castle for sale Le Puy-en-Velay, France

The John Taylor Lyon agency is pleased to present this chateau, built in the 14th century, transformed in the 19th century by an Italian owner who wanted to give it the Loire chateau style. It then became a sanatorium, then the property of an English lady wishing to open a Bed and Breakfast. The estate had fallen into disrepair, but over the past 6 years, its current owners have brought it back to life. The architecture is unique for the region, with slate roofs maintained and tended each year, and whitewashed facades. The high windows on the facades are fitted with double-glazed, burglar-proof glass and adorned with majestic hangings. The chateau and its outbuildings meet the highest standards for events, weddings, seminars, etc. Previously unheated, the owners have installed underfloor central heating with a pellet-fired boiler. The entire estate is connected to mains drainage. The building comprises a 3-storey château with elegant reception rooms and lounges on the first floor, plus a fully equipped kitchen; the upper floors are devoted to sleeping quarters, with 13 en-suite bedrooms. The 4-storey, classically-styled mansion houses bedrooms and dormitories with different shower rooms. In all, the estate can accommodate 60 guests. The ballroom, with its delicate frescoes on ceilings and walls, imitation parquet flooring, drapes, sparkling crystal chandeliers, sumptuous Venetian mirrors and vases borrowed from the Medici style, will leave no one indifferent. Access for the disabled has been created at the rear of the building. This room can accommodate over 200 guests. The orangery features an open-plan kitchen opening onto a large living room. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. Finally, a former pigeon house is being renovated with electricity and water connections. The 2-hectare park has also been redeveloped, with new trees planted for greenery and beautiful fountains and wrought-iron arbors for ambiance. A three-hundred-year-old weeping beech enthroned in the middle of the park is classified as a remarkable tree. The fountains are fed by natural springs. The estate is surrounded by a stone wall. The estate also includes a riding arena and a huge tarmac parking lot. Let yourself be seduced by the refinement of the premises and be carried away in a project combining the private with the professional, I am at your disposal to continue the work accomplished: Claire Barralon, John Taylor LYON agency, on 07 60 13 70 00, [email protected], real estate agent registered with the RSC of LYON under number 904 488 533.

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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.

A listed castle and its formal French garden surrounded by 5 ha of grounds in a town of art and history in the Cantal region. The property is accessed via a pleasant, tree-lined village road. The castle and the surrounding buildings are of volcanic stone, forming a remarkable ensemble. The property is walled on the village side, and therefore hidden from prying eyes. Some architectural and natural elements can be made out from a distance, such as the squinch turret on the main house and the tall trees. The castle borders the perimeter wall of the property. A formal French garden stretches out in front, like a carpet of greenery. The tennis court to the east of the castle and the swimming pool to the west are protected from view by groves of trees. The parklands, which extend over more than 5 hectares next to the chateau, include magnificent trees and beautiful coniferous species.

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.

In a dominant position, this beautiful family estate overlooks parklands planted with trees and landscaped by Lyon landscape architects Luizet-Barret. Most of the grounds are enclosed by walls. This 17th century chateau built of dressed stone is built over cellars and comprises 3 stories of living accommodation and attics, totalling 680 m² (6,767 sq ft). The sober, classical façade with its triangular pediment was built in 1914. Visitors enter the reception room via the staircase in the centre of the building. On one side is a lounge that can be converted into a bedroom, and on the other is a second lounge and dining room. The ground floor features a second side entrance, with a separate bathroom and toilet, a large kitchen opening onto a west-facing terrace, and a pantry, boiler room and laundry room. The rooms on the ground floor are circular. A majestic stone spiral stairway with handrail and wrought iron railings leads up to the first floor, with 5 bedrooms including 3 suites, a bathroom and a chapel. The chapel has a separate entrance leading to a flat with lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. To the rear, there is also access to a second flat, reserved for the household staff and in need of renovation. The grounds have a double garage, a heated saltwater swimming pool and a well. The estate is heated by an oil-fired boiler and has its own sewage system. Let yourself be seduced by this estate, with its wrought ironwork, mouldings, wood panelling, parquet floors and marble fireplaces in a verdant setting, 10 minutes from Andrézieux Bouthéon aerodrome and one hour from Lyon. For further information, please contact Claire Barralon on 07 60 13 70 00, [email protected], estate agent registered with the Lyon RCS under number 904 488 533

Overlooking its wooded park of more than 5 hectares, this exceptional property built in cut stone in the 17th century offers a privileged, peaceful living environment just 1 hour from Lyon and 15 minutes from Saint-Etienne. This classically inspired property of approximately 700m2 of living space offers sumptuous reception rooms facing south enhanced by beautiful appointments (exposed cut stone, columns, real moldings, marble fireplaces, parquet flooring). On the main part, there are 5 bedrooms including 3 master suites, an office and a beautiful chapel. Two independent apartments, each with their own private access, offer numerous possibilities for use. In addition to its noble materials, the estate is decorated with a heated salt swimming pool, a well, a large network of cellars, attics and a double garage. renovations to predict. Please contact Alice d'Assignies sales agent (EI) on 06 01 83 23 96 - Arlim Prestige Monts d'or in Saint-Cyr au Mont d'or - Groupe Monts d'Or Immobilier Groupe Monts d'or Immobilier, l'agence immobilière qui travaille avec efficacité et discretion sur tout le département du Rhône.

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Art Nouveau style manor house from 1897 of 597m2 on 1.7ha of land. Swiming pool. 5 gites. 1h from Lyon. New projects? Do you want to live in a castle? Here is a property that will not leave you indifferent! This stunning 19th century manor house, located at the gateway to the Ardèche, will enable you to make your dreams come true. With its 597m2 of living space on a 17,000m2 plot of land adorned with century-old trees, you will be able to use its 19 rooms as you wish. No work required. Currently, we find 12 guest rooms, 3 beautiful reception rooms for business meetings, birthdays, weddings, or any other event; A reflexology centre with spa. Outside, 5 chalets are rented as fully equipped gîtes for 4 people with access to the 12x6m swimming pool and barbecue. The chateau also has a 65m2 caretaker's house. Professional project to take over with existing clientele. Very good profitability. Find our virtual visit on our website www.leggett-immo.com.

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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A 17th-century chateau listed as a historical monument with a large outbuilding and splendid grounds looking out at the Rhône valley in France’s Drôme department. The local village was once a fief of the Poitiers-Valentinois family. It became part of the Kingdom of France at the start of the 15th century. The village had a chateau before this one. That old chateau was known as the region’s most important fortification, but it was destroyed in the French Wars of Religion. That was when a new chateau was built just outside the village, along the side of a road linking the village to the nearest town, a short distance north of it. Its location was not chosen at random: a spring lies beyond the ditches and it once filled up the property’s ponds and brought its fountains to life. A vast earthen terrace of more than one hectare is edged with embankments and dry moats. Upon it stand two fine edifices built in the style of the Italian Late Renaissance. The chateau towers in the middle of this grassy terrace. Construction of the chateau began in 1591. The edifice continued to be built during the second half of the 17th century. It is a large square-shaped structure with corner towers and a central inner courtyard. It has three levels and a floor area of over 1,300m². In front of the chateau, at the property’s entrance, stands an edifice that was built at the end of the 17th century. It is about 60 metres long and edges a road that runs along the other side of the moat. This structure is made up of a gatehouse flanked with two wings. This gatehouse controls access to the property. The whole building offers a floor area of around 450m². Together, the chateau and the gatehouse with its wings represent a splendid feat of architecture: a classic symmetrical layout going from east to west on an open, grassy terrace. Beyond this section of lawns on which the edifices stand, the grounds extend through meadows and woods over a naturally undulating area. The chateau has been listed as a historical monument since 1990 for its walls, roofing and interior decorative features.

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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.

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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.

Fully listed 15th century château, remodelled in 18th century, with numerous interesting architecturals feautures : gothic fireplace, spiral staircase, chapel with frescos, private sitting room with Louis XV ornamental plasterwork, panelles bedrooms...Several outbuildings including orangery, barns, workshop, cellars, caretaker's accomodation, poll and poll-house. Set in 2,6 ha of superb listed gardens. Energy class : not required. Ref 845

Listed castle of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, former castle-palace of the bishops of Clermont. Quadrangular in plan, it has retained its exceptional defence system. A major restoration campaign has just been carried out from 2005 to 2016. To the east is a 17th century dwelling and a 15th century tower for a total of 428 m². The western dwelling offers a rented commercial space of 282 m² and above it a medieval room of 173 m² dating from the 14th century. Courtyard. Ideal for a tourist, cultural or B&B activity. Located just 17 km from Clermont-Ferrand. Energy class : not concerned. Ref 917.