Charming 16/18th C Chateau for sale with 2 Gites

A magnificent 14/18th c. chateau, built on the site of an ancient family stronghold documented as far back as the middle ages - and which remained within the same family until the late 19th century. Boasting the beautiful symmetrical architecture of the Renaissance period, flanked with a cylindrical turret and two pavilions on the west side. The dormer windows are embellished with stone crossings and triangular pediments and on the lower floor are mullioned windows with internal shutters. An testament to the family history is to be found in the stone plaque embedded above the entrance door and displaying the family coat of arms depicting basque inscriptions and hunting scenes from a bygone era.

Entrance gates within the surrounding stone walls lead into the property with private walled gardens of approximately 1.12 hectares, the remaining 7.5 hectares consisting of orchards and meadow to the south of the chateau. There is a well. To the north, separated by a stone wall with a pretty iron gate, are the vast outbuildings, part of which have been converted into 2 independent gites, and 3 horse boxes. The property is presented in very good overall condition, centrally heated with double glazing throughout. The roof which is of slate tiles......