castle for sale Aiguines, France

This peaceful property is in a prime location between the Luberon and Verdon Nature Parks 50 minutes north-east of Aix en Provence, and near the Valensole plateau renowned for its magnificent fields of lavender and almond trees. It comprises several buildings including a chateau with 17th century origins (unlisted) which was remodelled in the 19th century in a typical local architectural style. Set in about 6600 sqm of beautiful grounds, it offers over 1000 sqm of floor space of which 870 sqm have been restored, as well as annexes to renovate. The ensemble comprises a 526 sqm main house, a 96.50 sqm pavilion, a 130 sqm apartment, a 60 sqm maisonette to restore, and 146 sqm stables to convert. 14 bedrooms in total are mainly en suite. The moats are fed by a spring reputed to be inexhaustible and add to the charm of the property. Great potential for a superb family home with a B&B activity.

A chateau and its outbuildings set in a vast 160 ha estate comprising plains, forests, olive groves and vineyards in the heart of Green Provence. The chateau comes into view at the end of a long drive winding through a lush green plain with vineyards, olive groves and streams. A long driveway lined with box hedges leads to the residence and splits into two symmetrical tracks surrounding a large lawned garden with an oval pool at its centre featuring koi carp. The atmosphere calls to mind a noble Italian villa, dominating the vineyards and nearby olive groves. Four large plane trees rise above the south-facing terrace, providing shade and freshness all summer long. A flight of steps takes you down to a large lawn below. The outbuildings are within easy reach, scattered around the chateau while retaining their independence and discretion. The buildings are of dry stone, typical of the region. The main facade of the chateau is rendered in ochre roughcast, with darker, slightly projecting window surrounds and cream-coloured stone sills. There are twelve arched openings on each of the two storeys of the south-facing elevation, with original casement and French windows illuminating the rooms. Two square towers flank the main facade to the east and west of the structure. There is a chapel alongside the eastern end of the building. The wooden main entrance door has a cream-coloured stone surround and is topped by a transom with an intricate wrought-iron grille. The hallway is accessed via a stone step.

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.