Set in the typically rolling hills of Gascony, a few minutes' drive from a small market town which offers excellent local facilities including a private airfield and a motor racing circuit, with future plans for creating a formula 1 training circuit and a polo ground, is this lovely C19th château with attractively restored outbuildings, 7 hectares of traditional parkland, ancient specimen trees and 10 hectares of pasture and woodland. The huge, 'infinity' - style, free-form swimming pool is a particularly striking feature of the property.

Accommodation: Chateau - 1000m² over 4 floors; Staff house - 250m²+ 200m² loft for conversion; Stables Converted Into Guest Suites - 700m² over 2 floor

Château

¨     This is a splendid stone-built building, dating from 1875. The present owners have restored it with great skill and taste in the original Napoleonic style, with wide, external stone entrance steps and a stone, balustraded terrace on the main east-facing façade.

¨     In the centre of the ground floor is the magnificent original staircase with twin, curved flights of steps leading to the galleried landing.

¨     At the moment there are 3 floors of accommodation, each offering 300m² plus a semi-basement.

¨     The building has been entirely renovated, leaving only the internal partitioning to be installed according to the needs of the new owner.

¨     The flooring and slate roof have been replaced; the doors and windows have all been crafstman-made to reflect the quality of the property.

¨     The walls are a lovely honey-colour exposed stone and there are several open fireplaces.

¨     The windows are double glazed and made from anti-theft glass.

¨     The current owners had envisaged huge reception rooms on the ground floor and 5 large bedrooms on the first floor, with private bathrooms and dressing rooms.

¨     On the second floor, 2 bedroom suites were planned, plus a large billiard room/entertaining area.

¨     The views from the top floor are stunning.

¨     The basement is below ground at the front, providing workshop/storage spaces/garaging.

¨     The rear west-facing façade has large windows overlooking the Italianate gardens and the owners had foreseen this area being turned into a light and spacious kitchen/dining area of approximately 100m².

¨     The infrastructure of the chateau is already in place in the basement, with provision for plumbing, drainage, sewerage and electricity.

¨     The owners have an industrial-rate tariff so electricity is their preferred source of energy.

Staff House

¨     This charming "long" house - a typically Gascon farmhouse - offers  250m² of living accommodation on 2 levels plus a further 200m² of loft space for conversion.

¨     The current, comfortable accommodation comprises a large and attractive salon, 60m², a small study, 6 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, 1 bathroom a dressing room and a fitted kitchen with a comfortable dining area.

¨     There is a large and private garden behind the house.

Former Stables

¨     This splendid building has been the subject of a very well-designed conversion, creating an excellent source of income.

¨     The space has been divided into 9 spacious suites.

¨     Each suite has an area of approximately 40m² and offers a bedroom with good storage, a sitting area with sofa, television, refrigerator and desk and a spacious bathroom or shower room.

¨     One of the ground floor rooms is suitable for handicapped occupation.

¨     The rooms all have French windows onto the covered balconies, with lovely views over the grounds and the pool.

¨     An appartment on the first floor has 2 double bedrooms a large salon and fitted kitchen.

¨     The property is being offered for sale with all the furniture and fitments.

¨     On the ground floor there is a large service area for providing breakfast, etc,  comprising: reception hall with access to guest washrooms, living/dining room (80m²), larder/linen room and a well-equipped kitchen fitted with 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers, 2 hobs, 2 ovens, 2 refrigerators and 2 freezers.

Outside

¨     Grounds of 17 hectares, icluding 7 hectares of ancient parkland with old specimen trees,  gravelled walkways and long vistas ( a mini Versailles).

¨     To the west of the grounds the land descends to create three levels of Italianate terraces.

¨     Large free-form pool with "infinity" feature.

¨     Extensive terracing around the pool and child-proof fencing.

¨     Splendid poolhouse, 100m², with salon, workshop, shower, wc and covered terrace with barbecue.

¨     Large parking area for guests' vehicles - space for at least 10 cars.