Prestige 26 bedroom French Chateau for sale with countryside view in Narbonne, Occitanie
This historical estate provides a grand main residence, 3 further residential buildings, reception venue hall, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, formal French garden, views, 30 ha of grounds and an abundance of amenities.
Dating back to Roman times, the buildings are arranged in a U-shape, several elegant living rooms and dining rooms, 2 suits and 8 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 3 further residential buildings with all bedrooms en-suite, office, large reception venue hall with separate access, indoor and ou...
This historical estate provides a grand main residence, 3 further residential buildings, reception venue hall, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, formal French garden, views, 30 ha of grounds and an abundance of amenities.
Dating back to Roman times, the buildings are arranged in a U-shape, several elegant living rooms and dining rooms, 2 suits and 8 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 3 further residential buildings with all bedrooms en-suite, office, large reception venue hall with separate access, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, walled park with the extraordinary formal French garden 'jardin a la francaise', garage, car park, countryside and mountain views.
30 ha estate comprising 10ha of agriculture land in a single block adjoining the park, ideal as a prestigious family home combined with a venue for weddings, seminars etc. , land for horses, olive grove, vineyard and much more besides.
This Estate with the actual Chateau, based on a Monastery, built in the 12th Century and finished during the 17th Century with its 2 towers, has a long and lively history.
Other buildings have been erected later to become the actual U-shape which is very protecting and providing total privacy.
A well-known French Author said the following : 'Once you pass the gate, you quickly forget the world; you find yourself in your own little paradise.' These words capture the essence of this unique property perfectly and describe it beautifully. NB: The land beyond the park, visible in the photo with the swimming pool, is part of the property. It is not suitable for building on but is ideal for agricultural use - see below under the heading 'Grounds'.
Residential buildings:
The Chateau over 3 levels plus a 4th for the towers offers several elegant living rooms and dining rooms, all with comfortable size, further 2 suits and 8 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms.
The romantic and beautiful 'jardin a la francaise' is appreciated from all
rooms.
The neighbouring house has 5 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms and some with a terrace.
Next to it, the corner house hosts the indoor swimming pool and 5 bedrooms, again all with en-suite bathrooms. All the rooms are individually decorated and offer a very high standard of accommodation.
The 3rd residential building offers a 1 bedroom-apartment and 5 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, some with a private outdoor space.
Reception venue hall with individual access from outside:
A former wine cellar of 450m2 has been converted on the first floor to an impressive and spacious reception room of 335m2.
In addition, there is a caterer kitchen, a pantry and a sanitary area.
A large terrace, partly covered, is overlooking the swimming pool and the beautiful countryside.
The ground floor is used as storage and the concrete vats are still witness of the wine makers.
ERP permit 'establishment open to the public' needs to be renewed.
Grounds:
The manicured parkland with box hedge labyrinths and all the buildings, covering approximately 1.5 hectares, are entirely enclosed by walls and screened from view.
As such formal French gardens are rare throughout the South of France, the local authority value it so highly that they protect it. It is just fantastic to have a stroll on soft paths, smell the perfume of fresh leaves and flowers or just enjoy the beauty of nature.
Adjoining the park is one large block of agriculture land, almost 10 ha, currently not cultivated.
A little bit beyond is a second block of land left wild, called 'garrigue'.
A bit more detached is the remaining land, again garrigue and small woodland.
For the past years the agriculture land has just been maintained with a cut once or twice a year. In history it was a famous vineyard, sold in bottles with the Chateau brand. The owner has still produced their own wine until about 20 years ago. The vineyard could be replanted and/or there are many other options such as olive grove, almond grove or fruit trees, medicinal herbs etc. Not least, some grazing horses would make for a lovely view.
The buildings are connected to mains water and mains sewerage.
A well, which has never run dry, is used for watering the gardens - the Romans certainly knew where to find water.
This prestigious Chateau is a unique family home offering total privacy and an exceptional quality of life. Its commercial potential is a key asset, given the scope for diversified operations and great flexibility. It a dream property.
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