Aquitaine: 15th & 16th C. castle set in 47 fully enclosed acres
Location
In the heart of the South West, near Agen, halfway between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean and only 4 hours by train from Paris, 1.20 by plane, 1.15 by motorway from Bordeaux and Toulouse.
Ideally situated for the enjoyment of the tranquility offered by the surrounding countryside, the property is only a few min from a small town overlooking the river Garonne, where nothing seems to be missing. In a gently rolling landscape, spread over about 47 fully enclosed acres, including meadows, woods, stream, mature park, and an ornamental medieval style garden, surrounded by a palisade topped by 2 corner turrets, at the centre of which a large well thrones.
Description
Built in the late 15th C, the castle was originally an imposing fortified house. In cut stones throughout, it includes a basement floor, a raised ground floor, and an upper floor. The south facade is pierced with mullion windows and embellished with a beautiful exterior stone staircase with a covered landing on the right, and a large covered terrace on the left. The West side is flanked by a square tower dating from the 19th C. The northern side comprises 3 round towers overlooking the woods.
With a surface area of 520 m2, as well as 270 m2 of basement floor, currently used for technical facilities, as well as a small self contained apartment. It has been fully restored with great attention to comfort and elegance in a style combining contemporary with the traditional, while respecting the authenticity of the site. Among the main rooms are 2 galleries, living room and dining room with monumental stone fireplaces, study, large equipped kitchen, 5 spacious bedrooms including 3 with en suite bathrooms, utility room and a former chapel. Spacious and highly luminous interiors. Apart, a caretaker's house with a 5 to 6 cars garage.
Our opinion
A "beautiful property", appealing by its fully enclosed and carefully maintained estate, lacking in nuisance, as well as by its uncommon construction, a good example of regional medieval fortified architecture.The meticulous restoration allows for immediate habitation in a refined and cosy decor.
Price: 1 850 000 €
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 2227LA
| Land registry surface area | 18ha 33a 61ca / 45,309 acres |
| Main building surface area | 790 m² / 8,500 sqft |
| Outbuilding surface area | 150 m² / 1,614 sqft |
Regional representative
Ilan Libert +33 (0)6 20 69 38 46
NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
