listed castles for sale Rhone-Alps, France

Renaissance Château - Exceptional property.... xvi° Between Lyon and the Mediterranean - 6.3 hectares of parklands, meadows, woods and farmland. - approx. 1500 m² of living space - Classified. At the gateway to the Vercors, facing the Ardèche mountains, this Renaissance château stands as an intact witness to another era. Between history and majesty, a 16th-century jewel awaits you... On the edge of a charming Drôme village, in the foothills of the Vercors, this 16th-century château overlooks the Rhône plains and offers a rare panorama as far as the Ardèche mountains. Accessible in just 20 minutes from Valence (TGV/airport), 45 minutes from Grenoble and 1 hour from Lyon, the property enjoys a strategic location while retaining absolute tranquility. The château is protected to the east by a moat and a long 18th-century barracks that once housed a garrison of Republic dragoons. Two wings flank the majestic entrance, providing around 650 m² of space, 300 m² of which has been converted for events or rentals (ballrooms, professional kitchen, sanitary facilities, air-conditioned areas). The remainder is used for storage or other purposes. The 1500 m² château is organized around an inner courtyard, with more than 30 rooms on three levels. It includes vast reception rooms, lounges with sumptuous decor (painted ceilings, frescoes, antique parquet floors, monumental fireplaces), a chapel, a small salon theater, numerous bedrooms, offices, storage areas, historic kitchens, etc... The château is bathed in natural light thanks to numerous openings, creating a warm, majestic atmosphere. The château is partially listed as a Historic Monument, notably for its painted decorations, facades and roofs. It is set in 6.31 hectares of grounds, alternating landscaped parklands, meadows, woods and farmland. This exceptional property, rare on the market, combines historic charm, business potential (events, tourism, large family home) and a unique living environment. It should be noted that the château is being sold without furnishings.

Located 45 km from Aix les Bains and 16 km from the Albertville aerodrome, this former fortified house from the 13th century has been transformed into a private residence upon its acquisition by the most powerful lordship of the duchy of Savoy, who converted it into a pleasure residence in the 16th century.The castle is built in a U shape, with two corner towers and a round tower covering an area of approximately 1400m². The rooms on the garden level feature glass doors opening onto the park. The castle also offers outbuildings and a defensive entrance with two towers. The entire estate is listed in the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments. The landscaped park, covering approximately 9 hectares, is entirely enclosed by walls and includes a water retention area fed by a spring.The interiors will require restoration work, but the main structure is in perfect condition.The heating is powered by an oil boiler.Energy class: not applicable / Climate class: not applicableInformation on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques site: www.georisques.gouv.fr. Agency fees to be borne by the seller.For any inquiries, contact Claire Barralon at 07 60 13 70 00, [email protected], real estate agent registered at the RSC of LYON under number 904 488 533.This description has been automatically translated from French.