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Full Description:
Classically Styled Country Chateau dating from 1861, perfectly symmetrical and sitting in beautiful landscaped grounds.
Agen 15 mins Villeneuve sur Lot 25 mins Agen TGV and local airport 15 mins International airports:Toulouse and Bordeaux 90 mins (All times and distances approximate)
Professionally restored to a high international standard, retaining a wealth of period detail including marble fireplaces, parquet floors, original doors and plaster mouldings. Wiring, plumbing and heating installations are new throughout. The outbuildings include a former orangery, a guardians house, lake, barns and a private swimming pool area all in 11 hectares of farmed land. 3 receptions, 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, Guardians house and substantial outbuildings.
The area
The Lot et Garonne has an aura of wealth, being very fertile and one of the main fruit producing areas of France, known as the largest orchard in France. It is particularly famous for the Pruneaux d'Agen whose production dates back to the 15th Century. The department is also rich in wines, Duras and Buzet to name just two and in Armagnac to the south of the department. There are plentiful fresh fruit and vegetables and of course the foie gras and duck that is so omnipresent in the South West of France.
The department has the benefits of a considerable length of navigable water, both on rivers and canals as well as many other water related sports including fishing with the Lot, the Garonne, the Canal du Midi and numerous lakes. Hunting is also high on the agenda amongst the local community as you might expect of a farming area. There are a plethora of places of architectural interest in this area which is rich in history and has many museums and at least fourteen imposing Chβteaux. The origins of Agen, capital of the department, date from as early as 400 BC.
The Land (approx. 11 hectares)
The chateau is approached by a tree lined driveway of cedars. Of the 11 hectares there are 8 hectares which are irrigated and comprise of fruit trees (apricots) and hazelnut trees. The land directly adjacent to the chateau is mature parkland with landscaped terrace looking over the lake and another tree lined drive leading to the ancient stone fountain.
The property
Ground floor
Double doors with fanlight above Entrance hall with decorative terracotta floor central curved wooden staircase Sitting room with parquet floors, marble fireplace, plaster ceiling and wall mouldings, three French doors leading to the terrace, one north facing, two east facing, original doors to fitted cupboards Door to office in the turret with three tall arched windows Formal dining room, three french doors leading to terrace two facing west, one facing north, stone fireplace, tiled floor, exposed beamed ceiling and exposed stone walls Drawing room with wooden floors, marble fireplace, three French doors leading to the terrace two facing east one facing south with view of the lake, plaster ceiling and wall mouldings Door to reading room in the turret with three tall arched windows Door to beautiful bespoke fitted kitchen, with central island, cream units with fitted appliances, stone floor, three French doors to terraces two south facing leading to dining terrace and one west facing, plaster ceiling and wall mouldings Cloakroom.
First floor
Large central corridor Bedroom with wooden floor, moulded ceiling rose and coving, three windows, one north facing, two east facing Ensuite bathroom in the turret with marble sink, tall arched windows, exposed stone walls Bedroom with wooden floor, moulded ceiling rose and coving, three windows two facing east one facing south with view of the lake Ensuite bathroom in the turret with marble sink, exposed stone walls three tall windows Bedroom with marble fireplace traditional built in cupboards, wooden floor, three windows, two south facing and one west facing Ensuite bathroom Bedroom with wooden floors, marble fireplace, traditional built in cupboards three windows two facing west, one facing north Ensuite shower room, with massage shower.
Second floor
Large central corridor Clock room with steps up to original clock and the workings Bedroom with exposed roof beams, seagrass carpet Ensuite shower room in the turret Bedroom with exposed roof beams, seagrass carpet, exposed stone work Ensuite shower room, in the turret Utility room Bedroom with seagrass carpet Family bathroom with marble finishings Separate cloakroom Bedroom with seagrass carpet.
Guardians house
Large reception room with fireplace and fitted kitchen Bedroom Dressing room Bathroom Second wc also accessible from outside Staircase leading to first floor (not yet converted) Access to private terrace Covered terrace Garage
Outside
The Chateau has a long tree lined driveway and central turning circle with parking area away from the main property Stone barn, with new roof and boiler room Orangery in excellent condition, could be converted to make extra accommodation, subject to planning consent, water and electricity on site 2 wells Ancient stone fountain Landscaped grounds and south facing terrace.
Pool
12m by 6m chlorine pool with roman steps and large decked area.
Services
Mains water, electricity and telephone. Drainage by septic tank. Gas fired central heating, all radiators thermostatically controlled.
Short Description: Classically Styled Country Chateau dating from 1861, perfectly symmetrical and sitting in beautiful landscaped grounds.
Phone: 0033 (0) 563 399490
Fax: 0033 (0) 563943110
Homepage: http://www.moving-to-france.com/houses/userview.php?user=121
Info: We are the multi lingual agency, L'Oustal Immobilier. We have years of experience of finding people their dream homes in this beautiful region of South West France.
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Full Description:
Classically Styled Country Chateau dating from 1861, perfectly symmetrical and sitting in beautiful landscaped grounds.
Agen 15 mins Villeneuve sur Lot 25 mins Agen TGV and local airport 15 mins International airports:Toulouse and Bordeaux 90 mins (All times and distances approximate)
Professionally restored to a high international standard, retaining a wealth of period detail including marble fireplaces, parquet floors, original doors and plaster mouldings. Wiring, plumbing and heating installations are new throughout. The outbuildings include a former orangery, a guardians house, lake, barns and a private swimming pool area all in 11 hectares of farmed land. 3 receptions, 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, Guardians house and substantial outbuildings.
The area
The Lot et Garonne has an aura of wealth, being very fertile and one of the main fruit producing areas of France, known as the largest orchard in France. It is particularly famous for the Pruneaux d'Agen whose production dates back to the 15th Century. The department is also rich in wines, Duras and Buzet to name just two and in Armagnac to the south of the department. There are plentiful fresh fruit and vegetables and of course the foie gras and duck that is so omnipresent in the South West of France.
The department has the benefits of a considerable length of navigable water, both on rivers and canals as well as many other water related sports including fishing with the Lot, the Garonne, the Canal du Midi and numerous lakes. Hunting is also high on the agenda amongst the local community as you might expect of a farming area. There are a plethora of places of architectural interest in this area which is rich in history and has many museums and at least fourteen imposing Chβteaux. The origins of Agen, capital of the department, date from as early as 400 BC.
The Land (approx. 11 hectares)
The chateau is approached by a tree lined driveway of cedars. Of the 11 hectares there are 8 hectares which are irrigated and comprise of fruit trees (apricots) and hazelnut trees. The land directly adjacent to the chateau is mature parkland with landscaped terrace looking over the lake and another tree lined drive leading to the ancient stone fountain.
The property
Ground floor
Double doors with fanlight above Entrance hall with decorative terracotta floor central curved wooden staircase Sitting room with parquet floors, marble fireplace, plaster ceiling and wall mouldings, three French doors leading to the terrace, one north facing, two east facing, original doors to fitted cupboards Door to office in the turret with three tall arched windows Formal dining room, three french doors leading to terrace two facing west, one facing north, stone fireplace, tiled floor, exposed beamed ceiling and exposed stone walls Drawing room with wooden floors, marble fireplace, three French doors leading to the terrace two facing east one facing south with view of the lake, plaster ceiling and wall mouldings Door to reading room in the turret with three tall arched windows Door to beautiful bespoke fitted kitchen, with central island, cream units with fitted appliances, stone floor, three French doors to terraces two south facing leading to dining terrace and one west facing, plaster ceiling and wall mouldings Cloakroom.
First floor
Large central corridor Bedroom with wooden floor, moulded ceiling rose and coving, three windows, one north facing, two east facing Ensuite bathroom in the turret with marble sink, tall arched windows, exposed stone walls Bedroom with wooden floor, moulded ceiling rose and coving, three windows two facing east one facing south with view of the lake Ensuite bathroom in the turret with marble sink, exposed stone walls three tall windows Bedroom with marble fireplace traditional built in cupboards, wooden floor, three windows, two south facing and one west facing Ensuite bathroom Bedroom with wooden floors, marble fireplace, traditional built in cupboards three windows two facing west, one facing north Ensuite shower room, with massage shower.
Second floor
Large central corridor Clock room with steps up to original clock and the workings Bedroom with exposed roof beams, seagrass carpet Ensuite shower room in the turret Bedroom with exposed roof beams, seagrass carpet, exposed stone work Ensuite shower room, in the turret Utility room Bedroom with seagrass carpet Family bathroom with marble finishings Separate cloakroom Bedroom with seagrass carpet.
Guardians house
Large reception room with fireplace and fitted kitchen Bedroom Dressing room Bathroom Second wc also accessible from outside Staircase leading to first floor (not yet converted) Access to private terrace Covered terrace Garage
Outside
The Chateau has a long tree lined driveway and central turning circle with parking area away from the main property Stone barn, with new roof and boiler room Orangery in excellent condition, could be converted to make extra accommodation, subject to planning consent, water and electricity on site 2 wells Ancient stone fountain Landscaped grounds and south facing terrace.
Pool
12m by 6m chlorine pool with roman steps and large decked area.
Services
Mains water, electricity and telephone. Drainage by septic tank. Gas fired central heating, all radiators thermostatically controlled.
Short Description: Classically Styled Country Chateau dating from 1861, perfectly symmetrical and sitting in beautiful landscaped grounds.
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Phone: 0033 (0) 563 399490
Fax: 0033 (0) 563943110
Homepage: http://www.moving-to-france.com/houses/userview.php?user=121
Info: We are the multi lingual agency, L'Oustal Immobilier. We have years of experience of finding people their dream homes in this beautiful region of South West France.
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