Luxury real estate for sale Espiens, France (page 4)

Welcome to the concentration of the South-West with its exceptional heritage and local flavors. This superb 475 m² real estate complex dating from the beginning of the 19th century is built on 3.6 hectares of meadows surrounded by woods. It consists of 2 separate dwellings, forming an L, made of Quercy stone. The first house has a surface area of 265 m² with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and the second house offers 210 m² with a huge living room of more than 110 m², 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. They both benefit from a recent high-end renovation and spacious, very bright spaces. The property offers a beautiful heated indoor swimming pool, a large car shed and also 2 horse boxes. The whole enjoys an excellent exposure, a dominant view of the surrounding countryside and offers absolute calm. Just 20 minutes from Agen, 1 hour 20 minutes from Bordeaux, the property is located in a lovely town benefiting from all amenities. Absolutely worth discovering!

8 km from Agen, property on 10 ha, in a dominant position, with a manor house with approx. 370 m² of living space, 10 main rooms including 4 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms and bathroom. Outbuilding including living room and shower room. Character property with swimming pool, covered terrace, outbuildings, parklands, meadows, woods and coppice. Halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse, 4 km from all amenities and 8 km from Agen town centre. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

A restored farmhouse, with 9 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, spacious and filled with light. This property has the benefit of being able to be used for two families, as it can be split very easily, or used as one entire property. There are two well defined living areas and two totally independant kitchens. High-speed internet; Under-floor heating on the ground floor; Electric on the first floor; Working well; Water storage via the drain-pipes into the well; The gardens are mature and well-kept, and outdoor lighting is spread evenly; A beautiful village within 5 minutes close-by with all essential amenities. There is a abri for the purpose of 2 cars. 2 horse boxes; The swimming pool is heating by a heat pump, and is interior, although there is the best of both worlds as large sliding doors open from the pool to the outside garden area. To the rear of the property are 7.4 acres of meadowland, with unspoilt, far reaching views over the surrounding countryside and nearby villages. Situated close to Agen, a strong bustling town with TGV railway station, private jet airport, and a host of shops and cafe bars. VISIT VIRTUAL AVAILABLE

Nestled within 40 acres of picturesque parkland dotted with ancient cedars, this remarkable stone manor house seamlessly combines historic grandeur with modern luxury. Originally built as a maison de maître in the 1800s, the property has undergone extensive renovations, featuring a striking stone exterior and a contemporary, opulent interior. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with additional space on the second floor, the landing area opens onto a breathtaking roof terrace with views of the surrounding countryside. Additionally, the property includes an independent three-bedroom guest house. Conveniently located near Agen, a vibrant town with a TGV railway station, private jet airport, and an array of shops and cafes, this property offers a perfect balance of serenity and accessibility. If you'd like to experience a virtual tour or require more details including floor plans, feel free to make contact.

In the heart of the Lot et Garonne, in a quiet town centre and out of sight, very beautiful private mansion completely restored, three eras rub shoulders, the main kitchen of the 70's signed, the art nouveau era including the bathrooms and a more romantic era for two lounges downstairs and the 5 bedrooms on the first floor, offering you multiple getaways, all in breathtaking settings. During your visit, you will be amazed by the green settings hanging on each floor, offering you the pleasure of the eyes. An outdoor garage that can accommodate three vehicles with an adjoining garden. The top floor composed of a winter lounge, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom offers you a breathtaking view of the Lot. MY FAVORITE!

18th century château to be restored, 900 m2, 22 main rooms including large receptions, 7 bedrooms, former caretaker's accommodation including 4 bedrooms, former stables, orangery and outbuildings. In the heart of the Lot-et-Garonne, close to all amenities, quiet setting for this south-facing castle, whose main building and outbuildings form a U-shaped plan. The roofs, frameworks and carpentry were the subject of a first phase of renovation. The existing layout makes it possible to envisage a development without major modifications. The property of 42 hectares with a view of the banks of the Lot is situated 1h15 from Bordeaux. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

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

The main house: The hallway The front door opens onto a neat hallway with storage for coats and shoes. The downstairs double bedroom To the right of the hallway there is a downstairs double bedroom overlooking the front garden. The room has been decorated in calm and neutral colours in keeping with the tasteful decor throughout the entire property. There is ample space for a double bed, and behind the bed, a plaster-board wall which has been added to cleverly concealed a wash-basin to one side and a shower on the other. The « middle » reception room with wood burning stove This room sits in a central position between the front hallway and the rear door to the garden. The wooden staircase to the first floor is housed in the corner. This is a lovely spot to sit, at the heart of the property, beside the wood-pellet burner and the original old fireplace. Two cosy arm-chairs are carefully positioned with two reading lights, providing the perfect place to work or to read. The pellet burner is a recent addition, its flames casting a rich red hue to the white stone walls. We traverse this room to reach a second inner hallway, the kitchen, downstairs laundry room, bathroom and cloakroom (WC). The Petit Salon The original reception room is a picturesque bijou of a room. With exposed stone walls and original beams, this room has all the delicacy of a drawing room in a parsonage. It is a « delicate » room, its décor pure and uncluttered with two simple sofas in muted tones and a view (which increases the sense of its size) onto the wood burning stove and « middle » reception room. The Petit Salon and Middle Reception Room work together in many ways, to create one large entertainment space at the heart of the property - with the Petit Salon providing a more intimate setting into which one could escape with a book. The laundry room This is not so much a laundry room as a cleverly designed cupboard with all the requisite depth for a washing machine and dryer. The downstairs cloakroom, WC, Bathroom The WC is separate from the main bathroom, and has a small vanity unit and sink just outside its door. A large and spacious bathroom is situated on the ground floor of the property. The Kitchen Currently this is one of our favourite kitchens here at Bliss and one which would easily find its way into any lifestyle magazine for country homes in Gascony. It is more than just a kitchen but rather more a vast reception room in its own right, where the current owners spend much of their time at the large dining table, eating, preparing food, or enjoying the views to the garden. With French doors to the terrace and a window over a characterful sink area, the kitchen is styled with a light touch, with natural materials, textures and tones. A simplicity which looks easy but is hard to achieve. The First Floor and « occasional » bedroom A wooden staircase leads up to a spacious central landing with a day bed. This space can be used as an additional bedroom for guests but is very much an open-plan room which sits between the two upstairs bedrooms. The two main upstairs bedrooms Both in neutral tones, of creams and whites with a beautiful wooden floor running across the entire length of the first floor, both rooms are zen and restful providing generous space light. The guest house At a short distance from the main house across the lawn, there is a cute cottage-style guest house, comprising a bedroom and ensuite shower room. The guest cottage has been designed with the same inimitable style and flair, in identical matching muted tones. This is a delightful abode for guests wishing to retreat to the countryside How many buildings are there - and how would you describe these? The property comprises four buildings : The main house- which is a pretty stone property with white stone walls. A guest-house across the lawn from the main house, in matching stone. A vast enclosed barn, of approximately 120 m², ideal as a workshop or for a collection of vehicles, with an upper floor providing space for a multitude of activities - and with an attached car port. The vestiges of a ruined house, without a roof and with crumbling walls. The ruin sits to the rear of the property but has the merit of existing on the cadastral plan - meaning it could perhaps one day be restored - planning permission permitting.

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…

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.

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!

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.

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Lomagne Properties is proud to present a majestic Gascony estate, surrounded by 28 hectares of lush forest and embraced by 2 hectares of picturesque parkland. Meticulously renovated, this property offers several living areas, a dining room and an expansive kitchen with cathedral ceilings. On the upper floor, three en suite bedrooms and a mezzanine that serves as a hobby room and a fourth bedroom with en suite bathroom and living area, practical as a private guest suite. Despite the nearby road, the serene indoor and outdoor spaces offer respite, while all amenities are easily accessible. The estate is adorned with thriving greenery, offering a sanctuary for nature lovers. All of this is finished by huge renovated outbuildings suitable for many hobbies and a swimming pool area with great outdoor living making this property truly amazing.Region: Department Gers, near Condom. Airport Toulouse approx. 1h20, Airport Bordeaux approx. 1h50. ?Access: Good access to nearby village, with all amenities. Total of 30 hectares of land (of which 28 hectares of forest)  Layout: Total of 460m2 habitable space.  Ground floor:o   Entrance hall - travertine flooring bespoke wooden staircase- 16 m2o   Living room - travertine flooring - fireplace with wood burner 37 m2o   Dining room - travertine - wood burner - 25.50 m2 o   Kitchen- fully-equipped- underfloor heating - wood- stove 60 m2o   Second living room travertine flooring - wood stove - 29 m2o   Boiler room - 12 m2o   Separate WCo   Laundry room - 14 m2 First floor :o   bedroom 1- chimney with electric stove -wooden floor 25,50 m2 o   ensuite bathroom (bath - shower - wc ) -11.50 m2 o   bedroom 2 - chimney wooden floor - 27m2o   ensuite bathroom (bath - shower - wc ) -11,90 m2 o   bedroom 3 -wooden floor - 17,90 m2 o   ensuite bathroom (shower - washbasin wc)o   33,50 m2 mezzanine study/hobby spaceo   Suite apartment; lounge (32.30 m2)- bedroom (21.60 m2 ) - bathroom  (10,50 m2 ) - shower - washbasin wc Second floor:o   Office - 12 m2 o   Attic storage room with standing height Outbuilding: o   76 m2 double garage with thick concrete flooro   114 m2 hangar new roof - t thick concrete floor new mezzanineo   30 m2 wood storageo   35 m2 pool houseo   140 m2 outbuildings for tractors Condition: In excellent condition. Roof of outbuilding new. Roof of house revised. Dubbel glazing throughout. Very well insulated.New fuel Central heating with radiators. Very high level of finishing. Additional info:      ·       Heated swimming pool 12 x 6 m liner renewed in 2018·       300.000 m2 of grounds 30 hectares = 74 acres·       Taxes foncières, 4300 euros annual·       Access lanes have been created in the forest by current ownersComments: Our properties have been carefully selected for their location, character and charm. A house is sold unfurnished unless mentioned in the description. Agency fees payable by the seller. All measurements and distances are approximate. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website. Non contractual document.LOMAGNE PROPERTIES EIRL Resi Limbeek - Mandataire  Reseau Expertimo - RSAC 529 658 072 Montauban -   0033 (0) 7.60.85.21.76 - www.lomagne-properties.com EXPERTIMO est le leader français des réseaux dédiés aux mandataires expérimentés

Overview Turning into the driveway of this property, there is an immediate sense of peacefulness. Our eyes are drawn to the classical line of hundred-year old trees, as we catch a tantalizing glimpse of the medieval tower and its adjacent »chartreuse » or manor house; two fine buildings from very different periods of time sit side by side. It is clear from the outset, there is a treat in store for visitors to this magnificent and enchanting estate. It would be lovely to be able to take flight, and and circle the tower from above, so as to admire the views from up on high. Here one could fully appreciate the extent of the property, and admire the perfect architectural harmony of the tower and the 18th Century « Chartreuse » with its adjacent outbuildings. Around the property, the Gascon countryside spreads its patchwork of green and gold; with corn and wheat and sunflowers in the summer. For a hundred years the cedar trees have sought to reach the top of the tower - their upper branching reaching it, almost, but not quite …in this most peaceful of settings.

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.

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