The castle’s neo-Gothic architecture built in 1800 and fully renovated, houses the unexpected modern appointments: A bowling alley, disco, hammam and spa, casino, billiards and poker rooms, beauty salon, 10-car garage for the collector, helipad and more.
London, U.K., (April, 2022) — This Dordogne Chateau offers its next owners the ultimate in fine living without ever having to leave the estate grounds. Also ideal for large scale entertaining, the chateau includes formal and alfresco dining areas, a modern chef’s kitchen with a grand baronial fireplace, elegant reception rooms with soaring coffered ceilings, one of which overlooks the massive outdoor pool, and a music room with grand piano. The residence is further appointed with a stunning array of entertainment and wellness venues.
The Château, spanning almost 19,000 square feet of living space with 22 bedrooms and 22 full baths is represented by Kirsten Pollard of Maxwell-Baynes Real Estate, the exclusive Affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate in the South West of France. Lavishly decorated with Baccarat and Murano crystal chandeliers throughout and furnishings by designers Fendi and Jean Paul Gaultier, the estate is being offered fully furnished, including artwork, upon negotiation.
“It is truly an honour to have the opportunity to market such a stunning property in a magnificent setting in the Dordogne, and renovated to an exceptional standard of luxury, quality and detail, and offering exceptional features such as a bowling alley and gym on top off the outdoor and indoor pool. It is the perfect property to live a luxurious but discreet lifestyle, with plenty of accommodation for staff to take care of the future owners and the property. “ Kirsten Pollard, Maxwell-Baynes Real Estate.
The castle is introduced by wrought iron gates with a gold coat of arms. The drive winds through an alley of trees, opening to the 50-acre parklike grounds and the majestic medieval edifice with its soaring turrets, terminating in the court of honour with a tiered fountain.
Further highlights of the property include:
- The tower, accessible by elevator, hosts the office, with authentic stone walls and offering panoramic views of the grounds
- The basement level houses the wine cellar, accessed by a charming grotto-like hall with arched ceilings, the home cinema, and the bar and disco for the ultimate in-home entertaining
- The castle’s original orangerie annex has been transformed to an oasis of wellness with a fully-equipped gym, a mosaic-tiled indoor pool, massage room, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi and spa lounge areas
- This annex, also contains the four lane bowling alley, billiards and casino rooms, and bar
- Also part of the annexe, the 10-car garage, a collector’s dream, and five newly renovated guest suites, a two-bedroom apartment, and storage space for equipment.
- A massive outdoor pool, 115 feet long with iridescent blue and purple mosaic tiling, perfectly captures the reflection of the castle in its waters and creating a unique piece of art
- The pool area, with welcoming fountains at the entrance, is appointed with sunning decks and double shade pavilions equipped with a bar, TV, surround sound music system, dining area and summer kitchen
- The fully renovated guest house or guardian’s cottage features an en suite bedroom on the ground floor, four bedrooms, three baths and an office on the two upper levels plus a living room and kitchen opening to a terrace.
- Completing the estate is a lighted tennis court, a helipad and a large lake, in need of finishing.
Click here to see the listing or contact Kirsten Pollard for more information.
kirsten@maxwellbaynes.com
