Reference: J2-2356
Fortified Listed 13th C. Castle for sale near Uzes. Partially renovated set in attractive grounds with a swimming pool, in the heart of a village - walking distance of amenities. The property has seven bedrooms. Large room with beautiful high ceilings. Automatic watering.
Set in the heart of a village, within walking distance of amenities
Conveniently near a town, airport, TGV, motorway and the sea
Fortified Listed 13th C. Chateau for sale in the Uzes area. Part renovated, with 7 bedrooms. Set in a park of 7795m² with a swimming pool and an orangery with conversion potential to create a studio.
This historic property is ideally situated in the greater Uzès area. Built in the Middle Ages on the foundations of an old fortified castle, additions made over time add interest- notably the great rooms with vaulted ceilings, a sumptuous Louis XIII staircase and the Empire lounge.
Set right in the heart of the village, with its beautiful facade, two entrance towers and the ruins of its ancient ramparts, the rooms are spacious and welcoming with large windows, high ceilings, beautiful floors and fireplaces - proof that a castle can both retain all its charm, character and authenticity yet provide all modern comforts,
The Castle
The Castle has 450m2 living area and a further 350m2 to restore on 3 floors served by the majestic stone staircase that occupies the entire old Keep.
Ground floor:
- Entrance is through 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
- large vaulted wine cellar.
First floor:
Access via a beautiful stone staircase
- elegant gallery / hall which serves all reception rooms
- living room (50m2) with rare 17th century wooden fireplace and French ceiling
- library (23m2) with 19th century fireplace
- bedroom 3 (28m2) with bathroom + dressing room
- WC 12m2
- dining room with vaulted semicircular ceiling (43m2)
- fitted kitchen 25m2
- bedroom 4 (16m2) leading through to a room in the tower (12m2)
- bedroom 5 (25m)
- office (22m2)
- WC
- bathroom
- TV room 14m2.
Second floor: Fabulous staircase leads up to the second floor
- 2 large bedrooms, one of 34.5m² and bathroom 12.5m², many other versatile and large rooms with beautiful high ceilings.
A further staircase leads to the top of the Keep.
Swimming pool 15.5m x 5.5m
Outbuilding over 2 floors. There is an orangery on the ground floor with studio conversion potential on the first floor.
Grounds:
The two magnificent towers at the entrance of the property date back to the 17th C and were half demolished during the Revolution. The gate opens onto a magnificent park of 7795m2, with areas dedicated to seven 20th century architects and their featuring artworks.
Many trees - myrtille, maple, plane and 177 boxwood hedges adorn this space, adding interest.
There is an automatic watering system and 3 wells.
General Condition The castle was partly renovated 40 years ago; including the roof being redone. The facades, roofs and two towers are listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments. Wooden single glazed joineries throughout. Oil central heating. Mains sewerage.
Comment A magical place imbued with great French history and character!
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