castle with pool for sale Aiguines, France
Castle Aiguines (83)
The Domaine d'Aiguines is a unique property, offering a dominant view of the Verdon Gorges valley. Heritage of the Renaissance and the rule of Henri IV, the castle, restored by Balthazar de Gauthier, majestically dominates the Sainte Croix lake, with a remarkable view as far as the Valensole plateau, the pre-Alps and the mountain range. Luberon. The building has more than 3000 m2 of surface area in an excellent state of conservation. Of square structure, massive but elegant, with, at each corner, round towers topped with a roof of glazed tiles from Moustiers, there are several reception rooms, some of which are decorated with plasterwork, numerous rooms, suites or apartments private, or even rooms dedicated to art, well-being or work. A chapel completes the symbolic character of this place. This exceptional estate extends over more than 15 hectares, where vines rub shoulders with terraced gardens, ponds and fountains recall the history of the place, and the swimming pool blends into the blue of the lake. Its helipad gives it an additional luxurious asset. He can authorize all projects. A lover of the site who decides to invest will have the choice, beyond the land investment, to jealously guard this setting, or to transform this jewel and its numerous outbuildings into a hotel with 25-30 rooms of character. This place which seems removed from the world enjoys a privileged location, nestled in the heart of grandiose and wild nature, with spectacular views, while remaining accessible from motorways. A unique estate steeped in history, it today represents an exceptional heritage site.
…By Michaël Zingraf Christie's International Real Estate Croisette
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Castle Entrecasteaux (83)
Sole Agent. This exceptional listed chateau located 1h30 from Aix en Provence and 1h30 from Saint Tropez overlooks its gardens designed by renowned landscape gardener Le Nôtre and Entrecasteaux Village. Offering 2500 sqm of mainly renovated living space and boasting exceptional tapestries, Louis XV, XVI and Empire period furniture, it is sold entirely furnished. Originally a fortress in the 11th century, the chateau was remodelled in the 15th, 16th and 18th centuries, and boasts amongst other remarkable features a rotunda ice-house inspired by the Glacières de Versailles. It also features an extensive terrace commanding a superb view, entirely renovated 16th century kitchens and guardrooms, a Baroque-style music room, an Oriental suite, and an Empire-style drawing room… Illustrious former residents include François de Grignan, Madame de Sévigné’s son-in-law, and the Amiral d'Entrecasteaux. With three large garages accessed from the centre of the village. The facades and roofs, the terraces including foundation walls, the access ramps, the old gatehouse, the ice-room, the portals, the exterior wrought-iron, the three reception rooms and their fireplaces, and the main staircase are listed in the “inventaire supplémentaire des monuments historiques” decree dated 6th July 1988.
…By Daniel Feau Saint-tropez
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