castle with pool for sale Villefranche-de-Rouergue, France

EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! From the moment you step on to this property you will fall under its charm! Surrounded by fields and meadows and on the edge of a delighful Aveyronnais village, this impressive, Bourgeois-style property, with its stream, parkland, swimming pool and renovated stone buildings, is designed to impress! Inside, the main house has been stylishly renovated to retain many authentic, character features. A pellet burner, installed in 2022, powers the central heating system to ensure comfort throughout the manor house. Light flows in from every side and there are enticing views from the long hallway to the renovated barn across the driveway and to the delightful gardens and parkland at the rear of the property. On the ground floor there is a galley kitchen, large kitchen/dining area with impressive chimney, 2 salons, a gorgeous, formal dining room, WC and a 'secret' library, tucked away behind the stairs. Upstairs there are 4, very spacious bedrooms and 3 shower rooms with WCs. On the second floor there is the breathtaking attic of around 150m² which spans the whole surface of the house and has a ceiling height of 9m. Plenty of scope to let the imagination run riot with design ideas (subject to any necessary permissions! The 'Stables' gîte is a modern, well renovated space providing an open plan kitchen, dining and salon area to the ground floor and two bedroom spaces and modern shower room/WC upstairs. Perfect as an independent space for family or as a potential gîte rental property. The wonderfully, rustic-looking 'events' barn belies its charming interior where superb parquet floors, meet ancient wooden beams and stone walls providing the most wonderful venue for weddings, family celebrations anniversaries and other celebratory events. There is a professional kitchen next to the hall which can be used for servicing events and, upstairs, there is a light and airy bedroom for further guest accommodation, with access to an upper garden. Across from the barn there is a smaller building with its own, small terrace and here there is a kitchen, salon, shower room and bedroom. The theme is simplicity, rusticity and comfort and is perfect as a weekend get-away rental. The swimming pool is set in its own parkland and is secluded and private. There is a 2 storey, pigeonnier building in the rear courtyard area, which houses the boiler room, laundry room, pellet hopper and storage area. A very deep and beautifully constructed well, housed in a 'fairytale', stone, pigeonnier tower, with ivy trailing over it, is a fascinating feature and the subject of much fascination as it connects at a deep level with the underground stream that flows under the property. There is an entrance to the underground river just below the terrace at the side of the property. The property is surrounded by almost 6 hectares of meadows and woodland, in the heart of the countryside where peace and tranquility is assured. A nature lover's paradise! The spot is truly magical and, as a venue for weddings and celebratory events, it is perfect. As a fascinating, stylish, charming family domain, it is equally perfect! A visit is highly recommended to experience the charm and originality that this lovely property has to offer! Contact us now to book your visit! (Currently run as gites (a future owner may need to reapply for the necessary permissions and business registration).

A listed estate steeped in history including a chateau, outbuildings and 27 hectares of grounds with a romantic lake and a swimming pool in the Figeac region. The estate, which overlooks the entire Dournelle Valley, sits at the top of the hill above the village of Fons-en-Quercy, whose defence and prosperity it safeguarded for more than six centuries. It comprises a chateau of approx. 445 m² with two round towers of different diameters and periods, a residential farmhouse of approx. 120 m², an old farm building of approx. 160 m², and an impressive stable barn of approx. 828 m², formerly a stud, renowned throughout the region. The entire property, with a total floor area of almost 1,500 m² including the chateau, is listed. A square dovecote spanning around 52 m² near the chateau, now used as a garage, and a round dovecote of around 29 m² bear witness to the importance of the former stronghold. The architectural diversity of this estate are a proud testimony to its tormented history, blending all periods from the 16th to the end of the 19th century. The finest building materials available in the region were used: stone from the Lot quarries, centuries-old oak trees for the roof timbers and parquet flooring, and terracotta roof tiles in a variety of shapes depending on the nature of the buildings to be covered. The grounds, covering an area of 27 hectares, are totally private and boast a wealth of species and ancient trees. A narrow local road bisects the park. In addition to its vast water lily pond, nymphaeum, rock pool and grottoes, it includes a series of three “lavoirs” (laundry basins) fed by a natural warm spring. The hydraulic system of the grounds is listed as a historic monument.