20 min from Bordeaux, fine family Château with 820m² of net living area, built in the 14th-century, fortified in the 16th and 17th and modified in the 19th, surrounded by its own spring fed moat with running water of almost 5000m³ in a park of 4ha.
Fully restored family Château, originally constructed in the 14th century (the foundations dated from the 12th century), fortified in the 16th and 17th and modified in the 19th-centuries, surrounded by its own spring fed moat with running water which widens and forms a pond. Living area is 820m². In the enclosed wooded park (4ha) rare species, stream and swimming pool of 12m x 6m.
The property may be used as a main residence and/or as a luxurious Chambres d'hôtes.
The main view is overlooking the valley of the river of Dordogne.
The four fronts of the Château are very sunny alternatively and jointly together.
This is a rare château to have this kind of setting with its own spring fed with running water and be in such a good condition and be listed as conservation area of about 25hectares, ensuring a protection against all constructions.
The square tower dating 14th-century has been repaired in the pure original style by the “French Companions” in 1990.
The South-facing terrace has been restored in 1995, according to its original structure. It has been covered by paving stones and the cement steps of the outdoors staircase have been replaced by steps in stone, according to the original design.
The roof of the Castle has been repaired in 2002 according to the Historical Monuments with traditional antique tiles.
To enter the Château, you have to take a unique little original (but large enough for a car) stone bridge with two arches.
Ground floor :
Entrance hall with Baronial double staircase and with access to a cellar by a stone staircase: 50m²
Huge modern fitted kitchen with 14th-century fireplace : 50m²
Dining room with intricate Italian mosaic marble floor with a beautiful central pink rose: 50m²
Lounge/sitting room with white marble Louis XVI fireplace : 50m²
Boudoir: smaller sitting room with Louis XV fireplace : 20m²
Office: 30m²
Toilets
Three entrances :
Main entrance :
By the first corner turret to enter into the kitchen
By the square tower to enter into the office
Second corner turret with spiral staircase allows getting to the 1st and 2nd floors.
1st floor :
3 prestigious suites, each one with fireplace, bathroom and toilets: from 60m² to 70m²
Bedroom with fireplace, shower and toilets: 28m²
2nd floor :
3 prestigious suites, each one with fireplace, bathroom and toilets: from 40m² to 70m²
Bedroom: 28m²
2 bedrooms communicating with a common shower room and toilets: about 20m² each
3rd floor :
Access to the attic (40m²) and by a trap door, to the terrace on the donjon on the fourth level – square 14th-century tour (50m²).
Stone vaulted vine cellar; another stone cellar has been assigned for the recent boiler (fuel-oil) for central heating.
Water, electricity and phone supplies are linked to Public providers by buried wirings.
Plumbing and electricity of European network standards.
The Château is heated by automatic regulation. The fuel reserve is ensured by two tanks alternatively, of 4000 litres each. They cover the total needs for the Château for a period of 10 months.