Gorgeous Romantic 15/16th C Castle with great views

A beautiful and impressive Dordogne castle for sale, built in the 15th and 16th centuries on the side of a hill which explains why inside the staircase reaches the different floors by means of half landings. The oldest part comprises a main building flanked by two 15th century round towers, and a second building adjoining the first, also flanked by two square towers with machicolations from which to hurl down stones, missiles or boiling oil on any would-be invaders.

The chateau
The castle has fifteen principle rooms and a total of approximately 700m2 of living space including three salons, a dining room, a study, a games room, a library, seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. There is a vaulted cellar and many rooms yet to be converted. There are numerous wonderful period features including several Renaissance fireplaces, the most beautiful of which is inscribed ‘ Made by Moy Laviole in the year 1670’ . Floors are largely of stone and ceilings in oak.

Outbuildings;
These are substantial and extend to in excess of 1,000m2. In the courtyard, beyond an old Coaching gateway, there is a vast Barn dating from the 16th Century which has partly preserved the original roof structure and is an ideal......