castles for sale International (page 30)

Once you open the large wrought iron gates, you enter another era. At the water's edge, in the heart of a wooded park of more than 2ha, with an 11th-century chapel, formerly located on the Santiago de Compostela route, this 750m² castle is quite simply breath taking. Sobriety and elegance are key themes here, in a luxuriant green setting. Ideal for a large family, to host guests, or for a hotel activity. An imposing and splendid staircase leads to the two upper floors. On the ground floor, a magnificent living room open onto the park, and a renovated kitchen leads onto the dining room. The first floor features four elegantly decorated bedrooms, four bathrooms, dressing rooms, an office and a library. You will find the same layout on the second floor, which requires some refreshment. The imposing castle towers add an aura of prestige and inspire respect. Some of the key features of this property are: two reception rooms, with a professional kitchen and toilets meeting health and safety standards, as well as access for Reduced Mobility Persons, a total surface of 550m², two terraces, a swimming pool, a courtyard and a barn with a ground surface of more than 120m².

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Mirroring itself in its pond, this magnificent 12th and 15th century fortified castle, completely restored, is the perfect witness of the evolution of medieval architecture and housing in Limousin. In its domain of 420 acres consisting of forest, 4 ponds, meadows and several farms, this feudal castle combines an exceptional authenticity and a luxurious service with its superb receptions, its 16 bedrooms, its spiral staircases, lift, billiard, library, meeting room, music room and movie theater. This historic chateau represents remarkably and faithfully the military architecture of the region. The 45m quadrangular dungeon, the defensive towers, the drawbridge, the battlements, the machicolation and the inner courtyard are excellent witnesses. Full documentation on request. Contact : Jan Erik ALDERLIESTE - +33 6 65 59 12 11

An 18th-century chateau listed as a historical monument where the writer Diderot stayed and that the fashion designer Lagerfeld owned, nestled in 13 hectares of grounds with outhouses. A long tree-lined driveway set back from a secondary road leads to a bridge that crosses the chateau’s moat. At the end of this bridge there is the property’s entrance gate. The chateau and its grand court lie on a rectangular earthen terrace. To the right of them, there is a swimming pool and large outhouses forming a U shape. The grounds extend behind the chateau, well beyond the moat. This vast rear section includes a stream and a patchwork of woodland and meadows that stretches to the River Marne and a private river beach. The chateau was built between 1720 and 1740 by Jean-Robert Volland, France’s chief salt tax officer. In 1755, his daughter Sophie was 39 years old when she met the writer and philosopher Denis Diderot, who was aged 42 at the time. Diderot stayed at the chateau on two occasions: in 1759 and 1770. His letters to Sophie Volland, written over a period of more than 14 years, form the most famous romantic correspondence of the 18th century. The property was sold for the first time in 1773. It then changed owners three times. In 2001, the renowned fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld bought the chateau. He then sold it in 2011. The chateau is currently rented out for short stays.

A rare item dating back over 400 years! (1619). Beautiful 4 hectare estate located between Saint-Malo and Mont Saint-Michel, accessibility, expressways, TGV and motorway towards Paris, proximity to the sea. A castle and house of 1500 m2 of living space, partially renovated Commercial part reception room, seminar. 140-place campsite, rental mobile homes, heated swimming pool, children's play area.

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1 hour from Cannes, XVIIth century CASTLE offering a panoramic view of Lake Sainte-Croix, with its heliport, offering a built surface of approximately 3000 m2 in an area of more than 15 hectares, with its parks, vineyards and gardens. la Française, ponds, fountains, heated swimming pool, its 4 glazed towers, its chapel, its wine cellar, including: a majestic entrance with a staircase and a wrought iron banister leading to the upper floors, a dining room adorned with golden plasterwork, a large kitchen, 18 bedrooms with shower rooms and toilets, + outbuildings. Contact: Mme Gendronneau at 06 07 76 97 04.

We invite you to discover this mid-18th century château, a sublime and carefully renovated property with tremendous character. Four towers frame the elegant building, set amongst wonderful greenery, rows of cypress trees and and a century-old plane tree. The château offers a surface area of 350 m², spread across three floors. The ground floor comprises: entrance hall; large 45 m² sitting room with a fireplace; 80 m² workshop space that could be converted to create an independent gîte. Finally, old frescoes adorn the ceiling of the château's chapel, serving as a reminder of the terrific history that this property has to offer. The first floor is composed of: 46 m² suite with an adjoining shower room and dressing room; 54 m² suite with an adjoining bathroom, dressing room and access to the terrace. The second floor accommodates a family suite (comprising two bedrooms and a shower room en suite) and a lovely double bedroom suite with adjoining shower room. The property was entirely remodelled and renovated in 2022, carried out with care to highlight the generous volumes, the high ceilings and the abundance of natural light. All bedrooms are equipped with reversible air conditioning and the ground floor benefits from underfloor heating - all fed by a heat pump. The property has a private water source, and water for the garden is supplied by the Canal de Provence. On the 2300 m² plot you will also find a garage, a large terrace to the south of the property, and a superb (10m x 4m, heated) bassin-style swimming pool. The property is located close to the desirable market town of l'Isle-sur-Sorgue and benefits from quick access to all amenities, the Avignon TGV station and Marseille airport.

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Rennes, Vitré, Ille et Vilaine, 35, this 19th century castle in a neo-Gothic style, with its 3 levels and convertible attic is very well located in the countryside and close to large cities.

Italian Castles for Sale: Prestige Residence Rome North Historic noble apartment in the Orsini Castle of Morlupo, in the Metropolitan City of Rome Living in a Castle north of Rome offer all the charm of a Renaissance princely residence with terraces, in the medieval historic center of an urban center immersed in pristine valleys. The Castle with the tower, of sixteenth-century origin, overlooks the main square of the Mazzocca district and the church of San Giovanni Battista. An ancient and fascinating district, perched in a maze of alleys designed by history and protected by the Castle. And this apartment for sale overlooks the monumental ensemble with the first sunny terrace next to the entrance. Even internally, the 250 m2 spaces reflect the architectural majesty of the building. Volumes with disproportionate heights have allowed the creation of habitable mezzanines overlooking rooms that follow one another with regular floor plans, in a far-reaching glance. The apartment for sale in the Castle of Morlupo has two independent entrances on the facade of the Castle. The first leads to a foyer that anticipates the subsequent halls, the second to the very large kitchen with dining room and pantry. Family space par excellence, it is a spectacular environment due to the heights close to six meters, decorated with a historic inlaid fireplace. Following, the first large hall is the ideal space to receive many guests, in front of the ancient peperino fireplace. Here too, the ceilings reach six meters and the views are over the roofs of the historic center. The second living room has a live-in mezzanine made of solid wood. A passageway environment that can be used as a private lounge, study, but above all a splendid library, where the high coffered ceilings and the third fireplace of the house invite to study and concentrate. It is also the ideal place to create a new space to personalize, such as a gym or the area dedicated to smart working. Outside, but protected by the walls of the Castle, there is a vast terrace. Currently not used, it can become a large hanging garden, an extension of the internal halls. Living in a Castle means privacy and tranquility above all. The first sleeping area is spread over two levels, immediately after the study. A master suite consisting of a hallway, ideal for a walk-in closet and bathroom with tub. Connected with a comfortable staircase, the bedroom itself is located on the upper floor. Both the heights of the two levels reach three meters, for a feeling of great airiness. A second sleeping area occupies the upper volumes of the main entrance, at the level of the other mezzanines. Connected by a sophisticated wrought iron spiral staircase, it is composed of a bedroom with bathroom overlooking the main square. A safe location near the center of Rome The authenticity and beauty of the interiors make this house perfect for those who want to enjoy the tranquility of a historic center in the metropolitan area of Rome, with the possibility of living in a prestigious residence and easily reaching the center. It is also an excellent investment and the perfect place for those who want to live surrounded by history and nature. And for those who want to travel, a multi-storey car park is available a few meters away, also directly connected to the upper part of the town, where all the city services are located. Rif. V000538 www.cchroma.it Class & Country Homes Pasquarelli Immobiliare S.r.L. via Giulia n.145 00186 Roma Tel. 06/68807642

On the banks of the Elorn, with a beautiful view of the river, late 19th century chateau with three outbuildings. In the middle of its park of more than 2.6 hectares, the castle offers 7 bedrooms upstairs, a bathroom and shower rooms. On the ground floor, the entrance which allows access to the kitchen, is extended by a living room with fireplace, and dining room with veranda and terrace. On the ground floor, an indoor infinity pool and a jacuzzi offer a view of the park and the river. Many storage rooms. An elevator, to be rehabilitated, distributes all levels. Renovation work is to be undertaken to make the castle an exceptional place. The property has private access to the shore and the river. A caretaker's house and a workshop, both to be renovated, as well as stables complete the building. Direct contact: Olivier LINTANT Commercial agent RSAC Brest: 415165356 Employee card: 2903 2021 000 000 154 +33 (0)6 61 79 87 89 Bretagne Sud Sotheby's International Realty, your prestigious, luxury real estate agency Finistère Nord and Presqu'ile de Crozon, specialist in the sale of old houses, charming residences by the sea, Finistère, Brittany.

Extraordinary castle for sale in Sarthe, on the borders of Touraine. Easy to access by motorway (15 minutes), two hours from PARIS, this property is located between Le Mans and Tours, in a preserved environment. This beautiful 15th century castle, remodeled in the 19th century, currently being restored, has retained all of its exterior architectural character and a large part of the old elements inside. The property includes a castle, an annex house, outbuildings and a land complex of approximately 25 ha. The 15th and 19th century castle, with a living area of ​​approximately 700 m², includes: - On the ground floor: entrance into the spiral staircase tower, vestibule, large restored living room with full exposed marble floor south, and small living room, dining room, office, new professional kitchen, scullery, office, toilet, freight elevator serving basement and ground floor, with cold rooms, cellars and new boiler room. - On the first floor: 8 bedrooms, including 5 restored bedrooms and a suite, 5 bathrooms and toilets. - On the second floor: 6 bedrooms and bathrooms. In their original condition. - The outbuildings include: an annex accommodation adjoining the castle with 4 rooms. - A large building of approximately 175 m² including: on the ground floor: 3 large rooms including 1 converted into a gym with sauna, various rooms and a studio and upstairs, old bedrooms (11) , bathrooms, toilets. (1) - - A barn (2) with workshop - A restored secondary house with living room, 2 bedrooms, an office, a bathroom and its outbuildings. - A building housing 6 boxes and a tack room. - Swimming pool (13 x 6 m) This is a beautiful English-style park with a surface area of ​​25 H 65a 07ca and offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. Several century-old trees (oaks, cedars, etc.). All without neighbors, not overlooked, no nuisance, just a few minutes from all amenities.

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A neo-Palladian chateau with outhouses, set in nine hectares of lawns and woods near Paris Charles de Gaulle airport and 35 kilometres from the French capital. Railings painted bottle green form a concave shape that is centred upon a wrought-iron gate leading into the property, where a remarkable neoclassical chateau built in 1846 stands proudly. A vast lush lawn extends immediately beyond the gate. The chateau lies further on. Straight to the right of the wrought-iron gate there is a pedestrian gate in the same style as the main gate and a caretaker’s lodge made of brick and rubble stone. The chateau’s design is neo-Palladian. The magnificent edifice has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor. The building is rectangular and made of dressed stone. All its elevations are coated with white rendering that has a slightly pink tint. A raised terrace and a series of evenly spaced columns form a portico at the top of four front steps. This portico leads to the chateau’s main entrance door. Four majestic Doric columns feature in this tetrastyle portico. A terrace lies above their capitals. This terrace is edged with an architrave and a finely crafted balustrade. Along the facade, 11 bays per floor offer sweeping views of the beautiful grounds in front of the chateau. The window ledges and their corbels are made of dressed stone. The windows are fitted with shutters, the pale blue tone of which brings out the edifice’s hues. A neoclassical pediment with three windows rises up in the middle of the facade, on the chateau’s top floor. A long row of Greek dentils underline the entablature, adding a light touch of elegance to the grand edifice. Dormers and skylights neatly punctuate the roof. The rear elevation has an architectural design that is similar to the facade. But here a distyle portico marks the entrance where a tetrastyle portico adorns the front. The chateau’s hipped slate roof is in perfect condition. Red-brick chimney stacks rise up from it. Beyond the chateau there is an annexe that looks like a grand country house. Work was carried out on the property in the late 19th century. During this phase, a farmhouse, an outbuilding and a dovecote were added in the property’s north-east corner. An outer wall encloses most of the grounds, where vast lush lawns extend, edged by broad-leaved trees. Archaeological remains may be buried beneath these grounds. The property is remarkably peaceful and soothing. Tranquillity reigns here.

A 19th century manor house in need of restoration, its outbuildings and 7 ha of wooded parklands in the rolling countryside of the Landes d'Armagnac in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The old 15th century noble residence has been converted into the present-day manor house, which has preserved its treasures. These include the late 19th century sculpted coat of arms of Baron Camont de Talence, the former owner of the property, adorning the mantelpiece of a marble fireplace within the manor house. The 7-hectare estate, which used to be a vineyard, enjoys surroundings protected from visual and noise disturbances. It is a 1-km walk from the village. The entrance to the estate from the main road is marked by a tall wrought iron gate framed by solid dressed stone pillars. The caretaker's lodge is on the left-hand side. A 600-metre bridle path runs through the grounds dotted with centuries-old oak trees to a lawned platform above the fields. The manor house stands in the centre of this natural setting. The driveway splits twice: once to go around the western edge of the estate and serve the fields and farm outbuildings built around a square courtyard, and again to reach the tenant farm and its outbuildings. Opposite the west facade of the manor house, an elongated building houses the stables. To the north, there is an old swimming pool with an unusual shape awaiting restoration. The bandstand, with its fine, ornate metal structure, adds a refined touch to the park. It forms the starting point for a shady path leading to spinneys crossed by a stream and then a river ensuring the irrigation of the land. The manor house extends over three storeys with a total floor area of some 650m², each level bathed in light. The functional layout facilitates easy renovation. During the renovation works, the tenant farmhouse, which has already been restored and offers a comfortable surface area, will provide the ideal refuge for future inhabitants, should the need arise.

At the heart of the Natura 2000 protected area, this estate is located on the site of an old Gallo-Roman villa built in the 1st century AD. Surrounded by 8 HA of land, the estate consists of an enclosed park with multiple species, some of which are several centuries old, the castle, perfectly maintained, with an area of ​​inhab. 1000 m² approx. and having retained the charm of yesteryear. Located away, in the heart of a flowery garden, the swimming pool with its equipped pool house and its magnificent restored greenhouse dating from the 19th century. The old sheepfold, perfectly restored according to the rules of the art, houses a reception room of 240 m² as well as 6 guest rooms offering a most pleasant view of the vineyards and the pine forest. A second building has been restored while retaining period architectural elements Restoration of very high standard, combining authenticity with contemporary comfort, for the old stable, composed of 2 apartments with a spa area with a jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. A building, located at the entrance to the estate and opening onto the courtyard, offers 2 independent apartments as well as offices. Montpellier defends a sunny art of living and connects the wine route. It is emblematic, with its illustrious characters from the cultural world, summery with the proximity of the beaches, and dynamic with the establishment of French Tech. Perfect city to live in or for holidays!

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