castles with panoramic view for sale Bergerac, France

18th century Charterhouse and guest house, set in parkland overlooking a pond Dordogne: between Bordeaux and Périgueux. Close to a small village, shops on foot. An entrance gate (pretty stone and wrought iron piers) provides private access to the property. Car park. The main dwelling dominates its bucolic parklands of approx. 6.5 ha, wooded, pond fed by a spring. 2 wells. Chateau in the Carthusian style from the first half of the 18th century, very light and pleasant to live in. Recently the subject of major works. Carried out with the greatest respect for prestigious buildings that are part of our heritage. Only the decoration remains. All the buildings, stone walls and period gates form an enclosed courtyard. Ground floor Entrance hall: cloakroom, very pretty spiral stone staircase. Large dining room with fireplace and contemporary fitted kitchen. Utility room, storeroom. WC. Boiler room. Covered terrace. Double reception room, 2 Louis XIV style fireplaces, facing each other. 1 master bedroom, shower room. WC. Anteroom. West pavilion floor Wooden staircase, landing. 1 bedroom. Dressing room. Bathroom/shower. Separate WC. East pavilion floor Stone staircase, landing overlooking the entrance. 1 bedroom. Shower room, WC. Separate WC. 1 bedroom, shower room. Wooden staircase, 2nd floor of the pavilion: Landing, 1 bedroom. Wooden double glazing. In the East Tower (arched door and dormer window) Possibility of creating an independent flat on 2 levels. Garage. Very charming, detached guest house set in its own enclosed garden, offering around 195m2 of living space. Entrance. WC. Large fitted kitchen, storeroom. WC. Opening onto terrace. Living room with fireplace and dining room. 1 bedroom. En-suite bathroom. 2 bedrooms with access to 1 bathroom. Single glazed windows. Attic space. Electric heating. Barn 330m2

For sale, this large Chateau has a total of 14 bedrooms. Beautifully located near Castillonnès, with panoramic views, it has over one and a half hectares of land and a swimming pool. Sitting atop a small hill, the property has an inclined driveway surrounded by farmland. It is currently run as a holiday destination, providing a handsome income opportunity. This could equally be easily utilised as a permanent or holiday home. The swimming pool is set on the edge of the land, with sweeping views of the local countryside. The Chateau has 14 bedrooms, all a very good size and 11 bathrooms. It is set up as such, that if desired, the property can be separated into 3 individual sections, each with their own sitting rooms. There is a large dining room, with a log burner alongside a fully equipped kitchen. The main sitting room runs the width of the property, with a stunning terrace at the back, offering a wonderful spot for relaxing and al fresco dining with marvellous views. The basement has been converted to a one bedroom, one bathroom apartment with its own sitting room and kitchen – perfect for a live in guardian. Outside, there is 1.6 hectares of land and a well-proportioned swimming pool. Bergerac is under 30 minutes’ drive away and the larger city of Bordeaux is 90 minutes away. Both have airports and Bordeaux has a direct TGV link to Paris, of 2 hours, as well. Agen is under an hour away and also has a TGV station. Also close to vineyards, this property is a perfect countryside idyll.

For sale, a remarkable property, meticulously renovated to an exceptionally high standard. This exquisite estate comprises a seven-bedroom Chateau, three two-bedroom gites, and a one-bedroom pigeonier, all nestled in five hectares of land, providing a haven of tranquillity and privacy with fabulous panoramic views. Currently serving as both a holiday home for the owners and a luxurious holiday rental destination, the property is expertly designed to seamlessly continue this dual purpose. With ample space for guests and family, it could also serve as a haven for retreats, large gatherings, events, or weddings. Four private terraces, three swimming pools, a small lake, and numerous secluded corners contribute to the property's splendid serenity. The Chateau itself was originally constructed as the summer residence for the Bishop of Agen in the 1700s; exuding grandeur with wooden floorboards and stone floors throughout. The ground floor boasts an impressive entrance hall with a games room on one side and an opulent sitting room on the other. A flagstone floor hallway with a magnificent stone staircase leads upstairs. At the rear, an expansive open-plan living area encompasses dining and seating areas with a kitchen under a handsome stone arch, overlooking and leading to the main pool area. Additional features on this floor include a sizable study and library with an open fireplace, a generous utility and laundry room, and a spacious cellar. Two staircases provide access to the seven large double bedrooms, five of which have their own en-suite bathrooms. High ceilings and tall windows flood the spaces with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The outdoor area includes a substantial partially terraced courtyard surrounding the main swimming pool (12m by 6m). An old tobacco drying barn on the far side serves as an outside games area with a table tennis table or a shaded spot to relax by the pool. On the other side of the courtyard, three of the gites and a gym, equipped with its own shower room, are situated. The gites share two pools and private terraces, with two of them having a connecting door, making a larger accommodation area if required. The fourth gite, a one-bedroom pigeonier, is set apart from the other buildings, featuring its own private terrace with captivating views. The property is strategically located near charming bastide towns with restaurants, bars, and local markets. Bergerac and its International airport are just over 30 minutes' drive away, and the larger city of Bordeaux is less than 2 hours away. This is a truly exceptional and luxurious property, steeped in history, charm, and elegance.