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Historic 19th-CHôtel Particulier with Walled Garden in Libourne

Reference: X3-87473

French Town House For Sale - Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Gironde (33) - France

Impressive 1873 hôtel particulier in the historic centre of Libourne, offering approximately 848 m2 over four floors. Set within a 1,700 m2 walled garden, the property retains extensive period features and includes a guest annexe, former coach house and stable, with potential for residential or commercial use.

Reception Rooms: 3
Bedrooms: 14
Bathrooms: 8
Land: 1700 m²
Ref: X3-87473
Price € 1,950,000
Price £ 1,696,500
Price $ 2,301,000

Occupying a prominent position in the heart of Libourne's historic bastide, this substantial residence enjoys a central setting within walking distance of the town's shops, restaurants, schools and railway station.

Libourne provides convenient connections to Bordeaux and, via TGV services, Paris. The combination of a historic town-centre location, generous private grounds and excellent transport links makes the property particularly appealing for use as a substantial family residence or for a professional or hospitality project.

Built in 1873, this impressive hôtel particulier offers approximately 848 m2 of living space arranged over four levels, within a plot of approximately 1,700 m2. Its scale, architectural detailing and spacious reception rooms reflect the character of a distinguished 19th-century town residence.

The property retains a wealth of original features, including intricate ceiling mouldings, traditional wood panelling, marble fireplaces, parquet flooring, antique tiles, painted ceilings and wrought-iron details. High ceilings and generous proportions contribute to the sense of grandeur throughout, while a historic well within the house provides a particularly interesting reminder of its past.

The principal rooms offer considerable scope for entertaining and formal reception, while the overall layout provides flexibility for a range of residential or professional uses. Some areas would benefit from modernisation, allowing a future owner to update the accommodation while preserving the building's historic character and architectural features.

Guest Annexe
An adjoining guest annexe, accessed from the principal entrance, provides additional independent accommodation. It could be used for visiting family and friends, staff accommodation or incorporated into a wider hospitality project, depending on the future owner's requirements.

Outbuildings
The property also includes a former coach house and stable, providing substantial additional space and potential for adaptation. Their eventual use will depend on the intended project and the necessary planning and building permissions.

Together with the guest annexe, these buildings offer opportunities to create complementary accommodation, workspaces or other facilities while retaining the character of the original estate.

Walled Garden

A particularly attractive feature of the property is its substantial walled garden, which provides a welcome sense of privacy and tranquillity in the centre of town. Accessed through a gated entrance, the grounds extend across much of the 1,700 m2 plot and provide generous outdoor space around the residence.

The garden offers scope for further landscaping and could potentially accommodate a swimming pool, subject to the necessary permissions and any applicable heritage or planning restrictions. It provides an appealing contrast to the scale and formality of the interior reception rooms.

Potential and Future Use
With its approximately 848 m2 of accommodation, extensive period features, adjoining annexe and substantial outbuildings, this is a property with considerable versatility.

It would make an impressive private residence, but its central location and generous proportions may also lend themselves to a boutique hotel, professional offices or another bespoke commercial or hospitality venture, subject to the relevant permissions and regulations.

Some modernisation is required, but this provides an opportunity to shape the property for its next use while retaining the architectural detail and character that distinguish this important historic residence. The combination of a substantial walled garden, town-centre position and excellent connections to Bordeaux and Paris makes it a particularly interesting proposition in Libourne.

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