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Property with pool and garden Châteauneuf-la-Forêt (87)

Situated in the heart of the beautiful Limousin countryside, close to the charming town of Châteauneuf-la-Forêt and just 40 minutes from Limoges, this remarkable 18th-19th century château estate offers an extraordinary opportunity to acquire one of the region's most unique historic properties. Unlike a traditional fairytale castle', this estate combines authentic French heritage with an intriguing and unusual history that gives the property genuine character and commercial potential. Originally constructed for aristocratic ownership during the late 18th or early 19th century, the château entered a completely different chapter of its life in 1934 when it was acquired by the CHU hospital group of Limoges and transformed into a sanatorium dedicated to the treatment of tuberculosis and chronic illnesses, before the widespread use of antibiotics. During this period, several substantial buildings were added to the estate, including a former hospital complex of approximately 1,200m² which still stands today. As medical treatments evolved, the site later became a psychiatric care institution before finally closing in 1995. In 2000, the current owners purchased the estate from the CHU of Limoges and undertook an immense programme of restoration and redevelopment. While the exterior of the château had retained its elegant historic appearance, decades of institutional use had stripped the interior of its original decorative features. Rather than attempting to recreate the past artificially, the owners embraced the opportunity to create a distinctive blend of historic architecture and contemporary design. The result is a property with striking modern interiors set within an authentic château exterior, offering comfort, practicality and style while preserving the estate's historical identity. The château itself now offers exceptional reception and hospitality facilities. On the ground floor there is a large boiler room with an efficient wood-fired central heating system, office space, a magnificent reception hall perfectly suited for weddings and events, a games room and a fully equipped professional commercial kitchen ideal for caterers or in-house hospitality operations. The first floor features a luxurious two-bedroom apartment with kitchen, lounge, dining room, dressing room and bathroom. The second floor offers a further spacious and beautifully appointed two-bedroom apartment with large lounge, kitchen, dining room, office and bathroom. These elegant apartments are perfectly suited as premium guest accommodation or bridal suites for weddings and private events. Beyond the château, the former hospital buildings provide enormous development potential. Parts have already been renovated, including the creation of high-quality shower and toilet facilities for the campsite, where each pitch benefits from its own private bathroom space ? a rare and highly attractive feature for luxury camping. Additional apartments were successfully rented until the owners' recent retirement. The remaining wings of the former hospital have largely untouched potential, offering the possibility to create at least 25 additional bedrooms or approximately 6 to 8 substantial apartments, subject to the necessary permissions. This is where the estate becomes truly exceptional as a hospitality or events business: very few wedding venues are capable of accommodating entire wedding parties on-site. With the possibility of over 30 bedrooms plus 25 camping pitches, the commercial possibilities are considerable. The owners operated the business on only a limited seasonal basis of approximately eight weeks per year, generating around euros140,000 annually from safari tents and holiday accommodation alone. This demonstrates both the appeal of the location and the strength of the concept. A future owner could significantly expand operations through year-round château rentals, weddings, retreats, wellness events, corporate functions or boutique hospitality. The estate therefore offers not only a major development opportunity, but also the ability to generate revenue almost immediately. The grounds are equally impressive. In front of the château lies an elegant lawned park with swimming pool, while to the rear are landscaped gardens, terraces, a bar area, snack kitchen, outdoor dining terraces and covered entertaining spaces. Numerous outbuildings, walled gardens, woodland and meadowland extend across the estate, creating endless opportunities for leisure activities, animals, glamping or nature-based tourism. Hidden within the woodland is an enchanting pond, reached by peaceful forest walks with spectacular countryside views throughout. This is not simply another château. It is a rare and highly distinctive estate with a fascinating past, substantial existing infrastructure and exceptional commercial potential. Whether envisioned as a luxury wedding venue, wellness retreat, boutique hospitality destination, private estate or tourism project, the pro (5.13 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.)

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$918,900
633m²
10bedrooms
land 19ha

By Agence Newton

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Property with garden Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat (87)

iad France - Rémi CRÉTIN offers you: La Borderie — A story to continue, at the gates of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat Some houses still bear, within their walls, the attention of those who have loved them. At La Borderie, this presence can be seen in the care taken in the restoration, in a library that has been designed to be generous, and in the perspectives of a patiently composed park. Built in the 16th or early 17th century, this home has undergone more than forty years of careful restoration. Its owners have pursued a demanding ambition: to preserve its soul, respect its history, and provide the comfort necessary for a fully lived-in house. The taste for materials, respect for ancient elements, and the discretion of the amenities (neither electric wires nor fiber optics are visible, either inside or outside) testify to this approach, down to the details. Over the years, a true art of living has been imagined at La Borderie: the pleasure of hosting, of living surrounded by books, of gathering by the fire, and of observing nature evolve with the seasons. An art of living that its owners now wish to pass on, so that it can endure and be enriched by a new presence. Today, La Borderie awaits those who wish to continue its story. In the main dwelling, the "Château", of about 380 m², the rooms invite both entertaining and retreating to tranquility. The living room unveils its period French ceiling, the five fireplaces in working order and fully equipped, as well as the stone, give depth to the places. The largest room is the library, with its solid wood furniture, most of which was custom-made. A metal staircase leads to a second library, where shelves accommodate paperbacks and thrillers… The kitchen and the vast dining room invite another way of sharing the house: that of meals that extend and the pleasure of gathering. A pantry and a laundry room discreetly accompany daily life. On the upper floors, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a shower room allow hosting family and friends. On the top level, a vast attic remains to be developed, while the vaulted cellar preserves the memory of the dwelling's origins. The transmission can, if future buyers wish, extend even into some of the furniture and certain books from the library, according to terms to be agreed upon with the owners. A unique possibility for those who would be sensitive to the spirit of the place and wish to retain some markers. Facing the main dwelling is another building whose length exceeds that of the “Château”. It includes outbuildings: boiler room, old horse boxes, attic, shed, tiled garage, workshop. And a perfectly independent apartment, currently under renovation, comprising a living room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, shower room, and garage opening onto the communal path of La Borderie. The renovation work remains to be completed: painting, flooring coverings for part of the surfaces, kitchen installation and, possibly, connection to central heating. A space to welcome loved ones or, ultimately, to allow for more independent living just steps from the main dwelling. Outside, the landscaped park of almost two hectares continues this attention paid to the place. Ginkgo biloba, magnolias, maples, hydrangeas, and large trees mingle with the orchard, lawns, and wooded areas. A garden, fully enclosed by stone walls, is fed by an inexhaustible spring that supplies an ancient fish pond. To the south, the courtyard invites dining outside on sunny days, while to the north, the eye meets the bell tower of the collegiate church of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat. Modern comfort discreetly integrates into this ancient setting: pellet central heating (Hargassner boiler) for the main dwelling and, potentially, the apartment across the way, whose heating can equally be completely independent from that of the main house, aluminum window frames with double or triple glazing and compliant individual sanitation. The roofing of the outbuildings and the two wings has been completely redone, and that of the central building has been sustainably maintained. About fifteen kilometers from Limoges, approximately forty minutes from its airport and 2.5 kilometers from the train station of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, La Borderie offers a setting where heritage, nature, and daily life can converge. I invite you to contact me to discover this dwelling and discuss your project. Agency fees are the responsibility of the seller. A valid identity document will be requested during the visit, in accordance with Article L.561-5 of the Monetary and Financial Code. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed, including the legal obligation of clearing brush, is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr. This real estate ad was written under the editorial responsibility of Mr. Rémi CRÉTIN, independent real estate agent (without holding funds), commercial agent of SAS I@D France registered at the RSAC of LIMOGES under the number 880468327, holder of the real estate canvassing card on behalf of I@D France SAS.This description has been automatically translated from French.

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$750,800
380m²
5bedrooms
2bathrooms
land 1.8ha

By Iad France

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