luxury real estate with terrace for sale Chateauroux, France

Situated between Issoudun and Châteauroux, this former fortified castle dating from the 9th and 10th centuries was saved in extremis from an advanced state of disrepair by its current owner. A witness to French history, of which only around 400 sqm of the original building remains today, the castle comprises part of the main building and its staircase tower. It was remodeled in the 15th and 19th centuries. The current owner has re-roofed and consolidated the castle. As a result, the castle has regained much of its former splendor. The courtyard is occupied by a former farmhouse that has been converted and renovated into a 100 sqm dwelling house and a 60 sqm apartment. The park features a pond, orchard and vegetable garden. It is surrounded on one side by a river, and on the other by a diversion from it. Although the main structure is in good condition, restoration work is still required, particularly inside the castle. However, with its unique architecture, magnificent setting and privileged location, the castle presents a rare and unique opportunity for any buyer wishing to own a historic property and restore it with care. The potential of this château is exceptional and its charm unparalleled. Selling price : 495 000 euros Fees payable by the vendor Energy class : D Climate class: B Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 766 euros and 1,036 euros per year. Prices indexed to 01/01/2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available at: georisques.gouv.fr

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Magnificent 15th century castle remodeled in the 19th century built on the foothills of a 12th century fortress overlooks a small village typical of Indre at the beginning of Brenne, 5 minutes from a village which benefits from shops and local services. With its impressive towers, it overlooks the village and thus offers a majestic view of the countryside. It benefits from exceptional light, a 2.4 ha park with century-old trees, an orchard (pear, walnut, cherry, apple trees), a vegetable garden. The ground floor is accessed by steps leading to a superb entrance or guard room. Crossing it you access a gigantic terrace paved with magnificent large slabs of Burgundy stone offering a superb view of the fortified wall and the park. The 300m2 of the ground floor consists of a dining room, living room, kitchen, office, library, office, bathroom, toilet and have high ceilings. The upper floors are accessed by 2 superb stone staircases, the walls of the castle are 2m wide. On the first floor of 200 m2 there are lounges almost 5m high, a chapel adjoining a superb bedroom of 80 m2 and a magnificent marble bathroom like all those in the castle. On the second floor, three superb suites with living rooms, numerous rooms that could become offices, bedrooms with their bathrooms and WC. It is accessed through secret passages hidden in a library. On the third floor in the converted attic you will discover an astonishing loft-style living room of 240m2 with an impressive inverted boat frame. The 1400m2 castle is completely restored with breathtaking attention to detail and respect for the period with its marble, woodwork, wooden floors.... You literally just have to put down your suitcases. The two outbuildings offer countless possibilities for developing 15 to 20 bedrooms, bathrooms for gîte projects, hotels, receptions, guest rooms, etc. In the first outbuilding from the 15th century near the main entrance to the castle where the drawbridge was located. A superb suite with bathroom has already been restored and there remain 4 other rooms to be fitted out. Upstairs a gigantic room of 300m2, certainly an old garrison dormitory can be transformed into bedrooms or other. The current owner has already run the electrical cables for renovation At the end of this building is a superb tower served by a stone staircase and which gives access to the village square. Along the wall of the fortress, a superb 15th century building is erected on 3 levels, partially furnished. At the other end of the property on the west side: A superb barn made of local stone where agricultural equipment is stored is also to be restored. The castle, steeped in history, is very impressive and captivating, slender and there is a certain serenity.

Exceptional 15th century chateau (foundation dating back from the 12th century) located at the exit of a small village of Indre in the heart of the country of George Sand. Luxuriously restored during the 21st century. It is registered Historical Monument (some outbuildings are classified Historical Monument) and still has very beautiful period elements. The castle offers a living area of 1,000 sqm, including 22 main rooms and 9 bedrooms. The property is set on a 2.5 hectares enclosed park with a landscaped part. It offers large outbuildings: ramparts, towers, gallery (several buildings have been restored and converted).