castles for sale Bordeaux, France (page 2)

Ref. 4015: IMPRESSIVE CASTLE IN THE BORDEAUX REGION In the Bordeaux region, behind the châtelet housing an old drawbridge, one discovers a magnificent 11th century castle. Marked by the various episodes of the Hundred Years' War that troubled the region, the fortress was partially destroyed and rebuilt during the 16th century. The castle is listed as a historical monument for all of the buildings and for the entrance gatehouse. This impressive castle is composed of a châtelet, a U-shaped main building with a two-storey restaurant in one wing, a caretaker's lodge, two-storey dwellings, cellars, a workshop, horse boxes, outbuildings and studios. The entire castle of approx. 2,000 sqm is distributed by three stairways including a superb, wide stone stairway. The facades of the castle are pierced with large openings (17th century works), thus offering a great deal of light inside. The ground floor spans approx. 800 sqm and comprises a superb reception area with various large rooms including a lounge, dining room, treasure room, king's bedroom, study, pantry, kitchen, library, ceremonial room and chapel. Beautiful architectural features with fireplaces in the main rooms, paintings, woodwork, alcoves and beamed ceilings. The rooms have superb parquet floors and warm Regency woodwork. The walls of the dining room are adorned with 16th century Cordovan leather, completely authentic and in good condition. On the first floor, approx. 820 sqm: gallery, ten rooms including five bedrooms (two with duplex rooms) and a magnificent 145 sqm dining room. On the second floor, gallery, four groups of two rooms with cloakrooms and latrines, as an extension, the magnificent framework of the tower. To the north, the restaurant: on the ground floor, approx. 220 sqm, pantry, lounge, dining room and toilet, on the first floor, accommodation of approx. 65 sqm and large 200 sqm dining rooms. Extending from the restaurant: the châtelet comprising two rooms and an attic. The caretaker's lodge with kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and a shower room. To the south, private accommodation on one floor with convertible attic space, comprising two 50 sqm flats each with kitchen, living room, bedroom and shower room. Adjacent cellar, workshop and horse box. A large building of approx. 580 sqm comprising a stable and a barn with a high wooden floor is situated at the bottom of the courtyard. A central building of approx. 180 sqm comprising a studio, laundry room and garages completes the property. The land has an area of approximately 4.94 acres and offers a magnificent view over the plains and woods. Cabinet LE NAIL – Poitou-Charentes – M Godefroid COLLEE: +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Ref.3854 : French chateau for sale in the Bordeaux region. Located in the Bordeaux region, 35 km north of Bordeaux in the well-known area of Saint André de Cubzac, this elegant small chateau is situated at the edge of a pretty village. The shops are in the neighbouring village 3 km away. It is easily accessible from the TGV station in Libourne (24km) or the A10 motorway or the N10 road a few minutes away. This property was built at the end of the 19th century in ashlar, with a Mansard roof pierced with beautiful dormer windows decorated with shells. Built on a fairly square plan, the distribution via a central corridor and the alignment of the windows allow light to cross the house. In addition, most of the rooms open onto two facades. With a surface area of approximately 360sqm, the house includes : The ground floor comprises an entrance hall ending in a stone staircase, a lounge, a dining room, a study, a TV room, a large kitchen and a service entrance which also serves as a laundry room. On the first floor, three beautiful bedrooms, each with bathroom, wardrobe, and two small bedrooms sharing a bathroom. Above, three bedrooms and a shower room with wc. The other half of this level is an attic. The restoration of this property has been meticulous and has integrated as much as possible old materials, combined with modern comfort. A long stone building with a canal tile roof closes the courtyard on one side. It has a floor surface area of approx. 570 m² (5,860 sq ft) and includes the former laundry room, garage, stable, former wine press, cellar, workshop, etc. It offers many possibilities. Behind it, a shed for equipment on wooden posts. In the wood, small buildings for poultry. In the small walled park, a beautiful fibreglass swimming pool, measuring 10 x 5m, with a coping allowing to have a foot on the whole perimeter. Lighting and swimming against the current. The nearby pool house is a lovely stone building with a slate roof. The total land measures 12.67 acres (5ha 12a 77ca) and comprises a garden, the first perimeter around the house, enclosed by a wall topped with a gate. Beyond that, meadow and open woodland. Some of the land is located in the UB zone of the Local Urbanism Plan, which may make construction possible. POSSIBILITY TO ACQUIRE IN ADDITION : An old building in bad condition, a pond and meadows around, whose perimeter appears on the plan on page 18 of this file, for an approximate surface of 4.47 acres (1ha 80a 90ca). Attractive region, close to major economic centres, communication routes, elegant house of good quality, bright, easy to live in, well equipped, interesting land. Cabinet LE NAIL – Gironde – Mr Henri COURAU: +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.