Reference: X3-85748
Superbly restored 16th C fortified château offering two independent residences, six bedrooms, swimming pool, renovated pigeonnier, landscaped grounds and outstanding period features. Beautifully combining historic character with modern comfort just minutes from Albi and under an hour from Toulouse Airport.
Ideally located just 10 minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage city of Albi and less than an hour from Toulouse International Airport, this remarkable château enjoys a peaceful countryside setting while remaining within easy reach of excellent amenities, cultural attractions and transport links. The surrounding Tarn countryside offers vineyards, picturesque villages and some of southwest France's most beautiful landscapes.
Steeped in history and beautifully restored, this outstanding 16th-century fortified château offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a distinguished historic residence within easy reach of Albi, one of southwest France's most celebrated cities. Carefully renovated by its current owners, the château combines magnificent period architecture with modern comfort, creating a highly versatile property equally suited as an elegant family home, multi-generational residence or hospitality venture.
The château has been thoughtfully arranged as two independent yet harmonious residences, each benefiting from its own private living areas and heating system powered by an efficient pellet boiler.
Accessed via a magnificent entrance tower, the principal apartment occupies the first floor and is reached by an original circular stone staircase dating from the 1500s. A welcoming entrance hall leads into an elegant series of reception rooms, including a spacious sitting room centred around an impressive period fireplace, a study and a formal dining room opening directly onto terraces overlooking the swimming pool. The charming kitchen occupies one of the château's smaller turrets, adding considerable character to the home. Three comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms complete this level, while the upper section of the tower reveals a unique circular bedroom commanding breathtaking panoramic views across the surrounding countryside.
The ground-floor apartment offers equally attractive accommodation, comprising a generous sitting room, a fully equipped kitchen opening onto a private terrace, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it ideal for extended family, guests or independent rental accommodation.
Set within approximately two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the estate offers a wealth of additional amenities designed for relaxed country living. A superb 12 x 6 metre swimming pool is complemented by a summer kitchen and traditional bread oven, creating a wonderful setting for outdoor entertaining. The fully renovated pigeonnier provides charming additional accommodation complete with its own kitchen and shower room, while an orchard of around thirty fruit trees enhances the idyllic setting.
Further features include two wells, three garages, a sauna, wine cellar, workshop and an impressive vaulted cellar, all contributing to the exceptional versatility of this remarkable estate.
Combining centuries of architectural heritage with high-quality modern restoration, this rare fortified château offers an outstanding lifestyle opportunity in one of southwest France's most desirable regions, where history, comfort and timeless elegance come together in perfect harmony.
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