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While most of us could only ever
imagine living in a castle, this particular
dream can be made a reality in France.
The properties here range from
€689,000, so it’s certainly not beyond the
bounds of possibility. If your budget
can’t quite stretch, you could consider
investing with friends and family. The
business potential of a renovated château
is enormous: from banquets, parties and
weddings to festivals and luxury
accommodation. If you are not used to
managing a large property, make sure
you do your research first and try not to
underestimate the amount of time and
money large properties can take up.
For more information about these
properties see:
www.frenchpropertylinks.com/take5
BRITTANY €1,050,000
Superb Renovated Equestrian Property
Built in 1907, this beautifully renovated property is situated on
the pilgrimage road of St Jacques de Compostela, near St
Brieuc. It is surrounded by woods and valleys and comprises a
vast 500m2 of living space with outbuildings on its equestrian
estate of nine hectares. The property is also currently run as a
bed and breakfast. The location gives superb business
opportunities.
CHAMPAGNE-ARDENNE €689,000
Beautiful château with lots of potential
This typical chateau, on the edge of a small town with most
amenities, is set in a very pretty region with forests, vineyards
and rolling hills. This property dates back to 1868 and reflects
the elegant art de vivre of the Napoleon III period. The château
has retained most of its original features – parquet flooring,
fireplaces with monumental mirrors, mouldings and friezes.
POITOU-CHARENTES €866,960
19th Century Château in 48 acres
Rare opportunity to acquire this totally unspoilt property in an
idyllic location. Beautiful château set in parkland with fields,
woods and a river. Situated in a hamlet but with private access
road, 4km from Vasles and 35km from Poitiers Airport.
Original features include oak panels, stained glass windows
and marble fireplaces. There are seven bedrooms and 586m2 of
living space. Ideal for conversion to a luxury bed and breakfast
or guesthouse.
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON €5,300,000
Vast Provencal Castle with Parkland
This 19th century castle has been superbly renovated and is
located near a beautiful Provençal village with all amenities,
just over an hour from the Mediterranean and an international
airport. The highly refined interior has coffered and hand
painted ceilings, tight cloth wall coverage, cream Marfil and
marble tiling, terrace tiling in Espeil rock, bathroom in Carrara
white and Portugal pink marble.
BURGUNDY €1,387,000
Elegant 17th Century Château
This château, built in the 17th century and transformed in the
19th, is set in 30 acres of woods and meadows, a short walk
from a village. Outbuildings serve as a three-car garage,
workshop, stables and pool house, which is in the process of
completion, as is the tennis court. The setting is very bucolic
and quiet, the only near neighbour being a farm.
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