castle for sale Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France

The Renaissance castle of the seventeenth century has been restored with care. This House has a total living area of 700 sqm, consisting of a main house of about 335 m², a separate guest house of 339 m² and a studio of about 20 sqm. The property situated on an old Roman road stretches over 4 hectares and has a road and a private parking. A spacious entrance hall distributes a kitchen, a dining room with fireplace and lounge. A majestic stone staircase leads to the two floors each offering beautiful bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The guest house offers ground floor a beautiful living room (kitchen, dining room) open to the pool terrace, a bedroom with shower room and a vaulted living room. The floor has a large room with fireplace enjoying a beautiful view, a reception room with kitchenette and bedrooms with bathroom. The studio is equipped with a bathroom. Beautiful space relaxation in a quiet near the swimming pool of 12 x 6 m. A building offers parking for 4 garages and workshop. . This House will not leave indifferent lovers of history and nature.

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.

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Exceptional castle with panoramic views and pool for sale in Provence. Discover this exceptional Château, built in 1860 on a rocky outcrop, offering breathtaking panoramic views over five départements. Nestled in the heart of a charming Gard village, this château is a true architectural gem, bearing witness to the region's history. The ground floor features a living room with fireplace, a kitchen (also with fireplace), a dining room, a reception room and a north-east tower, adding a touch of prestige to this residence. Two bedrooms, a shower room and the southwest tower complete this charming level. The second floor features 4 bedrooms and an office-library, offering numerous options for your personal needs. And on the second floor, a sumptuous 47m² bedroom with en-suite shower room and dressing room, as well as a tower, will enable you to enjoy unique moments while admiring the breathtaking view. The property extends over a total area of 385m², spread over more than 20 hectares of wooded grounds, with exceptional reception terraces and numerous roof terraces, this property offers an incomparable lifestyle. The first floor annexes are equally remarkable, including a 12m x 5m swimming pool for summer relaxation. A consecrated chapel dedicated to St. Mark, with its small sacristy, is a treasure of this château. A vaulted workshop with pool filtration and several vaulted subterraces offer varied opportunities for conversion or vehicle parking. Additional services include electricity, well water, close proximity to Pont-Saint-Esprit and its shops, septic tank, oil-fired central heating and reversible air conditioning for year-round comfort. An automatic gate and alarm system are also available. This Château is a rare opportunity to acquire a majestic, historic property that will transport you back in time. A visit is essential to fully appreciate the uniqueness of this extraordinary residence. This property is for sale through the Vaison La Romaine real estate agency in France. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr