Enchanting Historic Chateau in a Delightful …
Advert Reference: IP1191
For Sale By Agent
Agency: Purslows Gascony View Agency Find more properties from this Agent€1,750,000 is approximately: | |
British Pounds: | £1,522,500 |
US Dollars: | $1,855,000 |
Canadian Dollars: | C$2,555,000 |
Australian Dollars: | A$2,905,000 |
Key Info
- Type: Residential (Country Estate, Château), Business (Bed & Breakfast), Detached
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bath/ Shower Rooms: 11
- Habitable Size: 1205 m²
- Land Size: 3.88 ha
Highlights
- Dating from the 13C and transformed in the 18C this fascinating chateau is tucked away in the rolling countryside of Gascony, as if caught in a time warp. Set on elevated ground outside a small rural hamlet only a few minutes from a pretty medieval village with local shops and services.
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm / CCTV
- Cellar(s) / Wine Cellar(s)
- Central Heating
- Character / Period Features
- Countryside View
- Double Glazing
- En-Suite Bathroom(s) / Shower room(s)
- Fireplace / Stove
- Garage(s)
- Garden(s)
- Gîte(s) / Annexe(s)
- Land
- Mountain View
- Off-Street Parking
- Outbuilding(s)
- Pigeonnier(s)
- Rental / Gîte Potential
- Septic Tank / Microstation
- Solar Panels
- Stone
- Swimming Pool
- Terrace(s) / Patio(s)
- Under-Floor Heating
- Woodland / Wooded
Property 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
€1,750,000 is approximately: | |
British Pounds: | £1,522,500 |
US Dollars: | $1,855,000 |
Canadian Dollars: | C$2,555,000 |
Australian Dollars: | A$2,905,000 |
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