Romantic Property Set in 11 Acres of Land

Property Description

From the small country road that runs along one side of the property, a private lane leads to the front steps of the chateau flanked by two pretty turrets. This property and its bucolic and preserved environment takes you back in history and happy memories for the family that occupied it until today. Francois Mauriac, the great French writer of the 20th century, Nobel Prize for Literature, stayed here several times and mentioned the castle in one of his books. At the back, large veranda offering romantic and relaxing views to the park planted with century-old trees and the arbor where outside meals were organized in the past under the foliage. The castle includes : - On the ground floor, of a beautiful through entrance from the porch to the veranda at the back large timber staircase leading to the first floor a large bright living room with fireplace a dining room an old kitchen with fireplace and a scullery (at the back of this room, in one of the turrets, storage and a toilet) and on the other side of the living room, a completely renovated studio, with independent entrance, open kitchen and bathroom. - On the first floor, on either side of a spacious landing, bedrooms (on one side, 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and a toilet and on the other side, 4 bedrooms, one of which is on a mezzanine, a bathroom and a toilet to finish). - - On the second floor, a non-convertible attic and 2 small maids' bedrooms. The roof of the main building was recently redone. Double glazed wooden windows. Renovation works have been undertaken but need to be completed according to the needs of the new owners. The studio adjoining the living room on the ground floor is completely finished and can be rented separately. Oil heating. At the entrance to the property, a large barn of 17 X 15 in 2 parts is part of the sale, with a magnificent frame in excellent condition. Facing the château, a large longère in good structural condition could be renovated to provide more accommodation or house an indoor swimming-pool for instance. East to the château, foundations of a house (building permit granted). Well. The property has retained all its charm, in the middle of a magnificent park planted with hundred-year-old trees, which can once again become a family home or accommodate a hospitality project. Although in the countryside, the property is not isolated, close to two active towns in the region with easy access: Condom to the south and Nerac to the north, both active and attractive. Lectoure is about 15 km to the east. In the heart of a region rich in cultural activities and endowed with an exceptional architectural heritage. FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND/OR REQUEST FOR A VISIT, PLEASE CONTACT AGENCY HAMILTON IN LECTOURE (32) AT