Beautiful 16 bedroom Castle for sale with countryside view in Saint Gaultier, Centre Val de Loire
This imposing castle offers incredible views over the Creuse valley, and Brenne National Park, and includes a chapel, farmhouse, large outbulidings, guest houses, land and forest within the estate, making it perfect as a venue if you have a business venture in mind for weddings, events, equestrian, or hospitality.
The chateau was built in 1893, and is currently used as a family home, with living accommodation over 3 floors. The ground floor has 4 large, light reception room...
This imposing castle offers incredible views over the Creuse valley, and Brenne National Park, and includes a chapel, farmhouse, large outbulidings, guest houses, land and forest within the estate, making it perfect as a venue if you have a business venture in mind for weddings, events, equestrian, or hospitality.
The chateau was built in 1893, and is currently used as a family home, with living accommodation over 3 floors. The ground floor has 4 large, light reception rooms, with a beautiful entrance hall with spiral staircase, running front to back from the raised terrace.
There are 7 bedrooms and 4 shower rooms on the first floor along with 2 bedrooms with en suites on the second floor, with the potential for a further 2 bedrooms. There is also a large open space and large shower room with 2 showers at this level.
The beautiful Chapel was built in 1894, remains in good condition, has a separate room to the side and impressive stained glass windows. It is still consecrated to this day, allowing it to be used for weddings and christenings.
There are 2 guest houses which could be used as potential gites (subject for necessary permissions) or for friends and family.
The farmhouse has huge original character features, with a large kitchen/diner and triple aspect living room, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and an in ground pool.
The property has a variety of large outbuildings and impressive barns.
The majority of the land is forested, which allows an endless supply of wood for the recently installed new central heating system for the chateau, providing a free energy source, along with nature at you doorstep. There are a number of paddocks and prairie for horses or animals.
Other interesting features are a tree lined driveway, large iron gates, peace and tranquility with no close neighbours, and good transport links.
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