Luxury real estate for sale Castelnau-d'Auzan, France (page 4)

Sole agency, in a green setting on the banks of a stream, on 28,000m² of land planted with trees, a comfortable, charming house of around 200m² comprising 8 rooms including 4 bedrooms and an independent guest house of 840 m2 on four levels. All comforts with relaxation area (indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa, hammam), 5 large bedrooms with toilet, 4 bathrooms, shower room and a reception room with panoramic view over the surrounding countryside. Outbuildings that can be converted on three levels (1,070m²) including an old mill (approx. 280m²) with its machinery to be restored. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

- GERS - LAGRAULAS In a commanding position, surrounded by a park with multi-century-old trees, this nuisance-free property is built on the ruins of a former castle. With beautiful architectural features, this luminous home of 640 m² has many rooms on the ground floor. Terrace, outbuildings, swimming pool and beautiful view. The ground floor consists of a vast 94m² cross-shaped hallway which leads to all the rooms on this level, including a 46m² living room, a 30m² dining room, an office library, 6 bedrooms, some with dressing rooms and shower rooms, a kitchen, a laundry room, 2 separate toilets and a separate shower room. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms, 3 of which with bathrooms, and an separate toilet. The attic has a games room and there is the possibility of adding 3 additional bedrooms. Large 100m² south facing terrace, 12X6m chlorine swimming pool. 200m² outbuilding, workshop and small dovecote. Oil and wood central heating. The roofs have been revised in 2014. This property is in good general condition but needs to be redecorated. All amenities in Vic Fezensac which is 5 km away (school, shops, restaurants, etc.) and 35 minutes from Auch. Suitable as a second home, family house or bed and breakfast. 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

ON EXCLUSIVITY Historic château at the edge of a village in an unspoilt setting  Overview A tree lined gravel driveway just off a road reveals this impressive historic château in its surrounding mature garden grounds. There has been a château on this site since the 14th century and over the years the château has been renovated and extended in different areas which highlight aspects from a variety of historical periods and a few quirky features. There is extensive accommodation over 3 floors which make it suitable for a variety of purposes. It is enhanced by a walled garden with a large inground swimming pool and terrace and a gîte with its own garden. Overall, its large windows and doors give it a light and airy feel. All areas are immediately usable but some would benefit from further upgrading work and this is reflected in the asking price. Key points Private location yet not far from towns with a range of commerce Traceable history documented locally Spacious airy rooms overlooking the unspoilt grounds Grand stone facade and internally numerous character features Easy access to international airports and motorway The Chateau There is a lot of history attached to the château and a local historian presents this in a book. Externally one can see the tower around which it has been extended and internally the stone arches are a prominent feature on the ground floor and attached barn. There are numerous other character features with large stone fireplaces, oak flooring beams and an impressive wooden staircase. The main rooms are spacious with their high ceilings, large windows open on two walls and panelled flooring. Overall it extends to over 500m2 yet it does not feel unmanageable for a large or extended family who could be self-contained on the top floor. Passing through iron gates at the side is the main entrance which opens into a hallway with the kitchen to one side and a large dining room to the other. The kitchen is modern and fully equipped and there is ample space for informal dining. The dining room houses a long table suitable for large parties. At the end a door leads to a boot room and toilet and another to the garden. On the internal wall is a glass panel which reveals a large older entrance with arched stone openings and the main staircase. Off this area is a large wine cellar/store/ utility room also with the stone arches. The first floor has the main living accommodation - a living room with stone fireplace and doors to the hall and out to a paved terrace with views over the gardens and surrounding countryside, a larger more formal lounge with doors directly onto the terrace and the Juliette balcony to the front of the property, a small study with drinks fridge which overlooks the front, 2 double bedrooms, a bathroom, an adjacent shower room and a small room suitable for a child or study. There is also a large storage area in the former tower. The second floor has a similar layout but is currently presented as a separate apartment with its large lounge, 5 double bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate shower room, a small fitted kitchen and a tower store room. Other buildings Through a gate in the gardens which leads to the swimming pool and its terrace or through the stone barn from the front is a compact and charming gîte with its open plan living/ dining/ kitchen areas and a bedroom and shower room. In addition there are 2 separate large stone barns, one of which has stone arches. They are currently used as storage for agricultural machinery and wood for the two wood burners. The grounds The grounds extend to just over 5 hectares, some of which is set out more formally and other parts are left as natural woodland. It is bounded by a river to the rear at a lower level. There are numerous older trees and features framing the gardens providing an interesting vista from the terraces. The walled garden houses the 12x6m chlorine swimming pool and surrounding terraces. Along the wall are former animal houses which are used for storage etc. To the side and behind the gîte is a grass area which extends to the driveway. The property benefits from a natural water source allowing easy access to water for gardening and the pool. Location The property is well situated to enjoy the benefits of its private situation and rural location yet its proximity to the neighbouring towns for commerce, cultural and sporting activities. The Gers is renowned for its love of good food, wine and Armagnac and there are numerous weekly markets where local produce is sold. The rich cultural heritage can be experienced in the bastide towns and the rolling countryside around it enjoyed. It is possible to take day trips further afield to the Atlantic beaches or to the Pyrenees ski resorts. Toulouse international airport can be reached in 1hr 15 minutes and from there onward travel to Paris and beyond. Bordeaux too is within reach within 2hr 20 minutes. The TGV can be picked up in Agen as can the nearest motorway, the A62 which links to the French autoroute network.

GERS - VIC-FEZENSAC Located on 4 hectares in a commanding position, this property is the very essence of the classical Renaissance in Gascony. It includes two parts: the medieval castle to be renovated and an adjoining house, built in 1840. Very beautiful architectural elements, including mullioned windows, Doric door, spiral staircase, bretèche, monumental fireplaces, French ceiling. The defensive feature is to be pointed out. The castle includes 4 rooms for a surface of 120m² (60 m² per level) with very beautiful heights under ceiling (4,30m). There is a possible passage to the house. Recent renovation with the help of the Bâtiments de France. The house of approximately 140 m² has 5 main rooms including 3 bedrooms. Entrance, boiler room, kitchen and back kitchen, Garage of 40m², bread oven, and large barn. The roofs and boiler room have been renovated recently. The rest has to be renovated. 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

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A much loved and very private property, this luxury chateau in Gascony, France, stands in 6 hectares and commands breathtaking views over undulating landscapes to the mighty Pyrenees. A short distance from , a Gersoise bastide. Enjoy daily regional markets, such as Éauze – capital of Armagnac (22km) Thursday all-day market and Vic-Fezensac (24km) renowned Friday market. Only 86km from Agen with Canal des Deux Mers. Accommodation is between Chateau and Ecurie (the original stables). The Chateau has a Grand Salon and formal dining room and large working kitchen. A guest suite complete with salon that complements a spacious master bedroom suite. Across the courtyard, self-contained Ecurie has independent access into a total of four bedrooms with bathrooms en-suite, as well as offering dormitory accommodation as well as a travelling chef room. Extensive grounds incorporate tree shaded lawns with summer dining, a heated swimming pool (15m x 6m) with facilities & barbecue. An astroturf tennis court adds to enjoyment.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Gers countryside sits this productive award winning Armagnac estate. The 15 hectares of carefully tended certified organic vines and manicured grounds surround the large, tastefully restored, maison de mâitre house, sold fully furnished, with attached outbuildings and a large recently constructed chai/aging cellar and pool. This is the perfect “turnkey” operation with all the ingredients you need to continue to run this successful business, as the current owners who do not live in France full time have done for two decades. Equally importantly, the offering includes twenty years of award winning stocks in oak barrels aging in the magnificent chai. The heart of any vineyard property is, of course, the terroir and vines. This property is located in the Grand Bas Armagnac, the small sliver of land noted for producing the highest quality Armagnac. The vineyards, which surround the house on three sides, are planted in Baco, Ugni Blanc and Folle Blanche, the classic grapes used to produce the finest Armagnac. The vineyard has been officially certified organic since 2012. No expense was spared by the owners in the newly constructed chai which is an oak framed building designed in traditional Gascon style and built to achieve the ideal environment for the aging of Armagnac. It includes an air conditioned central area with large glass sliding doors, which has been used to house the alambic during the distillation process—and could provide space for tastings and a variety of other activities during the remainder of the year. An open tread oak staircase on three sides with viewing doors into the other areas takes you up to an impressive large room with windows on all four sides with a view over the vineyards. It has an oak floor, fireplace and sink and could be used as an office or for hosting functions or tasting events. On the ground floor there is a sizable bottling area in the back as well as a storage room where bottles and supplies are kept. There is a bathroom on the opposite side of the bottling room and another large set of doors in the middle of the back wall that lead out to an exterior deck with views over a small pond and the vineyard. Doors on both sides of the central area lead to the two large aging rooms which provide the ideal environment for the maturation of the Armagnac. The older outbuildings house the vinification cellar where the harvest is brought in, the grapes are pressed and the juice fermented. There is also room in the remaining outbuildings for car storage and more than ample space to add additional guest rooms or a spacious caretaker quarters if desired. THE HOUSE Extensively and tastefully renovated to the highest standards by the current owners to provide a comfortable family home with all of the modern conveniences. The original features have been retained and are beautifully enhanced by the furnishings. It is bright and airy with a nice flow throughout and all the comforts for a modern lifestyle. The house is entered through the original double wooden doors to a hallway with terracotta tiles and an antique wooden and iron staircase. To the right one enters a double sized salon with a colombage wall and a very large traditional open stone fireplace with space on both sides for the storage of logs. French doors on the opposite end of the salon lead to the pool area. To the left of the entrance one finds the formal dining room which also has classic colombage walls, another rustic stone fireplace and an ancient stone sink. A short corridor leads from the dining room to a vanity and a large fitted kitchen with a restored bread oven. There is a utility room off the kitchen and ample space to have an informal dining area if desired. From the kitchen there is a step down to another room currently used for casual dining. That room, in turn, opens to a very large room suitable for a variety of purposes with a wall of windows and doors looking onto a courtyard with a fountain. An insulated racked wine storage room is at the far end as well as an interior door to the attached vinification cellar. At the other end of the corridor off of the dining room is an office that could easily be used as a ground floor bedroom as it has a full bathroom with both shower and bath. Upstairs there is an open plan central library area with a Juliette balcony. To one side is a spacious master suite with a fitted dressing room and luxurious jetted bath, separate shower and double washbasins sitting on a custom made unit. To the other side of the floor are two nicely sized bedrooms, both with large en suite bathrooms. There is a large lounge on the second floor with bedrooms at each end. This floor has its own bathroom with both shower and bath as well as views of the Pyrenees. Outside there is a large (7m x14m) salt swimming pool with surrounding wooden decking. A few steps take you to a pool house and barbecue area with ample deck space for dining al fresco or simply lounging. There are other areas of grounds which could be developed into a vegetable garden. All of this is contained in a landscaped area that provides complete privacy and room for a variety of lawn games. In addition, there is a small orchard planted to heritage fruit trees adjacent to the vineyards. SUMMARY All in all a walk into house and successful business in a quiet location but only a few kilometres from multiple towns with a wide range of facilities. This area is close to the motorway network providing easy access to the Atlantic beaches and Pyrenees ski slopes. The regional airport at Pau is about half an hour away and the international airports of Bordeaux and Toulouse around 1hour 30 mins and 2 hours. FULL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

On the edge of a Gascon village, between Nérac and Condom, in the Lot-et-Garonne, historic listed château with its two medieval round towers, its south-facing facade redesigned during the Renaissance period, mullioned windows and a Renaissance staircase. Spread over 832 sqm, it comprises 14 main rooms including 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 shower rooms. A tower and an entrance pavilion, outbuildings, an Italian-style garden, an orangery, a dovecote, an orchard and a walnut tree plantation complete this property which enjoys a panoramic view over the Osse valley. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Perched on a hilltop in the Gascony countryside with panoramic views, this medieval and renaissance 13th century château was built to defend the possessions of Edward I, King of England and Duke of Aquitaine. Now a comfortable family home, with seven bedrooms and three bathrooms, the château sits within 17 acres of manicured gardens, walnut trees and rolling countryside. Within the grounds are a renaissance gatehouse built in the 1560's, a romantic Italian style orangery, and a very impressive watch-tower built for the guards use in the 14th century. An absolutely amazing property, indeed an historical monument of France, and a cherished family home for the owners. The international airports of Toulouse and Bordeaux are both 90 minutes away.

With its unique geographical, climatic and geological configuration, nestled between two rivers. Enriched by its long and famous history, the region of Nérac and its wines, in particular the wines of Buzet, enjoy a worldwide reputation. ​ Three appellations, Buzet, Armagnac and Côtes de Gascogne, the domain likes to take advantage of the diversity of soils and colours. The vineyard has existed for more than a century, and is among the oldest properties of Buzet. Located on the heights of Nérac, it covers 26 hectares planted on a large plateau in a single block. ​ Its complex soils are mostly clay-limestone, as can be seen from the outcrops of stone, extracted from the land through work in the vineyard. This unique terroir is accentuated by a plateau of gentle slopes, allowing a regular and balanced water supply and guaranteeing excellent soil drainage. The region's microclimate and the altitude of the estate (130 m) complete a remarkable natural equation.

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Built in the early 19th century as a working farmhouse and situated in the ‘Bas-Armagnac’ region in South-West France is reluctantly for sale. The property has been restored and decorated by its current owners and have rented out the two gîtes over the last decade. With the beautiful parkland, woodland and decent swimming pool, there is a possibility to welcome up to 18 people in both guest cottages. The main house offers another 4 bedrooms and the attached gîte could connect to the main house downstairs and upstairs in order to have larger main house. The other guest house remains entirely independent and can be used year-round with its own gas central heating system. Nicely tucked away in Gascony’s rolling countryside without any nuisance, ready to move into, either to run as a successful letting business or as a comfortable “dream” country home with guest cottage. The guest accommodations could be sold entirely furnished.

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The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.

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Original and charming property near Nérac Located on the edge of an attractive and lively village with lots of amenities, this property is both stylish and unique. It comprises a beautiful 19th century house with room to expand and an unusually large garden for a village house. It is close to Condom or Nerac for schools, medical services and excellent weekly markets, but the village itself provides all the basic necessities. Pristine stone walls and unusual shape give this property a particular charm. It is a house filled with sunlight, with spacious reception rooms, large bedrooms and lots of storage space in the basement. Construction began in 1860 and took several years to complete. As the property was built for the diocese, a reception room and bedroom for the visits of the local bishop were incorporated into the plans – these 2 rooms were built octagonally to reflect his status. One of those rooms now serves as a living room – but would make an amazing library – and the other is now the property’s main bedroom. The current owner has made many improvements both inside and outside the house. We push open a wrought iron gate and look up to the front door. Below it, a classic stone fountain adds an elegant touch and there is a small front garden waiting to be developed. It is surrounded by stone walls topped by antique-style iron railings. The front door is recent, but has been custom-made to fit the era and style of the house. On the side, an electric gate leads to a parking area and the garage that has been incorporated into the garden floor of the house. The large southwest-facing back garden is a blank slate just waiting for a keen gardener to give it shape and form. It is entirely enclosed by a low stone wall topped by a wrought iron fence that, although new, looks like it has always been there. The garden is entirely laid to lawn, although there are some mature trees near the house. We enter the house through the front door and find ourselves in a long, wide hall that runs down the centre of the house. On the left, as you go in, a large high-ceilinged living room stretches the length of the house. Originally this would have been two, or even three rooms, but the space has been opened up and is lined with large windows on three sides. High ceilings and attractive tiled floors make this a pleasant space to relax. At the end of the hall, we find the more formal living room – this is the octagonal room that was reserved for visiting bishops, but now it is beautifully decorated in shades of purple. Double doors open onto the garden. Back down the hall on the right as you go into the house is the kitchen; it has been entirely redone but feels very traditional. The cabinets are in natural dark wood and there is a dusty pink stove that complements the dark grey countertops and ceramic flooring. There is room for a breakfast table and a spacious island for food preparation. Behind the kitchen we find the scullery, with a small laundry room and a door to the back garden behind it. There is a WC on this floor, accessed from behind the staircase. A staircase behind the kitchen leads down to the lower floor, where we find lots of storage space, a wine cellar and big double doors where you can park your car. This floor is both practical and spacious. An original curved wooden staircase leads to a wide landing with beautiful wooden floors and a large window. The first room we come to is the master bedroom which is stunning. It is octagonal and has three big double windows facing the garden. There is a pretty (blocked) fireplace and attractive original wooden floors. The current owner has put in an en suite bathroom with a large old-fashioned bathtub and a walk-in shower. The second bedroom is quite large and has a private shower. It also has a spacious dressing alcove which has the potential to be converted to an en suite bathroom. The 3rd bedroom has a pretty closed fireplace and wooden floors. There is one separate WC for this floor. The original staircase then continues up to the attic where there are small windows and possibility to expand the living space. We found this house ideal for those who would like to enjoy life in a small village – there are many amenities within walking distance, including a bakery, pharmacy and a popular restaurant. There is still room for improvement: some windows need to be changed a second shower room could be put in. There are some walls that need to be painted too. The garden is quite large and there is room for a pool (subject to town approval). This is a house for dreamers and romantics, a house where you can let your creativity and imagination run wild. Technical details 1500 m² property Taxe foncière 924€ Mains drains Town gas central heating Original features High speed internet available Edge of lively village New wooden double-glazed windows and doors on west side of the house

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