castle with panoramic view for sale Gaillac, France

12th century fortified castle for sale in the Tarn, with a view over the hills and the Pyrenees. Approximately 400 m2 to be declined according to your needs and the spaces of the museum. Architectural elements which make this property unique and classified as a Historic Monument: very rich renaissance facades, mullioned windows, monumental stone staircase etc... It includes three architectural parts of different periods and styles: the medieval enclosure (12th and 13th centuries), the Renaissance facades (thanks to the pastel) and the 18th century cocoa dryer. Financial report due to the 80 days of opening per year of this castle-museum. Originally, Magrin Castle was built on an ancient Celtic oppidum, on the highest hill in the area. At an altitude of 330 metres, it offers a magnificent view of the Pyrenees, the Black Mountain and the Grésigne. Castrum under the Romans, it was consolidated under the Visigoths, in their endeavour to found an empire stretching from Orléans to Seville. It took on its present form as a curiously asymmetrical medieval fortress in the 12th and 13th centuries. Land area of approximately 4100 m2.

Close to Lavaur, in a discreet and preserved setting, this late 18th–early 19th century estate embodies the timeless elegance of grand country residences. Offering approximately 750 sqm of living space, the property is distinguished by its noble architecture and remarkable volumes spread over several levels. Behind its history-rich façade, the interiors reveal generous and authentic living spaces: spacious reception rooms, enfilade-style salons, dining rooms, multiple kitchens, as well as numerous bedrooms distributed across expansive floors and convertible attic space. The property retains the full strength of its original heritage character, featuring period parquet flooring, terracotta tiles, original wooden joinery, antique doors, and six fireplaces, all reflecting the refinement of a bygone era. Now requiring a complete restoration, the estate offers exceptional potential for architectural reinterpretation. The outbuildings—where a change of use remains possible—further enhance this rare property: large former stables, a substantial cellar, a barn, and a separate workshop located across the road, already supplied with water and electricity. Set within more than 5.5 hectares of wooded grounds, partly flat and partly gently sloping, the estate enjoys a south-facing orientation and a remarkable natural environment, enriched with centuries-old trees. The land is also suitable for a swimming pool, further enhancing its development potential. Existing technical features include oil-fired central heating, multiple fireplaces, single and three-phase electricity, and fibre-optic connectivity (to be connected). The individual sanitation system requires full renovation, offering complete flexibility for future projects. This rare and elegant residence is ideally suited to either a large-scale family project or an ambitious heritage restoration. In addition, the property forms part of a wider historic family estate that includes a fully renovated neighbouring residence, also marketed by our agency under reference 595T. Both properties, while sold separately, may be acquired together to create an exceptional combined estate. Further information available upon request.