luxury property with pool for sale Champtercier, France

A former farm property before it became a chateau in the 18th century, with its chapel, outbuildings and 15 hectares of pastures and fruit trees, surrounded by nature at the foot of the Alps. Once a farm property before it became a chateau in the 18th century, the main edifice today contains all the components of a typical Provencal chateau. The property is accessible via a large, ancient wrought-iron gate supported by two ashlar stone pillars topped with flame-vase finials as well as from the lower garden after a few stone steps safeguarded by two solid banisters, also in limestone, which lead to a courtyard located at the base of the chateau’s southern side. This grassy patio atop a dry-stone wall terrace dotted with plane trees and adorned with a mossy stone fountain represents the estate’s undeniable focal point. The height of the trees, the babbling of water and the interplay of light between the leaves contribute to the feeling of privacy that this beautiful enclosed area creates, which provides a nice contrast with the breath-taking views from the terraces and pastures located beyond to the south. The chateau has a wide, southeast facing façade with five vertical rows of windows framed by two right-angle wings to the south. During their construction, the pursuit for monumentality and symmetry gave rise to two buildings located on the patio’s two southern corners, each flanked by a stately turret: the chapel and dovecote to the west and the caretaker’s house to the east. As for the buildings located outside of this central area, they are vestiges of its former agricultural activity and include a stable, sheepfold and agricultural storage building, to name just a few.

Old farmhouse from the 18th century in the Forcalquier region. 13 hectares. Large living room with stone fireplace and mezzanine, living room/bedroom with bathroom, equipped kitchen with dining area and access to a south-facing terrace with panoramic views. On the first floor, a large master bedroom with its own full bathroom and attic. Guest bedroom on the garden level. Independent bedroom with shower room and its own east-facing terrace. Cellar with gas boiler and automatic watering system. Independent studio. The 13 hectares of woods include century-old olive trees partially in production and terraced gardens with automatic watering. Pool to renovate, next to a separate dovecote on 3 levels, living room with wood burner and kitchen area on the ground floor, a bedroom on the garden level, an office at the top of the dovecote, and 2 shower rooms as well as a terrace with a view. Calm and serenity. To be discovered without delay. Energy performance certificate: G Virtual tour available.This description has been automatically translated from French.