Authentic 9 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Puisserguier, Occitanie
Built around 1870 on a site whose history stretches back more than 2,400 years, this extraordinary estate is nestled among vineyards and rolling hills near Puisserguier. A Roman fort is believed to have stood here as early as 400 BC. During the Middle Ages, the site became home to a Templar hospital, while the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela still passes through the estate today.
In the early 20th century, the present chateau be...
Built around 1870 on a site whose history stretches back more than 2,400 years, this extraordinary estate is nestled among vineyards and rolling hills near Puisserguier. A Roman fort is believed to have stood here as early as 400 BC. During the Middle Ages, the site became home to a Templar hospital, while the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela still passes through the estate today.
In the early 20th century, the present chateau became the summer residence of Gustave Fayet, the renowned artist, collector and patron whose influence on the cultural life of southern France remains significant today. One of his close friends, the sculptor Louis Paul, also left his mark on the property through a sculpture that can still be admired within the estate. The property was later owned by the family behind the famous Abbaye de Fontfroide.
Today, this remarkable estate offers approximately 768 m2 of living space, combining chateau grandeur, modern comfort, income potential and one of the most fascinating historical settings in southern France.
THE SETTING
As you approach the chateau, the first thing that captures your attention is the elegant facade, dominated by its central tower and framed by mature trees that have watched over the estate for generations. The grounds in front of the chateau form a private park with centuries-old trees, a fountain, open lawns and beautiful views across vineyards and distant hills. Beyond the chateau lies an olive grove, included in the sale, adding further character to the estate.
The property forms part of a remarkable historic chateau ensemble arranged around a shared courtyard, reflecting centuries of evolution. The section offered for sale comprises the entire lower wing of the chateau together with one of the houses forming the right-hand wing of the U-shaped complex. Three neighbouring houses around the courtyard, sold separately several years ago, belong to different owners.
The courtyard remains the historic heart of the estate. Today it serves as an access and parking area for the various owners while preserving many reminders of its original function. The surrounding buildings once housed the chateau's stables, blacksmith's forge, chapel, farm worker's cottage and bakery. The principal reception rooms and bedrooms of the chateau overlook the private parkland and vineyards to the front.
THE MAIN CHATEAU WING
The principal residence enjoys breathtaking views over the parkland and surrounding countryside. Entering the ground floor, you discover a magnificent reception room of approximately 65.5 m2. Bathed in natural light and centred around a fireplace, this elegant room opens directly onto the park through French doors. Behind the reception room are the technical rooms and the lift, which connects the ground and first floors.
Next comes a generous entrance hall with direct access both to the courtyard and to the park. The kitchen is a wonderful entertaining space. Large enough to host family gatherings and celebrations, it includes an impressive custom-built green cabinet that perfectly suits the scale and character of the room. Adjoining the kitchen is one of the property's most charming spaces: a covered outdoor reception area of approximately
40 m2. With glazed doors opening onto the courtyard and views towards the park, it provides the perfect setting for long summer lunches, evening dinners and relaxed entertaining while remaining comfortably shaded from the southern sun.
THE FIRST FLOOR
A long and elegant corridor runs the entire width of the chateau, illuminated by large windows overlooking the courtyard. The first bedroom suite includes a walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. Further along are a second bedroom, a shower room, a separate WC and two additional rooms. At the heart of the floor lies a magnificent
45 m2 library and reception room. French doors open onto a charming stone balcony overlooking the parkland, vineyards and distant hills.
A beautiful spiral staircase rises from this room to an upper level with windows on both the courtyard and park sides. This versatile space could become an office, artist's studio, additional bedroom suite, bridal suite, yoga room or creative retreat. Returning to the main first-floor corridor, a further bedroom is located beyond the library, with an adjoining room already prepared for the installation of an en-suite shower room.
Plumbing and services are already in place.
Connecting doors currently allow this section of the chateau to be separated from the remainder of the accommodation. With a simple alteration to the layout, this bedroom could also be incorporated into the independent accommodation, creating an even more spacious gite or independent apartment.
GITE, PROFESSIONAL OR BUSINESS POTENTIAL
The corridor continues to a final bedroom, complete with a walk in wardrobe and a space where plumbing and services have already been installed for a future bathroom.
A second staircase descends to an independent section of the property with its own entrance from the courtyard. Here, two large rooms both enjoy windows facing the courtyard and direct access to the garden. One of the rooms has plumbing already installed for a future kitchen.
Combined with the upper-floor accommodation, this section could easily function as an independent gite, guest accommodation or family apartment. Thanks to its independent entrance, this section would also be ideally suited to a professional practice, consultancy, creative studio, wellness business or other home-based enterprise.
THE HOUSE IN THE RIGHT-HAND WING
The second residence, located in the right-hand wing of the chateau, has its own distinct character. Entering from the courtyard, you are welcomed into a beautiful entrance hall featuring an elegant period staircase and original decorative floor tiles. To one side lies an atelier, which connects to a spacious garage with large double doors opening directly onto the courtyard. Whether used for vehicles, storage, a workshop or hobby space, or converted to living accommodation, this area adds considerable practical flexibility to the property.
Opposite, a dining room retains the character of a former fireplace. The adjoining kitchen features French doors opening onto the side gardens of the estate. Beyond lies a spacious sitting room with two sets of French doors opening directly onto the parkland.
Upstairs are three generous bedrooms. One retains its original fireplace and built-in wardrobes. A large shower room includes a double washbasin, shower and WC.
ADDITIONAL POTENTIAL
Included in the sale is a further enclosed courtyard with an outbuilding that has already benefited from a new roof and is ready for further restoration. While currently unused, this area offers exciting possibilities for future development, workshops, artist studios, storage space, additional accommodation or simply the preservation of another fascinating piece of the estate's history.
MODERN COMFORTS
• Geothermal underfloor heating divided into five independent zones
• Five thermostats
• Lift connecting the ground and first floors
• Double glazing throughout in wooden frames
• Fibre-optic internet
• Electric hot water production
• Septic system installed around 2015 (shared with neighbouring properties within the chateau estate)
• Ceiling heights ranging from approximately 3.43 m to 3.65 m
• Piscinable grounds
WATER SUPPLY
The estate benefits from two independent water supplies, including na
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