Superb French Chateau in the Countryside of the South West of France Set in an Estate of over 180 Acres, Including Vi…

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Superb French Chateau in the Countryside of the South West of France Set in an Estate of over 180 Acres, Including Vineyards and Equestrian Facilities, Within Easy Reach of a Town with Amenities.…

Superb French Chateau in the countryside of the South West of France set in an estate of over 180 acres, including vineyards and equestrian facilities, within easy reach of a town with amenities.

This renaissance style chateau was rebuilt at the start of the 20th century on the site of a 16th century Gascon chateau. Its vineyards and parkland offer many opportunities to a discerning buyer. The crop is currently maintained and sold to a nearby cooperative. The wide range of outbuildings show that it was once an independent concern. With some fenced paddocks, a small lunge pen and 4 stables it is suitable for equestrian pursuits.
There is an in ground swimming pool for relaxation and terraces around the chateau for entertaining or relaxing. A converted dovecote could be used as a gite and with some renovation, other outbuildings could provide additional accommodation.

In a private location not far from facilities, the spacious 13 bedroom property is full of character features. It boasts an hexagonal tower at one end and a round tower at the other. Internally there are numerous features of note including fireplaces, flooring, staircases and traditional oak woodwork and tiles.
The chateau would benefit from renovation to provide comfortable and modern accommodation.
A wide range of outbuildings offering a range of possibilities for development
Well set out and maintained gardens and parkland with mature trees

The Chateau:
The chateau is on 3 levels with large windows providing large bright rooms with views over the land. The structure was reroofed less than 10 years ago but only a small part of the ground floor has been lived in since then. There is some central heating provided by an oil fired boiler. The layout flows reasonably well and could be a large family home with living spaces on the ground floor, bedrooms on the first floor and an independent flat on the top floor.

Other buildings:
The dovecot (75m2) has recently been upgraded to form a 1 bedroomed gite over 3 levels. It has a purpose built wooden staircase between the floors. Of note is the detail of the woodwork on the top floor bedroom. The middle floor has a sitting room and shower room and the ground floor a kitchen diner.

Grounds:
A gravel driveway leads up to and surrounds the chateau. The mature gr parkland includes an above ground swimming pool.


In total there are approximately 74 hectares surrounding the chateau and outbuildings. It comprises of meadows and land of 26 hectares, 7 hectares of woodland and 40 hectares of vines.
The parkland has numerous trees over 100 years old.

Currently, a variety of grapes are grown including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Colombard, Gros Manseng, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Ugri Blanc.

Location:
The estate is set back off a departmental road and is about 3 kilometres from a town with a wide range of shops and leisure pursuits.
The motorway network, TGV and the e major international airports of Bordeaux and Toulouse are 1hr 30 mins drive.