castles for sale Ardèche, France

Located in southern Ardèche, overlooking the French Tuscany, this splendid castle, listed as a Historical Monument, traces its origins back to the 14th century. From its medieval era, it has preserved numerous architectural details such as watchtowers, machicolations, and battlements. Welcome to a place steeped in history, a stronghold nestled in the heart of a beautiful village, just an hour from Montélimar. Dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries, this majestic residence proudly stands, flanked by two towers that bear the imprint of the medieval era, retaining elements like watchtowers, machicolations, and battlements. The soul of this residence is expressed through a splendid central spiral stone staircase, elegantly connecting three levels and an attic. In 1567, the central part was erected, enriched with watchtowers, arrow slits, and machicolations, added by the Lord of La Motte de Chalendar to protect his family from raiders. In the 18th century, a Tuscan touch was infused into the salon and the Florentine suite, featuring an Italian terrace and French ceilings. This residence spans approximately 600 m2, offering spaces such as cellars, attics, an independent tower, a garage, dependencies under the moat, and even a well supplied by a spring. Outside, an estate of about one hectare unfolds with five diverse gardens, vineyards, and a pool. Impressive with its austere north façade, this defensive castle transforms to the east with terraces and large openings overlooking the Florentine garden. The ensemble evokes Mediterranean elegance, reminiscent of a Tuscan villa, captivating the imagination of those who contemplate it. A proud witness to family history, the castle has remained in the same lineage, passed on to the current owners in 2004. They embarked on a complete restoration, meticulously preserving every architectural detail. The interior reveals a harmonious blend of vaulted rooms, lounges with fireplaces, dining rooms, libraries, and luxurious bedrooms. The garden level houses functional spaces, while the first floor unveils elegant suites and spacious bedrooms. The independent tower offers a private space with a lounge, kitchen, and bedrooms. The exteriors beckon relaxation with spacious terraces, a sparkling pool, diverse gardens, a wooded park, and vineyards. This unique family residence charms with its timeless charm and exceptional character. Though private, it remains connected to the village, offering breathtaking views and easy access from the southern highway. Embark on a journey through time in this magical place that seamlessly merges history, luxury, and tranquility.

IN THE HEART OF THE REGIONAL PARK OF THE MONTS D’ARDECHE This stronghold is located in a beautiful village near Largentière and Aubenas, 1 hour from Montélimar. With two towers dating from the 14th and 15th century, built around a superb central stone spiral staircase leading to three levels and an attic. The central part was built in 1567 with the addition of watchtowers, loopholes and machicolations on the towers by the Seigneur de la Motte de Chalendar then syndic of the Vivarais, hiring several soldiers to defend the house and his family against looters. At the end of the 18th century, the living room and the Florentine suite were redesigned according to Tuscan inspiration with an Italian terrace and French ceilings. The house develops around 600 sqm with a cellar, attics, an independent tower, a garage, small outbuildings under the moat with a well fed by a spring. The exteriors of approximately one hectare include five different gardens, two plots of vines, a swimming pool. This rather austere defense castle for its northern facade has a completely different easterly exposure with terraces and large openings overlooking the Florentine garden with arcades supporting the terrace and giving the whole a beautiful Tuscan villa look. This chateau remained in the same family, passed on by the ladies in 2004, when the current owners undertook the complete restoration. On the ground floor / basement level, there are various vaulted rooms, a laundry room, the boiler room with central heating by oil-fired radiators, a vaulted cellar On the ground floor, an entrance hall, a living room with fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen and scullery, a bedroom with bathroom, a library, a library lounge On the 1st floor, a suite with shower room, two dressing rooms, separate toilets, five other bedrooms, a shower room, a billiard room On the 2nd floor, two bedrooms, rooms currently used as attics Then in the independent tower, a living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms Outside, large terraces, a swimming pool, various gardens, a wooded park, vineyards Lots of charm and character, this family home is quite unique, it is very private without being isolated because in the village, it benefits from a very nice view and very easy access from the southern motorway.

Dive into the enchanting universe of this true treasure of history and charm, where every stone tells a story, where every corner reveals a memory. At the heart of a lush 5000 m² park bordered by a stream, this medieval architectural gem with its tower, beautifully restored, welcomes you through its imposing wooden gates, transporting you out of time, into an atmosphere worthy of the most enchanting tales. The perfectly restored castle of approximately 650m² along with its outbuildings, a veritable haven of peace, offers a multitude of intimate and poetic spaces, while the surrounding park, with its century-old trees, rose garden, shaded paths, and exotic gardens, invites contemplation. A spring feeds a pleasant fountain and a fish pond. The majority of the en suite rooms offer unparalleled comfort, some with charming balconies offering breathtaking views of the verdant park. Welcoming lounges, a vaulted dining room, a 15th-century chapel transformed into a relaxation area, a veranda with luminous frescoes, as well as a cinema room set in the medieval dungeon, add comfort to this timeless place. The inner courtyard serves a pleasant outbuilding for hosting friends in complete privacy. The south-facing swimming pool is surrounded by lawns and olive trees.

EXCLUSIVE. Lots of character and ancient history in this medieval castle just 10 mins from the Rhône valley and the motorways. Overlooking the Chomérac valley without any nuisance, the fortress built in a park of nearly one hectare has basalt stone defense walls 160 cm high. The environment is exceptional and the view unobstructed over the Ardèche mountains. Rare in our region, the square central building is flanked by 4 habitable towers. Many remains convince us that the first stones that erected the fortified castle have existed since the time of the Roman Empire, but it was in the Middle Ages that it took the form we know today. In the 14th century, during the Renaissance, the inner courtyard was fitted out with a monumental staircase in the Italian style with 4 levels leading to the new pleasure floors. This majestic work still exists today. The attic has very good possibilities. This castrum has 3 levels of approximately 400 m2 including around twenty guest and private rooms with shower room and WC, dining rooms, lounges, kitchens, libraries, cellars, large cellars , garage. The 4 towers are fitted out. West-facing terrace of 80 m2 overlooking the park as well as a superb terrace to the North. To complete this exceptional property, 2 independent gites including a disabled person. A fully equipped reception room allows the organization of weddings and seminars. The covered swimming pool embellishes the superb park. Looted and damaged by the Duke of Montmorancy in 1628, then during the French Revolution, the castle gradually regained a certain splendor in the 20th century. It is now up to you to make it last in history. Contact Cathy ZEPPA 06 63 42 79 40 Sales agent Prestige real estate RSAC 441 644 317 'Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr' Including fees of 4.17% to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 3 744 000 €. Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr. This property is offered to you by a commercial agent.

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In Ardeche Plein-Coeur, this estate spans more than 28 hectares. Around the chateau (750 m²) and its outbuildings (850 m²), are an orangery, a swimming pool and a tennis court. Its 2 hectares of parklands enclosed by stone walls, are extended by a wood and meadows where it is possible to land a helicopter. This south-facing property looks out over all the surrounding mountains and valleys. The chateau has undergone first-class renovation works. Its outbuildingsn converted for commercial purposes, make this a tremendous professional tool which can be operational immediatly. Thirty minutes from the Rhône valley, and a slip road for the A7 motorway, 40 minutes from Valence station and its TGV trains providing links to Paris in less than 2 hours.