Exclusive Listing: Medieval & Renaissance Castle<br /><br />An EXCLUSIVE opportunity to acquire a historic Castle, listed as a Bâtiment de France, dating from the 12th and 13th centuries. Nestled in a dominant position overlooking a village in the southern Ardèche Cévennes, this estate offers approximately 800 m² of living space set on 5,000 m² of attached and non-attached grounds.<br /><br />Exceptional Heritage & Architecture<br /><br />From its 28-meter-high keep, the property offers an extraordinary 100 km panoramic view over the surrounding valleys, notably the mining valley for which it once served as guardian.<br /><br />The main structure (600 m²) is centered around a Renaissance-style paved courtyard. A sumptuous ceremonial staircase and gallery lead to:<br /><br />A grand reception room (80 m²)<br /><br />A private chapel<br /><br />An interior garden with a former sheepfold<br /><br />Wine cellars and the seigneurial lodgings<br /><br />Period features: Arrow slits, mullioned windows, crossbow loops, vaulted ceilings, and hanging balconies.<br /><br />Living Quarters & Accommodations<br /><br />The currently inhabited section of 300 m² includes:<br /><br />A kitchen with an adjacent pantry and laundry room.<br /><br />A living room and a formal dining room.<br /><br />A master suite and 4 additional upstairs bedrooms.<br /><br />Authentic chestnut wood flooring.<br /><br />Potential for 3 additional guest rooms (chambres d'hôtes) with direct access to the courtyard.<br /><br />Outbuildings: Workshop, covered courtyards, and a 45 m² one-bedroom guest cottage (gîte).<br /><br />Modern Comfort & Investment Potential<br /><br />Renovated with passion, the castle combines historical charm with modern amenities:<br /><br />Custom chestnut double glazing throughout.<br /><br />Underfloor heating and an automatic gate.<br /><br />Three cisterns (70 m³ capacity).<br /><br />Business Opportunity: Ideal for a family project involving seminars, weddings, medieval events, or high-end bed and breakfast. Annual profitability: euros150,000.<br /><br />Fiscal & Strategic Advantages<br /><br />The entire castle is listed as ISMH (Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques), providing significant tax benefits, inheritance tax exemptions, and deductions for restoration work.<br /><br />Property Tax: euros600/year.<br /><br />Location: 20 minutes from Aubenas, 1 hour from Montélimar (TGV station), 2 hours from Nîmes. »

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