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Castle
16 Rooms
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800 m²
Agen
990 000 €
Réf. 4733: Listed chateau for sale, near Agen, in Lot-et-Garonne. In the heart of the Lot-et-Garonne department, between Bordeaux and Toulouse and just 30 minutes from Agen. Overlooking the vineyards and close to both the canal and the River Baïse, the estate enjoys a peaceful and unspoilt setting, within easy reach of Casteljaloux (a renowned spa town), Nérac (a former royal seat) and Agen, the prefecture. The château and its park form an ancient castral village, the origins of which date back to the 10th century. The site is of considerable heritage interest, containing the ruins of the former administrative centre as well as several 18th century follies, created when the grounds were laid out as an Anglo-Chinese garden. The south façade of the château is organised around a 16th century octagonal tower, which houses the principal staircase providing access to the various floors. More prominent on the north side, the two towers flank a perron where balconies adorned with wrought-ironwork are still visible. Approximately 800 sqm are arranged over four levels in a largely similar layout, each accessed from the central spiral staircase, allowing for a half-level configuration. The lower level contains vaulted cellars with earth floors, matching the footprint of the floor above, as well as a former warm-air heating system. The easily accessible attic allows for inspection of the roof structure and timber framework, as well as the work carried out on them. The ensemble's distinctly medieval silhouette, still remarkably legible, makes it an important architectural landmark and a valuable witness to the region's Gascon past. Outbuildings : The outbuildings, of approximately 250 sqm and located close to the château, have also benefited from preservation measures. Arranged at an angle, their current entrances allow for use as barns and garages. Nearby, the bell tower of the former parish church now forms a chapel housing painted ceilings and Renaissance-period sculptures. The grounds extend over approximately 11 hectares. Near the buildings lies an open area that once accommodated a kitchen garden and a swimming pool. Beyond this space, bordered by an old stone wall, the wooded park — planted with cedars and century-old oaks — contains various remnants of former follies, as well as an ornamental bridge, an icehouse and an old pavilion, all accessible via small paths traced through the vegetation. The following parts are listed on the Inventory of Historic Monuments : The painted ceilings of the first-floor bedrooms: listed by decree in 1991. All non-listed parts of the château, together with the entire estate — both built and non-built areas — including the outbuildings, the former church and the remains of the former upper village, the kitchen garden and its structures, the fishpond and its dependencies, the bridge, and the whole of the large park with the hunting pavilion, the icehouse and the remains of the château's former follies: registered by decree in 2015. This property is a historic monument (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France). Cabinet LE NAIL – Lot-et-Garonne & Gers - Mr Alain CADET : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.
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