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A 15th-century chateau with three gîtes and 6 5 hectares of grounds, nestled in France’s Lauragais province, 45 minutes south-east of Toulouse. From a country lane, the property’s main gate leads into a gravel court. The chateau and the three gîtes stand at the edge of this court. The property is made up grounds that cover 6.5 hectares and include woods and meadows. The gîtes lie at a right angle to the chateau. This layout structures the property, directs the flow of vehicles and pedestrians and separates the holiday homes from the grand edifice. The facades face different directions and gaze at the horizon. The back of the gîtes looks at a side wall of the chateau, with which the gîtes edge a court lined with trees and shrubby hedges. There are two swimming pools: one behind the chateau and the other one next to the gîtes. The property dates back to 1492. Under an order from King Louis XIV of France, the chateau was extended and the Countess of Toulouse then lived in it. The edifice was redesigned in the centuries that followed, but its main section with three floors has kept its medieval appearance with a round tower flanking it and limestone masonry forming its old walls. Its facade is punctuated with windows in perfect symmetry. These windows are arched at the top. Their surrounds are made of dressed stone, their frames are made of wood and their shutters and pane bars are painted white. The rear face is different. The windows are similarly arched but laid out around several axes of symmetry and extensions adjoin the chateau on this side too: two orangeries that were built at each end of the main section. These two orangeries are identical to each other. Both are single-storey structures bathed in light from panels of glazing made up of small panes. Today, they house a wide range of plants. The outbuildings are made up of four structures built on a slope in a long row with different roof heights. Windows punctuate the walls asymmetrically. These windows are of varying shapes, sizes and materials. The roofs of the property’s different buildings are covered in monk-and-nun tiling and have either one or two slopes. Brick chimney stacks dot these roofs.

A 19th century chateau in the Vienne region, entirely renovated, with 4 hectares of parklands. A driveway lined with trees leads to the property. First the outbuildings come into view, followed by the south-facing chateau. It is set in the middle of acres of parklands and the neighbouring forest which protects the immediate surroundings.

A 15th-century castle in need of restoration, its hamlet of outbuildings and its panoramic grounds of 6 ha, 30 minutes from Brive in the Corrèze region. From the town centre, a country lane leads to the main entrance of the property. A driveway winds gradually through the English-style landscaped grounds, first bordered by hedges on either side, and then along a line of tall deciduous trees. The track ends beneath a large lime tree facing the castle, in whose shade it is easy to park or to discover the stunning vista. The medieval edifice stands proudly at the centre of a largely lawned plateau, below which a vast meadow stretches out to the great valley to the east. The panoramic view takes in the entire landscape from north to south - a single arc of greenery. Behind the chateau, hidden by the vegetation that marks the boundaries of the soberly landscaped grounds, are the large stone outbuildings. Built in the 19th century, they were designed to modernise the servants’ quarters and other outhouses of the estate without detracting from the authenticity of the medieval buildings. Two of these outbuildings face each other and are separated by a driveway that leads to a long farmhouse with sturdy stone walls. This drive, which serves a courtyard before marking the exit from the property, connects to a street running through the village. At the western end of the property stands an old winery, dating from the same period as the castle, a reminder of the region's wine-growing past.

A 17th-19th century chateau, outbuildings, grounds, swimming pool, tennis court and vineyard, set in almost 9 hectares of land 1 hour from Bordeaux, between the sea and the Gironde river. Set in the middle of the Médoc vineyards, the estate consists of a 5-hectare rectangular island of greenery and almost 4 hectares of vines to the north. The first part, which is entirely enclosed, has a service entrance to the south and a discreet main entrance with a driveway leading straight up to the chateau to the west. Not far from the vineyards, it is separated from the outbuilding by a moat. With woods to the west, the gardens stretch east from the main building to the south, passing through a bamboo grove and a palm grove to reach a swimming pool and guest lodge. When you turn back to the south-west, a vast clearing bathed in light is surrounded by around 100 cedar trees. As it wasn’t created very long ago, the circular site is suitable for helicopter landings. The tennis court is located between the clearing and the woods.

4 km from the Alabaster Coast, in parklands of almost 14 hectares, a 17th century listed chateau with numerous outbuildings. A quiet country road leads through fields and groves to a wrought-iron gate supported by brick pillars topped by sculptures. The caretaker's house, the former kennel and the dovecote are located at the entrance to the park. A driveway lined with tall trees leads to the chateau. It is surrounded by gravel areas followed by vast lawned grounds which separate it, on one side, from three outbuildings and, further ahead, from the stables. At the rear, the orchard, the “pavillon d’octroi” (local customs lodge) and the rose garden with the two swimming pools are located beyond the lawns. The woodlands are situated on the edge of the property.

A small 18th-century chateau with an adjoining house and a 3,000m² garden, nestled in a town in France’s Vienne department that draws many visitors. Tall, protective walls separate the property from the road. Beyond the gate, you first enjoy a view of the garden and outbuildings. The chateau then comes into view with its classical facade with two wings and a central section set back. The walls are made of local stone and partly rendered. The adjoining house and courtyard lie at the back. You reach them via a small flight of steps.

An impressive 15th-17th century listed castle, cradle of a prestigious French family, set in 2 8 ha of grounds overlooking its village in the south-west of France. Perched high up, the buildings form a square open on the south side towards an esplanade supported by a 11th century wall slightly below, overlooking the village. The entrance is located in the north wing. A pedestrian entrance and a carriage gate lead through a 'châtelet' (gate-tower), which has retained its drawbridge above a village lane. The U-shaped main building, topped with a Mansart-style slate roof, stands to the west, whilst the outbuildings are spread out to the east and form a right angle to the south, the section at the end having a slate pavilion roof similar to the entrance gate-tower. As you enter the courtyard, there is another outbuilding below to the left, facing north-south, which is hidden behind a row of trees. Not far from the entrance, on the right, the round opening of an underground cistern resembles a large well.

A fifteenth-century chateau and Benedictine abbey with splendid grounds in one of France’s most beautiful villages, in the country’s Ariège department. You reach the property via a narrow lane that runs along the chateau. The edifice forms a U shape, adjoined to an abbey. It enjoys a commanding view over the River Hers valley. The property is a haven of peace in the heart of a region with an eventful past: Occitania. The chateau stands like a fortress. It is the fruit of a long monastic story: a combination of medieval history and Benedictine architecture. The existence of this Benedictine abbey was first mentioned in a deed that dates back to 923. Charlemagne, returning from a campaign against the Saracens, chose the spot in 778 to build a monastery and a church. A natural dam that held back Puivert lake nearby burst on 18 June 1279, destroying all the villages in the valley. The monastery was rebuilt between 1280 and 1316 to look like France’s royal fortresses with arrow slits. Then its monks abandoned the edifice during the Hundred Years’ War. Later, in 1502, a phase of reconstruction began, resulting in the buildings that we can see here today. This was an initiative from Philippe de Lévis, the Bishop of Mirepoix, who gave the fortified priory a majestic, serious look. He created apartments in the rectangular tower that the chateau still features today. From this period onwards, especially during the edifice’s second phase of restoration in the eighteenth century, the chateau never stopped being embellished with rich decorative features that expressed the abbey’s powerful influence. The edifice is made up of three sections crowned with gabled and hipped roofs that are covered in monk-and-nun tiling and edged with triple-row génoise cornices. The first section is long and thick. It has three floors and an end tower that is taller than the rest of it. Many evenly placed arched or right-angled windows punctuate its walls. The two other sections adjoin the church. They form a cloister around a garden courtyard. The west section has three floors and the east section has two floors. The latter was recently converted into a gîte. In front of the edifice’s large south-facing facade, a terraced garden leads down to parkland that includes an age-old magnolia in its range of trees.

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.

An 11th century castle, its guest houses and outbuildings on a 45-ha, unspoilt, natural estate in the midst of the Trièves region. Once a stronghold house, this property includes a castle, spanning approx. 900 m² of living space, three independent, converted guest houses, spanning between 120 and 200 m² of living space, an interior, cobblestoned courtyard, numerous outbuildings, a 12x6 m swimming pool, an exercise and sauna room, a spa, a French formal garden and a vegetable garden, all in an excellent state of repair. Although the exact date the stronghold house was constructed is unknown, everything points to that fact that it was sometime around the year 1000, that is to say the early Middle-Ages. Around 1450, King Charles VII, alarmed by the plotting of his older son, the future King Louis XI, simply gave him the province of Dauphiné to govern as he saw fit under the name of Louis XI. The latter was to live there for ten years and became very popular in the Trièves region, where the stronghold house became his favourite hunting lodge and took pride in his royal visits. Up until the end of the Middle-Ages, Montmeilleur belonged to the Bérenger-de-Morges family. Their coat-of-arms is still to be found today on the entrance gateway and the monumental fireplace in the large reception room. Following a succession of leading citizens, including the Marquis-de-Langon, Montmeilleur was destroyed at the time of the French Revolution, archives were lost and the castle fell into ruin. Sold in 1841 to Constantin-Abrard, Montmeilleur remained for more than a century in the hands of this same family, descending directly through the female line and including the Thibaud-Gibbs family who undertook major renovation works around 1875. This tradition came to a halt when the son of Madame-Thibaud sold the property in 1957. In one of his imaginary constructions, “A King Alone”, a Provencal, complex novel that takes place between Lalley and Chichilianne, Jean-Giono greatly enhances his memories of Montmeilleur, where he stayed numerous times, by taking inspiration from the personality of Madame-Thibaud.

Ref.4154 : Chateau with its estate of 551 acres in the Centre of France. This magnificent property is located in Sologne Bourbonnaise, in the center of France, near Moulins sur Allier. The château boasts unique, remarkable architecture and an exceptional location in the heart of its territory. The main entrance opens onto a hemicyclic U-shaped courtyard of honor bordered by two octagonal pavilions, each topped by an imperial-style dome. The property, built in 1663, boasts exceptional architectural purity and homogeneity, with all the buildings constructed in polychrome brickwork featuring black and red lozenges on the facades, combined with the sandy color of the local stone. The symmetrical chateau features a main body built over beautiful vaulted cellars, an east wing and a perfectly proportioned west wing. The rooms are very bright, with numerous openings on both sides, and the layout and distribution are very functional. The authentic interior design conveys the impression of a family home. Beautiful materials are used: woodwork, parquet flooring, cornices, moldings, gypsum, fireplaces... The central octagonal salon echoes the shape of the 2 entrance pavilions. The three octagons are identical in radius and volume, forming an isosceles triangle that is said to represent the Holy Trinity. The lozenge motif repeated on the facades also represents the Holy Trinity, harmony, security and balance. The ground floor comprises approximately 510 sqm : Entrance hall leading to reception rooms, Main wooden staircase with wrought-iron banister leading to the upper floors, Three lounges, the jewel of which is the octagonal lounge with its beautiful black-and-white marble floor and panoramic view over the park, Two dining rooms, a library with fireplace and a billiard room, In the east wing, service rooms: vaulted kitchen with imposing monumental fireplace, staff dining room, souillarde, entrance hall, service staircase and wc, West wing: one bedroom with bathroom, shower and toilet, and 2 communicating bedrooms with bathroom and toilet, adjoining the bedrooms. The first floor (approx. 430 sqm) : Accessed by two staircases, the main one in the center and the secondary one in the east wing, Around ten bedrooms, seven shower rooms, wc and ancillary rooms. The second floor : Accessible via the main staircase, currently used as an attic, it could be converted. In the basement, a network of cellars. The courtyard is surrounded by two large outbuildings that border the main courtyard: To the west (to the right of the château), the building is attached to the farm. It opens only onto the courtyard side of the farm. This farmhouse comprises a dwelling and farm buildings, most of them stone, with other buildings (sheds) on the property, scattered around the grounds, to keep livestock activities away from the farm. This complex has its own accesses, and does not interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of the premises. To the east (to the left of the château), a building used as a garage, equipment storage, various sheds and the boiler room. Further on, a pavilion that used to be a stable. Further away, the swimming pool and pool house. The 6x15-meter mosaic swimming pool is heated and salt-treated. It is heated and treated with salt. The house has been restored with authentic taste to create an aesthetically pleasing, functional pool house with two rooms, one a kitchen-dining room, the other a living room with a ceiling removed. Shower room and toilet. The sanitation system was redone at the same time. The two pavilions in the château courtyard are a chapel and a forge. Two other farm buildings for rental purposes. One is rented, the other is in the process of being vacated. Two farm sheds rented by the farmer. The chateau is ideally situated in the middle of its grounds. The estate comprises : The pleasure grounds, 25 hectares available for rent, including one of the ponds (1 ha) and a wood (15 ha), The rented farm with 163 hectares of irrigated land and meadows, Woods spread over the territory beyond the park, covering 30 hectares. An enchanting site, with no noise, no neighbors, no roads. All on about 551 acres

Ideally located in the immediate vicinity of the Montpellier metropolis, this former 11th century commandery, perfectly restored and maintained, is a true historical witness to this beautiful region of Languedoc. This superb fortified residence, raised on a promontory, protects, in its center, an enclosed garden. The entrance is confidential behind its high wrought iron gate which protects access to the residence from the vast car park shaded by magnificent hackberry trees. The garden, secret, is sheltered from anyone overlooked. The main building develops more than 250 m² per floor. The first level opens onto the south-facing garden, notably through its summer kitchen. The additional rooms consist of cellars and a truly remarkable chapel! On the first floor, the noble rooms of the residence with a superb living room of approximately 60 m² and its beautiful high ceilings. In its extension, the vast kitchen with its fireplace, its pantry and its south-facing balcony which overlooks the garden. Night side, no less than 4 bedrooms on this level including a large master suite. The old materials have been preserved and perfectly maintained: bars on the ground or Terrazzo, fireplaces and period doors... The top floor has been fitted out with 2 additional bedrooms and their independent bathrooms. Numerous possibilities for arrangement and creation of rooms exist at this level depending on the chosen project. The highlight of the show is this watchtower which offers a 360° panorama of the surrounding countryside. The property has an additional household furnished with an independent bedroom and a small, neat apartment with the same level of standards and comfort. An additional building, of 250 m² on the ground and with a height under the ridge of more than 6 meters, authorizes all development projects (garage for several vehicles, creation of a swimming pool, Spa area, reception, etc.) or the possibility to develop a professional project. A rare opportunity to experience history in a place rich in sensations!

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Ref. 4158: Magnificent property with 18th century chateau for sale in the Rouen region. The property is located in Seine Maritime, north-east of Rouen. It benefits from a rural, wooded, undulating setting without, however, being too isolated. After following a small forest road through the 74,13 acres of woodland, this noble residence in the pure style of 18th century châteaux comes into view. With its regular brick, stone and rendered facade, tall windows and slate roof with chimney stacks, it is an invitation to daydream. As soon as you reach the entrance gates, you will discover the North/West façade. It offers a romantic view thanks to the graceful branches of the beautiful trees planted around it. The numerous outbuildings are pleasantly set in the parkland, without detracting from the view of the building. On either side of the entrance are the garage building and a group of buildings dedicated to tourism. The south-east facade features an attractive terrace overlooking a high moat. From here, you have a fine view of the surrounding countryside, thanks to the undulating topography. On the ground floor: a beautiful gallery paved with limestone features many windows and French windows on the north-west facade, providing a pleasant flow through the reception rooms. The dining room is beautifully decorated with herringbone parquet flooring, original wood panelling and painted cartouches, and features a wood-burning stove. The lounge, also adorned with panelling, painted cartouches, parquet flooring and a fireplace, opens onto the south-facing terrace. This is followed by a billiards room, a small lounge and a small dining room. Two staircases on either side provide access to the mezzanine and first floor. The kitchen and another dining room with its imposing fireplace are on the ground floor of the 'North Tower'. On the mezzanine floors (north and south) and on the 1st floor: two staircases and a long gallery provide access to 12 bedrooms, the smallest of which are used as a study or dressing room. There is a bathroom, two shower rooms with wc, a separate wc and a linen room. Second floor: four additional bedrooms and a shower room of around 60 sqm and a magnificent 180 sqm attic. The total living space is almost 460 sqm. - There are 9 tree houses in the 66,72 acres of woodland, the perfect place for nature-based tourism. -A charming 'gardener's house' (approx. 45 sqm floor space) could become a home once it has been beautifully renovated. -A 'hut house' of around 110 sqm on the ground floor has been completely renovated with sanitary facilities (ERP standards - disabled access) and reception, and a 90 sqm meeting room upstairs. The building is currently under lease, but this will be terminated when the property is sold. -A large garage provides a surface area of more than 70 sqm, not including the first floor. The roof is due for renovation in the near future. -A number of other small buildings are used as stables, a barn and a garden shed. The 74,13 acres of land include a garden, parklands and woods. Cabinet LE NAIL – Upper Normandy – Mrs. Perrine COLLAS: +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail ( www.cabinetlenail.com/en/ ) to browse our latest listings or find out more about this property.

Bayeux Sotheby's International Realty offers for sale, porche de Bayeux, a 460 m² Neo-Gothic-style château with all modern comforts, set in 7000 m² of wooded parkland. The entrance hall and staircase are a unique work of architecture. On the ground floor, organised around the entrance hall, you will discover the reception rooms, including an octagonal lounge and study with triple aspect, a vast living room with parquet flooring, panelling and a worked ceiling, a dining room and its fireplace. The first floor comprises five bedrooms and a triple aspect lounge with a sauna. Some of these bedrooms have French ceilings, and one has its own balcony. The second floor, with its partially sloping ceilings, has four bedrooms to complement the sleeping areas on the first level. Two other rooms can be used for a variety of purposes. A bathroom and shower room bring modern comforts to the property. Attractive trees of various species, including a white chestnut and a purple beech, enhance this green setting. The originality of some of the buildings will make for a pleasant stroll, as you discover a tower and a pheasantry. A circular driveway leads around the chateau and gives access to the outbuildings: a former orangery with an adjoining chapel, a very large garage and an old pavilion in need of restoration. Many of the historic features characteristic of charming residences have remained in place: a magnificently sculpted staircase, stained glass windows, wood panelling, parquet floors and fireplaces will catch your eye as you tour. The château is bright and airy, with reasonable ceiling heights and rooms that are not overly spacious, making it a pleasant place to live for a family, whether as a main residence or a holiday home.

In the heart of a wild and preserved valley, hamlet restored with taste and sobriety on a dominating plot of 14,96 ha : cultivated grounds, woods, Provencal gardens... Very nice fittings, old materials, top-of-the-range decoration in a “south side” spirit, ancient furniture... 3 independent houses (780m² of living space) with kitchen and living room for each. 2 large heated swimming pools 6x13 meters and 5x11 meters, tennis court a little away, 2 petanque grounds, linen room, reception room and semi-professional kitchen in a former barn. Caretaker's house with 2 bedrooms (57m²) away from the hamlet but in the same standart. 5 bedrooms for the biggest house, 3 bedrooms in each 2 others houses; each bedroom has its own bathroom or shower room. Numerous terraces, arbors, inner paved courtyard. A spa area with Jacuzzi, 2 saunas, 3 massage rooms and a relaxing lounge. The true luxury in Provence! Oil central heating system and solar assistance for hot water. Possibility of helipad. 40 min from the highway, 1h20 from Avignon HSTS, 20 min from Apt and its provençal market. Interesting rental yield in holiday rentals and possibility to develop an event activity. Ideal for a large family or a commercial activity. A dream place in the heart of the so secret Provence...

Located between Bayeux and Caen, 15 kilometers from the sea, this 19th century castle is nestled in the heart of a charming village in the Bessin region. It offers a living space of 466 m2 and all the current comfort. The park of 7000 m2 shelters several outbuildings. Built around 1870, the castle stands out with its neogothic architecture. High stone walls and a large portal barely hide its richly worked façade. Many elements seem to testify to an esoteric construction - a symbolic account of the search for the philosopher's stone. The monumental stone staircase, the stained glass windows, the woodwork, the parquet floors and the period fireplaces give charm and authenticity to this singular residence. The castle benefits from all the modern comfort. The roof, the windows and the heating system are recent. The high ceiling of about 3 meters makes it an easy to heat house. The numerous windows bring clarity and light. Several rooms have a triple aspect. The layout is rational and balanced. On the first floor, the entrance hall with its stone staircase distributes, on the one hand, a reception room and a living room, and on the other hand, a dining room, a kitchen and an office-library. The second floor includes six bedrooms, a bathroom with bath and shower, and a separate toilet. On the second floor, which is partially attic, there are seven rooms of various sizes as well as a shower room and a bathroom. The basement (or garden level) was used by a previous owner as a restaurant. It consists of an entrance on the same level as the garden, connected to the first floor by a stone staircase, four rooms, a kitchen opening onto the garden and a checkroom with toilet. The park is planted with majestic trees: sophora, pine, white chestnut, purple beech... A circular driveway leads around the house and to the outbuildings: an orangery with an adjoining chapel, a vast garage and a pavilion. Thanks to its location and size, this chateau is suitable for multiple uses, such as a large family home, a luxurious guest house, a reception area, or for the exercise of a professional activity. It is ideally located to enjoy the charm of Bayeux, the activities of Caen or the pleasures of the sea.

Ref. 4156: 19th C. chateau for sale in a protected 2.7 ha park.  In an affluent and sought after location on the limits of the city of Tours. All amenities close to hand from this oasis of nature. Ideal as a family home with the potential of an easy 1h Paris commute if required.  In its hidden and protected location this magnificent 19th C. château boasts large reception rooms, impressive high ceilings, plenty of natural light with views over the park and woodland and plenty of room for family and guests. The current owners have restored the chateau to its former glory with great attention to original detail and quality. The chateau offers over 650 sqm of living space arranged comfortably over 4 levels. The ground floor : elevated front porch leading to the vaulted and pillared entrance hall with historic staircase to the rear climbing to the first floor with stained glass windows. The left wing is home to the lounge with hand painted ceiling fresco, feature fireplace, herringbone oak flooring and double aspect views over the park. An adjoining dining room with period mouldings and doors to the terrace is separated by retractable glazed doors. A practical kitchenette is hidden to the rear of this room. From the hall we continue along the front gallery which leads to the library/TV room, again with an original ceiling fresco, wood panelling and views over the park. The formal dining hall with dominating original fireplace, herringbone oak floors and ornate wooden ceiling decoration has direct access to the galley kitchen and entrance hall opposite. The first floor: Landing space bathed in light offers a choice of directions. The first bedroom with ornate ceiling, original fireplace, private bathroom with bath and shower and also a private balcony/terrace. The large second bedroom currently undergoing restoration will have also a private shower room adjoining. The third bedroom has a separate “study area” with the potential for creating a dressing room in a smaller adjoining bedroom. The family bathroom (bath and shower) adds a modern touch to this floor. The fifth bedroom with central fireplace with window above, is double aspect and includes a dressing room. Via the former service stairs, the second floor : 4 double bedrooms, a future bathroom (to be created), loft access and a self-contained studio apartment. The garden floor/basement : a second self-contained apartment with separate access offers kitchen, lounge, shower room and bedroom. Large laundry room, boiler room and storage rooms.  There is a separate garage block (4 cars) built on the remains of a former building with, we understand, the possibility to recreate a new dwelling with independent access if required. With a little over 2.7ha of protected park and woodland you are surrounded by nature and it is hard to believe that you a simply a short walk from the metropolis of Tours. Within the grounds there is a former man-made pond (perhaps to be reinstated) along with various walks and paths. The area immediately surrounding the chateau is lawned with gravelled parking and the main entrance gate is electric. Cabinet LE NAIL – Touraine - Loire Valley – M. Tony WELLS : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Tony WELLS, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 444 692 156. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.