castles for sale Aquitaine, France (page 8)

Ref.4078 : Beautiful property on the banks of the Dordogne river. This charming family chateau situated on the banks of the Dordogne river, on the border of the Gironde and Dordogne departments, enjoys excellent accessibility, with Paris 3 hours away (TGV), Bordeaux 1 hour and Bergerac airport 25 minutes away. The town offers all the necessary services, hospital, high school, train station and shops within walking distance. Built in the 19th century, this architecturally balanced building is built of rendered stone and topped with an elegant slate roof. Its through entrance gives a glimpse of the magnificent parklands that extend as far as the banks of the river, which are directly accessible. With 570 sqm of living space, it offers: on the ground floor: main entrance with staircase, cement floor (ceiling height: 3.37m); on the right: dining room with fireplace and parquet floor, double kitchen, souillarde, shower room with toilet, study. In the western part: large living room and small living room (parquet floor), sanitary facilities, linen room, boiler room, cellar with gravel floor. On the first floor: the landing distributes 5 bedrooms with shower room or bathroom all equipped with toilet, parquet floor. On the second floor: 4 bedrooms with shower room and toilet (to be restored), attic. A 150sqm gîte on the north-western side of the park, comprising a large living room with kitchen, 4 bedrooms, bathroom, linen room and adjoining garage, all on two levels. An outbuilding of approx. 85sqm which needs to be restored. The château is set between a courtyard and a park, with various species such as oaks, magnolia and cedars, some of which are a hundred years old. The total surface area of the grounds is 2.94 acres (1.19 hectares), all enclosed by gates and walls. The park is completed by a nice size swimming pool 12x6m with chlorine treatment. Cabinet LE NAIL – Dordogne - Périgord - Lot-et-Garonne : M. Bruno GUÉRIN : +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.

16th century château presenting approximately 410 sq.m of living area with clear views overlooking its private golf course (9-hole pitch and putt) and lake. For golf lovers wishing to perfect their golf at home during the week, this house would make the perfect family residence or holiday home in a Périgord village. Although feeling like its own oasis of calm, the property is only 5 minutes from the local amenities, 20 minutes from Bergerac, halfway between the Château des Vigiers and the Château des Merles and an hour from the Grand Saint Emilionnais golf course. The interior comprises a beautiful living room, a dining room and 6 bedrooms. In addition to its kitchen, you will find a professional kitchen on the ground floor alongside a bar and summer room. It all sits on over 3 hectares of grounds with a swimming pool, outbuildings including a garage, a greenhouse and a section that could be converted into caretaker's lodgings.

This Renaissance castle, one of whose towers was built in the 12th century under Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been meticulously renovated in recent years.The castle, full of history, is a French historical monument. It is open to the public to visit and learn about the reason for its construction, its role during the religious wars and more.   Ideally located, the property is situated in Lot-et-Garonne, only 1 hour from the beautiful river city of Bordeaux, 1h30 from Toulouse, both of which have an international airport. An avenue of plane trees leads you to the majestic entrance of the property, built on three levels and comprising two towers as follows:   On the right wing; a kitchen, a breakfast room, the Traditional salon, a reception room as well as a library and a small theatre used for the château's historical Renaissance evenings with costumed characters and music from the past. On the left wing; an entrance hall with wrought iron gates and steps leading to the 80m2 reception hall, a library, a dining room (castle kitchen) with original fireplace. Two original stone spiral staircases lead to the first floor with 8 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.   The estate also has a large reception room with two Renaissance fireplaces, often used for weddings or seminars, with a kitchen and scullery, a laundry room and indoor toilets for women and men. There is also an independent flat with kitchen and bathroom, a garage and storage rooms. A chapel adjoining the château is used for weddings.   The property is located on 56 acre grounds with the most magnificently maintained topiary gardens that show off the history and class of the chateau. When strolling through the gardens it is like taking a step back in time to the XVth century whilst still having modern luxury's such as a swimming pool. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques www.georisques.gouv.fr

19 th century château in good condition with approximately 800 m² of living space and 1250 m² of outbuildings , situated in a park of 8300m² in the middle of a quiet village with shops. The château includes a vast entrance hall with mosaic floor, 2 main reception rooms, a large dining rooms, a kitchen and an office with parquets floors, fireplaces and ceilings of 4.30m throughout. First floor : 6 bedrooms and bathrooms and on the second floor, 8 bedrooms with wash basins and a bathroom. Basement with reception rooms, cellar, former kitchen and heatinf room.In the outbuidings there is an appartment with kitchen , sitting room and shower room, a garage for 6 cars, former wine press area and storage facilities ; Great potential do have a commercial activity ( restaurant, accommodation and weddings). Outdoor swimming pool in the courtyard and a wonderful parc with century old trees. Totally private and only 45 minutes drive from Biarritz and the Ocean. Class C

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.

In the region of Perigueux, a fortified castle whose north facade, the oldest, is bounded by two square towers with gunboats from the end of the Middle Ages. The chateau also has a breteche located above a drawbridge with an arrow, embellished with a coat of arms. The southern façade is decorated with Renaissance-inspired ornaments and opens onto a balustraded terrace supported by a 19th century arcaded gallery. The whole surrounded by two contemporary towers, such as machicolations and battlements. This imposing chateau has been restored and renovated over 15 years by its current owners, with no, really no compromise in terms of the quality of the authentic materials and contemporary techniques. The best craftsmen, national and international, are invested in giving the best possible result. The castle has been restored to perfect condition, like new, while restoring its soul and its original, royal decoration. The 994 m2 of living space are spread over a garden level, a ground floor, and three floors. An elevator facilitates traffic between floors…. On the different levels we find: Garden level: The old entrance door to the drawbridge gives access to a freestone hall and two spiral staircases in freestone (width of 2 m and 1 m), a vault with Gothic ribbed arches, a former guard room with freestone columns, a bedroom, a guard room, a fitness room, a cellar, a laundry room, the wine cellar, the technical room, the lobby with lift. Ground floor: A large hall with the grand staircase, the imposing living room, two study rooms, a library, a large dining room, a kitchen, a large terrace. The freestone walls, the ceilings with exposed beams with painted panels, the Burgundy stone floor with red-brown marble cabochons. The imposing living room with its 5m high ceiling, painted with leaf engravings, a monumental hard stone fireplace with its coat of arms and motto, windows with stained glass, beautiful solid parquet. The beautiful library has its stucco ceiling painted with ornaments, moldings and painted in frescoes. A carved wooden fireplace. The large dining room with painted beams, old tiled floor and freestone walls. A monumental hard stone fireplace bearing the arms of Louis XII. Contemporary kitchen and design style. First floor: Accessible by lift and by the large stone staircase. The landing gives access by a small stone staircase to an office with library. A corridor serves the other rooms such as: The large bedroom with extension above the bridge and its bathroom and toilet; a fireplace in hard stone, the walls, with a thickness of more than one meter, in ashlar. Boudoir with cut stone and tapestry walls. With its bathroom with painted ceiling in the shape of an egg. A bedroom in the round tower with beamed ceiling, tapestry walls and solid parquet flooring. An office with its freestone walls, with a library. And don't forget the elevator…. 2nd and 3rd floors: Each floor is accessible by the two corbelled towers and each consists of two bedrooms. The underfloor heating and radiators (upstairs) are powered by a recent central Vaillant gas installation, and heat pumps. Double glazing throughout, interior and exterior shutters, security camera, etc. etc An orangery (130 m2 habitable) is independent of the chateau. A ground floor with living room with its marble fireplace, a kitchen and toilet. Two bedrooms with bathroom upstairs. A very beautiful park of 4100 m2 surrounds the chateau, completely enclosed by walls with two entrances with beautiful gates. Houses a large swimming pool of 6/12 m with its poolhouse and its covered terrace. Small, discreet outbuildings for the storage of wood and the installation of the swimming pool complete the whole. Another park of 8600 m2, opposite the chateau, completely enclosed by walls, houses a borehole. In addition to this exceptional geographical location, this property is strongly steeped in history and legends, its size is respectable without being gigantic, its interior and exterior sides both have a lot of character, the general state is immaculate, its finish is really top of the range (even in terms of castles) and its park has allure.

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.

Ref.3487 : Beautiful french castle for sale in Dordogne. This property enjoys a geographical location of quality, just a few minutes from major tourist sites. The small town nearby offers all services. The chateau is installed at the top of a small promontory, in a wooded and hilly environment. Raised on full basement, the chateau is about 1300 sqm (basement, ground floor, 1st floor, 2nd floor and attic). The ground floor comprises: entrance, two living rooms, a large reception room, a kitchen. On the first floor: 8 bedrooms with bathroom and toilet. On the second floor: 7 bedrooms with bathroom and toilet. On the garden level: a large reception room, jacuzzi, sauna, gym and various technical rooms. A large outbuilding of approximately 1000 sqm houses eleven bedrooms with bathroom and eight small two-room apartments. Pool with pool house. Parc of approximately 22 acres (9ha) of woods and meadows.

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