Farming chateau for sale near Bordeaux

Charming farming château dating back to the 13th Century for sale in a lovely rural location and yet just one hour from Bordeaux.
The chateau is in need of some updating and has 600m2 with 9 bedrooms and additional outbuildings. The land of approximately 55 ha is composed of meadows and forest, including approximately 8 ha of AOC Bordeaux vines. The owners are in the process of registering it as an organic farm.
This striking fortified castle is set on top of a plateau overlooking the picturesque Bassanne Valley. The enterance is via a long private driveway. Built on a platform of rock, the original structure dates from the 13th Century. Over the centuries it has been developed and expanded to its current form. Designed as a modest fortress, behind the warlike appearance belies an aristocratic residence with two wings framing the tower set in a courtyard type manor. The owners know all the history and have many mentions in various historical books. Amongst the many historical features that remain intact are the medieval archery slots in the northwest wall used during times of siege.
Entry to the chateau is over a dry moat, spanned by an elegant stone bridge which originally formed......