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Located in a charming Provencal village 15 minutes from Grignan and 10 minutes from Nyons, this small Renaissance castle in a dominant position with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside is a real gem for lovers of ancient stones. A former seigniorial residence whose origins date back to the 13th century and then the 15th century, it was completely restored in the 80s and 90s. With a stone and pebble façade, Renaissance mullioned windows, a canal tile roof, all the original architectural elements can be found with its façade composed of two corner turrets, a wide spiral staircase and an imposing fireplace inside.
I love courtyards so I was immediately head over heels for this one. That alone would have me signing on the dotted line. I could even get beyond the absolutely horrible white Home Depot tiles they laid throughout most of the rooms. For sale via Barnes for €1,150,000.

Not a château, but this maison de maître/bourgeois home built in 1906 in Perche, France is so full of character and elegance and grandeur (but on a totally manageable scale) I had to share. I don’t even care that the owners couldn’t have been bothered to remove the pile of crap on the dining table (big pet peeve of mine). It has 3 bedrooms on the first floor, 3 more on the second, a cellar under the entire home, a workshop, a courtyard, an outbuilding, and in the garden is a henhouse with an old dovecote. At the back of the home is green space of 2048m2. And it is €675,000 via Les Belles Maisons.

In the heart of a 7-hectare natural estate, this 900 m² castle embodies Périgord elegance on four fully landscaped levels. The property offers generous reception areas: living room, dining room, fitted kitchen, billiard room and wine cellar. The top two floors house nine suites, each with its own private bathroom. Outside, the swimming pool is discreetly integrated into a preserved environment, conducive to calm and relaxation. An ideal place to live for a family home, a hotel project, or a second home with character. Possibility to acquire a stable with the property. Only an hour from Bordeaux.
There’s a lot going on with this beautiful château – the red window frames (I’m not a fan), the fabulous millwork, the massive fireplace, a large industrial kitchen (that I’d want to make more historic) and then modern touches in the bedroom and bathrooms. It’s weird but I’d love a go at this challenge. For sale via Kretz for €2,490,000.

In the stunning countryside of Emilia Romagna, in the charming town of Bertinoro, there is this stunning castle with a crenellated tower for sale. This luxurious estate was built following the Bavarian Neo-Gothic architectural model of Schloss Neuschwanstein and was inaugurated at the end of the 19th century. This truly-unique castle measures 1,300 square meters, having three floors, a cellar and a tower. The fortress is spread over several levels and houses twelve bedrooms and five bathrooms. The property is completed by an annex that once housed both the greenhouse and the stables, and is currently used as the caretaker’s house. Immersed in a 9,000-sqm park full of centuries-old trees, the castle is characterized by a majestic facade with decorative terracotta bands. The jewel in the crown of this luxurious property is its eclectic architecture, which makes it unique in the Romagna area.
I am blown away by the details in every room of this castle. Talk about princess vibes! For sale via Lionard.

In the heart of Cremona, a few steps from the main monuments of the city, stands Palazzo Cattaneo, an elegant noble residence of extraordinary historical and artistic value. Built in the sixteenth century and acquired by the Cattaneo family in 1623, the building underwent a refined renovation in the eighteenth century. In addition to its cultural vocation, the palace offers 10 independent apartments, with 1, 2 or 3 rooms with kitchen.
Another home I cannot believe is real. The architectural details are absolutely exquisite. Maybe a bit over the top for a home but one can dream (of being a princess)…
For sale via Century 21 for €3,300,000.