luxury real estate for sale Châteauneuf-la-Forêt, France

A listed residence and its French formal garden overlooking the Vienne River, in the heart of a dynamic historic city, 40 minutes from Limoges. The architectural style of the house is emblematic of the important tanning industry, which was particularly active in the 17th and 18th centuries. The three-storey edifice was built in 1609 by one of the most notable families in the town. Trapezoid in plan, it has a tall roof with four flat-tiled pitches, which contains a large drying loft with wooden cladding in the form of a saltire and a central dormer window facing south. This large historic residence of approx. 320 m², spanning four storeys of cob-filled and rendered half-timbered walls, is actually the result of the combination of three houses; their ground floors and attics were used for tannery activities, whilst the two upper floors were reserved for residential purposes. The original layout has not changed over the centuries, the lodgings of the master of the house are still located on the upper floors. A gate and a wicket door on the street side open onto the 'Directoire courtyard' in front of the south elevation and lead to a French formal garden to the east. The southern facade features a dozen rectangular, stone-framed and small-paned windows. On the ground floor, there are three large, arched openings with security grilles. Four narrow windows on the northern facade overlook a small quay where a boat or canoe can be moored. Finally, the eastern facade, with a few straight windows and shutters on the first floor, is flanked by an annex with small windows and a gable roof. This projecting structure stands on thin wooden pillars.

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Five former flour mills for commercial use, with water rights, at the entrance to a medieval town 25 minutes from Limoges . Seen from the air, the four mills built in a row have a remarkable layout, which ingeniously hugs the rugged relief of the banks of the Vienne. Their presence on an island, which divides the course of the river into two arms within a natural loop, has been attested to since at least 1224. At the front, an imposing rock like a ship's bow seems to be holding the island up. It also serves as a fulcrum for the dyke that crosses the river and allows the water to be diverted into a regulation canal. Each of the small mills, built with 'limousinerie' masonry and one or two storeys high, has its own unique architecture, with timber-framed walls filled with cob. The earthy tones of the rendering from the local soil, combined with the canal tile roofs laid without lime, ensure perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape. On one bank, a larger former flour mill, built more recently and set back from the main road, consists of two three-storey buildings. Most of its original mechanisms have been preserved. This industrial heritage is complemented by a number of garden plots and coppice groves scattered around the island, as well as two parking areas.

HAUTE-VIENNE - SAINT LEONARD DE NOBLAT Situated 20 km from Limoges, this charming period property was built around 1850 at the request of Louis GAY-LUSSAC, son of the French scientist, and is steeped in history. It has always remained in the family. It has great potential. Currently, 8 hectares of land surround the manor house and its outbuildings. The ground floor of the mansion comprises an entrance hall, a dining room, a small sitting room, a large sitting room, a study, a shower room, a kitchen and a pantry. Upstairs there is a large games room leading to five bedrooms and a bathroom with a toilet. There is a huge attic with potential for conversion. The cellar has vaulted ceilings. There is also a barn, a garage, stables and a small house with its own outbuildings. The wooded grounds, featuring exceptional tree species, add to the charm of this historic property. Renovation work required. Energy rating: F Climate rating: F Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 9,470 euros and 12,850 euros per year. Average energy prices indexed to the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

LIMOUSIN - HAUTE-VIENNE - 22 KM FROM THE CENTER OF LIMOGESClose to an exit of the A20 highway (Paris-Toulouse route), this 19th-century castle is surrounded by a 6-hectare park, in an exceptional environment with a view of the Limousin countryside, including a swimming pool and a tennis court. It offers all the advantages to continue as a family home or to become a commercial structure for events.The ground floor consists of a large hallway paved with beautiful old tiles leading to a large living room with woodwork and a fireplace, a small living room with an elegant coffered ceiling and a fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen opening to the outside, an office, a bedroom, and a shower room.On the first floor, a vast landing-hall allows access to a chapel, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2 shower rooms.On the 2nd floor, there are 9 bedrooms, a shower room, and an attic.The roof of the castle was completely redone in 1980.The caretaker's house is occupied.The agricultural land group of 64 hectares is contiguous.Energy class: FClimate class: FEstimated annual energy expenses for standard usage: between 27,890 euros and 37,740 euros per year. Prices indexed as of 01/01/2021.Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.

All you need is a loft... In the suburbs of Limoges lies a fiercely guarded architectural secret. This building, with its roots firmly planted in the Seventies, has undergone a radical metamorphosis into a spectacular 248-square-meter loft. A place where the unconventional isn't just a promise, but a true signature spread over two levels. Upon entering the living room, the white-painted timber trusses lend the space an incredible sense of openness. The floor, clad in warm wooden parquet, evokes the feeling of an embedded transparent glass slab, acting as a hypnotic shaft of light to the lower level. The expansive open-plan kitchen revolves around a huge central island, blending the conviviality of a wooden countertop with the depth of black cabinetry, creating the perfect haven for your dinners and other lively gatherings. On the ground floor, you'll find two bedrooms bathed in natural light, and a bathroom that plays with graphic contrasts between dark tiles and a designer double vanity. A walk-in closet, ready to accommodate all of Madame's (and even Monsieur's) belongings, and a separate toilet (you can never have too many!) complete the level. The transition between floors is via a staircase with a distinctly industrial character, enhanced by a metal railing with deconstructed geometric patterns. This staircase leads to an additional bedroom, as well as an office, a shower room, a patio, and a studio... it all rhymes with 'o' without actually being upstairs... the luminous labyrinth is brilliantly laid out, revealing the perfect setting to host your guests with complete privacy or to create a creative workshop. It's time to perfect the composition: the whole unfolds into a magnificent open-air living room, cleverly shielded by elegant anthracite gray screens, guaranteeing moments of relaxation away from prying eyes, while the rustic stone of the original walls blends with the modern white of the renovation. And to add even more color to the decor, you'll even have the greenery of the garden, as cozy as can be, ready to host your summer conversations over an evening drink or a morning coffee. Because this giant has its head on its shoulders, it boasts an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of C. It's not just close to all amenities, it's close to being the perfect property. ENERGY RATING: C / CLIMATE RATING: C Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on 2021 energy prices: between EUR1,443 and EUR1,953. I nformation on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website for the areas concerned: www.georisques.gouv.fr Michaël Koelblen EI RSAC 879 658 748 Limoges Tel: 33 7 49 15 87 70 Email: [email protected]

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