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Vienne- Fortress Château with Event Venue

Reference: X3-67966

French Castle For Sale - Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Haute-Vienne (87) - France

Historic fortress château dating from 1350, set within 6.9 hectares of private grounds with river frontage, landscaped gardens and a 12m x 6m pool. The estate offers a main château, three guest accommodations, extensive outbuildings and a remarkable former keep converted into a three-storey event venue.

Reception Rooms: 0
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Land: 6.86 ha
Ref: X3-67966
Price € 850,000
Price £ 739,500
Price $ 1,003,000

Set in the rolling countryside of the Vienne, this secluded estate enjoys a private and peaceful setting surrounded by open countryside. The property has easy access to both Limoges and Poitiers airports, making it accessible for private use, family gatherings and events with guests travelling from further afield.

The Château

With origins dating back to around 1350, the property has been carefully maintained and renovated by the current owners, retaining a number of important historic features.

The main château provides an attractive combination of period character and comfortable accommodation. On the ground floor is a spacious dining and sitting area with direct access to a terrace overlooking the river. There is also a fitted kitchen, a vaulted stone cellar and a bedroom with en-suite shower room. The original granite staircase within the historic turret provides access to the upper floors.

The first floor has two further generously proportioned bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom.

A substantial attic space remains available for conversion and already benefits from the principal utility connections. Subject to the necessary consents, this could provide additional accommodation or other private living space.

Additional Accommodation and Creative Spaces

An attached wing provides a large ground-floor games room and a first-floor crafting room, offering useful additional space for both family and guest use.

On the opposite side of the château is a substantial barn, whose impressive upper level would lend itself particularly well to an art studio, workshop or other creative use.

The former guardian's or owner's cottage provides open-plan living, dining and kitchen accommodation on the ground floor, with two bedrooms and a bathroom above. Attached to the cottage is an independent studio apartment with its own kitchen, living and dining area and shower room.

A separate guest cottage provides two further bedrooms. The ground floor is arranged as an open-plan kitchen, dining and bathroom area, with two bedrooms on the first floor.

Historic Keep and Event Venue
One of the property's most distinctive features is the original keep, dating from approximately 1350. It has been transformed into a substantial three-storey event space while retaining the character and proportions of the historic structure.

Its scale and atmosphere make it particularly suited to weddings, celebrations, private gatherings and other larger events. Together with the extensive accommodation elsewhere on the estate, the keep gives the property considerable flexibility for entertaining and hospitality, subject to any necessary permissions for its intended use.

Grounds and Swimming Pool
The château stands within approximately 6.9 hectares (17 acres) of private grounds, comprising landscaped gardens, open meadows and private river frontage.

A 12m x 6m tiled swimming pool is enclosed by walls and provides a substantial recreational area within the grounds. The combination of river frontage, gardens, open land and extensive buildings creates a private estate with considerable scope for both personal and event use.

Summary
This historic estate offers a rare combination of a medieval fortress château, extensive private grounds, multiple independent accommodations and a substantial event venue within the original keep. It could equally serve as a private family estate or provide the basis for a wedding and events operation, subject to the necessary permissions.

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