Castle

Property summary

Approaching the Château down a long private tree-lined avenue, meadows littered with wildflowers to each side, the first glimpse of this beautiful château will stay in one's mind forever
It is a vision of architectural grace and beauty which conjures instantly to mind images of horse & carriages, dancing and house parties, along with the promise of the magic and elegance of a bygone era. The château is seeped with character and charm, from top to bottom, and from the moment the grand door, at the top of a flight of stone stairs, reveals the magnificent entrance hall with its carved archways and stunning mosaic floor.
The kitchen is at the heart of the property, the Aga providing a perfect spot for the family dog to dry off after a swim in the lake. The long wooden table is an invitation to sit and have a cup of tea while planning the menu for supper surely a joy to host in the formal dining-room with its stained-glass windows, wooden panelling and intricate parquet flooring. Images of ladies and gentlemen drinking claret and being served from silver platters spring to mind.
Across the entrance hall lies the more formal drawing-room, with its elegant fireplace, ornate carvings on walls and ceiling, and fabulous original flooring an inviting place for more formal soirées. Yet with such an abundance of elegance, let us not forget that, first and foremost, this is a family home, its snug a reminder of those relaxed, cosy, evenings in front of the fire, when guests have driven off down the long driveway.
On the first floor, the high ceilings and tall windows draw in a flood of light, with fantastic woodland and parkland views. The master bedroom has a beautiful en-suite bathroom with shower, while of the other five bedrooms, two also have en-suite bath/shower rooms, and the others share a family bathroom.
Accommodation at the Château is completed with two self-contained apartments.
Accessible from the mid-landing, one of the apartments is used as two separate study rooms, while the kitchen has become the boot room.
The second apartment downstairs provides a home for the industrial sized washing machine and is also a warm harbour for plants over the winter months a greenhouse to all intents and purposes!
The magnificent cellar is in keeping with the grandeur of the château, its 227m² providing an abundance of space for even the most generous collection of wines.
Behind the château lies a 3-bedroom maison de gardien which has been restored within the last 20 years, a 128m² workshop and a 128m² stable which houses 3 spacious Lodden stables and a tack room. All that is needed to complete the scene are the horses!
In the opposite wing there is a gîte or maison d'amis, six bedrooms in total, all with en-suite shower rooms.
The Château is a paradise of peace, perfect for humans and animals, far from the beaten track but close to the market towns of Lectoure and Fleurance, thus providing the best of both worlds.
Whether your dream is to lie by the pool, play tennis, or just amble through the woods, this is more than a property. It is an entire world unto itself.