castle for sale Zone Rurale Nord district of Villeneuve-sur-Lot, France

Authentic 13th-century castle with gîtes, barn, and swimming pool in the heart of the Lot-et-Garonne hills.Overlooking the rolling countryside of Lot-et-Garonne, this remarkable 13th-century castle enjoys a privileged location on approximately 2 hectares of private land, a short distance from the lively bastide of Villeneuve-sur-Lot. Accessible by a quiet little road, the property offers tranquility, privacy, and stunning unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape.Originally built as a country residence for the King's Consul, the castle has retained all its authenticity. The high ceilings with exposed beams, stone walls, period fireplaces, and spacious rooms testify to its medieval history, while modern comforts have been discreetly integrated. Around the castle are three independent and fully equipped gîtes, each with its own atmosphere and outdoor spaces, allowing for a blend of privacy and tourist rental activity.The outdoors are organized around a charming courtyard and include a large saltwater pool, several terraces offering panoramic views, and a convivial space with a wood stove and pizza oven. From the estate, the eye wanders over the surrounding countryside, where it is not uncommon to spot deer, hares, squirrels, and birds of prey. At dusk, bats appear, and the barn owl, residing in the castle's small tower, glides silently over the estate.The property also includes a spacious barn offering great potential, currently used as a workshop and workspace, easily adaptable for creative, professional, or recreational activities. A vegetable garden, various outbuildings, and characterful stone remnants complete the ensemble.Combining historical charm, preserved natural surroundings, and real rental potential, this unique estate represents a rare opportunity to fully experience the art of living in the French style, in one of the most beautiful regions of southwestern France.DPE E GES B Estimated annual energy expenses for standard use between 5940 and 8090 euros indexed to the years 2021, 2022, and 2023.This announcement has been drafted under the editorial responsibility of Paulien BRANDSMA acting under the status of a registered commercial agent at RSAC NANTES No. 123 456 789 with PAUL PARKER PROPERTIES, located at 10 rue du Colisée 75008 PARIS, a brand of SAS PROPRIETES PRIVEES, a national real estate network, with a capital of 40,000 euros, RCS NANTES No. 908345895, Professional card T and G No. CPI 4401 2016 000 010 388 CCI Nantes, Guarantee GALIAN, 89 rue La Boétie, 75008 Paris.Paulien BRANDSMA (EI) Commercial Agent - RSAC Number: 908 345 895 BERGERAC - . Information on risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.