luxury real estate for sale La Romieu, France

Exclusive to Maxwell Baynes - Christies International Real Estate Situated amongst the unspoilt rolling hills of the Gers, and thought to have 13th Century 'Templar' origins, the limestone rural house and chapel is situated close to the historic Pilgrimage route 'The Camino de Santiago -Le Chemin de Compostelle'. The house is described by locals as a 'Bourgeoisie Maison' and has breath-taking views of the French countryside. On clear days from the house terrace the snow topped Pyrenees Mountain range can be seen and the nearby town of Condom is less than a ten-minute drive away. The house has generous sized rooms culminating in a very large high-ceilinged kitchen with large, glazed doors and windows leading onto a generous stone terrace for entertaining and for the best views possible of the surround countryside and distant mountains. There are five bedrooms all ensuite. The stunning entrance hall with historic stone staircase leads to a reception room currently used as a library/sitting room plus a further sitting room with large log burning stove. The house oozes character and style. In the grounds stands the fascinating 13th Century stone chapel. A year-long renovation in 2018 by specialist artisan craftsmen brought the building back to life, resulting in a truly inspirational setting currently beautifully restored and providing a large comfortable space that is adaptable for a variety of uses. Through the two stunning arched entrances and the deep arched window, light streams into the mellow stone interior, the building is very tranquil and unique. The house provides privacy amongst its peaceful setting, a perfect place to wander through the grounds of just under 5 hectares of well stocked garden, meadows, and orchard that surround the house and chapel. There is also a generous swimming pool with a newly installed heat pump. Historic medieval bastide villages, château, and picturesque riverside towns are all in easy reach along with a variety of restaurants and events. Particulars- Exterior Private drive no through traffic and busy road generous car parking Two stone terraces and rear and side of property for entertaining. Separate store and location of oil-fired boiler. Separate tractor and tool store. 13th Century Templar Chapel. House Grand entrance hall with stone staircase. Sitting room with double aspect windows and large recently installed log burner. Additional reception room with door leading onto side patio. Currently used as a secondary sitting room and library. Hallway leading to downstairs cloakroom and separate utility room with sink and plumbing for white goods. Very large kitchen with high open ceilings, two sides of big picture windows and patio doors that fold back to create an ‘inside outside kitchen’ in the summer months. Two sinks, plumbing for large fridge, storage cupboards. Large range cooker. Five bedrooms. All ensuite with bath or shower. Four are large doubles and one is smaller used as a child’s bedroom for small guest room. Patios Two large stone patios, rear of house and side. Metal garden gazebo with vines. Large stone pots with shrubs and flowers. Historic well with safety cover and internal water tap for garden watering. External Electric power points Wooden framed gazebo over patio area for shade.

GERS - CONDOM In a charming hamlet, beautiful property including a main house and a medieval tower from the 13th and 14th centuries. Without nuisance and in good general condition, this house with 365 m² of living space and 12 main rooms including 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, has kept its beautiful original architectural elements. First floor: entrance hall, living room, sitting room, study, music room, dining room, kitchen/laundry room, 2 bathrooms and 2 toilets. A staircase goes down to the cellar. 1st floor: 7 bedrooms from 26 to 20 m², 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets and a storeroom. Medieval tower with 3 levels of about 65 m² and a very nice architecture. Adjoining south facing barn of 100 m², converted into an elegant summer dining room. Well kept park with a well and an orchard. Ideal house as a family residence or for artistic or touristic use. Energy class: N/A Climate class: N/A Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

This impressive 20th century chateau surrounded by its vineyards and parkland offers many opportunities to a discerning buyer. The crop is currently maintained and sold to a nearby cooperative. The wide range of outbuildings show that it was once an independent concern. With some fenced paddocks, a small lunge pen and 4 stables it is suitable for equestrian pursuits. There is an in ground swimming pool for relaxation and terraces around the chateau for entertaining or lounging. A converted dovecote could be used as a gîte and with some renovation other outbuildings could provide additional accommodation. History This renaissance style chateau was rebuilt at the start of the 20th century on the site of a 16th century Gascon chateau. It boasts an hexagonal tower at one end and a round tower at the other. Internally there are numerous features of note from this period including fireplaces, flooring, staircases and traditional oak woodwork and tiles. Key Points Private location not far from facilities The chateau is in need of major renovation internally to provide comfortable and modern accommodation A wide range of outbuildings offering a range of possibilities for development Well set out and maintained gardens and parkland with mature trees The Chateau The chateau is on 3 levels with large windows providing large bright rooms with views over the land. The structure was reroofed less than 10 years ago but only a small part of the ground floor has been lived in since then. There is some central heating provided by an oil fired boiler. The layout flows reasonably well and could be a large family home with living spaces on the ground floor, bedrooms on the first floor and an independent flat on the top floor. Other buildings The dovecot (75m2) has recently been upgraded to form a 1 bedroomed gîte over 3 levels. It has a purpose built wooden staircase between the floors. Of note is the detail of the woodwork on the top floor bedroom. The middle floor has a sitting room and shower room and the ground floor a kitchen diner. Gardens. A gravel driveway leads up to and surrounds the chateau. An above ground swimming pool Land In total there are approximately 74 hectares surrounding the chateau and outbuildings. It comprises of meadows and land of 26 hectares, 7 hectares of woodland and 40 hectares of vines. The parkland has numerous trees over 100 years old. Currently grapes of these varieties are grown - Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Colombard, Gros Manseng, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Ugri Blanc. Location The estate is set back off a departmental road and is about 3 kilometres from a town with a wide range of shops and leisure pursuits. The motorway network The TGV The major international airports of Bordeaux and Toulouse are 1hr 30 mins drive. . Full details can be obtained by contacting [email protected]

The main house: The hallway The front door opens onto a neat hallway with storage for coats and shoes. The downstairs double bedroom To the right of the hallway there is a downstairs double bedroom overlooking the front garden. The room has been decorated in calm and neutral colours in keeping with the tasteful decor throughout the entire property. There is ample space for a double bed, and behind the bed, a plaster-board wall which has been added to cleverly concealed a wash-basin to one side and a shower on the other. The « middle » reception room with wood burning stove This room sits in a central position between the front hallway and the rear door to the garden. The wooden staircase to the first floor is housed in the corner. This is a lovely spot to sit, at the heart of the property, beside the wood-pellet burner and the original old fireplace. Two cosy arm-chairs are carefully positioned with two reading lights, providing the perfect place to work or to read. The pellet burner is a recent addition, its flames casting a rich red hue to the white stone walls. We traverse this room to reach a second inner hallway, the kitchen, downstairs laundry room, bathroom and cloakroom (WC). The Petit Salon The original reception room is a picturesque bijou of a room. With exposed stone walls and original beams, this room has all the delicacy of a drawing room in a parsonage. It is a « delicate » room, its décor pure and uncluttered with two simple sofas in muted tones and a view (which increases the sense of its size) onto the wood burning stove and « middle » reception room. The Petit Salon and Middle Reception Room work together in many ways, to create one large entertainment space at the heart of the property - with the Petit Salon providing a more intimate setting into which one could escape with a book. The laundry room This is not so much a laundry room as a cleverly designed cupboard with all the requisite depth for a washing machine and dryer. The downstairs cloakroom, WC, Bathroom The WC is separate from the main bathroom, and has a small vanity unit and sink just outside its door. A large and spacious bathroom is situated on the ground floor of the property. The Kitchen Currently this is one of our favourite kitchens here at Bliss and one which would easily find its way into any lifestyle magazine for country homes in Gascony. It is more than just a kitchen but rather more a vast reception room in its own right, where the current owners spend much of their time at the large dining table, eating, preparing food, or enjoying the views to the garden. With French doors to the terrace and a window over a characterful sink area, the kitchen is styled with a light touch, with natural materials, textures and tones. A simplicity which looks easy but is hard to achieve. The First Floor and « occasional » bedroom A wooden staircase leads up to a spacious central landing with a day bed. This space can be used as an additional bedroom for guests but is very much an open-plan room which sits between the two upstairs bedrooms. The two main upstairs bedrooms Both in neutral tones, of creams and whites with a beautiful wooden floor running across the entire length of the first floor, both rooms are zen and restful providing generous space light. The guest house At a short distance from the main house across the lawn, there is a cute cottage-style guest house, comprising a bedroom and ensuite shower room. The guest cottage has been designed with the same inimitable style and flair, in identical matching muted tones. This is a delightful abode for guests wishing to retreat to the countryside How many buildings are there - and how would you describe these? The property comprises four buildings : The main house- which is a pretty stone property with white stone walls. A guest-house across the lawn from the main house, in matching stone. A vast enclosed barn, of approximately 120 m², ideal as a workshop or for a collection of vehicles, with an upper floor providing space for a multitude of activities - and with an attached car port. The vestiges of a ruined house, without a roof and with crumbling walls. The ruin sits to the rear of the property but has the merit of existing on the cadastral plan - meaning it could perhaps one day be restored - planning permission permitting.

Außergewöhnliche Gelegenheit, ein touristisches Anwesen auf einem 4 Hektar großen Grundstück zu erwerben, das eine vollständige Palette von Unterkünften und Freizeiteinrichtungen in einer der attraktivsten Regionen Frankreichs bietet - LE GERS.Am Rande der lebhaften Stadt Condom, im Herzen des malerischen Gascogne, berühmt für seinen Armagnac, seine üppigen grünen Täler, atemberaubende Panoramen und bemerkenswerte Architektur, gesäumt von Bastiden, Kathedralen und Schlössern.Dieses Anwesen umfasst ein geräumiges Hauptgebäude von etwa 230 m², 10 hochwertige finnische Chalets, einen herrlichen Pool mit einladendem Strand und einen Empfangssaal.Das Haupthaus bietet einen Eingangsbereich mit Garderobe, eine große voll ausgestattete Küche, einen Hauswirtschaftsraum, ein Wohnzimmer mit Holzofen, ein Büro, 6 Schlafzimmer mit Einbauschränken und 2 Badezimmer. Es ist mit Gasfußbodenheizung, Holz-Doppelverglasung ausgestattet und hat eine Deckenhöhe von 2,80 m.Der Keller, mit einer Gesamtfläche von etwa 220 m², ist in zwei Teile unterteilt: einen Technikbereich mit Kessel und Lagerplatz für Fahrräder, Grills, Traktoren und Gartengeräte, und einen Empfangssaal mit voll ausgestatteter Küche und Pelletsofen.Im Park bietet ein herrlicher Pool von 12x6 m mit einem großen Strandbereich, Dusche, Toiletten und einer schattigen Terrasse einen idealen Entspannungsort.Die 10 hochwertigen finnischen Chalets sind so angeordnet, dass die Privatsphäre jedes einzelnen gewährleistet ist, mit mindestens 25 Metern Abstand zwischen ihnen. Vollständig ausgestattet und eingerichtet bieten sie komfortable Unterkünfte für vier bis acht Personen.Ein Kinderspielplatz, der den Sicherheitsstandards entspricht, wurde 2019 installiert.Derzeit blühend als saisonale Vermietung, mit wöchentlichen Buchungen im Juli und August sowie an Wochenenden während des restlichen Jahres, bietet dieses Anwesen ein attraktives Einkommenspotenzial.Der Park befindet sich in ausgezeichnetem Zustand, entspricht den geltenden Normen und erfordert keine weiteren Arbeiten.Glauben Sie, dass Sie das Projekt Ihrer Träume gefunden haben? Zögern Sie nicht, mich für einen Termin, weitere Fotos oder zusätzliche Informationen zu kontaktieren.

Properties don’t get more rural than this one in the GERS - the beautiful rustic region in S-W France famous for its quality of life. Fine food and great wine is an essential part of this area so where better than the GERS to buy a property? This gem is tucked away in a secluded rural location in an elevated position in the rolling hills of the northern Gers only a few kms from the thriving market town of Condom. The house is sympathetically restored and retains many original features but filled with modern comfort for year-round living. It is surrounded by its own land of over 3 hectares with mature trees and meadows, all entirely fenced. This beautiful limestone building, once a defending tower from the middle ages, has well-proportioned reception rooms and 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. All rooms are centrally heated and additional heating is supplied by the large AGA and wood burner. A large outbuilding of over 100 m² on two levels can accommodate horses, cars or even suitable for conversion. Further outbuildings for cars, hobbies or storage. A high end heated swimming pool and its pool house is the cherry on the cake! In short a comfortable, large family home with everything a family could wish for, to suit all age groups and their animals, all year round, whatever the weather…

Dated 1815, this elegant domain is on a perfect spot with great views over the rolling Gascon countryside. Ideally suited for permanent or holiday home for a large family or several generations, having the independent guest cottages available. As these are slightly set away from the main house, they could be rented out commercially. Situated on top of the hill with many centenarian trees of different species around the house, the total land of over 5ha, offers you a large orchard, many trees planted about 30 years ago and a parcel of old oak woodland. From here unspoiled views to the East, South and North. The main house offers elegant and light reception rooms, with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and structurally in great condition, but a future owner would need to budget for updating the decoration. In this main building, there is a separate caretakers/staff accommodation available as well. The Old Winery, contains 2 self-contained guest houses (72 and 78 m²), ready to move into. In between a large communal playroom and storeroom. All perfectly renovated and can be used year-round due to its high end central heating system. In its basement large garages for cars or workshop. Further small limestone outbuildings and on top of that a 500 m² metal barn to store tractors or whatever one wants. Light, bright, quality and super location are the keywords. This could be your long-desired opportunity to change your lifestyle and become part of us happy few enjoying life in Gascony. Don’t miss it!

This lovely stone property, with its elegant facade, sits in the heart of Condom, a couple of minutes walk from the many local restaurants, shops, schools and weekly market. With 4 bedrooms, 2 reception-rooms, a dining-room and a study, this property is an ideal family home. The property is located in the heart of historical Condom, in an elevated position, from which a good number of lengthly walks around the glorious park, the river, or the 33 KM converted railway line « le chemin vert » are easily accessible, making the property the perfect balance between town and country. The property is representative of the grand 18th century homes found in Gascony, with high ceilings and tall windows. The property has been fully restored over the last ten years and has good double-glazing. The roof has undergone work in the last couple of years, and there is gas central-heating throughout, all of which combine to provide a comfortable, spacious and extremely elegant home. Let’s take a look in more detail: The main front door opens directly from the street. On the other side, a long entrance hallway divides the property into two sections. The first section has hooks on the wall for coats and a glass door into the front reception where there is a downstairs cloakroom (WC and sink) and a view onto the fabulous original turning staircase, one of the most impressive features of this property. The stair case is spacious and grand, rising elegantly to the first and second floor. To the left of the entrance hallway, there is a spacious study overlooking the street, with a decorative fireplace, no-longer in use and a wooden floor. On the other side of the hallway, also overlooking the street, there is an elegant dining-room, with a large cupboard for the crockery, and a terra-cotta style floor. This room has plenty of space for a large dining-room table. At the far end of the hallway, beyond the central lobby and staircase, there is a cosy downstairs sitting-room with both a window and French doors to the rear courtyard. Approximate measurements Ground floor Entrance: 6.25 m² Clearance: 10 m² Office: 18.25 m² WC: 2 m² Living room: 19.40 m² Kitchen: 21.95 m² Laundry room: 8.70 m² Corridor: 1.50 m² Dining room: 16.15 m² 1st floor Landing: 4.50 m² Bedroom 1: 20.25 m² Clearance: 1.75 m² Bedroom 2: 23.60 m² Bathroom: 8.05 m² WC: 2.15 m² Corridor: 2.95 m² Living room: 38.95 m² Dressing room: 6.85 m² Second floor Landing: 4.20 m² Bathroom: 10.35 m² Bedroom 3: 22.35 m² Bedroom 4: 26.75 m² --- Attic: 27.30 m² Garage

There are not enough superlatives to honour this immaculately presented property. Truly the best example of “country in the village”! Well balanced classic design goes hand in hand with modern comfort, creating most delightful spacious and light rooms. All the original features are kept in place to preserve the authenticity. The current owners have done a massive amount of work to the property with an excellent team of craftsmen and architect still leaving some areas with minor work to create further accommodation. A new high tech central heating system on wood pellets will assure an ambient temperature in the winter so it is perfectly suitable for year-round living. Adjoining the property is a delightful terraced garden with lots of different mature trees, pond, large orchard and arable land offering you the real ‘countryside’ feel and being completely private from the small village. A beautiful 4-bedroom guest house, built of the same local limestone offers you another xxx m² of habitable space that looks out to the cosy courtyard surrounded by the old wine barn and large workshop. Further outbuildings complete this lovely property if you want to safely store your precious vehicles. Situated at only 10 minutes from Condom where you’ll find all commodities with the best schools, doctors and dentists.

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Situated just 10 minutes from Condom, this sublime stone manoir is accessed by a private road and sits in a perfect setting in the Gascon countryside. There are no nearby neighbours, and the property is in the middle of 3 hectares of tranquil and very private parkland, with extraordinary views over the surrounding valleys and the Pyrenees mountain range. A lovely 16 x 6 m swimming pool will keep you cool in summer, and you can enjoy drinks or a meal with friends and family in or outside the open-plan summer kitchen with its large stone archway access to the pool. On one side of the courtyard, shaded by beautiful mulberry and plane trees, you can welcome visitors in the guest house with 2 en-suite bedrooms, sitting room and kitchen, a separate bedroom with bathroom, and a caretaker's flat with living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. In addition, the 2 symmetrical dovecotes on the lower terrace have been converted identically into bedrooms with fireplaces and wood-burning stoves, bathrooms and matching terraces. On the other side of the courtyard, sits the imposing 365 m² manor house, where a magnificent stone-floored entrance hall with a large fireplace welcomes you and leads you to the principal 55 m² salon. Elegantly proportioned, it features old oak-planked flooring, a west facing, opening archway, beautiful fireplace and large double doors, one of which leads to the elegant family kitchen – with dining table – where you can prepare your favourite grilled dishes in the barbecue. It opens onto a shaded part of the upper terracing, and the small winter dining room, also with its original terracotta floor tiles. The cosy sitting room is centred around the fireplace, which is lit throughout the winter, and also opens onto the south terrace. A beautiful third reception room with open fireplace, currently used as a sitting / music room and library is reached from the grand salon in the other direction. The ground floor also has a large utility room / laundry with its own garden shower. There is ample stockage and coat hanging space in this part of the house. A guest cloakroom opens off the hallway. The first floor has 2 large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and 3rd bedroom or study. The property is magnificently decorated to a very high standard and it has preserved many of its original features – such as wood panelling, mouldings, old wooden flooring, fireplaces, natural stone, and terracotta floor tiles. The high-quality renovation has preserved and enhanced these original features and created no less than 6 portes-fenêtres opening out to the upper south and west terraces. The grounds feature a number of lovely terraces and gardens, while the beautiful, high-walled courtyard and the garden in front of the property is shaded in summer. A more Provençal one by the swimming pool is reached from the main house and the guest house. Beyond is an orchard, meadows and woodland. The property also has a large garage and cellars, an old unrenovated farmhouse hidden by vegetation, 2 wells and water reservoir as well as central heating. It is a real beauty of the kind one rarely sees for sale. History lovers will adore it. Built on a Gallo-Roman site, it served in medieval years as a convent before further renovation after the Revolution. Feel free to contact us for more information or for a viewing. Fees to be paid by the seller. Energy class D, Climate class D Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on the year's energy prices 2021: between 5190.00 and 7070.00 €. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

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A delightful townhouse with a walled garden just steps away from the bustling high street, yet preserving a quiet elegance and gentle tranquility with a beautiful private garden This property has been completely renovated; the roof, electricity, plumbing, heating system, bathrooms and kitchens have all been entirely replaced during the renovations. The property is ready to move into immediately and is designed tastefully in neutral tones. The property is light and elegant with a pleasant mix of contemporary and period features. This property has the added advantage of having an additional studio with kitchen, shower room and reception area. This studio appartment can be linked to the main house or used as a separate dwelling for guests and has its own separate entrance in the street behind the house. The Garden The enclosed garden provides the perfect amount of outdoor space whilst being the perfect size for easy maintenance. There are a number of mature trees, including palm trees there are both sunny and shaded spots for those hot summer months A stone path leads from the garden up a couple of steps to a spacious wooden terrace and to the door to the main house. We enter the main house from the garden, the walk through the small and newt garden heightening our sense of “leaving the world behind” and yet being just a stone’s throw away from the bakery, local cafés and restaurants. The Ground Floor This spacious reception room comprises a living-area and large open plan kitchen. The large windows overlooking the garden flood the room with sunlight. There is a wood-burning stove for cozy winter nights in-front of a movie. It should be noted that as an extension to the ground floor of the main house we can also access (via a connecting door) the ground floor of the separate studio apartment, thus entering a second reception area with a kitchen. The studio has undergone the same tasteful renovations as the main house. Back to the Main house & The First Floor The staircase is a remarkable feature in itself as it is flooded with daylight from the huge skylight in the high ceiling above; a real bonus on a rainy day and a juxtaposition of light and shadow on a sunny day depending on the hour. This part of the property adds a delightful contemporary note to the home and ensures a sensory light-filled experience every time you ascend to the first floor. From the landing, we can see that the first floor has been expertly divided into two large and luxurious suites. On our right is the first suite; a sunny, spacious bedroom with three gorgeous windows and wooden floors, a large walk-in closet, separate WC and a beautiful shower room. On the other side of the landing is the second suite, almost as spacious in size. This comprises a large shower room, WC, a double bedroom with two windows, ornamental fireplace, and an alcove/dressing area which is equipped with a water connection should this be required in the future Second Floor There are two good-sized rooms on the second floor, and although this section of the property is under the eaves, there is more than enough space for a bedroom and a large study. The vast skylight on the landing, as well as the smaller ones on both sides, are all original features and were newly fitted when the roof was replaced. The Cave Not all town houses in the Gascony have basements, but this one is an exception. It is accessed by a small door below the living room, and provides enough space to store wood and other items, and to keep the hot water heater in a safe and dry place. It is an ideal spot for a secret store of wine. The Garage This is a real plus for a town house, and although only spacious enough to park a small car, it is the perfect space to keep your bicycles and gardening equipment. It has been well renovated, in keeping with the entire property, and has a separate workshop area. A door leads to the first-floor studio with balcony. Our thoughts at Bliss Here at this property, you would be forgiven for feeling you are in a rural secluded cottage but with one immense advantage – the garden doors open onto a vibrant town from which you can visit its eclectic shops and excellent restaurants, as well as benefiting from all the amenities a town offers, such as doctors, a cinema (with original version screenings), theatre, concerts, and more.

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Situated in the country side, at the end of a private lane, this remarkable estate features an elegant maison de maître, a second property and various outbuildings. It is nesteld in 4 hectares of beautiful gardens, with a swimming pool, various outdoor sitting areas, a dovecote, an orchard and some woodland. The main residence, housed in a former winegrower's house with adjoining outbuildings, offers 435 m² of living space. The ground floor boasts an inviting entrance hall, a spacious and very light 90 m² living room with a wood-burning stove, a 50 m² kitchen with a dining area with double North/South exposure and impressive double doors opening to the garden, a cozy lounge, a bedroom with en-suite and a utility room. The first floor features a lavish 90 m² master bedroom with 2 dressing rooms, a bathroom and a television room, followed by a 52 m² study and 2 additional bedrooms with en-suite facilities. The adjoining outbuildings include a 70 m² workshop and a 100 m² wine storehouse. The independent 190 m² maison de maitre, with a different orientation, could serve as a beautiful guest house for friends and familly. It comprises a central entrance hall, a double sitting-reception room, a very elegant and spacious kitchen with its dining area. An original wooden staircase leads to 3 bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and a familly bathroom. The lush garden unfolds with an array of tree species, blooming shrubs, and vibrant flowers. Adding to its allure are a gracefully flowing fountain, a refreshing swimming pool, a convenient carport, a designated parking area, and the delightful presence of a charming dovecote. Perched in a commanding location with no immediate neighbors, this property distinguishes itself in the Gers. It comes equipped with central heating powered by oil and several cozy wood-burning stoves. Fees to be paid by the seller. Energy class D, Climate class D Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on the year's energy prices 2021: between 6230.00 and 8490.00 €. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

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Romanticists, aspiring Gothic heroes & heroines apply within…. Overview If your heart is stirred by visions of a Chateau with ochre-coloured walls in the setting sun; of high ceilings, and period charm without the need for perfection; or if you are someone for whom beauty outweighs all sense of the practical… then “read” on Macduff: this paragraph could be the first stepping-stone on the road to a great adventure. This is a property for those who are grand of heart, for souls imbued with a touch of gentle folly and for whom the reward is something quite beautiful: A cinematic backdrop, a theatrical pastiche of every castle-based movie you have ever viewed; a home of character with all the grandeur of the Italian Renaissance. The entrance & gardens The arrival to any Chateau must by necessity be somewhat majestic and here the avenue does not disappoint, being suitably mysterious with vegetation high on each side. The long stone driveway opens out onto a forecourt with a circular driveway which circles around a central island of Cyprus trees. The chateau rises before us, amber and gold in the sunlight, its flaking façade perfect in its imperfection. Its windows are guarded by tall French Grey shutters, its central doorway is grand and majestic in its welcome. The property rises high above a stone terrace and decorative fishpond. The façade to the North reveals a series of stone arcades, open to the elements. To each side of the Chateau there are woods and gardens, with hundred-year-old trees, all of which lend a sense of mystery to the lieu. To the front of the property there is a stone fishpond beyond which is a flight of stone steps up to the terrace and the grand front door. The stone barn to the right of the Château is the perfect backdrop to the grand hydrangea bushes which have grown tall in its shade. The barn to the rear is partially inaccessible and now more or less in a ruined state. Once a stable block, this building might yet be salvaged. A second outbuilding to the front of the driveway is in a similar condition. Sitting to the right of the main terrace, in a recess beyond, is a stone building or orangery, with a sink and an array of pots, to harbour the lemon and orange trees over winter. The Entrance The grand front door opens onto a majestic hallway, from which a turning wooden staircase rises to the first floor, with a sweep of wrought iron balcony, and walls which look as if one has fallen headfirst into the pages of an Italian Gothic novel. The walls are remarkable, in the pastiche of a pastiche setting sun, their gentle ochre and yellow tones catching the sunlight from the west in a theatrical manner. The kitchen & Pantry area To the right of the entrance hall door, there is a large double kitchen, with a fireplace and windows over the front forecourt and to the gardens at the side of the property. The ceilings are high, and the room spacious enough to incorporate a large dining room table, and a rear section with a sink, for food preparation. Beyond the kitchen is a small vestibule, which serves as a pantry, and an inner corridor with a large cupboard, which houses the washing machine and dryer, and overlooking the gardens to the rear, a room currently used as a study, and a downstairs 1930’s style bathroom. The Drawing Room From the main entrance hall, it is pleasing to access the grand drawing room via the original eighteenth century doors. The drawing room offers a view onto the rear garden via a set of characterful French windows that open onto the rear terrace. The room has a central fireplace which is not currently in use and as in many of the rooms here at the Chateau, we invite guests to look upwards at the ornate ceilings. The drawing room opens internally onto two other rooms, one on each side. Firstly, a grand dining room, conveniently placed between the drawing room, and (via the internal hallway) back to the rear pantry and kitchen. The second room is smaller in size and used as a snug, or living room, where the family gather to watch television or play games. From the door of the snug, we return to the main hallway, passing a doorway with steps leading down to the cellar below. Central Turning Staircase The staircase in the central hallway is a delight, and climbing to the first floor, we experience its generous proportions, and the majestic tall ceilings which lead the eye upwards to the first-floor landing. The first floor The first floor has all the elegance one would expect, with tall windows to the front forecourt of the property. A half landing, with a secret door leads up a tiny internal staircase to one of the ante chambers above, serving no logical purpose other than to evacuate servants (or lovers?) from the bedroom in haste. A delight for amateurs of Hide and Seek, whatever one’s age. The bedrooms On the first floor via a second internal hallway, there are four double bedrooms and at each end of the property a vestibule or oval room and a family bathroom at each end of the property (or a total of two bathroom on the first floor and one on the ground floor). The second-floor vestibules, which are oval, might well be used as antechambers, dressing rooms, or children’s bedroom. Each of the rooms is similar in style and period feature: tall ceilings, lovely wooden floors, fireplaces and views over the parkland. A doorway opens onto a second stairway, in brut form and far less grandiose than the first, leading to the impressive attic space above. This huge space has at one end the tremendous open archways. At the opposite end these have been bricked in but beg to be opened. The Attic The space sets the imagination on fire. Whatever architectural plans are born here, they must of course be validated by the local planning authorities that be, but this is a space which in sheer volume at least (with the romantic idea of an arched view over the gardens at one end, if not two ends of the property) offers endless possibilities. Technical Talk Total habitable surface area: approximately 368m2 4 bedrooms 2 ante chambers (or children’s bedrooms) 3 family bathrooms (2 on the first floor one on the ground floor) Grand drawing room Dining room Snug/television room Spacious kitchen and rear kitchen Study Immense third floor attic space Outside: Orangery Various outbuildings requiring restoration Parkland of over three hectares with mature trees Plot size: 37690m2 Property Tax: 2285 Septic tank Mains water 2 water wells Double Glazing: No (original wooden windows). Shutters in fair condition except on the top floor Roof: Original roof (to be verified Oil fired central heating (De Dietrich boiler) 2 plastic tanks house the oil in the basement Kitchen fireplace working order (others may have been capped off and are not used) Smart metre: no 1 hot water tank Internet: by OZONE – satellite Who might want to live here? – and what needs doing? This is not a modest property by any stretch of the imagination. It has a grandeur which requires a generous budget and a grain of delightful folly. Beyond the purchase price, unless one is content to live here throughout the warmer months of the year, there will be by necessity the need to be some thought and finances given to insulating the property to minimize running costs. The top floor, whether it obtains planning permissions in the future or not, whatever the project might be, is currently open to the elements at one end (via a series of Romanic “in the summer” archways) and not currently insulated either on the floor or the ceiling. The property was decorated some years ago by an interior designer and the walls are in their own delightful way a work of Art, which add much charm to the building. If the style and colours please, then there is nothing that needs doing other than choosing furniture for each room. The windows however require some attention. The lovely old window frames are single glazed, and the choice here will be one of heart or head. But if the current window frames are to be kept some repair work will be necessary. The bathrooms have a period charm but are completely unmodernized (one of these has a quaint 1930 air to it), and the decision to change these or not will be one of aesthetics. All this said, the property will appeal to anyone who loves the architecture of an old French Chateau. This is the perfect home for a large family or a business project. This is a house to fill with family, friends and furniture. The elegant rooms beg to be decorated and the tall ceilings offer a fantastic opportunity to hang great chandeliers, or pieces of Art on the walls. The home of a Collector, an Artist, a Designer? A small bijou hotel… the possibilities are endless. This will be a property which will tug on the heart strings of many, for it is so easy to imagine the Chateau illuminated in the evening, the backdrop to any number of wonderful soirées. A property which requires full evening dress, full glasses, a full imagination, and a not immodest purse. But oh! ……Quelle Joie!!! A Little Bit of Fun Recommended Books to take on the trip: Enchanted April - Elizabeth Von Arnim (try the 1993 movie if not the book) Recommended movies : Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) or A Good Year ( 2006) Recommended drinks: The very best pink champagne to reflect the golden pink and amber tones of these lovely old walls.