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House with pool and garden in this luxury house for sale in Aix-en-Provence ($1,543,227 - 180 m²)House with pool and garden - House purchase in Aix-en-Provence, 6 rooms, 4 bedroomsBuy this luxury house in Aix-en-Provence (13100) with pool and garden
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House with pool and garden Aix-en-Provence (13)

In the highly sought-after Pinchinats district of Aix-en-Provence, this house of approximately 200m2 benefits from a pleasant dominant position, in the heart of a particularly quiet residential environment. Built on a plot of approximately 1,100 m2, the property was renovated in 2003 and offers comfortable volumes and a layout suitable for family life. The ground floor comprises a living room with a fireplace and a dining room, creating a reception area of approximately 45 square meters. The Bulthaup kitchen is located in a room with large windows, reminiscent of a conservatory, opening onto the garden. A shower room and a toilet with a washbasin complete this level. Upstairs, the sleeping area consists of three bedrooms, one of which is quite large, a dressing room and a bathroom with toilet. A self-contained apartment, with its own entrance yet still connected to the main house, is a real asset. It includes a bedroom, a bathroom with toilet, and a small living area, making it ideal for accommodating family and friends or for independent use. Outside, the garden features a heated swimming pool (heat pump). A detached double garage completes the property. The house also has oil-fired central heating, water from the Canal de Provence, a septic tank, an alarm system and fiber optics. A pleasant property to live in, benefiting above all from a privileged location in one of the most popular areas of Aix-en-Provence, a peaceful environment and a beautiful dominant position. 'Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr '

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$1,543,200
180m²
4bedrooms
land 1,020m²
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Listed castle Pessan (32)

A CHÂTEAU WAITING FOR ITS NEXT CHAPTER A rare 16th-century restoration opportunity in southwest France. Château de la Trouquette stands on a private hilltop estate of 6.5 hectares near Auch, with magnificent countryside views towards the Pyrenees. Major structural works have already been undertaken. What remains is an extraordinary opportunity to create a historic family estate, boutique retreat or remarkable private residence. For someone with vision, ambition and a love of historic architecture. Pessan, Gascony, France Discover the full restoration opportunity, photographs and architectural plans on the château's dedicated website. https://trouquette-chateau-dreams.lovable.app

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$633,800
500m²
4bedrooms
land 6.5ha

Private owner

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Listed castle Châtres-sur-Cher (41)

**Loire Valley / Sologne Châtres-sur-Cher** Set in the heart of a preserved estate, discover this majestic manor combining architectural elegance, authentic character, and magnificent proportions. Built of brick and freestone beneath a stunning slate Mansard roof accented with sculpted dormers and ornate cresting, this residence embodies quintessential classical living. --- ### The Main Residence Spread over multiple levels with exceptional natural light and impressive ceiling heights (reaching up to 3.45 m on the top floor), the residence features a noble and balanced layout: **Ground Floor Entertaining & Living Spaces:** * A vast entrance gallery and hall (40 sq m / 430 sq ft) opening to the outdoors. * An enfilade of reception rooms, including a light-filled Grand Salon (60 sq m / 645 sq ft) and Petit Salon (60 sq m / 645 sq ft). * A spectacular Armory / Weapons Hall (60 sq m / 645 sq ft). * A spacious executive study / office (30 sq m / 322 sq ft). * A Grand Dining Room (40 sq m / 430 sq ft) complemented by a secondary Petit Dining Room (28 sq m / 301 sq ft). * A generous dining/catering area comprising a kitchen (35 sq m / 376 sq ft), two pantries, and multiple storerooms. * Cloakroom and mudroom dedicated to returns from hunting and countryside walks. **First Floor The Master Apartments:** * A stately central gallery hallway (73 sq m / 785 sq ft). * A private upper-floor sitting room (30 sq m / 322 sq ft). * Up to 9 generous bedrooms and suites (ranging from 15 to 40 sq m / 161 to 430 sq ft), complete with private en-suite shower rooms and adjoining facilities. **Second Floor Additional Living Quarters & Bedrooms:** * A large laundry and linen room exceeding 50 sq m (538 sq ft). * Numerous versatile bedrooms and spaces adaptable to your vision (guest suites, artist studios, or additional master accommodations). * Various service rooms, restrooms, and storage facilities. --- ### Outbuildings & Remarkable Estate Features Forming a veritable private hamlet, the property boasts an exceptional architectural ensemble offering immense potential (residential, event venue, equestrian facilities, or luxury hospitality): * **Private Chapel** crowned with its period bell turret, a sanctuary of architecture and serenity. * **Gatehouse / Caretaker's Lodge** and central boiler room. * **Orangery** and corner pavilions. * **Dovectoes / Pigeonniers** (North and South) and the Capuchin Pavilion. * **Hunting lodge**, multi-bay garages with chauffeur quarters, and independent groundskeepers’ cottages. * **Agricultural and operational outbuildings**, including a hay barn and farmyard facility. --- ### An Unspoiled Natural Setting Surrounded by a formal courtyard of honor (*cour d'honneur*), bridle paths, and expansive wooded parkland providing complete privacy and sweeping, unobstructed views over the surrounding natural landscape. --- To preserve the confidentiality of the estate and at the request of the owners, interior photographs and detailed floor plans with dimensions will only be provided upon qualified inquiry and subsequent file review. Agency fees are payable by the seller. Property marketed by the agency 2M Immobilier under the responsibility of managing director Mehdi Memmou, registered with the Toulon Trade and Companies Register (RCS) under no. 938 634 953, holder of real estate transaction professional license no. CPI 8306 2025 000 000 006 issued by the CCI Var, VAT number FR12938634953. Information regarding risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

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1,330m²
10bedrooms
8bathrooms
land 187ha

By 2m Immobilier

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Listed castle Courpière (63)

Overlooking the deep gorges of the Dore from its rocky spur, this former priory fort raises its main facade facing south. The castle consists of a rectangular main building from the 15th century flanked to the east by a tall and massive 13th-century keep and to the west by a circular 15th-century tower. The main building was remodeled in the 18th century by the former prior just before the Revolution and then in the 1910s, its owner, the painter Louis Retru, renovated it and enriched it with neo-Gothic interior decoration. The entire complex has been listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments since 1926. The keep offers 2 levels, each consisting of a barrel-vaulted room, one of which is pierced by 3 crossbow slits. A staircase set within the thickness of the wall leads to a 20 m² terrace bordered by crenellations and merlons from which the 360° panorama is superb. The main building offers approximately 156 m² of living space. On the ground floor: entrance through the tower, a 9 m² kitchen with access Directly to the garden, a 32 m² living room with a monumental fireplace, a painted ceiling, and wall paintings, an 8 m² office with Versailles parquet floor, and a 14 m² lounge with a monumental fireplace and a trefoil window. On the first floor: an 11 m² bedroom with a stone fireplace and access to a 7 m² loggia, an 8 m² office with a painted ceiling and wall paintings, a 23 m² bedroom with a monumental fireplace, a painted ceiling, wall paintings, and a shower room in the tower. On the second floor: an 18 m² bedroom, a bathroom, and an attic with sloping ceilings. A 70 m² barn used as a garage is attached to the house and could be converted. Beneath it, a beautiful 48 m² vaulted stone cellar. Electric central heating, plumbing, connection to the main sewer, electricity, and bathroom date from 2010. Energy performance diagnosis: not submitted because protected historic monument (ISMH). A charming terraced hanging garden faces due south, and the courtyard extends to the west, at the foot of a magnificent church From the 14th century. The park to the east contains another tower and the remains of the moats. In total, the property covers 3,122 m2. The castle and the church overlook the village located 7 km from Courpière and 20 km from Thiers and its access to the A71.

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$543,400
156m²
3bedrooms
1bathroom
land 3,122m²

By Pierre Changarnier Immobilier

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Listed castle Thiers (63)

Fully listed 15th century château, remodelled in 18th century, with numerous interesting architecturals feautures : gothic fireplace, spiral staircase, chapel with frescos, private sitting room with Louis XV ornamental plasterwork, panelles bedrooms...Several outbuildings including orangery, barns, workshop, cellars, caretaker's accomodation, poll and poll-house. Set in 2,6 ha of superb listed gardens. Energy class : not required. Ref 845

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$1,047,200
680m²
10bedrooms

By Pierre Changarnier Immobilier

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Listed castle Courpière (63)

Located on the edge of a village near Courpière, in the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park, the estate includes a Renaissance castle, outbuildings, a pond and land for a total area of 4 ha 67 a 20 ca. The castle, built in the 16th century according to Renaissance principles and remodeled in the 17th century, is laid out as a quadrilateral surrounding an inner courtyard and flanked at its four corners by two round towers and two pavilions. Between the two towers, a vast terrace with a balustrade supported by three semicircular arches runs along the first floor. The old ditches, although dried up, are still clearly visible. A large body of water faces the terrace, fed by the Sauvagnon stream. In 1974 the current owners acquired the castle and saved it from ruin by carrying out major works from 1976 to 2000 on the main structure, the ground floor and the first floor. Access to the castle is through a beautiful pointed arch doorway leading to a covered passage with a barrel vault and then to the inner courtyard. On the ground floor: an old kitchen of 41.49 m² with ribbed vaulting and a monumental fireplace; a scullery of 5.64 m²; a square room of 13.15 m² in the round tower; a toilet of 6.58 m² with a washbasin; a 19.37 m² vaulted laundry room: sink, washing machine and fuel tank; a service spiral staircase leading to the first floor; three cellars, a workshop and the boiler room. A superb three-flight staircase with 17th-century Volvic stone arches serves the floors. On the first floor: a gallery (or armory) of 61.43 m². Three French doors open directly onto the 24 m² south-east facing terrace; a room known as the “Coat of Arms” measuring 12.38 m² with its exceptional painted decoration representing the coats of arms of the owning and allied families: Lodant, Uffan and La Fayette among others. Painted French-style ceiling. The cornice is brown and decorated with motifs and bordered by two green lines. The coats of arms are surrounded on the right by a cord and on the left by palm fronds. The lower part of the room is covered with a trompe-l'œil balustrade and the upper part is decorated with a frieze and masks in red and silver; a large, so-called “colonnaded” living room of 72.08 m². Nine massive columns with Corinthian capitals decorate the room. 18th-century wood paneling. Two French doors open directly onto the terrace; a 15.75 m² fitted kitchen in the round tower; a bathroom of 11.71 m²: two sinks, bathtub; a toilet of 0.96 m²; a blue room of 33.42 m². Superb marquetry rosette. In a niche, a faience stove. 18th-century woodwork. French-style ceiling; a corner bedroom of 31.09 m². Herringbone parquet flooring. Grey marble fireplace; an adjoining toilet of 0.65 m²: washbasin and bidet. A separate apartment has been created on the same level, accessible either from the colonnaded living room or via the service spiral staircase. It comprises: an entrance hall of 4.90 m²; a fully equipped kitchen of 4.03 m²; a dining room of 18.21 m²; a salon known as the “Muses Room” of 21.79 m². Remarkable painted coffered ceiling dating from the Louis-Philippe period. Herringbone parquet flooring; in the wall of the northeast tower, a charming oratory features a stucco decoration imitating Renaissance lambrequins and a cloudy sky with a dove dating from the late 18th century; a 4.29 m² interstitial space opening onto a balcony; a bedroom of 28.36 m². Grey marble fireplace. Herringbone parquet flooring; It is of course possible to combine the two apartments. The whole property offers approximately 388 m² of living space. On the second floor: approximately 400 m² of attic space suitable for conversion. Poplar timber frame. The roofs of the round towers were redone in 1976 and the rest has been regularly maintained. Central heating provided by two boilers. One Okofen pellet boiler dating from 2017 and an oil boiler used as a backup, dating from 2000. No energy performance certificate (DPE) as it is a listed building (ISMH). Connection to mains drainage and fibre optics. Its simple yet well-proportioned exterior, typical of the Renaissance, and the rich original features of its interior decoration justified its listing on the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments in 1991: the entire château, including the bedroom with its marquetry parquet floor, the colonnaded drawing room, the coat of arms room, the salon of the muses, and the oratory. This listing allows, under certain conditions, for obtaining subsidies and tax relief for restoration work. A large common building was erected to the west, one wing of which is adorned with 6 semicircular bays and includes: a 48 m² garage; a garage with horse stalls of 71 m². Upstairs a hayloft of 172 m²; a sheepfold of 177 m² under a barrel vault which has retained a decoration of false rib vaults which may date back to the end of the 16th century; a stable of 27 m²; a stable of 190 m². Above it, a hayloft of 190 m². A dovecote. Of the 4 ha 67 a 20 ca of the property, approximately 3 ha are free meadows. The Sauvagnon stream crosses the property, splits into two branches to form an island and feeds the pond of approximately 2,500 m². The castle is built on the edge of a peaceful village located 10 km from Courpière, which offers all shops and amenities. The A89 motorway is 25 km away. The architectural qualities make this charming castle a rare witness to the Renaissance in Auvergne and with its vast volumes, its common and its park it will be the precious residence of true lovers of heritage or the ideal place for a tourist, cultural and event activity.

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$937,000
388m²
3bedrooms
1bathroom
land 4.7ha

By Pierre Changarnier Immobilier

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Listed castle Vassel (63)

EXCLUSIVE. A known fiefdom since the 13th century, this half of the castle was built in the 15th century and modified in the 17th. It comprises two perpendicular wings, both listed as Historic Monuments, connected by a superb polygonal stair turret. Its magnificent Gothic doorway, adorned with pinnacle crockets and surmounted by three niches with canopies and corbels, its finely crafted openings, and the stringcourse of delicately chiseled foliage and animals, make it a true gem. It opens onto an inner courtyard facing east, and its spiral staircase provides access to the upper floors. On the ground floor: A medieval room of 53.74 m², the center of which is covered by a wide semicircular stone arch. Monumental stone fireplace. The window frame is decorated with 17th-century grisaille paintings. Ceiling height: 3.65 meters; A cellar of 11.75 m²; A 4.33 m² pantry. An electric water heater; A cellar of 5.09 m². A 1,500-litre fuel oil tank; The former medieval kitchen of 29.67 m², now used as a boiler room. Two monumental stone fireplaces. The living area is approximately 270 m². On the mezzanine level, a storage room of 8.42 m². On the first floor: The 34.99 m² kitchen-dining room, with east-west exposure. Volvic stone fireplace dated 1915. Parquet flooring; A 6.77 m² back kitchen with a sink. Terracotta floor tiles; A bathroom of 4.49 m²: sink, bathtub and toilet. Terracotta tiles on the floor; The 32.48 m² living room, whose two windows face due south. Volvic stone fireplace. 17th-century terracotta floor tiles. Exceptional exposed beam ceiling dating from 1634, whose paintings depict flowers, foliage, fruit, a face surrounded by a frieze and the coat of arms of the barons of Villelume; An adjoining south-facing bedroom of 11.48 m²; One bedroom is 20.35 m². 19th-century fireplace in grey marble; A west-facing bedroom of 22.70 m². 19th-century fireplace in red marble. On the second floor: A south-facing bedroom of 33.48 m². Exposed beams; A bathroom of 10.95 m²: washbasin, bidet and shower; A toilet measuring 1.36 m²; An east-west facing bedroom of 42.10 m². Exposed beams; One bedroom is 40.91 m² with a mezzanine. An attic of 12 m². Oil-fired central heating with an older, working Franco-Belge Jafa Gx boiler. As the château is a listed historical monument (ISMH), it is not subject to an energy performance certificate (DPE). Domestic hot water is provided by electric water heaters. The clay tile roof needs to be inspected. A 2023 quote for a complete inspection indicates a cost of €43,000. Connection to individual sanitation. The interior needs a complete refresh. In the courtyard there is a small adjoining lean-to of 16 m². A detached outbuilding includes: Two chicken coops of 4 m² each; A lean-to of 34 m²; A 103 m² hangar; A 38 m² garage. In the park, there's a swimming pool in poor condition that is no longer maintained. A small kiosk. An orchard. A well. Hundred-year-old trees. The stair tower being classified as a Historic Monument since 1917 and the rest being listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments since 2016, under certain conditions, the works are tax-deductible and obtaining a subsidy is possible. The complex covers 8,433 m² in the heart of the village of Vassel, in the Tuscany of Auvergne, 28 km east of Clermont-Ferrand.

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$435,400
270m²
6bedrooms
1bathroom
land 8,433m²

By Pierre Changarnier Immobilier

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Listed castle Agios Dimitrios (Greece)

Listed Heritage Property Steps from the Water Set in the heart of Agios Dimitrios, Mani, known in mythology as ancient Pefnos, this remarkable 293 m² stone tower is officially listed as a building of historical importance. Just a 2-minute walk from the sea and traditional fishing harbor, the property enjoys open views toward the islet of Pefnos, where the Eggs Sculpture pays tribute to local legend. The residence features a spacious living area with lounge, kitchen, and dining space, two large double bedrooms in the tower, and one bathroom. Between the tower and the main house lies a wide terrace, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining under the Mani sun. Beneath both structures lies a network of vaulted kamaras, still untouched, offering potential to create additional suites or living areas. A proposed layout includes up to four suites, each with bathrooms, and separate kitchen-living zones. With any restoration eligible for a 75% grant and archaeological approval required only for external works, this is a unique chance to restore and personalize a truly iconic property. A short drive or bike ride brings you to nearby Agios Nikolaos with its cafés, tavernas, supermarket, and medical clinic. A rare blend of coastal charm, cultural heritage, and investment potential: this tower is more than a home, it’s a piece of living history.

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$1,322,800
293m²
2bedrooms

By Demeures De Grèce

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Listed castle Grilly (01)

In the heart of the Pays de Gex, just minutes from Geneva International Airport, Château de Grilly embodies more than two thousand years of history. Built on the site of an ancient Roman military fort dating from 45 BC, the castle and its grounds have been carefully restored since the 1990s. The castle has been partially listed as a Historic Monument since 1987. The castle offers 518 sqm of living space, arranged over two floors and two towers, with generous reception areas and seven bedrooms. It retains valuable architectural features: period fireplaces, coffered ceilings, a dressed-stone staircase, carved surrounds and traces of its defensive past. On the uppermost level, a floor area of approximately 200 sqm beneath a remarkable, carefully restored centuries-old roof structure offers the possibility of creating up to two additional apartments. Architectural plans are available upon request. The castle roof has been completely renovated, particularly with regard to waterproofing and insulation, representing a major heritage asset. The configuration of the two towers also makes it possible to consider converting them into two separate, independent dwellings. On a 2,019 sqm plot with courtyards and garden, an independent 83 sqm caretaker’s house comprising two bedrooms provides additional space that could be used for staff accommodation or a rental project, subject to the necessary works. Another major advantage: an approved building permit allows for the construction of a residential building comprising four high-end apartments on the site of a former Gessian farmhouse. Designed with respect for the heritage setting, the project provides for approximately 705 sqm of declared floor area and twelve parking spaces. Overall, the estate has potential for nine apartments, including the outbuilding, in addition to the castle’s principal living spaces arranged over two floors. The additional conversions envisaged within the castle do not yet have approved authorisations. An architect has nevertheless already studied these possibilities. E&V reference: W-04C8FI The castle estate is not subject to an Energy Performance Certificate (DPE) due to its protection as a Historic Monument. A technical file relating to the buildings is available upon request. Sale price: €5,200,000 Transaction fees of 4% including VAT, payable by the seller. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

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$5,732,000
601m²
9bedrooms
5bathrooms
land 2,019m²

By Engel & Völkers

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Listed castle Angouleme (16)

BARNES Properties & Châteaux offers for sale this authentic castle from the 17th and 18th centuries, listed as a Historic Monument. Located at the heart of a domain of approximately 15 hectares, bordered by the Charente river, this heritage ensemble provides a rare living environment, preserved and steeped in history. Away from any disturbances, the property enjoys a privileged rural location, just 15 minutes from the city center of Angoulême and the TGV station that connects to the capital in just over 2 hours. The first amenities are found 5 minutes away. A beautiful avenue leads to the estate and leads to the entrance porch, which opens onto a vast honor courtyard. Surrounding this courtyard are the castle and its numerous outbuildings, forming a closed ensemble with remarkable proportions. Different eras coexist harmoniously, creating an architectural ensemble of character, whose charm has been preserved through the centuries. The main dwelling has retained many elements of ancient decor: fireplaces, 18th-century woodwork, old floors, frescoes, period staircase, and a remarkable vaulted kitchen. Generous openings extend the interior spaces with beautiful views of the gardens and park. The reception rooms, both authentic and bright, offer beautiful volumes in period decor. The upper floors host no less than nine bedrooms. However, a significant part of the castle remains to be restored. This configuration offers its future owners the opportunity to continue enhancing this historic residence and fully reveal its potential, respecting its heritage character. The numerous outbuildings constitute another major asset of the property. Barns, former stables, and a large portico illustrate the traditional organization of large rural properties and currently offer multiple possibilities for exploitation and transformation. Depending on the necessary authorizations, these spaces could notably accommodate equestrian facilities, reception areas, independent housing units, workshops, or various tourism-related projects. The estate extends over approximately 15 hectares and comprises a wooded park, woods, and meadows. The whole benefits from a particularly preserved natural environment and takes advantage of the presence of the Charente at the property boundary. Over the years, numerous conservation works have been undertaken, especially on roofs, facades, outbuildings, and certain decorative elements, thus contributing to the preservation of the residence. While significant work remains to be undertaken, particularly regarding the interiors, the property currently benefits from a sound base for a major restoration and enhancement project. A rare ensemble, steeped in history and boasting remarkable potential, just a few minutes from Angoulême. Property not subject to the DPE. Detailed file available upon request. Property presented by Jan Erik ALDERLIESTE "Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques site: www.georisques.gouv.fr"This description has been automatically translated from French.

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$1,157,400
1,037m²
9bedrooms
land 15ha

By Barnes Proprietes & Chateaux

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Listed castle Courcelles-de-Touraine (37)

Château des Sept Tours, historically known as Château du Vivier des Landes, stands in Courcelles-de-Touraine, in the heart of the Loire Valley. Set within the prestigious landscape of the Loire’s great châteaux, it is reached by a long private avenue and surrounded by 70 hectares of nature. Just 40 minutes from Tours and approximately three hours from Paris, this historic estate combines remarkable architecture, recognized heritage and a setting designed for the art of hospitality. Built in the 19th century on the remains of a 15th-century medieval fortress, the château originated from an earlier manor house flanked by three towers. Transformed over the centuries, it now displays a distinctive medieval and Renaissance-inspired architecture, crowned by seven slate-roofed towers, some turreted and others crenellated. Listed as a Historic Monument since 1993, it possesses the rare presence of places that have endured through the centuries. Inside, grand reception rooms, high ceilings, antique woodwork and carved stone fireplaces create an atmosphere of timeless elegance. A 15th-century spiral stone staircase connects the different levels. The former hotel’s 22 bedrooms, plus 24 in the orangery, restored chapel now serving as a brasserie and clubhouse, bistronomic restaurant set within a glass veranda and outdoor swimming pool provide the foundations for a remarkable hospitality project. The 18-hole golf course blends naturally into a landscape of mature trees, ponds and open vistas. It extends the spirit of the estate while enhancing its potential for tourism, events and residential use. Weddings, private receptions, seminars, exclusive stays, a hotel project or a private residence: the possibilities are numerous. The estate already possesses everything needed to create a truly distinctive destination, combining heritage, French art de vivre, gastronomy and leisure. Its greatest strength lies in its identity, unmistakable silhouette and authentic history, all within an exceptionally preserved setting. Depending on the vision of its future owner, it could become an extraordinary family residence or a prestigious private address. But beyond its stones and landscapes, Château des Sept Tours offers something more precious: the opportunity to leave a lasting mark. Perhaps you will be the one to follow that long avenue tomorrow and write the next chapter of its story.

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$3,306,900
46bedrooms
land 70ha

By Immo Best International

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Listed castle Deux-Sèvres (79)

Magnificent early 17th-century château, listed as a Historic Monument, built on an H-shaped plan. A fine example of french Mannerist architecture. Featuring an elegant enfilade of reception rooms. The 41-hectare estate includes a 12th and 15th-century keep, late Renaissance formal parterres, a grand tree-lined walk, a 500-meter canal, an orangery, kitchen garden, dovecote, menagerie, orchard. Sold partially furnished. Energy class: NA/NA.

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By Leyrit & Turpeau

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Listed castle Pluvigner (56)

Renaissance elegance and medieval soul – An exceptional residence in the heart of historic Brittany. This charming small castle benefits from a privileged location, right in the heart of a pretty town offering all amenities, just 15 minutes from Auray. Behind a majestic stone porch and two gates opening onto a landscaped park of about 6,700 m², unfolds an authentic property, a true witness to several centuries of history. This residence combines the spirit of fortified Breton manors and the refinement of the Renaissance. Organized around several building bodies totaling more than 560 m² of living space, the whole offers a beautiful architectural composition. Two imposing towers, connected by a walkway dotted with bartizans, form an emblematic silhouette reminiscent of the great Breton lordly mansions. The main dwelling, about 330 m², immediately captivates with its timeless atmosphere. Spiral stone staircase, finely carved monumental fireplaces, colorful stained glass windows, beamed ceilings, old painted woodwork, each space celebrates heritage. The reception rooms offer generous volumes and a warm atmosphere: characterful dining room, intimate lounge, kitchen, large reception hall, study, as well as several bedrooms spread over the floors, including a suite occupying the top level. The vaulted cellars complete this history-laden ensemble. Connected to the main house by a walkway, the former guardhouse develops about 180 m². It includes a large reception room with fireplace, a veranda, several living spaces, and two bedrooms upstairs, offering an ideal place to host family and guests independently. A third residence, converted into an independent studio, harmoniously complements the estate and allows for multiple uses: caretaker’s house, guest accommodation, or reception activity. Hidden away, shielded from view, lies one of the property’s most beautiful surprises: a private chapel, rebuilt in the 20th century from elements from old religious buildings. True works of art, its stained glass windows, carved jubé, and tribune give this place a spiritual and patrimonial dimension that is truly exceptional. The enclosed, intimate, and carefully preserved park forms a green setting where calm and serenity reign. Each perspective highlights the nobility of the stone facades and the architectural balance of this unique ensemble. Prestigious family residence, representative estate, discreet guest house, or character venue, this property offers great potential while keeping the spirit of a large historic residence intact. A rare address, where heritage, history, and art of living meet in beautiful harmony.

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$1,488,100
568m²
9bedrooms

By Junot Châteaux & Patrimoine

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Listed castle Besançon (25)

A listed medieval chateau, redesigned in the Renaissance, chapel, school and workshop, set in nearly 3 hectares of grounds, 40 minutes from Besançon. On the outskirts of the village, overlooking the fields, the chateau occupies a central position within the estate, on the site of a former 11th-century fortified castle that no longer exists. The south-western section consists of a tower and an entrance porch, where traces of the former 15th-century drawbridge are still visible. The courtyard facade was built in 1570 for Antoine d’Oiselay by the architect Hugues Sambin; both of whom were local figures. A major renovation project carried out in the early 19th century by the architect Marnotte on behalf of the de Magnoncourt family gave the complex its current layout, notably involving the raising of the roof and the creation of new interior fittings. The murals in the reception room date back to the 1980s and were painted by pupils at an art school. The building has an L-shaped layout, with a round medieval tower to the south-west and a square tower to the north-east. An outbuilding is situated to the north and is connected to it via a vestibule on the lower level. The building, comprising six storeys, includes a semi-basement housing cellars and the former kitchens, as well as an attic on the top floor. Built in the 1970s, the three-storey annexe was intended to be a school. Its converted loft houses a former cinema.

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$937,000
3,000m²
20bedrooms
land 2.7ha

By Patrice Besse

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Listed castle Saintes (17)

Ref. 4397 : 14th C. Listed medieval Castle for sale, in Charente-Maritime Department The property is located in the heart of Saintonge Romane in the Charente-Maritime department. This 14th century medieval château (listed ISMH) is a former stronghold steeped in history and authenticity. Close to the A10 motorway and Saintes train station, this property is easily accessible from the capital. Jeanne de Parthenay inherited the land of Nieul in 1370, and her husband, Jean Chaudrier, an ancestor of Ronsard, built this fortified castle. Mayor of La Rochelle, he is famous for having delivered the town from the English thanks to a ruse. In the 1550s, the lords of Nieul followed the ideas of Calvin. In 1573 and 1574, Protestant worship took place here. From 1630 onwards, there were many co-lords until 1720, when the castle reverted to Gabriel Limousin. The château was sold as national property in 1793, and divided between three farmers. Since 1972, it has undergone extensive restoration. The castle features irregular polygonal walls with projecting buttresses at the corners of the curtain walls, reminiscent of the military architecture of the 13th and 14th centuries. The curtain walls, which are more than 12 metres high, were crowned by a parapet walk, which can still be seen on the facades of the two square towers. In the inner courtyard, the dwellings and outbuildings are set against the wall. Two of the three stair towers remain, the third only leading to the vaulted basement rooms. The property is accessed via two drawbridges over the moat, which has now been drained, one leading to the ogival gate and the other to the postern. And there you discover this magnificent ensemble that cannot leave you indifferent. The charm of the place is immediately apparent. Many events have been organised in this unique jewel, including concerts, heritage classes for children, exhibitions, night shows, films and short films. The château complex, covering around 700 sqm, comprises two main buildings. An habitable dwelling, fully furnished with period and stylish furniture, built over two levels. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, a vestibule, a large lounge with its monumental fireplace, a second lounge, dining room and kitchen. The 1st floor has parquet flooring throughout and comprises a landing, a library, 6 bedrooms and 3 shower and toilet rooms. The outbuildings have been converted into living quarters, ideal for a tourist activity, and are sold fully furnished with period furniture. The building is also built on two levels. On the ground floor: a reception area, a patio, a refectory, a professionally equipped kitchen, a shower room, a bathroom and sanitary facilities. The 1st floor has parquet flooring and comprises a lounge, 3 independent bedrooms, 2 dormitories, two shower rooms and sanitary facilities. This beautiful property has an outbuilding used as a garden shed and workshop. This former stronghold has magnificent vaulted cellars that have been restored by the current owners. The property extends over 2.47 acres, including its former stronghold surrounded by an irregular enclosure with curtain walls 12 to 14 metres high, pierced by archères, crowned by a parapet walk and flanked by square towers. The moat has now been drained and there is a meadow where you can take full advantage of this place steeped in history. The chateau is listed on the Inventaire supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques: Enclosure wall and postern; turret in the east building containing a spiral staircase; remains of the south wing, now destroyed: start of a spiral staircase and two underground rooms : listed by order of July 1988. Cabinet LE NAIL – Charente-Maritime – M. Alexandre de GRAILLY: +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Alexandre de GRAILLY, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 844 613 638 We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

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$1,029,600
700m²
6bedrooms
3bathrooms
land 1ha

By Cabinet Le Nail

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Listed castle Le Lion-d'Angers (49)

Réf.4739 : Renaissance chateau listed as a Historic Monument and 83 acres for sale in Anjou In Anjou, built in the countryside on the outskirts of a small village, stands this magnificent Renaissance property. A large avenue of lime trees leads to the old carriage entrance that precedes the main courtyard. The property is located in the north of Maine-et-Loire, in a preserved rural area, away from major traffic flows and easily accessible. The village is set in a landscape of hedgerows and farmland. The neighbouring towns provide everyday amenities. Angers, 35 km away, is within easy reach, offering a direct link to Paris (A11 motorway and TGV station for Paris in 1 hour 25 minutes). The whole property offers a discreet, stable and rural setting, characteristic of the Anjou region. Angers (population 160.000) is just 15 minutes away by car. Angers is the capital of the Anjou region, with all the shops and services you need (university hospital, universities, TGV train station providing a 1h30 hour link to Paris). The town centre is magnificent, with its narrow streets, the imposing silhouette of its 13th-century castle, and the parks and gardens in the heart of the town. The town has also been awarded the title of France's top green town and is a great place to live. In other words: the gentleness of Anjou. It is one of the smallest Renaissance-style chateau in France. Built of schist and tuffeau stone and covered with slate, it faces south/north. It has a total surface area of 800 sqm spread over three levels of approximately 230 sqm each, extended by three half-floors in the east wing. The upper floors are accessed via an impressive straight stone staircase, supported by buttress walls and covered with brick vaults with white stone coffers, as well as a wooden spiral staircase. The façades feature large windows with crossbars and mullions. The chateau's roofs are very varied, illustrating the architectural richness of the building: pavilion, pepperpot and imperial. One enters the residence through a low semi-circular door with pilasters: - On the ground floor: guard room (67 sqm, ceiling height: 3.63 m), library (33 sqm), dining room (38 sqm), kitchen (36 sqm), utility room (7.6 sqm), toilet and washbasin; On the mezzanine floor: bedroom (42 sqm) and bathroom (8 sqm). - Upstairs: living room with painted wood panelling (72 sqm, ceiling height 3.51 m), 3 bedrooms (35, 28, 18 sqm), one with en-suite bathroom, another with dressing room, office (24 sqm), bathroom and shower room (11 sqm), WC and dressing room (9 sqm); On the mezzanine floor: bedroom (42 sqm), bathroom/shower room and toilet (8.5 sqm), dressing room in the tower. - On the second floor: billiard room (29 sqm), upstairs lounge (27 sqm), 7 bedrooms (from 11 to 28 sqm), 1 shower room; On the mezzanine floor: bedroom (44 sqm), bathroom/shower room and WC (8 sqm), dressing room in the tower. Attic above, vaulted cellar including the boiler room under the west wing and semi-underground cellar under the east wing. The chateau is sold furnished; the complete list is to be determined with the owner. The quality of the building's exterior architecture is exceptional. The interior lives up to this impression with architectural features characteristic of large country houses. To name but a few, there is the beautiful straight staircase with open risers, the monumental fireplaces, the mullioned and transom windows, and the consistent and skilful use of high-quality materials (terracotta, wood panelling, cut stone for the ornamentation, etc.). The two painted rooms upstairs are admirable. The paintings were created in 1648 for the wedding of a former owner of the château: The first includes classical motifs such as foliage, crowned busts of Roman emperors, but also still lifes of flowers and fruit, landscapes of Anjou, etc. The second is known as the "chambre des Amours" (chamber of love) because of the motifs with which it is decorated. This building, on a human scale, has all the features of a large Renaissance château. Without excessive decoration or extravagance, it authentically embodies a large Anjou residence, with no lack of architectural richness. It is an extension in Haut-Anjou of the prestigious splendour of the Châteaux of the Loire. OUTBUILDINGS : They include a U-shaped courtyard comprising: - A 4-room building with 2 woodsheds and 2 chicken coops; - At right angles: a barn, a large garage (125 sqm), a 2-room caretaker's lodge (70 sqm), electric heating, in need of refurbishment; attics above; - At right angles: a dilapidated 70 sqm dwelling, then the old stables (saddle room and 6 stalls); attic above. In the grounds: - A dovecote; - A kennel; - A shelter in the woods; - A well in the courtyard. LAND : Charming English-style park planted with numerous large trees (oaks, cedars, ash trees, chestnut trees, etc.) and ornamental shrubs. A beautiful avenue of lime trees leads to the chateau. - The entire area covers 83.5 acres and is divided as follows: - Approximately 23.5 acres of woodland (excluding avenues); - Four ponds measuring approximately 900 sqm, 1,200 sqm, 3.9 acres and 7.4 acres respectively; NB: these are geoportal measurements based on aerial views. These measurements may vary depending on the weather and the condition of the ponds. - 13.1 acres of buildings, parkland and avenues; - Approximately 34.6 acres of open meadows. Cabinet Le Nail: +33.(0)2.43.98.20.20 CPI 5301 2018 000 028 835 - CCI de la Mayenne We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

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$3,174,600
800m²
13bedrooms
4bathrooms
land 33.8ha

By Cabinet Le Nail

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Listed castle Bar-le-Duc (55)

A small, 18th-century château, listed as a Historical Monument, on the border of the Champagne and Lorraine regions. In the middle of the village, on the corner of two streets, the property is located in a small, tranquil valley, which is within immediate proximity to schools, a local shop and a bar-tobacconist’s, while, behind its stone wall and tall wrought-iron gates, it is articulated around a main courtyard extended, in the back, by an L-shaped garden featuring a swimming pool, a barn and an outbuilding. Meticulous and romantic in appearance, with a subtly integrated swimming pool, the garden has been decorated with a number of statues and stone benches, delicately placed among the wisteria and flowerbeds, whereas a chicken coop has been cleverly concealed at one end of the garden and, to the right of the courtyard, a beautiful 19th-century orangery abuts the neighbouring property and is currently used as a garage.

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$2,149,500
601m²
5bedrooms
land 2,491m²

By Patrice Besse

3

Listed castle Uhart-Mixe (64)

Old, listed, feudal tower house, bordering Béarn, in quiet setting, in heart of the Basque country. Easy access to major motorways, just 1 hour from Basque Coast and Biarritz airport. Château was built on 14th century foundations, remodelled during the 16th century, extended during the 17th century and then refurbished internally in the 18th century. Today property spans 800 sqm plus outbuildings totalling 375 sqm: adjoining 4-room house, dovecote, church, farm buildings etc. Set in 2,89 hectare-grounds, traversed by the Bidouze, in unspoilt leafy surroundings. Energy class: NA/NA.

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$4,407,000

By Cabinet Le Nail

18

Listed castle Nevers (58)

Réf.4802 : Chateau listed as a Historic Monument and its small chateau in Burgundy, in the heart of the Nièvre The château is situated in Burgundy, in the heart of the Nièvre region, between Nevers and Château-Chinon, on the outskirts of a small town of 900 inhabitants. Formerly the seat of a major medieval seigneury, the town developed on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Aron valley. The Nivernais Canal forms a loop within which the estate is situated. The Aron flows below. It is built on high ground and enjoys a magnificent view over the Nièvre countryside. The Morvan Regional Nature Park is nearby, a preserved natural area. The château is a 30-minute drive from Nevers and a 2 hour 40 minute drive from Paris. There is an aerodrome in Nevers, and a helicopter can land in the château grounds. The property comprises a 1,200 sqm château and a smaller 800 sqm château. THE CHATEAU : The château is built on a rectangular plan, over four storeys, with a slate gable roof. On the south-west façade, one can make out a former imposing chapel, now connected to the interior of the château, covered by a hipped roof, with two large pointed-arch windows. The main entrance is situated in the centre of a tall, projecting tower, spanning six storeys, topped by a hipped roof and housing a listed spiral staircase. The north-west façade, overlooking the terrace, is rendered in lime, featuring numerous mullioned windows in the larger sections and high-set dormer windows. The window frames are made of limestone. The south-east façade, offering a beautiful view of the Nièvre countryside, also features numerous windows, some of which are in a more classical 17th-C. style. A two-storey turret links the former chapel to the château. On the second and third floors there are twelve bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and wardrobe, ranging in size from 12 to 51 sqm. Beneath the roof of the former chapel lies a large 50 sqm study featuring a beautiful roof structure shaped like an upturned ship’s hull. Throughout the château, there are numerous preserved and restored architectural features, including floors, fireplaces, wood panelling, ceilings, and more. The interiors are very harmonious, of high quality, and perfectly respect this historic residence. THE SMALL CHATEAU : This is a 17th-C. building that originally housed outbuildings and large double-height stables. It has a rectangular layout over three storeys, plus an attic, and is covered with a slate Mansard roof. The main façade on the north-west side features a slight projection at its centre, with a pediment at the top, as well as at the ends, framed by stonework. The façades are lime-plastered. The interior surface area of the small château is approximately 800 sqm. THE 13TH-C. DEFENCE TOWER : This military defence tower has been converted into a self-contained flat. On the ground floor is a living room featuring antique terracotta tiles and a French-style ceiling. The tower contains various works by the designer and sculptor Pierre-Marie le Jeune, including a striking metal fireplace. A small kitchen has also been fitted out. Upstairs, there is a beautiful bedroom with a ‘sculpted bed’ and a glass ceiling revealing the magnificent roof structure, as well as a very contemporary bathroom with a glass bathtub. LAND : The park covers just over 12.3 acres. Around 1830, the landscape architect LAVENNE de CHOULOT designed an English-style park. It is through this park that one enters the estate. Heading south, we pass through a woodland with beautiful bridle paths that lead us to the edge of the Canal du Nivernais. From there, skirting the defence tower via a stone tunnel, we reach what was once the old kitchen garden, situated below the château’s terrace. Under the impetus of the current owners, this former kitchen garden has been transformed into a contemporary garden which has been awarded the ‘remarkable garden’ label. Water features have been created, resembling shattered fragments in which the sky and the château’s façade are reflected. Magnificent undulating rows of boxwood evoke the Nivernais bocage. This remarkable garden is bordered by a private canal running parallel to the Canal du Nivernais. Finally, a small French-style garden has been created on the upper terrace between the château and the 13th-C. tower. The views are magnificent, both from the lower garden towards the chateau terraces and from the upper gardens towards the Aron valley and the landscapes of the Nivernais countryside. This château is a truly historic family estate. Its size, location, surroundings, gardens and history make it a truly exceptional property. The high-quality restoration, which has been carried out with respect for the site’s history, means that a large family could move in immediately. The separation between the main château and the smaller château opens up a wide range of possibilities for activities without causing any disturbance. The development of an events business—such as conferences, corporate conventions, seminars, or private events like weddings, receptions, birthdays, etc.—is entirely feasible. It would also be possible to consider creating a hospitality (hotel) business. Finally, there is an opportunity to purchase additional land and buildings, subject to a price offer. Cabinet LE NAIL - Nièvre - Mr Bernard ROUYER : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Bernard ROUYER, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 382 833 341. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

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$2,700,600
2,000m²
23bedrooms
20bathrooms
land 5ha

By Cabinet Le Nail

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Listed castle Angouleme (16)

Just 8 km from Angoulême and its high-speed rail station, the Château de Balzac enjoys a privileged location in a protected and easily accessible environment. Listed as a historical monument, it was the residence of Jean-Louis Guez de Balzac, the 17th-century writer and academician. Its history, architecture, and remaining period features give it a truly unique character. The main building offers nearly 1,000 m² of living space. It includes vast reception rooms, a remarkable 18th-century oval salon, a vestibule adorned with ancient frescoes, as well as numerous rooms that have retained their fireplaces, wood paneling, and parquet floors. The ship's hull-shaped roof structure is also one of the château's most remarkable features. Outside, the monumental colonnade structures the courtyard and gives the whole a distinctive identity. The outbuildings, including former stables, barns, and service buildings, offer numerous possibilities for conversion. The estate extends over approximately 15 hectares with a wooded park, bridle paths, woods, an old wash house, a fishpond, and a canal, all bordered by the Charente River. Preservation work has been carried out over the years on the roofs, facades, outbuildings, and some of the historic decorations. The interior of the main house remains to be fully restored. It now offers the opportunity to envision an ambitious restoration, respectful of the history of the place, to create a large family residence or develop a hospitality and event project. A rare property, ideal for a buyer with a passion for heritage, history, and characterful properties. Agency fees: 5% including VAT, payable by the buyer. Price excluding agency fees: €1,000,000. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

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$1,157,400
1,037m²
9bedrooms
land 15ha

By Lafontaine Immobilier Angoulème

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Listed castle Uzès (30)

Uzès area Superb Former fortified 13th century castle, ISMH-listed Historical Building, modified over the centuries, partially renovated with beautiful materials, 7 bedrooms, orangery with possibility of studio, swimming pool, beautiful park of 7795m², full of history, in the heart of a village, within walking distance to amenities, near town, airport, TGV, motorway and sea This historic property is excellently located in the greater Uzès area, Languedoc Roussillon, Occitanie, South of France. Built in the Middle Ages on the foundations of an old fortified castle, the additions through the centuries have left different features including the beautiful rooms with vaulted ceilings, a sumptuous Louis XIII staircase and the Empire lounge. Standing majestically in the heart of the village, you can admire the beautiful facade, its two entrance towers and the remains of its ancient ramparts. The rooms offer beautiful volumes with large windows, high ceilings, beautiful floors and fireplaces - in short, a feeling of well-being. This proves that a castle can both retain all its charm, character and authenticity while offering us all the modern comforts. You just have to impregnate this house of your own history! Description of the building The Castle ISMH-listed offers ??450m² of living area and a further 350m² to restore on 3 levels served by the majestic stone staircase that occupies the entire old dungeon. Ground floor: Entrance is through a beautiful Louis XIII door, hall 21.5m², bedroom 1 33m², bedroom 2 in a corner tower 13m², summer living room with kitchen 37m², bathroom, gym with sauna and shower 28m², WC, laundry area, remarkable large vaulted wine cellar. 1st floor: Access via a beautiful stone staircase, elegant gallery / hall 22m² which serves the various reception rooms, living room 50m² with rare 17th century wooden fireplace and French ceiling, library 23m² with 19th century fireplace, bedroom 3 28m² and its bathroom + dressing + WC 12m², dining room with vaulted semicircular ceiling (only 5 in France including 2 in the Gard) 43m ², fitted kitchen 25m ², bedroom 4 of 16m² leading through to a room in the tower 12m², bedroom 5 25m², office 22m², WC 1.5m², bathroom 11m², TV room 14m². 2nd floor: Its sumptuous staircase leads us now to the second floor where there are 2 large bedrooms, one of 34.5m² and bathroom 12.5m², many other large rooms with beautiful high ceilings just waiting for your ideas to find their story. A staircase still allows access to the top of the dungeon. Swimming pool 15.5m x 5.5m Outbuilding on 2 floors. There is an orangery on the ground floor with the possibility to consider a studio on the 1st floor. Grounds The two magnificent towers at the entrance of the property date back to the Seventeenth century and were reduced by half during the revolution. The gate opens onto a magnificent park of 7795m², with parts dedicated to 7 architects influencing architecture of the 20th century, where a work of art of each one stands. Many trees like hackberries, maple trees, plane trees and 177 boxwood hedges decorate this place, making it a place of well-being and pleasure. There is an automatic watering system and 3 wells. General Condition The castle was partly renovated 40 years ago; the roof was redone at this time also. The facades, roofs and two towers are listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments. Wooden single glazed joineries throughout. Central heating by heat exchange pump. Mains sewerage. Comment A magical place imbued with history of great French personalities! "DPE not required"

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$2,171,500
450m²
7bedrooms
4bathrooms
land 7,795m²

By Ab Real Estate

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Listed castle Beziers (34)

Béziers area  Exceptional Mansion 19th Century, 1450m2, protected MH, with 11 apartments including the unique main dwelling of 500m2, renowned architect, elevator, further detached stone house, swimming pool, orangery, garage, cellars, grounds 2983m2 with century-old trees, center of a small town, walking distance to amenities, near mountain and sea, interesting rental income, ideal investor, no co-ownership In the center of a small town in the region of Béziers, Languedoc Roussillon, Occitanie, South of France, this very beautiful Maison de Maître from 1880, MH - 'Listed Historical Building', offers an exceptional main dwelling and 10 other apartments for rent, plus an independent house but adjoining, with its own garden. This very elegant apartment offers 500m2 on the ground floor and 1st floor with its sumptuous entrance and totally private monumental staircase. Large reception rooms with beautiful fireplaces, authentic floors and high molded ceilings, all preserved and meticulously restored. To complete the comfort, there is a large sunny terrace, a covered terrace, orangery, garage and cellar with a view of its private garden with hundred-year-old trees which provide privacy and a water basin to be renovated. All apartments are serviced by an elevator and a staircase on the other side of the building. They come in all sizes and are of good standard under conventional leases and offer attractive rental income. Great potential for different business models with increasing income possibilities. It is highly unusual because there is no co-ownership! Ideal for an Investor. ..

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$1,918,000
1,450m²
32bedrooms
16bathrooms
land 2,938m²

By Ab Real Estate

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Listed castle Vouziers (08)

A listed castle, once belonging to the Joyeuse counts, in 7 ha of parklands 2½ hours from Paris and Brussels in a region known as Argonne-Ardennaise. The geographic location of Grandpré castle, standing on a rocky spur, was already an advantage in medieval times. In a dominant position, looking out over the Argonne region towards the roads through the Champagne countryside, it was one of the border areas essential to the young kingdom of France. The county, divided since the Crusades, was gradually reunited until it fell into the hands of a powerful character, Louis-de-Joyeuse, chamberlain at the court of Louis XII. Supporter of the Catholic League, his heir, Claude-de-Joyeuse, amassed spoils and fortune in the 17th century, thus enabling him to embellish the estate and leave his mark on the surrounding buildings: the church and other buildings necessary to the inhabitants of the county. Distinguishing themselves from many of their contemporaries, the Joyeuse counts made their mark through military careers (Marshals of France and Lieutenant-Generals of the king’s armies) and followed Louis XIV. It was during 1685 that major works were carried out (large appartements, stables, etc.) and financed courtesy of the titles and offices acquired by members of the Joyeuses family following their military successes during the Wars of Spanish Succession around 1700. Marriages arranged with the large families in the Champagne region did the rest. However, despite a well-founded land heritage, lineage strategies proved too fragile and the estate gradually became divided in the 18th century. Furthermore, the estate was little occupied prior to the fall of the monarchy in 1792. It was requisitioned by General-Dumouriez, a famous republican hero following the Valmy victory against the Austrians. He settled his general quarters there prior to it becoming a hospital set up for the revolutionary armies. Despite a token show of renovation under the First Empire and during the Restoration era, a lack of constant upkeep led to a fire that started in the gatehouse and the destruction of the castle in 1834. Only one pavilion was restored, it now forms the current castle. An outstanding collection of outbuildings align the street going up the hill. A monumental pavilion, in a central recess, provides access to the outbuilding courtyard. The castle and its parklands are then reached by passing under the semi-circular arched porchway of the gatehouse.

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$705,500
398m²
7bedrooms
4bathrooms
land 6.8ha

By Patrice Besse

28

Listed castle Le Mans (72)

A Neo-Gothic chateau, listed as a Historical Monument & sold furnished, with its outbuildings & grounds, on nearly 15 ha, 15 km from Le Mans. Edified on the slope of a hill, Le Mans extends to the north of the property, past the woods, while behind tall pillars, the property is accessible via a tarmac driveway bordered by tall trees and flanked by an entrance pavilion, which houses the caretaker’s residence. Advancing through the landscaped grounds provides views, on one side, of the chateau’s symmetrical northern façade, whereas, arriving at the top of the hill, several outbuildings constructed in the 19th century can be seen set back from the chateau. They specifically include the orangery, today converted into a guesthouse, which faces the chateau’s southern façade on the other side of the courtyard, while, to the west, at a distance from the buildings -- on the site of the rose garden and its pools as shown in Edouard André's original plans -- a swimming pool has been added. As for the grassy grounds, they lead to a pond below, which reflects the tall trees’ foliage, whereas, following on from there, the walls of the former vegetable garden, where a tennis court has been created, close the property off from the outside. The chateau, listed as a regional Historical Monument, was edified in 1844 in a Neo-Gothic style, while its plaster-coated exteriors, mostly symmetrical and rather distinct to the north and south, are topped with pedimented dormers decorated with moulded stone and, specifically, coats of arms. With slate roofs, punctuated with finials, the chateau's interiors feature 18th-century inspired décor, which is, in turn, supplemented with Art Deco details. In addition, the grounds, designed in 1877, are also listed as a national Historical Monument, whereas their landscaped composition, emblematic of the passion for botany in the 19th century, is the result of the close collaboration between an industrialist from Sarthe and Edouard André, an internationally renowned landscape architect, who designed Paris’s Buttes-Chaumont Park.

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810m²
6bedrooms
3bathrooms
land 13.3ha

By Patrice Besse

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Listed castle Thouars (79)

SOLE AGENT. In the heart of the countryside, this castle has been standing there for centuries. Known since medieval times, it was in the 17th century that this fiefdom evolved to find the volumes that are those of the current buildings. Composed of a rectangular main building oriented along a north-south axis, it sports in the southwest corner a large round tower topped with a pepper pot, while a small rectangular pavilion set at right angles to the east extends the dwelling to the north. The interior garden is surrounded by many outbuildings, and offers an old dovecote in the middle. Listed as a Historic Monument, many restoration works were carried out on the main building. While mostly habitable (approximately 450 sq.mt), it still retains large convertible space that can be adapted to any project. On ground floor, the heated part offers a guard room with fireplace and stone floor (46 sq.mt) (height under ceiling : 4.45m), a room with wooden staircase and stone floor (12 sq.mt), a kitchen with terracotta tiles and access hatch to the cellar (16 sq.mt), a large dining room with terracotta tiles (40 sq.mt) (height under ceiling : 4.13m), a shower room-WC and storage room, a large living room with terracotta tiles and fireplace (50 sq.mt) (height under ceiling : 4.16m), a small living room with terracotta tiles and fireplace (35 sq.mt), an old entrance with terracotta tiles (11 sq.mt), a small bedroom (former boudoir) with terracotta tiles (10 sq.mt). In the unheated part, there is a corridor with terracotta tiles, a room used as a storage room, with terracotta tiles and fireplace (25 sq.mt). At the end of the corridor, a wooden staircase, access to the underground, an old kitchen with terracotta tiles with fireplace and vegetable garden (29 sq.mt), and the boiler room. On first floor (height under ceiling : 4.75m), in the heated part, there is a master bedroom with pine parquet flooring and fireplace (33 sq.mt), a bathroom/WC (4.50 sq.mt), a dressing room (4.80 sq.mt) with access to the second floor, a room above the boiler room, a landing with parquet flooring (16.60 sq.mt), a bathroom/WC above the kitchen (13 sq.mt), a large distribution corridor with terracotta tiles (43 sq.mt), a bedroom with terracotta tiles, a bedroom with parquet flooring (23 sq.mt), a bedroom with parquet flooring and fireplace (32 sq.mt), a bedroom with parquet flooring (23.50 sq.mt), a storage room with fireplaces on parquet flooring (19 sq.mt). In the unheated part, you have a landing with terracotta tiles, a room with parquet flooring and a fireplace, a room in the tower with a fireplace, and terracotta tiles (30 sq.mt), a staircase leading to the second floor (in the tower). The second floor contains, at the top of the stone spiral staircase, a room with parquet flooring and a fireplace (30 sq.mt), and another attic room above with exposed timber framing. Floor, timber framing, and roof were redone in 1996. The château is heated by a Viessmann oil-fired boiler (2019). Part of the ground floor is equipped with underfloor heating. The single-story caretaker's house offers modern comfort. It consists of a 15 sq.mt kitchen, a 25 sq.mt living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom, toilet, boiler room, and an entrance onto the outside of the enclosure. It has oil-fired central heating. Spacious outbuildings complete the building: a stable with four horse boxes, an old farmhouse awaiting restoration, a straw shed with a bread oven, a large covered courtyard, a large barn, and an old roofless dovecote. A large perimeter wall awaiting restoration partially encloses the park. It is complemented by a private driveway, an orchard, and a meadow to the side. Note the presence of three wells with pumps on the property. Set in a peaceful and quiet setting, this ensemble is located just 10 minutes from all shops and services, 1 hour from Poitiers and Niort (TGV and motorway stations), and 1.5 hour from Nantes (airport). Sale price including fees : 954,000 euros. Buyer's fees. Fee : 6 % VAT of the price excluding fees. Sale price excluding fees : 900,000 euros. Energy class : N/A. Climate class : N/A. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website : www.georisques.gouv.fr

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$1,051,600
450m²
7bedrooms
2bathrooms
land 5.5ha

By Agence Mercure Poitou-charentes-vendée

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