Enchanting Historic Chateau in a Delightful …

Description

The estate comprises the chateau, a substantial guesthouse and a freestanding pigeonnier all entirely renovated to a very high standard in the last 10 years while retaining many original features. The main elevations were reworked in the late 18th century with multiple windows and a triple 'genoise' eaves detail, giving the chateau a classical appearance. A stone staircase in the hexagonal tower of the chateau is an extraordinary feature linking all three floors, with a gentle rise and lit by windows at every level. Reception rooms are on ground and first floor level, with 5 well-proportioned bedrooms and bathrooms on the second floor and a fascinating belvedere at the top of the tower. There is a high degree of insulation throughout with double-glazed windows and heating by heat pump.

Entertaining terraces link with a spectacular 15m infinity pool and mature parkland with a fine collection of centenarian cedar trees, oaks, ash and other indigenous species. Watering system for formal gardens. Further young woodland and pasture. 3.8 hectares in all.

Separated by a formal garden is a second stone building with round tower, now transformed into a guesthouse with 5 suites with reception areas including a vast, double-height party room of 85 m². Adjoining outbuildings, with workshop, storage space and garages.

A pigeonnier, with four symmetrical arches at its base, has been fitted out on its two levels. The countryside falls away to the south with magnificent views to the distant Pyrenees. All buildings on the estate are in a delightful pale limestone.

Outside

Large East-facing breakfast terrace in travertine paving overlooking the grounds.

Infinity swimming pool, 15x6m approx., with 'balneo' area, roman steps and fountain features. Heating by heat pump. Extensive paved entertaining terrace.

Outbuildings, approx 150 m², with workshop, storage space and lock up garages.

Land

3.8ha in all. The chateau grounds have a fine collection of centenarian cedar trees, oaks, ash and other indigenous species, with a watering system for formal gardens. Further young woodland and pasture.

Rooms:


Main Chateau Ground Floor

Lower entrance hall | linking the circular staircase with a large central corridor

Corridor | 61 m², fully terra cotta tiled floor, door onto garden and terrace on the North side

Rear hallway | 18 m², limestone steps leading out to East terrace

Kitchen | 23 m², fitted equipped kitchen with marble worktops and central breakfast island

Laundry | 14 m², with tiled worktops and connections for laundry appliances

Cloakroom with shower and WC

Boiler room | 7 m², with heat exchanger units

Wine cellar | 12 m², fitted into two sections, climate controlled

Cinema room | 40 m², with no exterior openings

Two rooms | 38 m², currently used for dogs

First Floor

Hallway | 42 m², off circular stair with oak flooring

Lobby | 21 m², the formal entrance with exterior staircase

Separate WC with hand basin

Library | 50 m², fitted bookshelves, 2 French doors onto elevated terrace, fireplace with wood burning stove

Kitchen | 45 m², travertine tiled floors, fully fitted with central island and partially separated cooking area and four arched windows overlooking pool area

Dining room | 28 m², with timber floor 'en échelle', 2 large arched windows

Drawing room | 30 m², parquet 'à la française', with carved fireplace

Study | 16 m², fitted bookshelves, double aspect

Second Floor

Landing | 55 m², with timber stair rising to attic

Master suite | 65 m², oak floors, spacious bathroom and dressing room, air-conditioned

Bedroom 2 | 23 m², with en suite shower room opposite

Bedroom 3 | 44 m², with large en-suite bath and shower

Bedroom 4 | 18 m², shower room (12 m²) across the corridor

Bedroom 5 | 47 m², overlooking the courtyard, en-suite bathroom with shower in small turret

Upper Floors

Attic | 60 m² with two storage areas under eaves

Belvedere, at the top of the tower, with multiple windows offering fantastic views over the surrounding hills



Guesthouse Ground Floor

Kitchen | 26 m², fully equipped kitchen with marble top, French doors onto garden

Dining area | 22 m², 2 large arched doors onto private terrace

Living area | 20 m², fireplace with wood burner and stone sink feature

Party room | 85 m², with ceiling rising to roofline, travertine tiled floors, bar and folding windows to garden

Bedroom 1 | 28 m², separate toilet with washbasin, shower integrated in the tower

Bedroom 2 | 26 m², beamed ceiling, en-suite shower room, exposed stone walls

Hallway | 14 m², stair leading to first floor

Utility room, with sink and connections for laundry appliances

First Floor

Landing | 52 m², two large windows overlooking the main chateau

Bedroom 3 | 26 m², with en-suite shower room

Bedroom 4 | 28 m², with en-suite shower room

Bedroom 5 | 49 m², beamed ceiling to roofline, dressing, bathroom with shower in the tower



Pigeonnier

On three levels with arched terrace, sitting/kitchen area and dining room for enjoying the sunsets



Additional details

Heating in the main chateau is by heat pump, underfloor at ground floor level

Domestic hot water by solar panels

Heating in the guest house by reversible air conditioning

Double glazed windows throughout

High-grade insulation

Security alarm

Septic tank drainage systems are fully compliant with the current legislation