This property is sold.
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.
The property requires some minor, non-urgent upgrading, including the drainage system which is no longer compliant to new norms. These are reflected in the price.
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
