Magnificent Château for Sale

Property Description

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OVERVIEW:
Château de Béduer is a magnificent historic monument, overlooking the Célé valley, located in the Lot region, a few kilometers outside the picturesque and historic market town of Figeac, 40 kilometers south of the Dordogne river.

The Château is an exceptional example of a Château fort, originally a location of regional government in the medieval period, then converted to a luxurious country house in the 17th century. Its commanding location boasts stunning views over the Célé valley.

LOCATION:
The Château is 9 km by road from the medieval town of Figeac, with numerous shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, and even a lake and water park.

The area is replete with medieval hilltop towns and villages — St. Cirq Lapopie and Rocamadour are both a short drive away. It is on the edge of the Park Naturel Régional des Causses du Quercy, an area of unspoiled natural beauty with archeological sites dating back to the neolithic era. A branch of the Camino de Santiago, the UNESCO World Heritage listed ancient pilgrimage route, running to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, goes directly past the Château.

The nearest International Airports are Rodez (1 hour by car), Brive Souillac (1 hour 15 minutes) and Toulouse Blagnac (2 hours). There is also a smaller aerodrome (Figeac-Livernon) 20 minutes' drive away, suitable for light aircraft.

INTERIOR:
The Château interior consists of 11 bedrooms, and 6 reception rooms. Highlights include the 100m2 Grand Ballroom (Salle des Etats), which dates to the 14th Century, which was a meeting place for the Quercy Parliament during the Hundred Years War. In more recent times, it has played host to banquest with up to 80 people, and concerts with seating for 120.

Of the 11 bedrooms, 9 are double or twin rooms, and 3 are single rooms. Among these, of particular historical significance is Le Poète, named after the great French poet Paul Valéry, who spent many happy times here.

In addition there is a large Salon, a formal dining room with rare barrel-vaulting, and other ante-rooms and sitting rooms. The refurbished, habitable area totals 1200 sqm.

The Château contains a significant collection of authentic tapestries and antique furniture, negotiable separately (see pricing).

EXTERIOR:
The Château sits on 20 acres of land, including 2.5 acres of formal gardens.

There are two additional buildings with a further 10 bedrooms available. La Grange is in the Château grounds and is included with the Château. It has an additional 6 bedrooms and its own private pool. La Ferme, situated up the hill from the Château, and has an additional 4 bedrooms, and is available for an additional 200,000 euros. It also has it's own private pool.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
The property is fully secured with an alarm system, and locks on all external points of access. There is mains water, 3-phase electricity and an oil-fired central heating system. Ongoing maintenance and refurbishment has been conducted diligently throughout the period of ownership, with the costs of maintenance and staffing almost entirely offset by a weddings and holiday lettings business when the property was not in use by the owner's family (pre covid).

PRICING:
Château including La Grange - €1 950 000
Contents including antique furniture and art - €650 000*
La Ferme - €200 000**

*The contents are priced independently, but conditions may apply on any sale of the Château that excludes the contents.

**La Ferme is independent, and does not need to be purchased with the Château.