Light-Filled Chateau
An elegant mid-19C chateau with independent guest cottage set in a delightfully quiet corner of the Gascon countryside with pretty views over neighbouring vineyards.
A central driveway leads through a sweep of parkland and an enchanting first view of the chateau. The accommodation has light and well-proportioned rooms with fine oak parquet floors and marble fireplaces in all main rooms and the recent addition of a more informal living room and private study. A master suite occupies the entire second floor with two dressings rooms and bathrooms and a roof terrace with enchanting views. Attractive swimming pool area with pool house with arched openings and covered terrace.
The property is ideal as a holiday home for a large family and with the potential for high end rentals or chambres d'hotes activity. The guest cottage is a standalone unit and further space that could be developed in the adjoining barns. A new owner should budget for partial rewiring and non-urgent redecoration as well as upgrading the drainage system. The property is offered for sale fully furnished and equipped, including designer soft furnishings and country antiques.
Ground Floor
- Entrance hall | 26.5 m²
running full length of building with front and rear doors - Salon | 41 m²
particularly light room, oak parquet, marble fireplace, glazed conservatory 18 m² - Dining room |31 m²
large south window, white marble fireplace, oak parquet floor, ceiling mouldings - Kitchen/breakfast| 30.5 m²
with roof lantern and north window, central island with double sink, Lacanche five-burner gas cooker with extractor, cupboard with tiled worktops, two built-in ovens, halogen lighting - Lobby for fridges & deep freeze
- Laundry room |
connections for appliances, storage cupboards, deep sink, side door Downstairs WC - Boiler room |
gas central heating & constant hot water - Living room | 64 m²
splendid conversion of the former winery, with fireplace, exposed stone walls and massive beams, new solid oak boards with under floor heating, French windows - Study |15 m²
rustic beams and ceiling rising into tower - Dining terrace | 45 m²
paved in natural flagstones
First Floor
- Landing | 23 m²
with oak parquet floor and balcony over courtyard - Bedroom 1| 27.5 m²
marble fireplace and oak flooring, balcony over courtyard - En suite bathroom
- Bedroom 2 | 24 m²
marble fireplace and oak flooring, balcony over courtyard - En suite shower room
- Bedroom 3 | 21 m²
marble fireplace and fitted carpet - En suite bathroom |
overlooking the park - Bedroom 4 | 18 m²
marble fireplace and fitted carpet - En suite bathroom |
overlooking the park
Second Floor
- Master bedroom | 45 m²
windows north & south, french doors to roof terrace, 20 m², with long views over neighbouring vineyards - Dressing 1 | 28 m²
north window - Bathroom |
Italian shower, pedestal basin & WC - Dressing 2/ bedroom 6| 22.5 m²
fitted cupboards - Shower room|
shower, basin, bidet & WC
Guest Cottage
- Living room | 26.5 m²
Gascon fireplace and gas central heating - Paved terrace
- Kitchen/dining |28 m²
exposed stone walls, storage cupboards, terra cotta tiles, door to lane - Two first floor bedrooms| approx. 20 m²
under eaves with skylights, carpeted floors - Shower room |
shower, basin, bidet & WC
Outbuildings
- An unrestored former dwelling with living room and ancient kitchen,stair to upper level with re-laid timber floor and new roof
- Lock up garage and workshop
Pool and Garden
- A charming terraced area |
surrounded by trellises with climbing roses, honeysuckle, lavender and bamboo - Swimming pool | 12x6 m
with Roman steps, gas heating unit - Pool house |
multiple arches, changing room, furniture store, basin & WC - Covered terrace | 15 m²
an attractive summer entertaining space
Land
- 1.75 hectares
- Pillars and gates stand at the entrance of a driveway, lining up with the main building
- The parkland grounds have a wide variety of deciduous and evergreen trees, including some fine cedars and parasol pines and with plenty of space to chip a golf ball
- A graveled area and courtyard turns around a central plane tree, with mature borders and gates onto the lane at rear
- Stone-built well with original winding gear
- An unusual feature is a sunken oval pond with goldfish and lilies
Additional Details
- The property is offered for sale fully furnished and equipped, including attractive soft furnishings and country antiques. Small list of personal exclusions
- Gas-fired central heating
- Drainage | septic tank
- Agency fees paid by the vendor
- All measurements and distances are approximate
- Fixtures and Fittings. Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale