castle for sale Montmorillon, France

Nestled in the heart of the 19th century, this magnificent château boasts a storied past beginning in the 16th century as Isabelle de Poitiers' hunting retreat. With its imposing architectural beauty, the estate provides a cozy, inviting environment across 760 m² of living area, making it an ideal setting for hosting guests with elegance and comfort. Previously serving as a bed and breakfast, the château's design is perfectly suited for any hospitality venture, featuring numerous bedrooms and welcoming common areas. The main level greets visitors with an impressive vaulted foyer, leading to refined lounges, dining areas, dual kitchens, a utility room, and a large office or conference space. Ascending to the first floor, one finds six bedrooms, each boasting private bathrooms. Certain suites also include kitchenettes and lounges, affording guests additional comfort and solitude. The top floor, mostly refurbished, presents four versatile rooms, with some arranged as studio apartments. Extensive renovations have been undertaken, encompassing the roofing, sewage system, the majority of the main floor, and the entirety of the top floor. While the first-floor sleeping quarters are well-maintained, they could be enhanced with minor decorative updates. The property extends over 10 hectares and features a guardian's residence and a garage, both requiring renovation. A picturesque avenue of trees leads to the château, creating a genuine noble ambiance, while the grounds are dotted with ancient trees, contributing to the estate's majestic appeal. Strategically Positioned in the Historic, Lively Vienne Region A mere 20-minute journey connects to Poitiers, a dynamic, historical city celebrated for its Romanesque buildings, ancient lanes, and vibrant academic scene. Once the Poitou region's capital, Poitiers is a mosaic of cultural, historical, and culinary delights. Noteworthy attractions include the Church of Notre-Dame-la-Grande, the Palace of the Counts of Poitou, and an animated weekly bazaar. The locale is also well-served by transport links. Poitiers features a TGV station with direct fast trains to Paris (1h20) and Bordeaux (1h), besides proximity to the A10 highway. Limoges airport, about 1 hour and 30 minutes distant, offers flights to several European cities.

Ref. 4061: 15th C. fortified castle, redesigned in the 19th C., over looking the river. On the edge of the Poitou and Brenne regions, 300 km from Paris and Bordeaux, built on a rocky spur overlooking the river with a view over the countryside, the Château and its grounds constitute an exceptional estate. Close to shops and 40 minutes from a TGV station. Enjoying a dominant view, the proximity of a small hamlet protects the castle from isolation while being sheltered from view and nuisances. This 15th century fortress, redesigned in the 19th century, is defended by large crenellated towers. After extensive work in the 1990s, the interior was restored to its original magnificent proportions, with vaults, ogives for the vestibule and a cradle for the floor, as well as two stone staircases: one straight staircase housed in the thickness of the wall and the second in marble in the pavilion. The remains of the old stair tower are still visible. On the ground floor there is a large living room with a monumental fireplace. A study. Two bedrooms in the towers. To the left of the entrance hall with its beautiful stone staircase, there is a large kitchen with scullery, a hall with toilets. The first floor includes the master suite with dressing room, a second spacious living room, a second bedroom and 2 other bedrooms in the towers. The second floor has 4 bedrooms with bathrooms and offers spectacular views from all windows. The third floor has a large bedroom and a bedroom with bathroom with wooden beams. The vaulted basement contains the old kitchen and storage rooms and two towers. A stone staircase connects the different floors. The estate comprises two caretakers' houses, one with 4 bedrooms and two covered car parks, the other with 3 bedrooms and two covered car parks. Annexes with 17 rooms on the ground floor and the same number on the first floor, closed by double-glazed doors with workshop, garages, former stables, etc. Chapel with ribbed vaults and slate roof built around 1868, situated next to the castle. The estate is entirely fenced and half of it is composed of a forest with bi- and tricentennial trees. Meadows and parkland with a small pond, all on 54,36 acres. A gate with camera and remote control ensures the two main entrances. The access is easy and the circulation is provided throughout the property. Cabinet LE NAIL – Poitou-Charentes – Mr Godefroid COLLEE: +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 CPI 8601 2021 000 000 008 - CCI de la Vienne We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail ( www.cabinetlenail.com/en/ ) to browse our latest listings or find out more about this property.

Majestically overlooking the Creuse Valley, this remarkable castle steeped in history enjoys a privileged location offering unobstructed panoramic views stretching for several kilometers and a natural setting of exceptional beauty. The interior captivates with its generous spaces, abundant natural light, and elegant architecture. The spacious reception rooms, numerous windows, and seamless flow between floors provide this residence with exceptional living comfort. Most of the main rooms feature magnificent period fireplaces. Extensive recent renovations have been carried out, preserving the property’s authentic character while ensuring its comfort. The approach to the estate follows a majestic tree-lined driveway leading to the main gate flanked by stone pillars. This opens onto a vast courtyard surrounded by beautiful outbuildings. One houses two immediately ready-to-use guesthouses, while another offers ample storage space and numerous possibilities for conversion. The château’s terraces open onto a remarkable consecrated chapel from the late 19th century, adorned with stained-glass windows and original religious elements, lending the property a rare heritage dimension. The estate spans approximately 23 hectares of meadows and woods, forming a particularly cohesive and well-preserved ensemble. Depending on the buyer’s plans, it is also possible to include in the sale a farmhouse with its adjoining meadows covering approximately 4 hectares, thereby allowing for the acquisition of the château and its main estate in a configuration tailored to individual needs. This exceptional property would be perfectly suited as a prestigious family residence, a bed-and-breakfast or guesthouse operation, or even a high-end event and tourism venture. Key Features • Historic château with commanding views of the Creuse Valley • 15 rooms, including 7 bedrooms • Two guesthouses ready for immediate use • Consecrated 19th-century chapel • Numerous outbuildings • Estate of approximately 23 hectares • Option to acquire the farmhouse and its 4 adjacent hectares • Strong potential for tourism, events, or family living Sale price including agency fees: €852,000. Agency fees payable by the buyer. Agency fees: 5.06% (including VAT) of the price excluding agency fees. Sale price excluding agency fees: €811,000. Energy rating: D. Climate rating: C. Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €6,940 and €9,400 per year. Prices indexed to 1st of January 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Ref.4905 : Elegant 18th-C. Chateau in the Brenne region of Berry, featuring guesthouses and stables This elegant property is located three and a half hours from the capital, in the heart of the Brenne, the “Land of a Thousand Ponds.” The Brenne is a natural region renowned for its unspoiled wilderness and exceptional biodiversity, designated as a Regional Nature Park. This region offers a wide range of opportunities for relaxation and exploration. Birdwatchers come from all over the world to observe waterfowl and migratory birds, while hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders enjoy the trails winding through the ponds. Hunting enthusiasts also find ideal terrain here, provided they practice responsible hunting. La Brenne is not only a nature reserve but also a vibrant region where nature and human activity have coexisted in harmony for centuries. It is an area known for livestock farming and fish farming, whose products are integral to the local cuisine. In this regard, the Michelin-starred Maison Dallais (La Promenade restaurant) is just thirty minutes away. In this area of scattered settlements, the property, nestled in its own grounds on the edge of a hamlet, enjoys absolute tranquility just three and a half hours from Paris. Nearby, just a few minutes from the château, lies Le Blanc, a charming little town with all the necessary shops and services. Just a little further on, in the beautiful Creuse Valley, Fontgombault Abbey is home to a vibrant Benedictine community. And less than thirty minutes away, heading toward Poitou, lies the spa town of La Roche-Posay, whose waters treat the most common skin conditions. The world-famous cosmetics of the same name are produced there. Poitiers, a major regional, university, and commercial city, is the area’s main hub. It’s just over an hour away. The orientation of the house has no doubt changed over time, as it is likely that the main entrance was previously through what is now the park. Indeed, the five-bay façade on this side has been given a more prestigious treatment than its counterpart on the courtyard side. Two ornate bossages, imitating columns, frame a magnified central bay. On the ground floor, the jambs of the entrance bay take the form of fluted columns supporting a fine lintel with a crenellated cornice. One storey above, the window lintel is decorated with a similar entablature, whilst two storeys higher, a monumental dormer with a pediment and wings emphasises this ostentatious centrality. The other openings and dormer windows on this façade, with similar but simpler decoration, create a sense of alignment emphasised by a simple string course, whilst marking the boundary between the residential storeys. In contrast, the addition of a projecting section in the early 20th-C. transformed the courtyard façade—with its three bays and simplified decoration—into the main façade. At the base, a flared plinth followed by three wide steps leads the visitor to an entrance, where a flat bossage frames the two levels of windows with arched lintels, separated by a lintel in the form of an inverted entablature. Through this entrance, one enters a beautiful, very light-filled hall, providing access to the various rooms on the ground floor. To the left, a corridor leads to a small bathroom with a toilet. In the centre, it opens onto the dining room via a connecting door, aligned with the exit to the grounds. Through this double-length room, which acts as a hub connecting all the spaces, you reach the large sitting room with a beautiful Empire-style fireplace and a herringbone parquet floor, another smaller sitting room followed by a pantry, and the park. Finally, to the right of the entrance hall, a long corridor passes the staircase to reach the large kitchen with a monumental fireplace, an indoor water well and a service entrance leading to the courtyard or the park. On the first floor, the first half-level comprises two bedrooms and a bathroom. The next half-level is organised around a long, light-coloured wooden corridor, in the 18th-C. style, which leads to three bedrooms and a study on the right, and a bedroom with a shower on the left. The latter is situated in the front section of the house, above the entrance hall. As shown on the plan, the first bedroom on the right has an en-suite bathroom, the second has a separate toilet, and the third has a shower room. Walk-in wardrobes have been fitted within the thickness of the walls. On the second floor, in the attic, the floor previously reserved for staff remains to be converted. The total living area is approximately 400 sqm. In the attic, the former servants’ quarters cover a total area of 134 sqm. The property comprises two main outbuildings: two wings of outbuildings flanking the main house. In the left-hand wing, there are four garages with a large loft space above, as well as a holiday cottage on two levels covering approximately 70 sqm. This cottage features a large living room with a fireplace, a kitchenette and a shower, and two bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower. Outside, a private terrace, an outdoor seating area and a barbecue area complete the property. In the right-hand wing is a large and beautiful old stable block with five stalls and three separate brood mares’ stalls. There is also a 140 sqm gîte on two levels, in need of restoration. Beneath this wing is a cellar housing the main house’s boiler room, its water tank and a utility room. The other outbuildings include the old, empty towers, a pole shed, a building known as a ‘bergerie’ (sheepfold) now used as a storeroom, and several small roofed structures. The grounds, covering an area of 5.3 acres, surround the property on three sides. At the rear of each wing, a meadow provides the necessary open space, whilst the wooded park, which features some fine trees and charming, shady groves, extends its green space to the west of the property. Cabinet LE NAIL – Berry - Limousin - Mr Christian MAUVE : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Christian MAUVE, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 437 693 534. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Between Poitiers and Limoges, in the heart of a 108-hectare private estate, discover an exceptional property where history, heritage, and nature unite in a truly remarkable setting. In northern Haute-Vienne, between Le Dorat and Montmorillon, less than an hour from Poitiers and Limoges, this secluded property, passed down within the same family for generations, offers an environment of rare quality, completely undisturbed by any disturbances. At the end of a majestic driveway, the château gradually reveals its elegant silhouette. Built in the 15th and 16th centuries, then remodeled in the 19th century, it offers approximately 400 sqm of living space and retains all the authenticity of its original architecture: wood paneling, antique fireplaces, parquet floors, an oak staircase, generous proportions, and abundant natural light combine to create an ensemble of timeless charm. A superb U-shaped courtyard, framed by spacious outbuildings, welcomes visitors with elegance. To the south, the terraces overlook the park and ponds, offering exceptional panoramic views of the estate. The château's ground floor is arranged around a vast entrance hall leading to magnificent reception rooms opening onto the park: - Large living room with wood paneling, fireplace, herringbone parquet flooring, and panoramic views of the estate. - Two reception rooms. - Dining room. - Main kitchen. - Second kitchen. - Office. - Boiler room. - Cellar. - Independent bedroom located in the tower. The first floor comprises: - Four large bedrooms. - Two bathrooms. - Two additional bedrooms located in the towers. The second floor, currently used as an attic, offers significant development potential depending on the future owners' plans. The outbuildings: The estate boasts a remarkable collection of buildings perfectly integrated around the main courtyard: Independent gatehouse with living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and terrace. Garage. Former stables. Large barn of approximately 400 sq m. Three independent houses, several of which are currently rented, offer significant rental or hospitality potential. The property lends itself to numerous projects: a family residence, an event venue, a tourism business, charming accommodations, or an equestrian or agricultural operation. An exceptional heritage: A true gem of the property, the 15th-century circular dovecote, listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments, is a rare architectural example. It retains its 533 nesting boxes, its central gallows, its original ladder, and its remarkable paved floor. A unique natural estate: The property, in one contiguous block, extends over 108 hectares, offering an environment of exceptional quality: - Approximately 50 hectares of meadows. - Approximately 50 hectares of woodland. - Two ponds. - A vast landscaped park of approximately 10 hectares. - A walled orchard and vegetable garden. - A stream running through the property. With no close neighbors and no noise or visual pollution, this estate offers absolute privacy in a preserved environment where calm and serenity reign. A property with multiple uses, this exceptional property will appeal to both heritage enthusiasts and investors seeking an estate with strong potential. A prestigious family residence, hunting lodge, equestrian estate, farm, high-end hotel project, or event venue: the possibilities are numerous. The proximity of Poitiers and Limoges and their TGV stations, as well as quick access to major roads, further enhance the attractiveness of this unique residence. Key features: - 15th and 19th-century château of approximately 400 sq m. - 108-hectare estate in one contiguous block. - Two ponds and a stream. - Dovecote listed as a Historical Monument. - Numerous outbuildings. - Several independent houses. - Tourism, equestrian, and event potential. - Exceptional, peaceful setting. - Remarkable panoramic views of the Limousin countryside. Less than an hour from Poitiers and Limoges. A rare heritage property where the prestige of history meets the beauty of unspoiled nature. A unique estate for lovers of grand French residences and exceptional locations. Property not subject to an Energy Performance Certificate (DPE) (Historic Monument). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.