12th C Chateau for sale & former Monastery - Rare

12th Century Château and former Monastery offering amazing potential for a variety of developments. The property has 7000m2 of floor area, and is set in grounds of 59 ha with a large park, woodland, arable land and a little vineyard. This property would lend itself to a Hotel project or for retreats or, indeed, as a wedding venue.

This magnificent building dating back partly to the 12th Century was a monastery from its earliest beginnings but from 1791 to 1993 it was used as private accommodation and then again became the home to an order of monks until recently. Large parts of the building are of great historical significance and the outside wall with the crenellations as well as some parts of the Château are listed as historical monuments.

There are numerous buildings set around a series of courtyards and a cloister. Some parts are habitable with more than 20 bedrooms, whilst huge spaces could be renovated and converted into living areas. The most imposing element is the South facing Chateau built in the style of French architect Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc in need of restoration.
Other buildings include a new accommodation block, built in a sympathetic style to the rest of the......