castle for sale Bourdeau, France

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.

Set in the heart of a preserved rural environment, at the end of an elegant private driveway, this remarkable 13th-century property offers an exceptionally peaceful countryside lifestyle, just 15 minutes from Annecy, 20 minutes from Aix-les-Bains, and 45 minutes from Geneva. Carefully restored to a high standard, this character residence now combines historic authenticity with contemporary comfort. Offering 316.50 sqm of living space (over 460 sqm of usable space), the property benefits from excellent energy performance (Energy Rating A), a rare feature for a residence of this period. The ground floor is arranged around a spacious entrance hall opening onto a vast, light-filled living and reception room overlooking the surrounding grounds. A large independent kitchen with dining area and pantry completes the living spaces. A winter garden, wine cellar, boiler room, and several storage areas further enhance this level. Accessible via a magnificent stone staircase or a private lift, the upper floor features three suites with en-suite shower rooms, including an elegant principal suite with generous volumes. Set within approximately 11 hectares of land, including 10 hectares currently under agricultural lease, the estate enjoys a calm and verdant setting with a swimming pool, vegetable garden, orchard with multiple fruit varieties, and expansive natural grounds. The outbuildings offer numerous possibilities, including a farmhouse of approximately 300 sqm featuring an already converted 80 sqm apartment, a workshop, an additional guest bedroom, and a woodshed. A rare property, ideal as an elegant family residence or hospitality project, within immediate reach of Annecy and Geneva. Information regarding potential risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website georisques.gouv.fr. Agency fees payable by the seller.

In the absolute calm of a preserved countryside, in the heart of Isère, in Dauphiné, Sotheby’s International Realty exclusively offers this castle whose foundations date back to the 15th century. Rich in history, it notably welcomed Francis I during his visit in 1516 and the writer Stendhal.Dominating a vast domain of more than 35 hectares, composed of a park with centennial trees, gardens, woods, and meadows, the property offers an exceptional natural setting, with no overlooking neighbors, providing beautiful views of the surrounding nature and the Alps. Access is via a magnificent private path lined with rows of horse chestnuts and a driveway of hornbeams. This castle develops around a courtyard with a total living area of 820 m² spread over two wings of two levels plus attics. It houses about twenty rooms, including an exceptional triple reception.This residence retains superb period elements, witnesses of its seigniorial and aristocratic past. It also includes outbuildings and annexes such as a caretaker’s house, a vaulted cellar, a tennis court, an 18m x 8m swimming pool with a poolhouse, and water features.Free of any occupation, this exceptional place will appeal to heritage enthusiasts looking for a project in the heart of an authentic and privileged environment. The Château is located 40 minutes from Chambéry, 1 hour from Lyon and Grenoble, and 1 hour 30 from Geneva.This description has been automatically translated from French.