Luxury real estate for sale Montastruc, France (page 2)

MEMORIAL OF THE COUNT OF CHAMBORD PRETENDANT TO THE THRONE OF FRANCE - CHÂTEAU BUILT IN 1867 - PERFECT CONDITION - SUMPTUOUS INTERIOR DECORATION - 13 ROOMS - AT THE FOOT OF THE PYRENEES - 1.9HA - HAUTE-GARONNE - OCCITANIA. At the foot of the Pyrenees, this castle in perfect condition with typically Napoleon III architecture, displays numerous references to the French monarchy and more precisely to the Count of Chambord, pretender to the throne of France under the name of Henri V. It benefited in recent years major restoration work in accordance with the rules of the art and is today in perfect condition. Work of the architect Azibert, this square castle has a central bay very richly sculpted with lions framing the monumental coat of arms of the family that commissioned the castle in 1867. The front side is decorated with two watchtowers, the rear side with a polygonal tower. On all sides we find numerous stone dormer windows very richly carved with pinnacles. The interior of this house features sumptuous decoration in a remarkable state of authenticity, recently restored to the highest standards. The entrance hall with its floor of black and white cabochons in marble and schist is decorated with sumptuous paintings of flowers in large oval medallions of remarkable quality, typically Napoleon III, in a large painted trompe l'oeil decoration, the ceiling also painted with flowers and polychrome moldings. The large living room has a very rich stuccoed and painted decoration on the theme of the French monarchy, a marble fireplace decorated with fleurs-de-lis, acanthus scrolls, the builders' alliance coat of arms under a marquis crown. The trumeau decorated with the great arms of France under the royal crown framed by medallion portraits of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette. The tops of the doors decorated with oversized fleur-de-lys in very architectural broken pediments. Superb stucco cornice with consoles and flowers. Herringbone parquet flooring. The small living room decorated with a white marble fireplace, the overmantel is decorated with fleur-de-lis framing the medallion portrait of the Count of Chambord, pretender to the throne of France under the name of Henri V. Parquet with herringbone. The dining room is decorated with a marble fireplace with lion's paws, a beautiful polychrome stucco ceiling, herringbone parquet flooring. Cabinet for washing hands. A beautiful kitchen with independent access, a large fireplace. Quality equipment, oak cupboards. Back kitchen, access to the cellar. A bedroom with beautiful decoration, floor, fireplace, moldings. A bathroom with WC. An office decorated with cashmere shawl patterned wallpaper, moldings, fireplace, access to the outside. The staircase hall in the tower, with its superb faux marble decor. WC. On the first floor, the vast hall is decorated with stained glass windows, low paneling, flooring, polychrome moldings. On the first floor, 6 very well decorated bedrooms, wooden floors, moldings, fireplaces, 4 fairly large and well-made bathrooms. Lingerie. On the second floor, a large hall, 5 bedrooms plus a bedroom at the top of the tower. 2 bathrooms. A large games room. A library lounge. A large attic with a beautiful frame. A large, exceptionally healthy cellar, with interior and exterior access, wine cellar, laundry boiler room, reserves. 1.9 hectare park enclosed by walls in good condition, planted with very beautiful trees, pollard-pruned lime trees, exceptional camellia, cedar. Access grille on the rear. Private chapel with beautiful painted polychrome decoration. Swimming pool to be restarted. Beautiful access pillars, right of access via an easement via a sumptuous semicircular entrance decorated with stone pillars topped with sculpted putti. Oil central heating, quality installation maintained. Situation : - 6km, first shops, supermarket. - 8km, Saint-Gaudens, all shops and train station services, Toulouse 1h10. - 62km, Tarbes. - 100km, Toulouse. TGV station, airport. Price: 1,393,600 Euros fees included (fees payable by the seller). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Near Saint Bertrand de Comminges, with Pyrenees view, 19th century castle with approx. 700 sqm of living space, beautifully renovated inside and out (roof and façade). It comprises an entrance hall, 2 lounges, a dining room, a kitchen, a study and a bedroom with bathroom and dressing room. On the 1st floor, a large hall leads to 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. On the 2nd floor, a large hall leads to 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a games room and a library room. On the 3rd floor, a large room that can be converted. In the basement, a large cellar. The castle has been completely renovated and has kept its beautiful old features: parquet floors, fireplaces, high ceilings. A park of 1.9 ha (5 acres) enclosed with numerous tree species and a chapel complete this exceptional property.

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Untouched by time, this property sits in a quiet village in the south of the Gers. According to the dates inscribed inside the property, it dates back to 1783 on one side, and 1784 on the other. We enter the property through two large wrought-iron gates, with imposing stone pillars to each side. The road is very quiet, leading to a leafy residential area, and the traffic is of little if any consequence in this peaceful location. With 5000m² of gardens, the property has a typical Gascon appeal, with its imposing façade. The original windows are still in situ, a rambling vine heavy with red grapes hanging over the door-frame. The property was purchased by its current owners fifteen years ago, when the process of stripping back the inside began. The current owners tell us: “ We bought the property having fallen completely in love with its authentic features; such as the original windows and sink, and its grand and magical staircase. Every inch of its surface area was covered in bright blue and brown paint. Even the wood had been treated with the same colours. These were stripped back to their original wooden frames and repaired. We then proceeded to gut anything from the inside that was not in-keeping with the period elements we wanted to preserve. We also loved the light inside the property. All the three large front rooms of the property have big windows outside. The location is perfect, being peaceful yet non-isolated for a property we would not be living in permanently, we liked the not too distant presence of neighbours in this sleepy location. We later learnt from locals that the grandeur of the property (including the rather fabulous staircase) could have been copied from the design of the chateau, as it is rather too grand for a typical village house. An aspiring builder copied the chateau staircase with the minstrel’s gallery at the top.” Today, thanks to a lot of hard work, the original wattle and daub interior walls have been revealed, and the property must look very much as it once did to the original architect, before successive generations of owners applied their many layers of coloured paints and wallpapers. Stripping back the years the years has proven a slow and arduous process, especially as work was carried out by the current owners from a distance, coming over to France for working holidays. The result today is a grand and spacious shell, seeking a new owner who feels passionate at the thought of a blank canvas and who can bring the property back to life and make it habitable once again in 2023. Our thoughts here at Bliss What appeals to us most on our visit to the property, and what makes this property a worthwhile project, is the architecture of the house. A once grand Gascon building with an imposing façade, and a spacious 5000m² village garden, with a further wing of outbuildings extending to the rear for potential development (planning permits providing) or storage. The two elements which are of greatest note internally, are the light that seeps in through every room (most rooms have two windows, increasing twofold the property’s sunny disposition) and secondly the sheer volume of each room. The bedrooms, the downstairs reception room (with its original old fireplace) and the kitchen provide generous spaces. The wattle and daub walls with their own oak beams and struts are solid. The house feels dry and healthy, appearing to breathe and without any visible signs of damp. If ever there were a blank canvas one wanted to begin painting on, and filling in with colour: it is truly this one! It is easy to see what this house might become…… but who will be the one to take on this project?

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