Luxury houses for sale Bassoues, France (page 4)

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Near NOGARO and AIRE SUR L ADOUR, ELEGANT economic HOUSE OF NOTABLES from the 19th century with centuries-old park, beautiful U-shaped outbuildings, on 11 hectares, without work, a slightly Empire atmosphere.....on the GERS side. The 600m2 building distributes over thirteen rooms including receptions, boudoirs, seven bedrooms, two kitchens, three bathrooms. The authentic elements are preserved: fireplaces and trumeaux, Juliette balcony, Napoleon III woodwork, stucco, Hungarian point parquet floors, Chantilly parquet floors, cabochon floors, coat of arms and sculptures, beautiful oak landing staircase, two 18th century pillar portals, well. Authenticity does not exclude the required comfort: pellet central heating, contemporary kitchens and bathrooms, fiber optics. The whole invites you to daydream, the shaded terrace to relaxation. The walled park characteristic of late 19th century residences also has an ornate water feature in front of one of the facades, 300-year-old oaks and other species, beautiful gates. The adjoining meadow would accommodate horses, cows or sheep. The outbuildings of approximately 1000m2 attest to Armagnac's wine-growing past, suitable for a collection of cars, workshop, artists, commercial activities, company headquarters. The whole is in good condition, 4 minutes from amenities, schools, college and doctors, 12 minutes from the motorway and 1 hour from Pau and Tarbes airport and 30 minutes from Marciac. To live simply happily in the Gers, with a certain refinement in the land of d'Artagnan with its rich history, of which I will show you some tidbits linked to the castle. The decor is set, the furniture installed...Welcome to this real FAMILY HOME, Gers where life is good.... Information and visits from Valerie Trinel 06.34.42.16.07 and Lisa Charrié 06.32.46.96.96 Les honoraires sont à la charge du vendeur. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. ** ENGLISH SPEAKERS: please note that Capifrance has an international department that can help with translations. To see our range of 20,000 properties for sale in France, please visit our Capifrance website directly. We look forward to finding your dream home!

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Spacious, solidly-built and with attractive architectural details, this elegant Maison de Maitre offers practical period living for buyers seeking style with substance. Built in 1860 for a local Notaire, and subsequently past down through the same family until the 2000's, it is a joy to find that much of the original features are intact. Inside, the proportions and layout are typical of the Belle Epoque era, with high ceilings, decorative fireplaces, generous entertaining areas and grand features. Multiple windows in each room flood the space with gentle light. The original mosaic floored entrance hall boasts half panelling and decorative glass doors, with two comfortable reception rooms, together with a large dining room, leading off to either side. A family kitchen with island unit, pantry and inbuilt antique cupboards provides a bright and sunny environment from which to prepare meals. From here a traditional style conservatory, blending perfectly with the mid-Victorian architecture of the house, offers a further seating area from where to enjoy the garden year round. A second entrance hall, office and guest WC complete the ground floor. The original winding staircase rises over a further two floors to the sleeping areas and tower. In all there are five double bedrooms, all ensuite, three of which have independent sitting rooms.   Across the gravelled interior courtyard, perfumed with citrus trees, lies the former stable block, now renovated into a successful gite sleeping up to 14 guests. This regular stream of income is further supplemented by the rental of an independent 2 bedroom apartment with a private garden, currently home to the property's caretakers. The grounds are a beautiful blend of gravelled courtyards, abundant planting and decorative fencing, delineating the various sections of the garden. These are divided into a courtyard entrance, a shaded wisteria clad veranda from which to enjoy a good book, a central courtyard with traditional fountain, orangey, fish pond and a well that is used to feed both the pool and water the gardens. The mosaic lined saltwater pool was built in 2013, with a new filtration system added summer 2021, and is complemented by a large Jacuzzi in its own covered arbor. The house was fully renovated over a number of years, starting in 2003, and has been meticulously maintained since. Work includes new hardwood double glazed windows throughout, plumbing, rewiring, central heating and decoration. The roof was entirely replaced in 2003 and the Gite, apartment and tower room were redone in 2020. Imbued with French charm, the property can be acquired fully furnished and offers a truly turn key solution for a fantastic family home or business venture. Cycling distance to the popular market town of Aire sur L'Adour with a bi weekly market, secondary schools, restaurants, boutiques and hospital. Tourism: 15 minutes to the thermal spa town of Eugenie-les-Bains with its famous Michelin star restaurant Les Pres d'Eugenie. 30 minutes to Marciac, a delightful market town renowned for its annual International Jazz festival. 20 minutes to Nogaro, famous for its regular racing Grand Prix. 50 minutes from the historic city of Pau, birthplace of Henri IV and home to a five star race course and yearly Historic Grand Prix. Transport: 1 hour to Tarbes Airport with regular flights to the UK. 50 minutes to Pau airport. 90 minutes to Bordeaux Airport. 2 hours to Toulouse Airport. Activities: 75 minutes to the Atlantic Ocean. 1hr30 to the ski slopes. Golf courses at Eugenie-les-Bains (15 minutes), Eauze (35 minutes) Mont de Marsan (35 minutes). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website Géorisques - https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

GERS - CONDOM In a charming hamlet, beautiful property including a main house and a medieval tower from the 13th and 14th centuries. Without nuisance and in good general condition, this house with 365 m² of living space and 12 main rooms including 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, has kept its beautiful original architectural elements. First floor: entrance hall, living room, sitting room, study, music room, dining room, kitchen/laundry room, 2 bathrooms and 2 toilets. A staircase goes down to the cellar. 1st floor: 7 bedrooms from 26 to 20 m², 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets and a storeroom. Medieval tower with 3 levels of about 65 m² and a very nice architecture. Adjoining south facing barn of 100 m², converted into an elegant summer dining room. Well kept park with a well and an orchard. Ideal house as a family residence or for artistic or touristic use. Energy class: N/A Climate class: N/A Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Exclusive to Maxwell Baynes - Christies International Real Estate Situated amongst the unspoilt rolling hills of the Gers, and thought to have 13th Century 'Templar' origins, the limestone rural house and chapel is situated close to the historic Pilgrimage route 'The Camino de Santiago -Le Chemin de Compostelle'. The house is described by locals as a 'Bourgeoisie Maison' and has breath-taking views of the French countryside. On clear days from the house terrace the snow topped Pyrenees Mountain range can be seen and the nearby town of Condom is less than a ten-minute drive away. The house has generous sized rooms culminating in a very large high-ceilinged kitchen with large, glazed doors and windows leading onto a generous stone terrace for entertaining and for the best views possible of the surround countryside and distant mountains. There are five bedrooms all ensuite. The stunning entrance hall with historic stone staircase leads to a reception room currently used as a library/sitting room plus a further sitting room with large log burning stove. The house oozes character and style. In the grounds stands the fascinating 13th Century stone chapel. A year-long renovation in 2018 by specialist artisan craftsmen brought the building back to life, resulting in a truly inspirational setting currently beautifully restored and providing a large comfortable space that is adaptable for a variety of uses. Through the two stunning arched entrances and the deep arched window, light streams into the mellow stone interior, the building is very tranquil and unique. The house provides privacy amongst its peaceful setting, a perfect place to wander through the grounds of just under 5 hectares of well stocked garden, meadows, and orchard that surround the house and chapel. There is also a generous swimming pool with a newly installed heat pump. Historic medieval bastide villages, château, and picturesque riverside towns are all in easy reach along with a variety of restaurants and events. Particulars- Exterior Private drive no through traffic and busy road generous car parking Two stone terraces and rear and side of property for entertaining. Separate store and location of oil-fired boiler. Separate tractor and tool store. 13th Century Templar Chapel. House Grand entrance hall with stone staircase. Sitting room with double aspect windows and large recently installed log burner. Additional reception room with door leading onto side patio. Currently used as a secondary sitting room and library. Hallway leading to downstairs cloakroom and separate utility room with sink and plumbing for white goods. Very large kitchen with high open ceilings, two sides of big picture windows and patio doors that fold back to create an ‘inside outside kitchen’ in the summer months. Two sinks, plumbing for large fridge, storage cupboards. Large range cooker. Five bedrooms. All ensuite with bath or shower. Four are large doubles and one is smaller used as a child’s bedroom for small guest room. Patios Two large stone patios, rear of house and side. Metal garden gazebo with vines. Large stone pots with shrubs and flowers. Historic well with safety cover and internal water tap for garden watering. External Electric power points Wooden framed gazebo over patio area for shade.

Properties don’t get more rural than this one in the GERS - the beautiful rustic region in S-W France famous for its quality of life. Fine food and great wine is an essential part of this area so where better than the GERS to buy a property? This gem is tucked away in a secluded rural location in an elevated position in the rolling hills of the northern Gers only a few kms from the thriving market town of Condom. The house is sympathetically restored and retains many original features but filled with modern comfort for year-round living. It is surrounded by its own land of over 3 hectares with mature trees and meadows, all entirely fenced. This beautiful limestone building, once a defending tower from the middle ages, has well-proportioned reception rooms and 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. All rooms are centrally heated and additional heating is supplied by the large AGA and wood burner. A large outbuilding of over 100 m² on two levels can accommodate horses, cars or even suitable for conversion. Further outbuildings for cars, hobbies or storage. A high end heated swimming pool and its pool house is the cherry on the cake! In short a comfortable, large family home with everything a family could wish for, to suit all age groups and their animals, all year round, whatever the weather…

Außergewöhnliche Gelegenheit, ein touristisches Anwesen auf einem 4 Hektar großen Grundstück zu erwerben, das eine vollständige Palette von Unterkünften und Freizeiteinrichtungen in einer der attraktivsten Regionen Frankreichs bietet - LE GERS.Am Rande der lebhaften Stadt Condom, im Herzen des malerischen Gascogne, berühmt für seinen Armagnac, seine üppigen grünen Täler, atemberaubende Panoramen und bemerkenswerte Architektur, gesäumt von Bastiden, Kathedralen und Schlössern.Dieses Anwesen umfasst ein geräumiges Hauptgebäude von etwa 230 m², 10 hochwertige finnische Chalets, einen herrlichen Pool mit einladendem Strand und einen Empfangssaal.Das Haupthaus bietet einen Eingangsbereich mit Garderobe, eine große voll ausgestattete Küche, einen Hauswirtschaftsraum, ein Wohnzimmer mit Holzofen, ein Büro, 6 Schlafzimmer mit Einbauschränken und 2 Badezimmer. Es ist mit Gasfußbodenheizung, Holz-Doppelverglasung ausgestattet und hat eine Deckenhöhe von 2,80 m.Der Keller, mit einer Gesamtfläche von etwa 220 m², ist in zwei Teile unterteilt: einen Technikbereich mit Kessel und Lagerplatz für Fahrräder, Grills, Traktoren und Gartengeräte, und einen Empfangssaal mit voll ausgestatteter Küche und Pelletsofen.Im Park bietet ein herrlicher Pool von 12x6 m mit einem großen Strandbereich, Dusche, Toiletten und einer schattigen Terrasse einen idealen Entspannungsort.Die 10 hochwertigen finnischen Chalets sind so angeordnet, dass die Privatsphäre jedes einzelnen gewährleistet ist, mit mindestens 25 Metern Abstand zwischen ihnen. Vollständig ausgestattet und eingerichtet bieten sie komfortable Unterkünfte für vier bis acht Personen.Ein Kinderspielplatz, der den Sicherheitsstandards entspricht, wurde 2019 installiert.Derzeit blühend als saisonale Vermietung, mit wöchentlichen Buchungen im Juli und August sowie an Wochenenden während des restlichen Jahres, bietet dieses Anwesen ein attraktives Einkommenspotenzial.Der Park befindet sich in ausgezeichnetem Zustand, entspricht den geltenden Normen und erfordert keine weiteren Arbeiten.Glauben Sie, dass Sie das Projekt Ihrer Träume gefunden haben? Zögern Sie nicht, mich für einen Termin, weitere Fotos oder zusätzliche Informationen zu kontaktieren.

There are not enough superlatives to honour this immaculately presented property. Truly the best example of “country in the village”! Well balanced classic design goes hand in hand with modern comfort, creating most delightful spacious and light rooms. All the original features are kept in place to preserve the authenticity. The current owners have done a massive amount of work to the property with an excellent team of craftsmen and architect still leaving some areas with minor work to create further accommodation. A new high tech central heating system on wood pellets will assure an ambient temperature in the winter so it is perfectly suitable for year-round living. Adjoining the property is a delightful terraced garden with lots of different mature trees, pond, large orchard and arable land offering you the real ‘countryside’ feel and being completely private from the small village. A beautiful 4-bedroom guest house, built of the same local limestone offers you another xxx m² of habitable space that looks out to the cosy courtyard surrounded by the old wine barn and large workshop. Further outbuildings complete this lovely property if you want to safely store your precious vehicles. Situated at only 10 minutes from Condom where you’ll find all commodities with the best schools, doctors and dentists.

This lovely stone property, with its elegant facade, sits in the heart of Condom, a couple of minutes walk from the many local restaurants, shops, schools and weekly market. With 4 bedrooms, 2 reception-rooms, a dining-room and a study, this property is an ideal family home. The property is located in the heart of historical Condom, in an elevated position, from which a good number of lengthly walks around the glorious park, the river, or the 33 KM converted railway line « le chemin vert » are easily accessible, making the property the perfect balance between town and country. The property is representative of the grand 18th century homes found in Gascony, with high ceilings and tall windows. The property has been fully restored over the last ten years and has good double-glazing. The roof has undergone work in the last couple of years, and there is gas central-heating throughout, all of which combine to provide a comfortable, spacious and extremely elegant home. Let’s take a look in more detail: The main front door opens directly from the street. On the other side, a long entrance hallway divides the property into two sections. The first section has hooks on the wall for coats and a glass door into the front reception where there is a downstairs cloakroom (WC and sink) and a view onto the fabulous original turning staircase, one of the most impressive features of this property. The stair case is spacious and grand, rising elegantly to the first and second floor. To the left of the entrance hallway, there is a spacious study overlooking the street, with a decorative fireplace, no-longer in use and a wooden floor. On the other side of the hallway, also overlooking the street, there is an elegant dining-room, with a large cupboard for the crockery, and a terra-cotta style floor. This room has plenty of space for a large dining-room table. At the far end of the hallway, beyond the central lobby and staircase, there is a cosy downstairs sitting-room with both a window and French doors to the rear courtyard. Approximate measurements Ground floor Entrance: 6.25 m² Clearance: 10 m² Office: 18.25 m² WC: 2 m² Living room: 19.40 m² Kitchen: 21.95 m² Laundry room: 8.70 m² Corridor: 1.50 m² Dining room: 16.15 m² 1st floor Landing: 4.50 m² Bedroom 1: 20.25 m² Clearance: 1.75 m² Bedroom 2: 23.60 m² Bathroom: 8.05 m² WC: 2.15 m² Corridor: 2.95 m² Living room: 38.95 m² Dressing room: 6.85 m² Second floor Landing: 4.20 m² Bathroom: 10.35 m² Bedroom 3: 22.35 m² Bedroom 4: 26.75 m² --- Attic: 27.30 m² Garage

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This elegant Chartreuse style property was once known locally as Le Château. It is easy to see why with its elegant architecture, its high ceilings and lovely ornate features; such as its intricate glass paneled doorways, its lovely fireplaces, original turning staircase and wrought iron balcony which is accessed from the main reception-room and overlooks the park. With three spacious reception-rooms, a double kitchen/dining-room and three ensuite upstairs bedrooms, the property has the undeniable charm throughout. In spite its elegance - this property feels completely “manageable” and has a warmth and cosiness with which we all fell in love, here at BLISS. The property is conveniently located being within easy driving-distance of Condom. It has a large garden, ensuring complete privacy.

Between Condom and Fleurance, this superb property invites you to put down your suitcases and relax in the hammock by its sublime swimming pool overlooking the countryside. The property has a living surface of 314 m² and has been very well restored whilst maintaining its authentic character. On the ground floor it is composed of a beautiful entrance hall with terracotta floor tiles and the original wooden staircase, a living room with wood-burning stove opening onto an intimate terrace. A large living room which comprises the kitchen, a dining and sitting area as well as a fireplace with a wood burning stove, opening onto a large terrace through beautiful French windows. There is equally a downstairs bedroom with its en-suite shower room, a laundry room and a guest toilet. On the first floor, there is the master bedroom with its en-suite dressing room and shower room, and 4 bedrooms who share a family bathroom. A mezzanine-style TV area has been created above the entrance. On the exterior, in the 1.8-hectare garden, there are several terraces which surround the property and the swimming pool. The swimming pool (salt) is heated by a heat pump and features a splendid poolhouse. There is a large outbuilding that is being used for storage as well as an open barn. The well is equipped with a pump and can be used for watering the garden. The property benefits from all modern conveniences: gas-fired central heating with recent boiler, solar water heater, wood double glazing, recent septic tank, insulation. A beautiful property in the Gascon countryside, without being totally isolated. Feel free to contact us for a viewing or for more information. Fees to be paid by the seller. Energy class D, Climate class D Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on the year's energy prices 2021: between 6004.00 and 8124.00 €. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

Dated 1815, this elegant domain is on a perfect spot with great views over the rolling Gascon countryside. Ideally suited for permanent or holiday home for a large family or several generations, having the independent guest cottages available. As these are slightly set away from the main house, they could be rented out commercially. Situated on top of the hill with many centenarian trees of different species around the house, the total land of over 5ha, offers you a large orchard, many trees planted about 30 years ago and a parcel of old oak woodland. From here unspoiled views to the East, South and North. The main house offers elegant and light reception rooms, with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and structurally in great condition, but a future owner would need to budget for updating the decoration. In this main building, there is a separate caretakers/staff accommodation available as well. The Old Winery, contains 2 self-contained guest houses (72 and 78 m²), ready to move into. In between a large communal playroom and storeroom. All perfectly renovated and can be used year-round due to its high end central heating system. In its basement large garages for cars or workshop. Further small limestone outbuildings and on top of that a 500 m² metal barn to store tractors or whatever one wants. Light, bright, quality and super location are the keywords. This could be your long-desired opportunity to change your lifestyle and become part of us happy few enjoying life in Gascony. Don’t miss it!

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We leave the lively town of Condom, and head for the countryside. The drive to the property is peaceful, and we soon leave the main roads behind, traversing farmland, fields of wheat, sunflower and corn. On arrival, we pull into a smart driveway beside a neat looking garden, where from the outset everything appears to be in immaculate order. The property has recently been rendered, and has a smart and attractive appeal from the outside. The windows have all been recently changed to aluminium their frames contrasting nicely with the stone façade. The land slopes down to a row of vines in neat rows, lending a feel of Provence to the landscape which is lush and emerald green. This is a peaceful location, the one neigbouring property turned to face the other way and at a discreet distance. The house looks towards the views and over its own garden. There is nothing to spoil the landscape for miles around. On the far side of the property, there is a fabulous covered terrace which has been designed as an outdoor reception room, with a summer kitchen, an ideal spot for a large dining-table, and views both to the pool and orchard. This sheltered spot provides a perfect place for alfresco dining both in summer rain or scorching hot days when it is impossible to sit outside without shade. We enter a light-filled open-plan kitchen/reception-room with large bay windows on two sides, one opening directly onto the recently fitted pool and the other to the terrace where the owners like to sit in the evenings for a drink. The view of the poolside, when the windows are pulled open, is particularly inviting; lending the impression that one could step from the living room directly to the waters edge. Our impression that this is one continuous space is accentuated by the stone terrace which flows nicely from the house to the pool in one continuous stretch. In the living room there is a fireplace which houses a log-burning glass insert, for snug winter evenings by the fire. The walls and floors are all in neutral tones, with a clean white ceiling, which gives the impression the property has only just been built, despite the old stone walls. The kitchen is immaculate, with a number of useful contemporary white storage units, a central island, and a view directly onto the reception room, and to the pool. There is a walk in cupboard for additional storage. The splash-back is tiles with white ceramic tiles, the oven inserted into a wall unit and the extractor fan in slick black : all of white contribute to the kitchen’s crisp, smart appeal. To the rear of the kitchen a small inner corridor leads to an additional pantry area, where the freezer and fridge are kept, with additional storage cupboards. At the end of the corridor there is a downstairs cloakroom, with WC and wash basin and next to it, a lovely clean white laundry room with a downstairs shower. At the end of the hallway, there is a downstairs double bedroom, which in turn has its own private entrance/exit, opening onto a covered porch area with a concrete floor, where the family car is parked, and where a door leads to a spacious barn with a new wooden doors, an ideal space to house the logs for the fire, or the garden tools. This workshop area has a concrete floor and a new pine ceiling with electricity, water and a sink. The ground floor double bedroom is ideal for guests or older children having a private door to the garden, and with the downstairs bathroom and shower room next door this enables perfect guest accommodation. This completes our tour of the ground floor. Now let’s take a look upstairs. We ascend to the first floor via a contemporary black metal staircase which leads to a spacious landing area, which is more than just a landing but an upstairs reception room, with lovely windows running the length of the room, and overlooking the front garden. There is a bookshelf, a guitar, the perfect area to relax, and take in the views. This central landing/upstairs living space has a hallway at each end, leading to the upstairs bedrooms. On one side there is a bedroom currently set up with twin beds, which has a skylight, and next to it a double bedroom with pleasant garden views from a tilting window, and exposed beams painted in white. On the other side of the landing there is a white marble bathroom with a bathtub, beautiful long sink, and shower, also with marble tiles. The bathroom has direct access to a fabulous long dressing room, with a row of cupboards on each side, with glass doors, with lots of space to keep all the family laundry hidden from view. In the hallway there is an upstairs cloakroom/WC, with red and white decorative tiles, and a washbasin, and at the far end of the hallway, a double bedroom with fantastic views both over the poolside and the surrounding countryside. The upstairs bedrooms share the aforementioned family bathroom, with shower and bathtub. The property has one final surprise for us. A separate guest cottage, which is has a downstairs bedroom, kitchen, and shower room/WC, and a first floor loft area, which is currently used as a music room for guitar sessions. The guest annexe is perfect for friends and family having its own kitchen, for complete independence.

Romanticists, aspiring Gothic heroes & heroines apply within…. Overview If your heart is stirred by visions of a Chateau with ochre-coloured walls in the setting sun; of high ceilings, and period charm without the need for perfection; or if you are someone for whom beauty outweighs all sense of the practical… then “read” on Macduff: this paragraph could be the first stepping-stone on the road to a great adventure. This is a property for those who are grand of heart, for souls imbued with a touch of gentle folly and for whom the reward is something quite beautiful: A cinematic backdrop, a theatrical pastiche of every castle-based movie you have ever viewed; a home of character with all the grandeur of the Italian Renaissance. The entrance & gardens The arrival to any Chateau must by necessity be somewhat majestic and here the avenue does not disappoint, being suitably mysterious with vegetation high on each side. The long stone driveway opens out onto a forecourt with a circular driveway which circles around a central island of Cyprus trees. The chateau rises before us, amber and gold in the sunlight, its flaking façade perfect in its imperfection. Its windows are guarded by tall French Grey shutters, its central doorway is grand and majestic in its welcome. The property rises high above a stone terrace and decorative fishpond. The façade to the North reveals a series of stone arcades, open to the elements. To each side of the Chateau there are woods and gardens, with hundred-year-old trees, all of which lend a sense of mystery to the lieu. To the front of the property there is a stone fishpond beyond which is a flight of stone steps up to the terrace and the grand front door. The stone barn to the right of the Château is the perfect backdrop to the grand hydrangea bushes which have grown tall in its shade. The barn to the rear is partially inaccessible and now more or less in a ruined state. Once a stable block, this building might yet be salvaged. A second outbuilding to the front of the driveway is in a similar condition. Sitting to the right of the main terrace, in a recess beyond, is a stone building or orangery, with a sink and an array of pots, to harbour the lemon and orange trees over winter. The Entrance The grand front door opens onto a majestic hallway, from which a turning wooden staircase rises to the first floor, with a sweep of wrought iron balcony, and walls which look as if one has fallen headfirst into the pages of an Italian Gothic novel. The walls are remarkable, in the pastiche of a pastiche setting sun, their gentle ochre and yellow tones catching the sunlight from the west in a theatrical manner. The kitchen & Pantry area To the right of the entrance hall door, there is a large double kitchen, with a fireplace and windows over the front forecourt and to the gardens at the side of the property. The ceilings are high, and the room spacious enough to incorporate a large dining room table, and a rear section with a sink, for food preparation. Beyond the kitchen is a small vestibule, which serves as a pantry, and an inner corridor with a large cupboard, which houses the washing machine and dryer, and overlooking the gardens to the rear, a room currently used as a study, and a downstairs 1930’s style bathroom. The Drawing Room From the main entrance hall, it is pleasing to access the grand drawing room via the original eighteenth century doors. The drawing room offers a view onto the rear garden via a set of characterful French windows that open onto the rear terrace. The room has a central fireplace which is not currently in use and as in many of the rooms here at the Chateau, we invite guests to look upwards at the ornate ceilings. The drawing room opens internally onto two other rooms, one on each side. Firstly, a grand dining room, conveniently placed between the drawing room, and (via the internal hallway) back to the rear pantry and kitchen. The second room is smaller in size and used as a snug, or living room, where the family gather to watch television or play games. From the door of the snug, we return to the main hallway, passing a doorway with steps leading down to the cellar below. Central Turning Staircase The staircase in the central hallway is a delight, and climbing to the first floor, we experience its generous proportions, and the majestic tall ceilings which lead the eye upwards to the first-floor landing. The first floor The first floor has all the elegance one would expect, with tall windows to the front forecourt of the property. A half landing, with a secret door leads up a tiny internal staircase to one of the ante chambers above, serving no logical purpose other than to evacuate servants (or lovers?) from the bedroom in haste. A delight for amateurs of Hide and Seek, whatever one’s age. The bedrooms On the first floor via a second internal hallway, there are four double bedrooms and at each end of the property a vestibule or oval room and a family bathroom at each end of the property (or a total of two bathroom on the first floor and one on the ground floor). The second-floor vestibules, which are oval, might well be used as antechambers, dressing rooms, or children’s bedroom. Each of the rooms is similar in style and period feature: tall ceilings, lovely wooden floors, fireplaces and views over the parkland. A doorway opens onto a second stairway, in brut form and far less grandiose than the first, leading to the impressive attic space above. This huge space has at one end the tremendous open archways. At the opposite end these have been bricked in but beg to be opened. The Attic The space sets the imagination on fire. Whatever architectural plans are born here, they must of course be validated by the local planning authorities that be, but this is a space which in sheer volume at least (with the romantic idea of an arched view over the gardens at one end, if not two ends of the property) offers endless possibilities. Technical Talk Total habitable surface area: approximately 368m2 4 bedrooms 2 ante chambers (or children’s bedrooms) 3 family bathrooms (2 on the first floor one on the ground floor) Grand drawing room Dining room Snug/television room Spacious kitchen and rear kitchen Study Immense third floor attic space Outside: Orangery Various outbuildings requiring restoration Parkland of over three hectares with mature trees Plot size: 37690m2 Property Tax: 2285 Septic tank Mains water 2 water wells Double Glazing: No (original wooden windows). Shutters in fair condition except on the top floor Roof: Original roof (to be verified Oil fired central heating (De Dietrich boiler) 2 plastic tanks house the oil in the basement Kitchen fireplace working order (others may have been capped off and are not used) Smart metre: no 1 hot water tank Internet: by OZONE – satellite Who might want to live here? – and what needs doing? This is not a modest property by any stretch of the imagination. It has a grandeur which requires a generous budget and a grain of delightful folly. Beyond the purchase price, unless one is content to live here throughout the warmer months of the year, there will be by necessity the need to be some thought and finances given to insulating the property to minimize running costs. The top floor, whether it obtains planning permissions in the future or not, whatever the project might be, is currently open to the elements at one end (via a series of Romanic “in the summer” archways) and not currently insulated either on the floor or the ceiling. The property was decorated some years ago by an interior designer and the walls are in their own delightful way a work of Art, which add much charm to the building. If the style and colours please, then there is nothing that needs doing other than choosing furniture for each room. The windows however require some attention. The lovely old window frames are single glazed, and the choice here will be one of heart or head. But if the current window frames are to be kept some repair work will be necessary. The bathrooms have a period charm but are completely unmodernized (one of these has a quaint 1930 air to it), and the decision to change these or not will be one of aesthetics. All this said, the property will appeal to anyone who loves the architecture of an old French Chateau. This is the perfect home for a large family or a business project. This is a house to fill with family, friends and furniture. The elegant rooms beg to be decorated and the tall ceilings offer a fantastic opportunity to hang great chandeliers, or pieces of Art on the walls. The home of a Collector, an Artist, a Designer? A small bijou hotel… the possibilities are endless. This will be a property which will tug on the heart strings of many, for it is so easy to imagine the Chateau illuminated in the evening, the backdrop to any number of wonderful soirées. A property which requires full evening dress, full glasses, a full imagination, and a not immodest purse. But oh! ……Quelle Joie!!! A Little Bit of Fun Recommended Books to take on the trip: Enchanted April - Elizabeth Von Arnim (try the 1993 movie if not the book) Recommended movies : Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) or A Good Year ( 2006) Recommended drinks: The very best pink champagne to reflect the golden pink and amber tones of these lovely old walls.