Castle for sale

One of the jewels of the Renaissance in the Midi Pyrenees this fine XVth Century Chateau for sale, listed Monument Historique is situated 25 minutes from Cahors in the regional park of the 'Causses du Quercy', 1 hour from Toulouse with its international airport.

With 1486m2 of habitable space, of which 600m2 is the Chateau. The accommodation includes: Six reception rooms, seven bedrooms. The property has been beautifully restored.

In addition to the Chateau there is a Windmill built in 1670 in perfect working order also listed a Monument Historique but which has not been used since 1936. The property is set in 19 hectares of grounds including beautiful french formal gardens, a salt water treatment swimming pool, 11 x 5.5m, sauna and jacuzzi and four hectares of truffle oaks.

Chateau: The accommodation comprises:
Basement; Boiler room, vaulted wine cellar, 45 m2, guard room, 200 m2.
Ground Floor; Entrance hall and magnificent stone spiral staircase. Salle de Justice with monumental fireplace, 110 m2, Salon with monumental fireplace, 75 m2, dining room with monumental fireplace, 55 m2, Fitted Kitchen, W.C..
Half landing; Bedroom, 16 m2, Bathroom with basin and bath and separate W.C..
First Floor; Large reception room with monumental fireplace, 110 m2 bedroom with monumental fireplace, 68 m2, leading to study with fireplace and vaulted ceiling, 16.4 m2 , and also to shower room with basin. Bedroom with monumental fireplace, 55.3 m2, bathroom, with bath, washbasin and bidet, separate W.C. Bedroom 11.7 m2 with en suite bathroom with bath bidet, basin and separate W.C..

Many original fine period features including mullioned windows, tiled and flagstone floors, ceilings of 5 metres height and over, French ceilings.
Underfloor central heating on all floors with a Wiesman boiler. Alarm system.

Outbuildings
Summer Salon with corner kitchen, 30m2 near the Chateau.
Bread oven. 35 m2 opposite the Chateau.
Barn: 470 m2 approx. dating from the XVIIth Century including two large reception rooms, one with a monumental stone fireplace, 210 and 109 m2 respectively plus a living/reception area of 56.5 m2 including a cloakroom with two W.C.'s.Professionally equipped kitchen to receive caterers 57.3 m2 and a workshop 36 m2.

Caretaker/Guest House 154 m2 over two floors.
Ground Floor; Kitchen, living room w'monumental fireplace, Bedroom, bathroom, w.c.
First Floor; Large room, bedroom, shower room. W.C. Gas fired Central Heating.
Converted Watchtower: 60 m2 habitable space. Living room/kitchen, bedroom, bathroom with W.C.
Two external W.C.'s housed in stone building.
Listed Windmill dating from 1672 with its original authentic working machinery.
Stone building of 19 m2.
Separate Stone house with mullioned windows measuring 240 m2 over three floors partly renovated on the border of the property.
Chalet with sauna and jacuzzi.

Grounds: Salt water treatment swimming pool, 11 x 5.5m with flagstone surround, with attractive stainless steel and security glass surrounding the pool. Formal french garden with decorative fountains. 19 hectares in all including 4 hectares of truffle oaks, some woodland and some pasture.

The property is 15 minutes from a private airport.Unique property in a picturesque area famous for its vineyards and truffle market. Nearest shops are 10 minutes away in a village. Not blighted in any way.

Early viewing recommended. Contact us today to find out more.