castle for sale Dunes, France

Situated in en an enclosed park of approximately 4,7ha, Prestigious château dating from the 18th/19th centuries, fully renovated with care in 2008, refurbished to welcome conferences/weddings/receptions, (possibility to become 4 stars hotel) offering approximately 1 300m² including 1 200m² of living space divided into 25 main rooms with 3 levels, basement of 200m². Ground floor : - entrance hall (29m²) - sitting room (43m²) - 2 living room/dining rooms (75 and 61m²) - office (26m²) - library (33m²). - professional and fully equipped kitchen with an entrance for deliveries, room for breakfast preparation. - 2 beautiful bedrooms (21 and 28m²) with all comfort (mini bar, safe, WIFI), each with bathroom/shower room and toilets. One of the bedroom is suitable for disabled. - small entrance hall at the west with toilets. - Toilets with washbasins, 2 toilets, one suitable for disabled 1st floor : - 11 lovely bedrooms, all different but with the same amenities as the one situated at the ground floor, and with bathrooms or shower rooms : 15,25 / 19,70 / 22 / 22 / 22 / 23 / 25,60 / 26 / 27 / 28,50 and 40 m² (suite with 2 bathrooms). - Relaxation room (37 m²). 2nd floor : - On the west side : apartment (115m²) comprising : Living room / open kitchen, 3 bedrooms with private bathroom, 2 toilets. - East side to refurbish, possibility to create 3 extra bedrooms (approximately 110m²). Basement (200m²) : - Large storage - 2 wine cellars. - Boiler rooms with 4 VIESSMANN boilers in perfect conditions. OUTBUILDINGS : - Nice caretaker' s accommodation (122m²) with living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom , toilets, study (70m²). - Garage for 3 cars and building with shed (104m²). - Workshop/stables with 4 stalls/saddlery/storage building (278m²). - Heated swimming pool and pool house Well. Tennis court. Electric gate. Stunning and charming chateau, situated in outstanding environment, ideal for a family property or to be used as an hotel or for reception events. Sold with furnitures. Selling price: 1 200 000 euros Fees at seller's expense Energy class: D Climate class: E Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

One hour from Toulouse and 25 minutes from Lectoure, an ancient Knights Templar Commandery, a comfortable renovated dwelling and separate grounds with swimming pool. Built on a rocky outcrop and enclosed by fortified walls, the commandery overlooks a few neighbouring houses and enjoys a 360° view of the surrounding rolling countryside. Sheltered from view, the property is also particularly quiet since the village is only accessible via a small road. The adjacent buildings that compose the architectural complex are arranged in a coil shape around a grassy courtyard and the former chapel of the “Knights’ Manor”, which became a church in the 15th century. Although it forms a harmonious whole, different buildings stand out due to the masonry of their façades, their roofs and other architectural elements specific to the successive periods in which the property was remodelled, such as the patios or the windows. Once a Knights Templars monastery and then by turns a wine storehouse and a residence, the horseshoe-shaped building presents traces of its functions as a former fortified castle as demonstrated by the arrow slits, loopholes and scars resulting from the multiples modifications to the façades over the centuries. The walls, composed of an amalgam of unpointed massive rubble stone masonry and ashlar stone, are characteristic of medieval constructions. With a surface area of 450 m², it has two storeys, including the attic space, and is topped with a gabled roof bordered by a triple Genoise corbel. It was only recently that a tree-filled landscaped piece of land below the village was annexed to the property. Today, sheltered from view, it includes a swimming pool and pool house in need of a bit of refreshing.

Sole agency, superb 17th century château in perfect condition, recently completely renovated (to disabled access standards), currently run as a hotel/restaurant. It offers around 1,800 m² in 45 main rooms on 4 levels, 25 bedrooms, all air-conditioned with private bathroom or shower/toilet. Wifi/bar/TV. Professional kitchen, seminar rooms, staff flat, courtyard of honour, chapel, swimming pool/pool house, mini-golf, pond, marquee for receptions. 7.50 hectares of wooded grounds, including a majestic avenue of three-hundred-year-old cedars. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

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A vendre à 20 mn du centre ville de Bordeaux, dans l'Entre

Dating back to 1547, the Château has grown over the centuries according to the needs of the families who have had the joy of living here. Situated up on high, in a peaceful haven, the chateau looks down over neatly lawned gardens and woodland. Flanking the building from the rear is a prehistoric rockface; a feature of the landscape since time immemorial when dinosaurs roamed the land. The Chateau faces south, where between the branches of the trees and across the valley, modern life beckons from afar, with the distant outline of AGEN etched onto the horizon. This juxtaposition of bucolic splendour coupled with the proximity of city life creates much of the inherent magic of this property. The gardens, and landscape immediately around the property have conspired for centuries to provide an utterly idyllic and bucolic retreat from the world with the promise of urban life across the valley. It takes a moment to adjust one’s thoughts to the fact that the shops, cinemas, theatres, and schools of Agen are a short drive away. In layman’s terms, one can pop out and seek a baguette or bottle of wine in almost the same amount of time as it might take to walk to the tower at the far end of the garden and back again. The position, is in a word magnificent. Magnificent and unexpected. The word château can often be misleading. If “Chateau” conjures images of medieval drafts, and chill stone floors, then rest assured that none of the grace and beauty associated with a chateau has been sacrificed in the name of comfort, and yet this property is decidedly “comfortable”, modern and in full working order. For home-seekers who dream of living in aesthetically pleasing historical buildings you will not be disappointed. None of the restorations carried out have removed an iota of the château’s charm. A walk in the grounds throws up delightful views of this architectural beauty from every angle. In the grounds of the château it is easy to take a sumptuous photograph, because from every angle; be it in the garden, the pool, the chapel or the tower, the Château has a grace and elegance which is entirely photogenic. From the outside it is impossible to imagine the level of comfort within. Inside is a very different story. Stone walls, high ceilings, and characterful fireplaces can be found. But you will also find five star comfort and modernity. Look no further than the C grade rating on the energy efficiency scale. In part due to the thick walls, but also due to the current owners love of houses that “work” and where the management of a substantial building such as this one might be made as easy possible. Restored throughout the property was used as a luxury family home with chambres d’hôtes since 2011, ceasing its very successful business just a couple of years ago.

This hotel or private property with over twenty rooms is perfectly situated between Toulouse and Bordeaux and is the ideal location for an investment or company with two restaurants on site. The chateau has been renovated to a standard rarely seen in the region to create an upmarket hotel with a thirty cover restaurant and a second seventy cover restaurant. The chateau of over one thousand four hundred square metres is set in the middle of a large wooded park with a courtyard that gives access to the swimming pool which is perfect for a relaxing stay for guests. Only forty minutes from Agen with its train station provides perfect access for guests wishing to spend a long weekend in peace and quiet. The property of over twenty rooms including three gites which are all air-conditioned have been renovated to a standard and design reminiscent of the grand hotels of the Pays de la Loire or the Parisian countryside.The estate is an exceptional venue for weddings, accommodating a large number of guests in breathtaking surroundings.   For further information, pictures, videos and virtual tour on this exceptional property please contact us on [email protected].  Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques www.georisques.gouv.fr

A 13th-century Gascon chateau, redesigned in the 16th century, in 7 5 hectares of grounds with an orangery and a dovecote, nestled in France's Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This chateau stands like a sentry by its quaint village in a commanding, defensive position from where it looks out over the surrounding slopes. The chateau has defended the valley for more than 700 years. The four-storey dwelling and its two adjoining round towers are the remnants of the original Gascon castle. In the 15th century, mullioned windows were added to let more natural light inside. And an Italian Renaissance stairway tower was added too. The chateau was rescued by a man who was enthusiastic about built heritage. He restored it and showcased the Italian style that characterised the Aquitaine region’s most beautiful houses – a style that we also see in the gardens and the chateau’s main lounge.

DIVA Immobilier, a transaction firm specializing in the sale of quality and high-end properties, offers you this superb 1200m² castle, in a green setting of 4.7 hectares, on the banks of the Garonne. In a preserved and quality environment, this castle, completely renovated in 2008, is steeped in history and will seduce you with the quality of the elements that compose it. If it is perfect as a private residence, it is also suitable for a professional activity. Indeed, it is a former 4-star hotel/restaurant, which can be operational very quickly. You will find on the ground floor an entrance hall with desk, a large reception room, a dining room, 2 lounges, a sublime library, an office with safe, a bedroom with disabled access and a professional kitchen fully equipped. Upstairs are the sleeping rooms, all equipped with their own bathroom. With beautiful volumes and large windows, all the rooms of this castle are bright and comfortable. There is also a private apartment in the west wing, approximately 100m². Beautiful park of 4.7 hectares, completely enclosed, without vis-à-vis or noise pollution, dotted with century-old trees with a view and direct access to the banks. There is a heated and secure swimming pool, a tennis court, a caretaker's house, and old stables. Possibility of furnished acquisition. Partial basement, with wine cellar, Dietrich heating system, fiber with router in all rooms, alarm system. Renovations to standards, particularly for disabled people. Do not hesitate to ask for more information, we are available 7/7.

On a dominant point, quiet, not overlooked, on a plateau and overlooking the village, old castle to be restored with outbuildings. The old castle needs to be largely restored, 5 main rooms, ceiling height (approximately 5 meters), some roofs have been redone, vaulted rooms, bread oven, annexes in ruins, terrace of 50 m2, numerous stones available , existing structure in very good condition. Master's house to be converted, roofs redone and insulated, cemented and tiled floor, composed of a large living room with stone fireplace, stone sink, (ceiling height of approximately 6 meters), room of 40 m2, room of 25 m2 with opening to the garden of 2.80 m, existing drains and electricity. Independent outbuilding at the entrance to the property, 14 m2, cement floor, habitable. Outbuilding located between the castle and the master's house, completely renovated, boarded roof, with room of 55 m2 opening onto the garden, renovated apartment of 34 m2 with bathroom. Salt pool, 14 x 4, anthracite gray liner, with roller shutter for security and heat pump, technical room. All on a plot of 3.80 hectares. Ideal for stone lovers. Architect's file available for renovation of the castle into guest rooms. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr. Energy display information on this property: this property falls within the scope of the exclusions for carrying out an energy performance diagnosis, in accordance with decree no. 2021-872 of June 30, 2021. A visit is essential.

Magnificent château with numerous buildings, charmingly renovated on an unforgettable estate. Confidential sale.

A partly restored 18th-century dwelling and 16th-century lodge surrounding their courtyard, set in grounds of around 4 ha with swimming pool, spring and stream in Lot-et-Garonne. The property forms a group of buildings including a rectangular manor house centred on its inner courtyard, surrounded by grounds of approx. 4 ha comprising mixed woodland, meadows and a small valley, and featuring a renowned spring. Beyond the boundaries of the estate, the surroundings might seem rather unattractive to some - given the presence of greenhouses and farm buildings. However, these structures are forgotten as soon as you follow a long driveway lined with majestic umbrella pines and enter the heart of the property. Built over the course of several centuries, the dwelling is made up of a number of different sections and interconnected inside and out. The dressed stone building is predominantly one storey high, with one section comprising two upper floors above a garden level. It includes an 18th century main building, a 16th century lodge and a former winery, following on from one another harmoniously. They are arranged around an enclosed courtyard with a central well, which is accessed from the outside via a porch. While the residence has undergone many alterations since at least the 16th century, it has recently been partially restored to continue its long history. All the buildings have been re-roofed: the 18th-century dwelling with slate and monk-and-nun tiles, the 16th-century pavilion with flat tiles and the winery with monk-and-nun tiles. In addition, a new micro wastewater treatment plant, a drainage system around the buildings, a new mains drinking water supply and electrical wiring up to the entrance to the property have been installed. Finally, the surrounding area has also been cleaned up.

11th century property situated 7 km away from Agen with its 4 buildings (chateau, sheepfold, bread oven, stable) and its 500 m² organic tent. Surrounded by 32 ha of parkland with 6 lakes. Total capacity 30 people. Fully restored, charmingly decorated and perfectly maintained. Party room available 1 km away (optional). High rental yields.

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Near Lectoure and Agen, medieval château from the XIII century and alterations from the early renaissance of the XVI century. This 950 m² château listed monuments historiques which has conserved many of its original features presents a unique opportunity to restore. The former moat, sentry tower with archer slits, the entrance bridge formerly a drawbridge remind its original defensive purpose while the hexagonal dungeon tower, the renaissance galery, the spiral stone staircase, the cloister and the chapel show the alteration from the renaissance period. The chateau boasts 25 rooms including a guards room, empire style reception rooms, a gallery, 9 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, vaulted stone cellars, a chapel. In the park crossed by a river, there are century old trees, a mill house, outbuildings, a XVI century dovecote. On the land of the property, there are 4 farmhouses to repair, 156 hectares of cultivated land and partly under irrigation and 48 hectares of woodland.

An 18th-century chateau with outhouses and a swimming pool in 14 hectares of grounds near the town of Lectoure in France’s Gers department. You reach the 14-hectare property from a country road that edges its west side. A low stone wall protects a front section of the grounds where many outhouses stand. A shady path lined with towering horse chestnuts crosses a grassy expanse and leads up to the chateau’s main entrance. On the south side, a long separate building made of rubble stone demarcates this front section and marks the edge of the property. Storehouses lie at the sides of the grounds. These structures have been partly renovated to become a caretaker’s lodge and a workshop space, but much of the roofing on them needs to be restored. On the north side of the grounds, a small house with a dovecote and walls of repointed exposed stonework stands among farming annexes that include vast barns and other buildings. On the east side of this front section, a two-storey building with a tiled roof separates the old farm complex from the chateau, giving the latter complete privacy and calm. The chateau lies beyond a tall wrought-iron gate that stands in a covered carriage entrance. The edifice dates back to the Middle Ages and the time when the lords of Armagnac reigned here. It was built in the centre of its grounds, surrounded by a gravel terrace. A chapel protrudes at a right angle to the main section at the chateau’s east end. And a wing of annexes with a covered carriage entrance extends at the edifice’s west end. This wing is flanked with an adjoining tower crowned with a windmill. A remarkable mechanism in this section brought running water to the property at the end of the 19th century. The mechanism was invented by Élie Coulange, the property’s owner at the time. An ornamental pond and stone pedestals supporting bronze vestals echo the typically 18th-century traits of the chateau’s south and east walls. These statues were ordered by the famous countess Marie-Jacqueline de Biran d'Armagnac. Beyond the ornamental garden, and hidden behind a hedge, lies a swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding countryside. The grounds are as majestic as the edifice: the vast plot is punctuated with wells, water-filled moats and a wide range of age-old trees, including cedars that line a long path.

A chateau dating back to 1839 with large outhouses and 7 5 hectares of grounds, a few minutes from the town of Lectoure in France’s Gers department. A track leading to the property leaves a small country road on the hillside. A discreet spring covered with stones marks the entrance to the grounds. The chateau’s facade appears at the end of a drive shaded by tall, old trees. The edifice enjoys absolute privacy and calm. It looks out over a valley, in isolation from the rest of the world. You can admire several stunning vistas from the property. These views stretch to the town of Lectoure, perched on its rocky outcrop. The chateau is built on a large gravel terrace with a round ornamental stone pond. The building is rectangular and has an adjoining tower in the middle of its west elevation. It has four flours that can be seen from its east side, lower down. The top floor is a loft space. The edifice offers a liveable floor area of around 800m², spread between the ground floor and the first floor, which can be seen from the south driveway. The chateau was built in 1805. It is made of dressed stone, rendered with a beige lime coating. Its facade reflects the architectural traits of its era: 14 rectangular openings are arranged symmetrically around a central bay that stands out for its dressed stone and its double door that forms the main entrance. The quoins, cornices and door and window surrounds are made of exposed dressed stone. The building is crowned with a zinc and slate mansard roof with hipped ends, punctuated with three bull’s-eye windows on its south side, three on its north side, one on its east side and another one on its west side. The grounds are dotted with age-old trees and vast clearings. This wonderful outdoor space includes an isolated swimming pool, a dovecote, an old washing place and an Italian-style garden. The style of this Italian garden goes well with the chateau’s north elevation and brings out its elegance. At a lower level, there are two large rectangular outbuildings made of rubble stone. They face each other and can be reached via a separate drive on one side.

Constructed in the 15th century and redesigned in the 17th this sumptuous château was designed in the style of the Italian Renaissance. In the North of the Gers it is located a short drive away from the popular market towns of Lectoure, Fleurance and St Clar. Situated in a quiet location, down a tranquil country lane, and far from the main road, the property offers over 7 hectares of glorious parkland and an abundance of trees. The property is entirely private being both hedged and gated, with a small stream bordering the land at the bottom. The main body of the château comprises eight bedrooms, and a vast main reception/dining-room, and first floor library/reception-room. With a separate guest house. The flamboyant Italian-style first floor “loggia” – with its covered terrace and arcades overlooking the tranquil gardens is an absolute delight. With a paved pool area, 2 dovecotes, and a vast 170m2 hangar the garden is full of interest with a vast array of mature trees, roses and bushes and an orchard. This property provides a peaceful sanctuary from the world, in a location that is unique, being utterly private, and yet in the located heart of one of the most sought-after areas of SW France. Let’s look in more detail … The local area, the parkland, gardens, and outbuildings The drive by car to the property is as pleasant one. With easy access to the local market towns of Lectoure and Fleurance the property is tranquil yet easily accessible. The TGV line to Paris in Agen is under an hour away, and Toulouse international airport, just over an hour. As we leave the market towns behind, the countryside is rich and peaceful, with small country lanes cutting through emerald, green fields, where in the summer crops of sunflowers or wheat grow in an area fondly known as French Tuscany. If Gascony is the Tuscany of France, then this property offers all the joys of Renaissance Italy. Designed in pure Italian style, the property was built by a rich noble family in the 15th century. From the outside very little can be seen, as a thick natural hedge encircles the perimeter of the land. The entrance to the property is enclosed by two fine wrought-iron gates, both of which are in perfect keeping with the château and marking the entrance in style. The château is located at the end of a quiet lane that opens out onto fields, so one is not troubled by any passing traffic. The occasional hare or deer, perhaps. We enter from the side gate to the main entrance, with a view of a splendid pigeonnier or dovecote to our right. The pool nestles beside the first of the two dovecotes and is sheltered by rose-covered walls. There is a water-well with a decorative wrought iron frame on the top. Always ideal to have a source of water on the land, to keep the lovely gardens fresh and green; not forgetting the small river that runs along the bottom field. There are over seven hectares of land in total, ensuring utmost tranquility for anyone residing here. Of those seven hectares the land around the gardens, and the guest house, comprises an orchard (to the front of the guest house) neatly mown lawns, and mature trees. There is an ornamental row of topiary, and a small river at the bottom of the land. The gardens feel rich and bucolic. In an area known for its scorching hot summers, there is a freshness to the parkland, shaded by ancient boughs of the trees. The ambience here is one of lush greenery. As we turn around the chateau to the rear gardens, we catch our first glimpse of the fantastic loggia, a covered terrace with arches running the full length of the property which is purely Italian Renaissance in style; joyous and romantic with its impressive corner pavillions. The main master bedroom opens onto the loggia, offering a morning view over the gardens; a sure promise that one’s day will begin on a note of beauty and tranquility. The Chateau has a joie de vivre which one might not expect from a Medieval building. It is warm and welcoming from the outside with its mellow golden walls catching the last of the autumn sunshine. Let’s open the grand entrance door, and step inside… The main entrance to the chateau is paved in stone with a wooden staircase to the first floor. As one would expect the entrance is formal and is divided into two distinct sections with the original wooden front door at the entrance, and at the end of the hallway a second door, with the intelligent addition of a glass door that allows the light to flood into the hallway, in a way which is not traditionally medieval but certainly delightful for modern living, where one’s instinct is to let the sunshine in, and to keep the warmth inside. From the central hallway, we take a brief look at a large room which has not been restored for any other purpose than storage, but with a large opening at the far end, in a room which is interesting in so far as it is of similar size to the main reception room, and certainly offers possibilities for further development of the property’s habitable area, planning permissions permitting. The main reception/dining-room is a fantastic space for entertainment. With its quirky vaults the room is divided into two distinct sections. The first part of the room (from the central hallway) has a lovely stone fireplace where the family gather. The perfect place for a winter or Christmas gathering. The second part of the room is used as a dining-area. There are large windows to the gardens in both the reception and dining areas. At the far end of the room, a doorway leads into a tower area, with a pleasantly Medieval feel to it, where there is a downstairs cloakroom and lavatory. The kitchen sits a little way apart from the dining-room, for ease, and has recently been completely refurbished. This is a warm and inviting room, with ample space for a breakfast table, and tasteful modern units. From the kitchen a doorway opens onto the loggia. This utterly charming terrace offers views onto the gardens from between the arches and is a delightful place to sit in the shade on a scorching hot summer’s day. Upstairs There are two wings to the first floor, set from a central staircase. Two of the bathrooms are built into the quirky corner pavilion towers. The master bedroom and the study both open onto the charming loggia. From the master bedroom you can steal a view of the morning from between the arcades of the first-floor loggia, take coffee outside on a warm private terrace area, or fall back to sleep watching the light muslin curtains flutter between the arches. This is a room in which the imagination can take flight! Also on the first floor, there is a deliciously private library, which is provides a tranquil retreat from the downstairs reception-rooms. With its rows of bookshelves, and cinema area, this is a lovely private room, where the owners can escape when the house is full of guests. One of the upstairs bedrooms is currently used as a private study but could also be used as an extra bedroom. With a total of eight bedrooms and four bathrooms on the two upstairs wings of the house, we note that each room is blessed with high volumes, tall windows, far-reaching views and many period features which have been preserved. The current owners have carried out an extensive scheme of works since they first moved in, and a vast majority of all the rooms have been recently redecorated or refurbished. The kitchen is brand new. The oil fuel boiler has just been replaced and we have noted the clever installation of the thick glass doors on the lower level that ensure the spacious ground-floor living area is snug throughout the winter months. This property is now welcoming throughout all four seasons and is in an excellent state of repair. The gardens are also immaculate and must work has been carried out to regain parts of the plot that had become overgrown. The Guest House With two bedrooms, a central reception room/kitchen and bathroom, the guest house is set well apart from the house, by the orchard, and is a decided advantage to this property either for lettings or for family and friends. Safe & Secure The property is equipped with an alarm linked to a video surveillance system which detects all movement in the property.

TARN ET GARONNE - VALEILLES Exclusive. Chateau built in the mid-17th century. The building was subsequently remodeled in the 18th century. It is a massive, substantial ashlar construction with oculus dormers on all four sides. The entrance to the house is on the south side, through an arched portal surmounted by a shield dated 1634. This is a fine restoration that respects the style and architecture of the house. Magnificent original features: 18th-century wood panelling and fireplaces with gypseries, staircase with stone landings. The living space spans 529 m² with 15 main rooms. Set in 4 hectares of fully fenced land with beautiful gardens. Dovecote dating from 1654 with archways, janitor's cottage. Large garage. Beautiful views. Energy class: E Climate class: E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €8690 and €11,758 per year. Prices indexed to January 1, 2021 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr