French Chateau For Sale in Creuse Area

• Bedrooms: 15
• Pool: No
• Renovate: Yes

• Bedrooms: 15

Situated in the heart of the Creuse department of the Limousin region of France on the edge of a little village with all amenities, is this magnificent listed property consisting of an XVIIIth-century chateau, built on the foundations of an earlier, medieval building, flanked by two groups of XVIIth-century outbuildings, all set in some 12 hectares of parkland with superb views. The chateau offers some 1,900m2 of habitable space in about 40 rooms. It is in good general order, although it would benefit from some internal and external work . A number of attractive period features remain, such as panelling, parquet floors and fireplaces. The chateau itself comprises of; Raised Ground or First floor: Dating from the old chateau, this floor consists of the former guard-rooms with fireplaces. Second floor: On the south side is a Hall with monumental staircase; to the north is another Hall. The other rooms include an Oratory with attractive architectural features, 9 Main Rooms with beautiful fireplaces (6 of which are of granite), a Kitchen, Bathroom and 2 WCs. Architectural features include wood panelling, stone and parquet floors, etc. Third floor: The West Wing is XVIIIth-century. It has a Gallery leading to 3 Apartments to be renovated, all with attractive granite fireplaces. The East Wing, altered in the XIXth century, has a central Corridor leading to 8 Bedrooms to be renovated; of which 2 have granite fireplaces and late XVIIIth-century bed alcoves. Part of the chateau has oil-fired heating (2nd floor), water and electricity. The roof was redone some 20 years ago. Outside, the outbuildings form a U-shape with the main house, the outbuildings lie to east and west, around the formal courtyard. One part of these buildings needs structural renovation; the other part has had major work carried out to the roof and joinery in 2000. Vaulted ceilings and monumental fireplaces are among the more notable period features in these XVIIth-century buildings. There is also an Orangery, to be re-built, on an existing very solid base. All these buildings are listed. The property all sits on its own estate of 12 hectares of parkland with fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. A superb property with a lot of potential. Ideal for a large family home, or for a luxurious chateau hotel project.

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