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Built in 1257 as a hunting lodge, the castle has survived the centuries and was inhabited for 500 years by the Haget family. Over the centuries, the buildings have been renovated and expanded. In the middle of the nineteenth century, the castle underwent a major renovation and extension which gave it its neo-Gothic characteristics. The property has 750m2 of comfort, a living room, a large living room, a games room, office, artist’s studio, swimming pool and relaxation area. Oak floors, bar-floor bars, exquisite marble fireplaces, mullioned windows, slate roof.
This is one of the prettiest châteaux I have ever shared on this blog. The photo above and the last one of the statue would have me immediately sold (if I were looking to move to France and spend € 1,950,000 on a 10 bedroom, 7 bathroom home). For sale via Poncet & Poncet.

Taking a break from my usual post of a magnificent architectural but typically horribly decorated châteaux to show you an example of what a château decorated with skills (and lots of to die for French antiques) could look like. Without Ikea outdoor furniture in the living room or bedsheet covered armchairs.
Located in a wooded glen on the edge of a picturesque lake in North Carolina, this chateau-style home was ready for interior design. The owners had collected a warehouse full of architectural antiques from France. Always ready for a challenge, Barry Dixon agreed to the project, realizing his task would be much like assembling a giant jigsaw puzzle. He had to integrate all the pieces together to form a coherent interior, one with the Gallic character and charm of a medieval French chateau combined with the livability of a twenty-first-century home for a modern American Family. Photos: Erik Kvalsvik.

A beautifully renovated 4 bedroom historical manor house, full of charm and character with a separate one bedroom apartment, set in 1 3/4 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens with plunge pool, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its location near Le Mans. The manor house dates back to the 16th century and a square lodge called a “Pavillon” which we understand was a former keep dating back prior to the Hundred Years War. The keep offers roughly 90m2 of living space over two floors. In addition, there is a 30m2 garage with mezzanine area (10m2) and a wooden store in front of the former kennels. The total area of the plot is over 1.5acres with a courtyard providing ample parking, part walled formal gardens and established mature trees, a large water basin (used as a plunge pool), vegetable garden with vine and greenhouse, troglodyte caves and a small woodland with chestnut trees.
I am mostly sharing this because of the fabulous exterior and that really cool pool. The interior is just plain bad but some original architecture that makes it worthy. I’d buy this. For sale via Prestige Property for €958,000.

The Renaissance façade opens onto a magnificent gallery that runs the length of the building, on the ground and ground floors. It is pierced by numerous doors and windows. The building spans more than 600 sqm and contains many period features: floors, fireplaces, sinks, ceilings, openings, etc. It is currently being restored. The outbuildings: A gîte fitted and equipped with 200 m² of living space and has 4 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms and a bathroom; A very large traditional barn with a floor surface area of 250 m² with three rooms on the ground floor and two upstairs; A swimming pool room. The land: A French-style garden; An overhanging, heated, salt-treated swimming pool; A built spring; The half-moon moat runs around the rear of the château; Approximately 7 acres of land.
I’d be on board to sign on the dotted line for this for the wisteria and exterior façade alone. For sale for €1,395,000 via Cabinet Le Nail.

Not sure you can handle the daunting task of owning a castle? How about an apartment in one? (I know this is more of a manor house than a castle but it might as well be a castle given the photo above). You get the best of both worlds – living in something so gloriously historic and expansive on the outside but having a bit more manageable space on the inside. And unlike most castle/apartment conversions I’ve seen this one has SO MUCH incredible original details. Located in West Sussex, England, this has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, communal gardens of 6.5 acres with tennis court. This looks like it is about to be sold, for £950,000 via Jackson-Stops.