changes made to the edifice over the centuries. All the elevations are made of rubble stone with pointing. The keep’s facade and the crenellations along the top of the gatehouse’s towers are made of ashlar. The keep, the main section and four of the seven towers are crowned with tall, steep slate roofs. The other towers have flat roofs, hidden behind crenellations. A series of outbuildings are grouped together and set back from the main edifice. They are arranged around several courtyards. The grounds slope down to a river. A swimming pool has been built on a grassy terrace. And a tennis court lies discreetly behind an outbuilding. From the property’s commanding position, you can admire far-reaching views of the surrounding landscape.

EXCLUSIVE Set in the heart of the unspoiled Berry countryside, in a setting of rare tranquility, lies a remarkable 24-hectare estate dominated by a former 17th-century château built upon the foundations of a medieval stronghold. Accessible from the village center and its elegant church, the property exemplifieswith rare authenticitythe transition from defensive fortress to stately country residence. Arranged around a vast main courtyard, the complex comprises two residential wings flanked by towers; each offers a footprint of approximately 250 m² and is topped by spacious attics illuminated by majestic Louis XIII-style windows featuring triangular pediments. One of the wings remains habitable, featuring reception rooms, bedrooms, a kitchen, and bathrooms. However, the entire property requires significant renovation, offering the future owner the opportunity to restore this historic residence to its former glory. A true heritage gem, a remarkable 15th-century postern gate retains its conical, tile-covered roof, crowned by an elegant hexagonal turret. It still features its shingle-clad wooden hoardingsa rare example of late medieval castle architecture and undoubtedly one of the finest surviving vestiges in the Berry region. A second, more intimate courtyard provides access to numerous outbuildings: storerooms, garages, workshops, and former stables, as well as a vast barn boasting spectacular proportions and soaring roof timbers. The estate spans nearly 24 hectares, comprising an English-style park, meadows, orchards, woodlands, and groves, all crisscrossed by walking paths. A pond covering over six hectares completes this exceptional property, lending the setting a truly enchanting atmosphere. This rare property will appeal to heritage enthusiasts seeking a major project within a remarkable natural setting, where history, architecture, and the poetic atmosphere of the place blend harmoniously. Dossier and viewing available upon request.

In the heart of the Berry region, close to La Châtre and Nohant, this remarkable listed Historic Monument château offers approximately 1,460 sqm of living space, set within 2.35 hectares of enclosed, landscaped grounds. Originally built as a fortress from the 12th century onwards, and later remodelled in the 15th and 19th centuries, the property retains remarkable architectural features including its towers, curtain walls and numerous period details. Fully renovated around fifteen years ago, the château is today in very good condition. The reception rooms include several interconnecting drawing rooms, a dining room, library and billiard room, featuring parquet floors, wood panelling and monumental fireplaces. The upper floors comprise 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and 4 shower rooms, together with additional leisure spaces. The outbuildings include a 15th-century dwelling converted into a guest house, former stables, a tack room and an existing reception hall. They also offer significant additional development potential, particularly for further guest accommodation or holiday cottages. A rare historic estate, equally suited as a family residence or for a hospitality and events project, surrounded by the peaceful Berry countryside, approximately 3 hours from Paris.

Ref.3866 : Listed french castle for sale in the centre of France. We're in the south of the Indre département, in the Centre-Val-de-Loire region. Just 300 kilometers from Paris, this mighty château is located in the southern part of the ancient province of Berry, an inexhaustible source of inspiration for George Sand, the world's best-known French writer. On the edge of one of these small Berrichon villages, the château sits at the center of a wooded park, protected from view by curtain walls and imposing 15th-century towers. On arrival, its austere appearance is a reminder of its military origins. This impression fades, however, once you reach the main staircase on the opposite façade. The fortress, which has become a pleasure residence over the centuries, is more welcoming without losing any of its grandeur. Surrounding this exceptional property, the countryside is beautiful, authentic and peaceful. This is the Boischaut Sud region, with its hedgerows, deep forests, sunken lanes, black ponds and countless legends. The small town of La Châtre is less than a ten-minute drive away. A fair town in the Middle Ages, then a frontier town between “grande gabelle” and “petite gabelle” countries, its prosperity is reflected in the beautiful townhouses in the center of town. Today, La Châtre is a dynamic town which, by combining tourism, industry, services and local commerce, offers residents of the surrounding area all the essential amenities. The region is industrious in winter and festive in summer. Nohant, 2km away, was once the home of Georges Sand. It attracts over 30,000 visitors a year, in addition to the 10,000 music lovers who attend the renowned Chopin Festival every year. Barely 8 km away, Le Son Continue, a festival inherited from the meetings of luthiers and master ringers that long took place at our château, also attracts some 10,000 people every year. And there's more to discover... This impressive château has retained its fortress-like appearance. In the 15th century, it took the form of a keep with an inner courtyard, defended by imposing round towers at all four corners. Restoration in the 19th century resulted in the loss of the north-east tower and the two adjoining sides. Now open to the light, with its high walls and forest of roofs reaching for the sky, it is as imposing as ever. Surrounded by curtain walls and towers that tell the story of nine centuries of history, it's a true castle. The grand staircase on the east side of the house leads via a large terrace (400 sqm) to the raised first floor. This comprises a vestibule with monumental listed fireplace, billiard room, dining room with monumental fireplace, second vestibule leading to the second entrance, vast kitchen with staircase to the wine cellar and large boiler room, two wc's, laundry room, On this level alone, there is 200 sqm of living space. A double staircase leads up to the second floor, which includes a suite of three adjoining reception rooms totalling 130sqm under 5m of joist height; also a chapel and, after half a floor, an apartment comprising an anteroom, a study-library, a large bedroom with fireplace, bathroom, wc and dressing room. On the second floor, three other prestigious apartments with en-suite bathrooms, the first comprising an anteroom, a bedroom with monumental fireplace, a study and an embroidery room, the second a bedroom with monumental fireplace and en-suite bathroom, and the third a bedroom, dressing room and study with monumental fireplace. Various other rooms and passageways through walls up to 2 meters thick. Finally, in the attic, a 300sqm leisure room with two fireplaces, a games room with hearth, a map room, a bedroom with bathroom and access to the watchtower, a staff apartment with 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. The total area is 1460 sqm. The layout, volumes and architectural features are exceptional, as are the quality of the door frames and other fittings. The careful restoration undertaken by the current owners is commendable. Hungary Point parquet floors, marble bathrooms, monumental armorial fireplaces, polychrome chapel, friezes, cleverly concealed doors and much more. It all leaves a very strong impression. Only half of the entrance châtelet remains, and the drawbridge has disappeared with it. However, the 15th-century dwelling, in the flamboyant Gothic style, is still there. It is a comfortable 6-room annex house, currently rented out as a gîte. Heating is provided by the château's own boiler. Extending from this long building are an office, tavern, stable and saddlery. At the far end, another converted tower forms the corner of the quadrangle. Upstairs, probably a former garrison dormitory with a series of monumental fireplaces. Fluids are distributed here, on standby. And here and there, you'll still find loopholes, a latrine, a stunner, a fire hydrant, for the traces of history are very present in these buildings, little transformed over the centuries. In the east tower, a 3-storey room, gunloft and spiral staircase. This complex covers a total area of 1,200 sqm, of which 300 sqm have been restored.  Opposite, a very interesting 15th-century gallery, punctuated by columns with leafy capitals, partially embedded in the masonry. What was undoubtedly a rare pleasure gallery is now an agricultural building waiting to be restored to its former glory. An enclosed park of 5.80 acres (2.35 hectares), planted with large ornamental trees, probably reconstructed and laid out with paths towards the end of the 19th century. The park and surrounding walls offer complete privacy. Vegetable garden with part orchard (cherry, apple, walnut, pear). 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