castles for sale Lot-et-Garonne, France (page 2)

The elegant C18th Chateau is an historic Monument in the heart of a medieval Bastide town in the SW of France, 20 minutes south of Bergerac. It is currently run as a private hotel and ideal for intimate weddings or celebrations, corporate events or as an exclusive luxury bed and breakfast. It was built in 1770 on the footprint of a C13th medieval fortified chateau, and was designed by Louis Victor (famed for the Bordeaux opera house). It offers, stunning high ceilings, spacious sumptuous reception rooms, glorious bedroom suites, a superb spacious kitchen, a separate apartment, an underground gallery and a spring! For either a private residence or a business, as it is now, this is a truly sensational property worthy of exploring!

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A 15th century, Seigneurial home in almost 8 5 ha, given over to leisure and horses, between the Lot Valley and the Guyenne hills. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside, this residential property is composed of several buildings, converted for accommodation and leisure purposes. It is set in grounds, spanning more than 8 continuous hectares, including woods, meadows and even a pond, much appreciated by passing ducks. The origins of this old Seigneury, belonging to a local count, date back to the 15th century. Around 1650, two wings were adjoined to the main rectangular building, creating a U-shape around a main courtyard. Nowadays, a low stone wall, vestige of the east wing, still supports the boxwood parterre which shields the swimming pool and its swimmers from onlookers in the courtyard. Adjoining, a dovecote tower with a stone stairway - certainly the old, monumental stairway - going up to the first floor, no doubt once home to the wing’s Great Room. It is followed by a farm outbuilding which, built at the latest in the early 19th century, houses a workshop and a guest house, comprising two dwellings. The count’s heirs lived modestly in these premises until 1996, without carrying out a great deal of maintenance works. The property was almost completely restored, with some sections being entirely reconstructed, by the current owners. The access road, ending in a dead end, separates the truffle woods and the horse enclosures. Further on is a tennis court set, on a slightly lower level, between shrubberies and vegetation; then a strip of land laid to lawn marks a last breath of air before starting down the gentle slope towards the entrance at the foot of the buildings.

A 13th-century Gascon chateau, redesigned in the 16th century, in 7 5 hectares of grounds with an orangery and a dovecote, nestled in France's Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This chateau stands like a sentry by its quaint village in a commanding, defensive position from where it looks out over the surrounding slopes. The chateau has defended the valley for more than 700 years. The four-storey dwelling and its two adjoining round towers are the remnants of the original Gascon castle. In the 15th century, mullioned windows were added to let more natural light inside. And an Italian Renaissance stairway tower was added too. The chateau was rescued by a man who was enthusiastic about built heritage. He restored it and showcased the Italian style that characterised the Aquitaine region’s most beautiful houses – a style that we also see in the gardens and the chateau’s main lounge.

Part of a 13th and 16th century listed castle with its 2 5 ha of grounds bordering the river in north-east Lot-et-Garonne. The discreet, almost mysterious residence is hidden behind tall trees, barely visible from the main road. The tarmac drive becomes a stony track as it winds its way between rows of trees. After passing a pond and a bamboo hedge on the right, followed by the first evidence of the property in the form of two impressive stone pillars, the main driveway leads to two wrought-iron pillars supporting lanterns and to the dwelling. A few well-arranged flagstones guide visitors towards the entrance. The three-storey castle is set between oak trees and a chestnut tree right beside the building. To the east, the meadow bordering the garden provides some distance from the few neighbouring houses. To the west, a high stone wall with its back to the entrance emphasises the other adjoining part of the castle. On the south side, a meadow stretches as far as the banks of the river Lot below.

EXCLUSIVITY Sotheby's Immobilier Chavanne: Family chateau for sale in Villeneuve Sur Lot, with views of the countryside and the river. This property has a surface of 760 sqm near the town centre, 650 m2 in the chateau and 80 m2 in the caretaker's house. The chateau is composed of several lounges, a dining room, a library, 8 bedrooms, a playroom, etc. One cannot help but be impressed by its excellent luminosity and superb view, and also by its original features : fireplaces, double doors, mouldings, woodwork and its infinity pool ! It is set in over 13 hectares with various outbuildings.

Built in the early 19th century as a working farmhouse and situated in the ‘Bas-Armagnac’ region in South-West France is reluctantly for sale. The property has been restored and decorated by its current owners and have rented out the two gîtes over the last decade. With the beautiful parkland, woodland and decent swimming pool, there is a possibility to welcome up to 18 people in both guest cottages. The main house offers another 4 bedrooms and the attached gîte could connect to the main house downstairs and upstairs in order to have larger main house. The other guest house remains entirely independent and can be used year-round with its own gas central heating system. Nicely tucked away in Gascony’s rolling countryside without any nuisance, ready to move into, either to run as a successful letting business or as a comfortable “dream” country home with guest cottage. The guest accommodations could be sold entirely furnished.

Sole agency, superb 17th century château in perfect condition, recently completely renovated (to disabled access standards), currently run as a hotel/restaurant. It offers around 1,800 m² in 45 main rooms on 4 levels, 25 bedrooms, all air-conditioned with private bathroom or shower/toilet. Wifi/bar/TV. Professional kitchen, seminar rooms, staff flat, courtyard of honour, chapel, swimming pool/pool house, mini-golf, pond, marquee for receptions. 7.50 hectares of wooded grounds, including a majestic avenue of three-hundred-year-old cedars. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Magnificent property for sale, built in 1752, with a living area of 300m2 and the possibility to create about 1100m2 of additional living space for a hotel and tourism activity. The property is located only 1 hour from Bordeaux, in an idyllic and peaceful setting. The main part of the property has 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open plan kitchen, a living and dining room, an additional room of 25m2, a magnificent entrance hall with period mosaic tiles, as well as other period architectural features that give the property a unique charm. The property benefits from a geothermal heating system as well as solar panels for hot water ready to be connected. A new roof was recently installed to ensure optimal waterproofing.The property is situated on 5 hectares of land, including ponds, woods, meadows and a beautiful formal garden. There are also 11 horse boxes available for horse lovers.This property represents a unique opportunity for those looking to invest in a historic place to renovate, in an exceptional living environment, with the possibility of developing a hotel or tourist activity. The property is ready to be renovated and refurbished according to the tastes and needs of its future owners. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques www.georisques.gouv.fr

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