Castles for sale Pont-du-Casse, France (page 2)

For sale a 17th century castle with 564 m2 of living space in 8.9 hectares of wooded parklands with outbuildings of approx. 801 m2, an inner courtyard of approx. 1400 m2, a swimming pool and a caretaker's cottage. Description Between Agen and Bergerac, in Lot-et-Garonne, the village of Monflanquin, which is part of the association of the most beautiful villages in France, is a fortified town created in 1256 by Alphonse de Poitiers. It lies on the border between Périgord and Quercy. It was built on a hill. Common to all bastides, it was created between the Albigensian Crusade and the Hundred Years' War and has a square lined with arcades. This castle was built in the 17th century. In 1577, the castle became the property of the Dordaygne family, who had the castle built at the beginning of the 17th century while having the old military installation razed to the ground. The 17th century castle. This single-storey 17th century castle, steeped in history and set in 8.9 hectares, features: a spacious reception courtyard leading to the castle with a reception room with moulded ceiling opening onto a terrace, a dining room, a professional kitchen, 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Two independent flats with a lounge and 1 bedroom, each with its own shower room. An infinity pool with its own beach. Two reception rooms (approx. 200 m2) and a wine cellar. A study. A caretaker's cottage with caretaker. On the left, a 13th century tower converted into a dwelling and a separate outbuilding. This renovated 17th century château is set in a dominant position, offering panoramic views.

Very beautiful 18th century stone property in a dominant position overlooking the Lot valley and surrounded by 18 hectares of meadows, woods, fields and an orchard. Small castle on a human scale offering 4 spacious and luminous bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, several large living rooms with fireplaces and high ceilings. Gas central heating and double glazing in addition to the thick walls will protect you from the heat of summer and the relative cold of winter. Outbuildings that can be converted into a dwelling or reception rooms (subject to necessary permissions) surround a charming courtyard with a well. On the front of the property there is a fantastic terrace offering unobstructed views. A private airstrip of more than 400 meters, registered for microlights, is located at the foot of the property. There is also a well-maintained former farm that offers more than 1200 m2 of outbuildings, as well as a house of 175 m2 with 4 bedrooms, 1 kitchen, 1 dining room, 1 living room, 2 toilets, 1 utility room, equipped with gas central heating and a wood burner. This is a dream property for a tourism project, horses or aeronautics enthusiasts.

Part of a 13th and 16th century listed castle with its 2 5 ha of grounds bordering the river in north-east Lot-et-Garonne. The discreet, almost mysterious residence is hidden behind tall trees, barely visible from the main road. The tarmac drive becomes a stony track as it winds its way between rows of trees. After passing a pond and a bamboo hedge on the right, followed by the first evidence of the property in the form of two impressive stone pillars, the main driveway leads to two wrought-iron pillars supporting lanterns and to the dwelling. A few well-arranged flagstones guide visitors towards the entrance. The three-storey castle is set between oak trees and a chestnut tree right beside the building. To the east, the meadow bordering the garden provides some distance from the few neighbouring houses. To the west, a high stone wall with its back to the entrance emphasises the other adjoining part of the castle. On the south side, a meadow stretches as far as the banks of the river Lot below.

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This impressive 20th century chateau surrounded by its vineyards and parkland offers many opportunities to a discerning buyer. The crop is currently maintained and sold to a nearby cooperative. The wide range of outbuildings show that it was once an independent concern. With some fenced paddocks, a small lunge pen and 4 stables it is suitable for equestrian pursuits. There is an in ground swimming pool for relaxation and terraces around the chateau for entertaining or lounging. A converted dovecote could be used as a gîte and with some renovation other outbuildings could provide additional accommodation. History This renaissance style chateau was rebuilt at the start of the 20th century on the site of a 16th century Gascon chateau. It boasts an hexagonal tower at one end and a round tower at the other. Internally there are numerous features of note from this period including fireplaces, flooring, staircases and traditional oak woodwork and tiles. Key Points Private location not far from facilities The chateau is in need of major renovation internally to provide comfortable and modern accommodation A wide range of outbuildings offering a range of possibilities for development Well set out and maintained gardens and parkland with mature trees The Chateau The chateau is on 3 levels with large windows providing large bright rooms with views over the land. The structure was reroofed less than 10 years ago but only a small part of the ground floor has been lived in since then. There is some central heating provided by an oil fired boiler. The layout flows reasonably well and could be a large family home with living spaces on the ground floor, bedrooms on the first floor and an independent flat on the top floor. Other buildings The dovecot (75m2) has recently been upgraded to form a 1 bedroomed gîte over 3 levels. It has a purpose built wooden staircase between the floors. Of note is the detail of the woodwork on the top floor bedroom. The middle floor has a sitting room and shower room and the ground floor a kitchen diner. Gardens. A gravel driveway leads up to and surrounds the chateau. An above ground swimming pool Land In total there are approximately 74 hectares surrounding the chateau and outbuildings. It comprises of meadows and land of 26 hectares, 7 hectares of woodland and 40 hectares of vines. The parkland has numerous trees over 100 years old. Currently grapes of these varieties are grown - Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Colombard, Gros Manseng, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Ugri Blanc. Location The estate is set back off a departmental road and is about 3 kilometres from a town with a wide range of shops and leisure pursuits. The motorway network The TGV The major international airports of Bordeaux and Toulouse are 1hr 30 mins drive. . Full details can be obtained by contacting [email protected]

EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! Built in stone with its superbly integrated pretty tower, this property benefits from a private setting. This magnificent achievement brings together ancient materials and an historic-style decoration. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the exterior is well-equipped. The chateau is built over 3 levels. On the ground floor we find the living rooms: a large lounge with fireplace, a large independent kitchen with fireplace, a dining room equipped with a large table and a snooker table as well as an office and a den. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, and a master suite. The basement level hosts the laundry room. The property also includes a 2 bedroom millhouse and another house to finish to renovate. Outside there are two terraces, a large wooded park, a swimming pool and a tennis court. The property could be sold part furnished. The domain is easy to access, thanks to the proximity of the international airport at Toulouse (1h30) and the A20 motorway (1h). Cahors, the city of art and history with its Valentré bridge listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, is a 30-minute drive away. Saint-Laurent-Lolmie itself is a well-located village. It is just 10 minutes from medieval Lauzerte which has dominated the valleys of the Petite Barguelonne and Lendou as an essential tourist stopover since the 12th century.

The Château de Fourcès sits at the entrance of one of the most beautiful villages of France, on the banks of the river Auzoue. Fourcès (meaning force in Gascon) is a unique and picturesque circular village renowned for its famous annual flower market on the last weekend of April, its monthly brocantes, restaurants and eclectic shops. The village, with a mere 300 inhabitants, is a local treasure, its beauty preserved over the centuries and very much a living and breathing Gascon village, where it is possible to source anything from an ancient scented rose, a bottle of Armagnac, a unique piece of furniture; or to enjoy a fabulous meal with local produce on the terrace of the local Auberge. A village so often visited for its beauty, and gentle recreational pleasures, the Château is one of the most remarkable landmarks of Gascony, and one which here at BLISS we are proud to present to anyone in search of a life-changing property, and one which provides the possibility of so many possible business ventures linked to this historical building, in an area of peaceful beauty and tranquillity. The chateau was demolished in 1453 in the Hundred Year War. At the time the local villagers re-employed many of the stones to build their own properties around the circular market place, with is hundred year old trees. The central market place is dotted with plane trees which provide dappled shade in the summer months. This is a place in which people come together; bursting with flowers from horticulturists all over SW France at the end of April, the brocanteurs, eating an impromptu lunch at rickety tables and sharing a glass of local Gascon red at the monthly antique fares. If ever you wanted to feel you are in the heart of France, and time has stopped, cross the bridge over the river to the sleepy town of Fourcès. Building of the Château as we know it today commenced at the end of the reign of Louis Xll and was completed under the reign of François Ier. The building is clearly Renaissance in style with lovely large windows, a glorious pale stone façade, with two wings and a round tower and a square tower. In the square tower we find the beautiful and original staircase. Since 1996, successive owners of the Château have welcomed tourists into the Château, with the current owners having carried out an impressive redesign of the interior of the Château with further development of additional appartements on the upper floors, and the creation of a popular bar/tapas area on the ground floor for guests, known as Chez Boubou, with two bedrooms above the bar/restaurant in the adjacent stone cottage that sits at the entrance of the Château. The current owners also oversaw the complete restoration of the roof in 2020.

This prestigious country house is tucked away in the shade of hundred-year-old cedar trees in the beautiful garden, bordering the calm waters of the Lot. This beautiful country house has been renovated to a high standard of quality and to a high level of finishing. The authenticity and character of the house have been preserved thanks to the authentic materials used. All windows have inside shutters, the stairs have been restored with authentic stone. The large terrace, like all rooms inside, offers soothing views of the river. A tennis court and a large heated swimming pool provide relaxation. The caretaker's house with its magnificent tower completes the picture. For you to seize this unique opportunity and become the owner of this precious gem.  EXPERTIMO est le leader français des réseaux dédiés aux mandataires expérimentés

Of the old medieval den, what remains today is a long rectangular building, flanked by a round tower of beautiful proportions, and a second tower of smaller diameter on the exterior facade. The house, rebuilt in the 16th century, retains stone floors (one of which is pisé), Renaissance fireplaces and high ceilings from this period. The main house, of approximately 330 m2, is composed of: on the ground floor, a dining kitchen with fireplace of 25 m2, a living room with fireplace of 54 m2, a charming office in the tower of 14 m2 with fireplace, a hallway of 9 m2 with WC giving access to a bedroom of 37 m2 with bathroom of 12 m2 and a dressing room of 8 m2. Upstairs: a hallway of 11 m2 distributes three bedrooms of 9, 17 and 14 m2 (this one in the tower) as well as a recent bathroom and a separate WC. Two other bedrooms, accessed from the outside, complete the main house. The first of 37 m2 benefits from a living room in the tower of 14 m2 with fireplace and pisé floor, a recent bathroom with WC. The second of 19 m2 with a recent bathroom with WC. It is in the base that we discover the oldest part: a splendid semi-circular barrel vaulted room measuring 6 m by 15 m, lit for four days and which remains to be finished restoring. A barn of 110 m2 accommodates a large room (55 m2) on the ground floor and upstairs, a large space of 55 m2, with a shower area, serving as a dormitory. The buildings open onto an interior space where you can hang out in the summer. Outbuildings: a carport for three cars, a workshop, a barn giving access to a second interior courtyard, an artist's studio, a shed and a house to restore. Energy class F, climate class C Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website: www.georiques.gouv.fr

You will be captivated as you take the long driveway which will take you to discover this tastefully restored manor house, hidden from view, consisting of a house with gîtes and its heated swimming pool. In the heart of the Lot near the Dordogne, this manor with its three active gîtes will enchant you. Everything has been elegantly restored and there is plenty of charm, in the middle of the countryside, with its orchard, its henhouse, its vegetable garden, its two springs on nearly 8 hectares in a dominant position over the valley. -The main house of 155m² with its dovecote has retained a lot of character (exposed stones), and is composed on the ground floor of a beautiful vaulted cellar of 35m² converted into a studio with open kitchen/living room, bathroom. On the first floor, there is a 6m² kitchen, a living/dining area with its 48m² wood stove, a 27m² bedroom, with an 8m² bathroom and its dressing room. On the second floor accessible by a staircase in the dovecote with an office area below, there are two bedrooms of 11 and 15m², with a bathroom of 5m² served by a landing. Two laundry rooms. Tilt-and-turn double glazing. -In the cottage for 7 people of 86m², there is a living and dining room of 28m², an equipped kitchen with a dining area of 24m². A 4m² corridor leads to three bedrooms of 12 and 11 and 15m², as well as a 6m² bathroom. Private terrace. Electric heating. Septic tank. PVC tilt-and-turn double glazing. New roof A second gîte of 66m² for 4 people includes a fitted kitchen of 12m² with an old bread oven, a dining area opening onto a terrace, a living room of 20m² with its wood stove, two bedrooms of 14 and 12m², with a bathroom. water of 8m² (Italian shower and pocket door). Exotic wood tilt-and-turn double glazing. A third gîte of 97m² for 4 people is accessible via a large covered terrace of 50m² and includes a living room of 60m² with an open kitchen, a bathroom of 5.79m², and two bedrooms of 8.12m² and 12.03m². Double glazing on one part. -In the courtyard, a 30m² workshop with a panoramic view over the entire Lot valley is currently used for storage. -A 50m² workshop, contains the technical room for the gas boiler, the accumulation tank, with a workshop part. Two water meters. Two EDF meters. Possibility of garage. Well with pump. Buried tank for gas heating. Source in the field. Possibility of selling furnished in the gîtes. Two septic tanks.

A fully magnificently restored Ferme Fortifiee (fortified farm house), 850 m2, set in 70 ha, is dominantly placed on a hill surrounded by unspoiled nature and sunflowers. Further on the estate are: a grande Maison, a caretaker’s house, a guest house, and a barn, a large open-air hangar next to a horse training track, and two swimming-pools (oxygen active water). The former two rectangular buildings, historically used for farming purposes, has been converted and designed over 8 years into this elegant home, laid out in an L-shape over several floors. This estate, has been patiently tastefully and cleverly renovated by its current owners, executed by professionals. They enhanced some of its outstanding features, magnified the building courtesy of its idyllic setting where the art of living reigns.​ ​

This Renaissance castle, one of whose towers was built in the 12th century under Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been meticulously renovated in recent years.The castle, full of history, is a French historical monument. It is open to the public to visit and learn about the reason for its construction, its role during the religious wars and more.   Ideally located, the property is situated in Lot-et-Garonne, only 1 hour from the beautiful river city of Bordeaux, 1h30 from Toulouse, both of which have an international airport. An avenue of plane trees leads you to the majestic entrance of the property, built on three levels and comprising two towers as follows:   On the right wing; a kitchen, a breakfast room, the Traditional salon, a reception room as well as a library and a small theatre used for the château's historical Renaissance evenings with costumed characters and music from the past. On the left wing; an entrance hall with wrought iron gates and steps leading to the 80m2 reception hall, a library, a dining room (castle kitchen) with original fireplace. Two original stone spiral staircases lead to the first floor with 8 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.   The estate also has a large reception room with two Renaissance fireplaces, often used for weddings or seminars, with a kitchen and scullery, a laundry room and indoor toilets for women and men. There is also an independent flat with kitchen and bathroom, a garage and storage rooms. A chapel adjoining the château is used for weddings.   The property is located on 56 acre grounds with the most magnificently maintained topiary gardens that show off the history and class of the chateau. When strolling through the gardens it is like taking a step back in time to the XVth century whilst still having modern luxury's such as a swimming pool. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques www.georisques.gouv.fr

Located just an hours drive from the stunning riverside city of Bordeaux, this magnificent chateau provides easy access to a plethora of attractions. Bordeaux itself boasts an abundance of restaurants, bars, and Europe's longest shopping street, along with its international airport and the TGV, fast train service direct to Montparnasse station in the heart of Paris. The nearby town of Casteljaloux, celebrated for its thermal spa, is just a short distance from this residence.     Completely renovated, including a new roof, by the current owners with meticulous attention to detail and only employing the finest artisans and materials, this chateau truly epitomises French refinement. It seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary comfort, while preserving original features.      Upon arrival, a sprawling tree-lined driveway welcomes you, guiding your gaze towards the Chateaus façade with its twin towers. Positioned to the side of the Chateau, an original double staircase beckons, leading you to a central foyer that traverses the entire width of the property, boasting original wood flooring. This foyer leads you to a formal reception room featuring a splendid fireplace, its double doors usher in natural light and open onto a south facing raised terrace. Additionally, there is a secondary reception room presently serving as an office, a formal dining room, a large kitchen/breakfast room again with feature fireplace, a laundry room, cloakroom and boot room. There is also a former Chapel on this level  that has been transformed into studio bedroom with en-suite shower room.     Ascending to the first floor via the original staircase, reveals a spacious landing, three splendid bedrooms, two of which boast en-suite shower rooms, a lavish family bathroom with feature fireplace, and a storage area.   The recently renovated second floor unveils a distinct ambiance from the rest of the main chateau. A grand vaulted sitting area adorned with exposed beams, along with a landing, guides you to three additional splendid bedrooms each featuring a contemporary en-suite shower room   On the lower ground floor of the chateau lies a substantial cellar, matching the same ground surface area as the above floors. This is ripe for conversion into a bar, gym, wine cellars pending the requisite permissions.     Additionally, the estate includes a stunning, light-filled guest house featuring an entrance hall that leads to a kitchen/dining room, a spacious drawing room with a feature fireplace, all opening onto a large covered terrace and pool area. The guest house also comprises a double bedroom, a family bathroom, separate cloakroom and a utility room. On the first floor, a primary suite showcases tow 'Juliet' balconies, along with a spacious dressing room. A further double bedroom, a family bathroom, cloakroom, and a mezzanine currently utilised as a painting studio due to its ample natural light complete this exquisite guest house.      Outside the estate is surrounded by a magnificent park brimming with mature trees and prized truffle oaks, the swimming pool along with its covered terrace commands attention as a focal feature. This estate is distinguished by its layout, prime location, and flawless restoration, offering an idyllic sanctuary for families or a captivating venue for hosting evens such as weddings. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques www.georisques.gouv.fr

17th century castle with pool and pond on more than 23 hectares In the heart of one of the most touristic departments in France thanks to its natural, historical and gastronomic riches, a magnificent 17th century chateau with its outbuildings, close to the A62 Bordeaux/Toulouse highway, 15 minutes from a town of 20,000 inhabitants, 1 hour from Bordeaux, its international airport, its TGV station. The interior of the chateau offers us a real journey into the past with its many scrupulously preserved authentic elements: magnificent floors, monumental fireplaces, 2 stone spiral staircases, French ceilings, mullioned windows, vaulted cellar, partially converted attic, remarkable "cathedral" frames… The set has more than 1000 m² of living space with its 23 rooms including a sumptuous dance hall, several reception room, library, theater room, chapel... In one of its outbuildings, a beautiful reception room of 250 m² hosts all event activities: weddings, seminars… An apartment is available to accommodate a caretaker. One piece of land more than 23 hectares in a dominant position offering a lovely leisure park, a swimming pool, a pond, several water basins.. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

For sale, a wonderful property, beautifully renovated to an extremely high standard. The property consists of a seven-bedroom Chateau, three gites with two bedrooms each and a one bed pigeonier. Perfectly situated, in five hectares of land, the property offers tranquillity and privacy with stunning panoramic views. Currently run as a holiday home for the owners as well as a luxury holiday rental destination, it is perfectly set up to continue to be as such. There is more than enough space for guests and family, it could also easily be a destination for retreats, large parties, events, or weddings. There are four private terraces, three swimming pools, a small lake and a multitude of quiet corners offering a fabulous sense of serenity. The Chateau is stand alone from the other buildings on the property. It was originally built for the Bishop of Agen as his summer residence in the 1700s. As such there is a certain grandeur to it, with wooden floorboards and stone floors throughout. The ground floor has an impressive entrance hall that has a games room to one side and an opulent sitting room to the other side. Behind, there is a flagstone floor hallway with a magnificent stone staircase leading upstairs. At the rear of the Chateau is an expansive open plan living area with dining and seating area with the kitchen under a handsome stone arch overlooking and leading to the main pool area. The rest of the floor consists of a sizeable study and library with an open fireplace as well as a big utility and laundry room and huge cellar. There are two staircases to the bedrooms upstairs, one from the main hallway in the centre of the property and the other from the utility room. The accommodation is spacious with seven large double bedrooms, five of which have their own en-suite bathrooms. With high ceilings and generous, tall windows, there is an enormous amount of natural light and a calming sense of warmth throughout. Outside is a substantial, partially terraced courtyard area surrounding the main swimming pool (12m by 6m). On the far side is an old tobacco drying barn that is used as an outside games area with table tennis table, or as a shady spot to relax by the swimming pool. On the other side of the courtyard are three of the gites as well as a gym, equipped with its own shower room. The gites have two pools and terraces to share between them, both of which are separate and private. Two of the gites have a connecting door that can be utilised if desired to transform into one for larger parties of guests. The fourth gite is a one-bedroom pigeonier set apart from the other buildings and has its own private terrace, overlooking the beautiful local scenery. The property is well positioned being close to numerous pretty bastide towns with their restaurants, bars, and local markets. It is also only a little over 30 minutes’ drive from Bergerac and its International airport and under 2 hours from the larger city of Bordeaux. This is a truly exceptional and luxurious property that has a vast amount of history, charm and elegance.

For sale, an exceptional opportunity to own a genuine piece of French history! This property, with a narrative reaching back to Roman times, is a captivating journey at every turn. Nestled at the property's base is a natural spring, believed to be adorned with Roman steps. Dating back to 1770, the estate is constructed on the remnants of a thirteenth-century fortification, preserving original features. Notably, it was designed by the same architect responsible for Bordeaux's stunning Opera House, Victor Louis. Declared a monument historique, the property currently operates as a boutique luxury chambre d’hôtes, whilst also serving as a cherished family home for the current owners. Featuring spacious reception rooms, high ceilings, and a meticulously renovated basement with a wine cellar, the chateau has also been a splendid venue for weddings, concerts, and exhibitions. The ground floor boasts a charming entrance hall with a central flagstone floor, leading to the Grand Salon with a balcony and two additional reception rooms. Accommodation is situated in separate wings on either side. The generously sized kitchen, fully equipped and overlooking the courtyard, serves as an inviting space for family breakfasts or large gatherings. Ascending the magnificent staircase outside the kitchen, which predates the property by approximately 100 years, one can appreciate the architect's choice to preserve this historic element. The staircase leads to three spacious en-suite double bedrooms, with the potential for converting a 50m² attic into additional bedrooms, if desired. On the opposite side, the first-floor hosts two recently renovated en-suite double bedrooms in the stable wing. The landing features a library, offering a serene spot for quiet reading and reflection, along with two more expansive en-suite double bedrooms. The rooms at the rear of the property offer breathtaking, far-reaching views of the countryside surrounding the bastide, particularly enchanting in the early morning mist. Situated in the bastide itself, the property enjoys proximity to local facilities and amenities. The lively town of Bergerac in the Dordogne, with its international airport, is a mere 20-minute drive, while the larger city of Bordeaux is less than a 2-hour journey.

For sale, an expansive Chateau offering a total of fourteen bedrooms, splendidly situated near Castillonnès with panoramic views and over one and a half hectares of picturesque land with a beautiful swimming pool. Perched on a hill, the property welcomes you with an inclined driveway surrounded by fields. Currently operated as a holiday destination, it provides a lucrative income opportunity, but equally suits those seeking a permanent or holiday residence. The swimming pool, positioned at the edge of the land, offers sweeping vistas of the local countryside. The Chateau comprises fourteen generously sized bedrooms and eleven bathrooms. Configured for versatility, the property can be separated into three individual sections, each with its own sitting room. A spacious dining room with a log burner accompanies a fully equipped kitchen. The main sitting room spans the width of the property, opening onto a stunning terrace at the back—an ideal spot for relaxation and al fresco dining with marvellous views. The basement has been converted into a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with its own sitting room and kitchen—a perfect space for a live-in guardian. The outdoor area encompasses 1.6 hectares of land and a well-proportioned swimming pool. Bergerac is conveniently under 30 minutes’ drive away, and the larger city of Bordeaux is a 90-minute journey, both equipped with airports. Bordeaux further offers a direct TGV link to Paris in just 2 hours. Agen, under an hour away, also features a TGV station. Close to vineyards, this property presents a perfect countryside idyll.

Magnificent 74-hectare winegrowing and equestrian property with a luminous 19th-century Renaissance-style château. Approx. 600 sqm of living space on three levels of 200 sqm each. 13 main rooms including 9 bedrooms. Fine architectural features. Magnificent grounds, pleasant faienced swimming pool. Beautiful view over a valley. No nuisance. The château is composed as follows: First floor: a terrace opens onto a wide entrance hall with a grand staircase, vast living room, beautiful dining room, library, bedroom, bathroom, fitted kitchen, storeroom and laundry room. 1st floor: Large landing, 5 large bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Terrace. 2nd floor: Living room with a kitchen, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. 230 sqm semi-buried cellar. Many original features: parquet floors, fireplaces, tiles, etc... Outbuildings of approx. 1400 sqm, including : A 200 sqm stable with 4 large stalls and a hangar. An 870 sqm building comprising former cowsheds, a wine storehouse with 11 concrete vats, a distillery room with a double-heated still, accommodation on 2 floors and an open garage. An old farmhouse of 250 sqm on one level, with an unfinished attic. A pretty 75 sqm converted dovecote on three floors. 74 ha of free land, including 40 ha of vineyards and 16 ha of meadows, 10 ha of land, 7 ha of parklands and woods. The vineyard of 40ha 47a 95ca is composed of : 1.33 ha of Cabernet Sauvignon 1.44 ha of Merlot 4.21 ha of Chardonnay 11.97 ha of Colombard 6.6956 ha Gros Manseng 3.73 ha Sauvignon Blanc 4.013 ha Sauvignon Gris

This sumptuous château is found in the heart of Gascony, in the rich and diverse Armagnac region, at an equal distance between Bordeaux and Toulouse (1h45). On the home lands of d ’Artagnan, the estate sits in an elevated position with far-reaching views across the valley. Surrounded by fields bursting with an ever-changing tapestry of colour in the summer months, from the vibrant yellows of the sunflowers, to the neat rows of green vines, the property is situated just a few minutes distance from the picturesque village of Montréal (one of our favourite villages in the Gers) and just a ten minute drive to the larger town of Condom, with its many shops and restaurants. This region is one of the most highly sought-after in Gascony, with visitors driving out here from Lectoure and Condom, Bordeau or Toulouse throughout the year. This is an area world-famous for its music festivals (Condom and its traditional Bandas festival, or Marciac for its renowned jazz festival in the world). Long hot summer evenings are brought to life by colourful night-markets, and many other events throughout the year which ensure that this is a lively area in which to live throughout the winter months as well as the lovely long hot summers. The château is located on the edge of a small hamlet, and sits in private parkland. On arrival, we follow the beautiful stone walls of the gardens, the original ramparts of the château which border the property and can be seen from afar. A traditional wrought- iron gate between two stone pillars marks the entrance. From here onwards, as we enter through the gate, one has an immediate sense of magic as we enter the grounds. A private alley cuts through a line of elegant trees. We pass the guardian’s house, and two cottages, reaching a private driveway at the top where we catch our first glimpse of the Chateau. To the side and the rear of the Château a vast 12ha stretch of land flanks the estate. The parkland itself is filled with a rich variety of mature trees. To each side the fields and pasture is currently tended to by a local farmer. Visible even from up above at the Château one can clearly see a young vineyard, below, planted by the current owners. On an architectural note… The château dates back to the second half of the 19th century, and was once home to a religious order set up by the Pères Prémontrés. The property is built in the shape of an “L” with beautiful golden coloured stone walls and Parisan style persiennes shutters painted in muted tones of elegant grey. Sunshine dapples the walls from the south, the east and the west. There are roses and many varieties of shrubs everywhere you look. The property comprises two main wings, linked on the ground floor, the basement and the first floor. The main house has been lovingly restored by its current owner who is an interior designer. The renovated wing is the southern wing blessed by a beautiful flow of light from the south, north and west it bathes the rooms with natural light throughout the day from its tall windows. The property has undergone a tremendous programme of works supervised by an architect an expert in historical buildings, but as we shall see in more detail later, this property has the advantage of comprising a second as yet non-restored wing : the western wing. The additional Western wing, once restored would lend itself perfectly to parties (a large party room), weddings, or summer lettings. The Southern Wing The entrance A small flight of stone stairs on the northern side separates a courtyard from the majestic entrance, with its turning staircase and doorway onto a beautiful courtyard on the southern side. This south-facing courtyard is graced with a burst of pink blossom from its trees in spring. A long hallway on the northern side leads to the kitchen, a drawing-room and a laundry-room. On the other side there is a second reception room and the guest cloakroom and WC. The ceilings are high and the floors lain with stone tiles. The elegant, sculpted cast-iron radiators throw out additional heat, in addition to the under-floor heating in the entrance hall. The lighting system at the château is particularly well designed, and the property is a delight to visit in the evenings, when on arrival the lights twinkle as they might from The Great Gatsby’s home. The perfect backdrop for a summer party. Reception Room 1 : As with every room in the château the ceilings are high and the tall windows allow one a sweeping view over the valley and across the Gascon countryside. A stone fireplace and double doors divide the first reception room from the kitchen, both rooms are lain with the same stone floor tiles. Reception Room 2 : With a warm and inviting interior this room is a perfect evening room and has the same lovely views, and also a stone fireplace. Cloakroom & Guest WC At the far end of the entrance hall, discreetly positioned behind a carefully designed cloakroom wall we find the spacious guest lavatory and washbasin. The kitchen, Rear kitchen, Laundry-Room It would be more apt to say that the kitchen is yet another grand reception room. Warm and inviting, majestic in size with a long table to welcome guests or for breakfast with views across the valley, this kitchen is the heart of the property and spacious enough to host a large gathering. French doors open on the garden on the western side, where guests can dine under the plane trees and look over the fabulous stone ramparts and balustrades to the stunning views across the valley. Guests are provided with a backdrop view of the medieval ruins of the original château, and the pigeonnier or dovecote. A grand central island with spacious work surface place for big bowls of food prepared on the AGA. The rear kitchen/ scullery is also directly accessible from the garden and the main kitchen and is equipped with a traditional oven. This is an ideal space to be used by caterers serving food in the garden or interior. In the hallway on the other side of the kitchen a door with a beautiful sculptured wooden surround opens onto the laundry room. The First Floor : Bedrooms Opposite the courtyard entrance an impressive stone staircase turns upwards to the first floor, leading to a spacious landing and a second long hallway that runs above the ground floor hallway. All the bedrooms have parquet flooring. At the top of the landing to the right, two bedroom with ensuite shoer rooms and fitted wardrobes with decorative doors from old French armoirs. To the left of the landing there is a third ensuite bathroom with views to the south, and a long hallway leading to a vast parental suite which is one of the most spacious bedrooms and bathrooms we have yet to see in Gascony. The master bedroom suite comprises a vast bedroom with five tall windows, a double dressing room and a bathroom with a double sink, shower and oval bathtub. The Western Wing At the far end of the downstairs entrance hall, close to the entrance to the kitchen, a set of double doors opens onto the western wing comprising two floors with around 400m2 space for further development with planning permission. The Western wing comprises a hallway leading to a staircase to the first floor. On the ground floor there is a large reception room with grand openings to the park, and with views of the Medieval ruin. The family has hosted weddings at the property and this is a perfect room in which to dance and party, opening onto the park, the lovely views of the ramparts, the medieval chateau, and the folly at the end of the garden.

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