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Magnificent Florentine-style chateau (located in Angouleme, Nouvelle Aquitaine), which has been built on its 13th century medieval foundations and surrounded by a dry moat, is full of history and is full of beauty and charm. The current structure dates back to 1614. On the ground floor there is a large entrance hall decorated with a stunning trompe l’oeil, 2 dining rooms, 1 with a coffered ceiling, a beautiful contemporary equipped kitchen and a large bedroom with its en-suite bathroom. The first floor offers 6 large bedrooms (1 currently used as an office) and 4 bathrooms, providing ample space for the owners to accommodate family and friends or to welcome guests in an enchanting setting. The vaulted cellars offer no less than 250m2. The 8.3 hectare of grounds include a park. The estate also features splendid outbuildings, including a large 200m2 reception hall ready for use, a workshop, a garage and a guest house to renovate, providing tremendous potential. The heated pool, enclosed by walls, and a gothic pigeon house, formerly used as a chapel with its altar, complete this unique property.
So much to love about this property. The history and presence of it, the surroundings, and that pool area is a exquisite! All of this for “only” €2,200,000. For sale via Prestige Property.

This property is ideally located 20 minutes from Uzès, 30 minutes from Avignon. A majestic early 16th century residence (1520), restored 20 years ago with scrupulous respect for the techniques and materials of yesteryear. With a total surface area of 940m², including 622m² of living space, this property is distinguished by: the main building: 383m² of living space including a modern kitchen, spacious living room with magnificent monumental fireplace, elegant dining room, exclusive billiard room, 5 refined bedrooms, 1 study, 3 luxurious shower rooms and a charming dovecote; First duplex apartment/villa with terrace: A generous 126 m² offering 3 comfortable bedrooms and 2 modern bathrooms; Second apartment/villa F3 en duplex avec terrasse: Approx. 75 m² with 3 well-appointed bedrooms; Third apartment/villa F2 duplex with terrace: 37 m² of comfort including one bedroom. Functional complements: A 132 m² former wine storehouse and a 91 m² sheepfold. The property is set in 5000 m² of flat land, bordered by picturesque vineyards.
I wish there were more photos of the exterior of this one. It’s beautiful and has so much space with separate apartments so you could go in with family or friends on this one and not worry so much about the €1,990,000 price tag. For sale via Poncet & Poncet.

On the old road leading to Aosta, less than an hour from Turin, on top of a rocky outcrop overlooking the small village below and the beautiful countryside in the mountains of Piedmont and Aosta Valley is located the Castello di Montestrutto. It was built in neo-Gothic style around a tower of the 9th century. A panoramic staircase leads to the castle’s garden. The property, of about 800 square meters, internally consists of a large entrance, frescoed with scenes that reflect the history of the Castle, a richly decorated hallway, a living room and a large dining room with adjacent kitchen. On the first floor there are the stateroom, a studio room, the master bedroom and several other bedrooms. The castle is in excellent condition and it is currently used as tourist accommodation.
It seems this 8 bedroom 3 bathroom castle (listed by Sotheby’s International Realty) has since sold which is a good thing because I am completely smitten. From the details inside to the views outside and the magical exterior…..

Villa Serenella is within the regional park of the Euganean hills, in the province of Padua, set on the offshoot of the Colle di Monte Merlo. The original nucleus of the Villa dates back to the end of the 17th century, but it was in the first decades of the 19th century that the complex was enlarged. The central villa is spread over 5 floors of which the first three are 250 square meters each while the other two are large (20sqm). The property requires a total renovation to bring it back to its former glory but the supporting structure of the property is solid and in good condition. The villa is surrounded by a large romantic English park embellished by two towers separated from the villa, one of which is used as a colombara. Both completely served by the general services, but to be restored. The park of competence of the property is about ten hectares, mostly wooded, well maintained and with many wells scattered for electrical and/ or hydraulic connections.
Ah mah gawd this castle (10 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 10,657 sqft, 25 acres) is sooooo beautiful and stately with such spectacular original architectural features. Where do I sign?!?! For sale via James Edition for €990,000.

A truly extraordinary remnant of America’s ‘Gilded Age’, this seaside mansion was built in 1912, extensively rebuilt in 1915 by Bigelow & Wadsworth Architects, and had fallen into disrepair by the time our clients bought it in 2015. The ambitious refurbishment was led by the New York-based Peter Pennoyer Architects, with whom Max Rollitt and the team worked collaboratively to restore the historic interiors and myriad original features, including panelling, fire surrounds and light fittings. Architectural elements completed, Max and the team set about creating rooms that carefully balanced the theatricality of the house with an inviting sense of comfort.
WOW this home is SPECTACULAR! The details are of the caliber of what you would find in a European château. The woodwork and carvings are blowing my mind, and I absolutely adore the kitchen. Also, it has a flower room. I’m dying. (Most photos by Simon Upton)