Historical 7 bedroom Castle for sale with countryside view in Uzes, Languedoc-Roussillon

1,970,000 EUR 1,694,200 GBP 2,127,600 USD

Reference: 216472

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 450 m2
Plot Size: 0.78 hectares / 1.93 acres

Features

Hot Tub or Sauna
Fireplace
Original Features
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Private
Parking
Turn Key Good Condition
May Require Improvement

Details

Spacious, 7 bedroom, fortified 13th Century listed historic castle, which has been partially renovated, set within a large park of 7,795m2 with a swimming pool, ideally located right in the heart of a village and within walking distance to amenities.

This historic property is excellently located in the greater Uzes area and was built in the Middle Ages on the foundations of an old fortified castle, the additions through the centuries have left different features including the beautiful rooms with vaulted ceilings, a sumptuous Louis XIII staircase and the Empire living room.

Standing majestically in the heart of the village and with a beautiful facade with 2 entrance towers and the remains of its ancient ramparts.

The rooms offer beautiful volumes with large windows, high ceilings, beautiful floors and fireplaces - in short, a feeling of well-being. This proves that a castle can both retain all its charm, character and authenticity whilst offering all modern comforts.

With a living area of 450m2 and a further 350m2 to restore on 3 levels, features include:

Ground floor: entrance via a beautiful Louis XIII door; hall 21.5m2; bedroom 1, 33m2; bedroom 2 in a corner tower 13m2; summer living room with kitchen 37m2; bathroom; gym with sauna and shower 28m2; WC; laundry area and a remarkable large vaulted wine cellar.

1st floor, which is accessed via a beautiful stone staircase; elegant gallery/hall 22m2 which serves the various reception rooms; living room 50m2 with rare 17th Century wooden fireplace and French ceiling; library 23m2 with 19th Century fireplace; bedroom 3, 28m2 and its bathroom + dressing + WC 12m2; dining room with vaulted semicircular ceiling (only 5 in France including 2 in the Gard) 43m2; fitted kitchen 25m2; bedroom 4 of 16m2 leading through to a room in the tower 12m2; bedroom 5, 25m2; office 22m2; WC 1.5m2; bathroom 11m2; TV room 14m2.

2nd floor, via a sumptuous staircase: 2 large bedrooms, 1 of 34.5m2 and bathroom 12.5m2; many other large rooms with beautiful high ceilings just waiting for refurbishment. A staircase still allows access to the top of the dungeon.

Grounds: the 2 magnificent towers at the entrance of the property date back to the 17th Century and were reduced by half during the revolution. The gate opens onto a magnificent park of 7,795m2, with parts dedicated to 7 architects influencing architecture of the 20th Century, where a work of art of each one stands. Many trees like hackberries, maple trees, plane trees and 177 boxwood hedges decorate this place, making it a place of well-being and pleasure. There is an automatic watering system and 3 wells. Swimming pool 15.5 x 5.5m; outbuilding on 2 floors; orangery on the ground floor with the possibility to consider a studio on the 1st floor.

The castle was partly renovated 40 years ago; the roof was redone at this time also. The facades, roofs and 2 towers are listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments. Wooden single glazed joineries throughout. Oil central heating. Mains sewerage.

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