Large Teaser
Reference257626
Price1,245,000 EUR
Bedrooms12
Bathrooms7
Floor Space300.0m2
Land Area4.5 Ha

Unique 12 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Saint Germain les Belles, Nouvelle Aquitaine

1,245,000 EUR
1,033,350 GBP1,307,250 USD
Wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautiful 12 bedroom historical Chateau, surrounded by 4.5 hectares of glorious land with gardens and pool, ideally located in a peaceful area near Saint Germain les Belles.

Hidden at the end of a private lane this elegant 19th-century property feels like a world apart - a place where time slows and the beauty of the French countryside takes centre stage.

Built in 1895, the chateau has long been a place of retreat, reflection, and inspiration. Its connection to two of France's most celebrated literary figures adds a subtle yet captivating sense of history - the kind that lingers quietly in the atmosphere rather than demands attention.
Wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautiful 12 bedroom historical Chateau, surrounded by 4.5 hectares of glorious land with gardens and pool, ideally located in a peaceful area near Saint Germain les Belles.

Hidden at the end of a private lane this elegant 19th-century property feels like a world apart - a place where time slows and the beauty of the French countryside takes centre stage.

Built in 1895, the chateau has long been a place of retreat, reflection, and inspiration. Its connection to two of France's most celebrated literary figures adds a subtle yet captivating sense of history - the kind that lingers quietly in the atmosphere rather than demands attention.

From the moment you step into the grand entrance hall, there is a feeling of effortless elegance. Sunlight filters across the original tiled floors, while the sweeping staircase draws the eye upward, hinting at the generous volumes and graceful proportions found throughout the home.

The kitchen is both beautiful and inviting - centred around a traditional Lacanche range and a wood-burning fireplace, it is a space made for slow mornings, shared meals, and long conversations.

Nearby, the more formal rooms offer a refined contrast: the dining room, with its warm wooden floors and open fireplace, flows seamlessly onto the terrace, where summer evenings stretch late into the night. Two salons', equally elegant, provides a cosy yet sophisticated retreat as the seasons change and are ideally suited to elegant social events.

Upstairs, twelve bedrooms unfold across two floors. The first offers six beautifully finished rooms, four with private en-suites, combining comfort with understated style.

The upper floor, with its additional bedrooms and bathrooms, invites imagination - whether as guest accommodation, creative space, or a continuation of the chateau's next chapter.

Outdoors, the estate reveals its most enchanting qualities. Mature trees, open lawns, and quiet corners create a sense of privacy and calm, while the recently installed swimming pool, pool house, and covered terrace set the scene for effortless summer living - long lunches, dappled shade, and the gentle rhythm of days spent outdoors.

Despite its tranquil seclusion, the chateau enjoys excellent accessibility, with Limoges and its international airport within easy reach, as well as Brive-la-Gaillarde.

The vibrant cities of Bordeaux and Toulouse are both comfortably accessible by car, while the nearby station at Saint-Germain-les-Belles provides convenient rail connections to Limoges and Brive for onward travel. Limoges train station offers direct links to Paris.

This is more than a home; it is a place to gather, to reflect, and to create lasting memories - an elegant and soulful chateau where history and lifestyle meet in perfect harmony.
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