Fairytale Renaissance Château in Western France
On the market with Maxwell Baynes, the listed property dates back to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, with serious curb appeal as one of most beautiful private castles in France.
This property is on the market for €7,420,000, listed with Maxwell Baynes.
This fairytale Renaissance castle near Poitiers in Western France is listed as a Monument Historique, the property dates back to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, with serious curb appeal as one of most beautiful private castles in France.
The property has been extensively restored over the last 45 years and is in excellent condition, especially notable in the reception rooms with original period features, the parquet floors, large stone fireplaces, and the grand spiral stone staircase.
The property offers a total of 21,527 square feet of interior space, with the 24 bedroom chateau, a caretaker’s house, a housekeeper’s house, and extensive outbuildings.
The Renaissance chateau is set on a 151.5 acre estate overlooking the Vienne River, with lovely views on the surrounding countryside. The 3 gardens on the property were designed by renowned landscape designers, and there is also a pool.
The idyllic estate is set near a charming local village with shops, and the city of Poitiers with its TGV is only a 20 minute drive away.
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French Riviera Villa Built for the World's 1st Makeup Mogul
On the market with VINGT Paris, Villa Blanche is a lovely estate set on the French Riviera in the Cannes hillside built in the 1950s for Helena Rubinstein, the first female self-made millionaire.
Villa Blanche is on the market for €19,000,000, listed with VINGT Paris.
Set on the French Riviera in the Cannes hillside, Villa Blanche is a lovely estate comprising 5 separate maisons for a total of 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms with over 10,763 square feet of interior space.
The estate was built in the 1950s for the Polish-American beauty mogul, Helena Rubinstein.
The first woman to become a self-made millionaire, Rubinstein, an orthodox Jew from Krakow, Poland, moved to Australia at 22 and began her enterprise selling face creams while working at her uncle’s shop. She opened her first salon in 1902, the Valaze House of Beauty.
After several years of success, Rubinstein took $100,000 of her fortune and made her move to Europe to open the Salon de Beauté Valaze in London, creating one of the world’s first cosmetic companies.
The ambitious Rubinstein used London as a springboard to the rest of the world.
She conquered Paris in less than 2 years, rubbing shoulders with the greatest artists and figures of the 20th century. She made the move to the United States during the Great War to further expand her business, thus launching her rivalry with Elizabeth Arden.
The 2017 Tony-nominated Broadway musical ‘War Paint’, based on the biography of the same name, chronicles her rivalry with Elizabeth Arden. By the beginning of the second world war, Rubinstein had opened her renowned New York salon, and by the 1950s, Rubinstein was at the height of her career and success.
At the beginning of the 1950s, Rubinstein commissioned French architect and co-Founder of the Compagnie des arts français Louis Süe to build her French Riviera estate at the beginning of the 1950s.
The Villa Blanche estate is set on a charming 2.47 acre lot in the hillside, surrounded by Florentine cypresses and lush, Mediterranean greenery.
The property was recently updated by interior designer Bert Quadvlieg, and the beautiful terraced gardens were also revived under the supervision of the legendary Riviera landscape architect, Jean Mus, "the man with 1500 gardens''.
A heated swimming pool is located on the west corner of the park, with a landscaped terrace. The property also offers an organic olive oil production.
Maison Blanche, the main 6458 square foot residence, offers 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Maison des Amis is a 1237 square foot 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom guest house. Maison Lupatelli offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a 1076 square foot dwelling, and Maison de l’Artistes offers a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom suite. There is also an additional 753 square foot one-bedroom Caretaker’s cottage on the property, with a 6 car garage beneath the residence.
Villa Blanche offers a unique opportunity to own a classic bastide property with luxurious amenities, offering the best of the Mediterenean climate at ~1000 feet above sea level.
The property is well positioned, close to the medieval village of Grasse and just 15 km from Cannes and the beautiful beaches of the Cote d’Azur.
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French Vineyard Estate in Bordeaux
This elegant French vineyard estate is set near Saint-Émilion, one of the principal red wine areas of Bordeaux, offering Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc vines.
This elegant French vineyard estate is set near Saint-Émilion, one of the principal red wine areas of Bordeaux.
The property is a fully operational winery enterprise, sold with all equipment and include additional outbuildings used as offices and storage.
Ideally positioned for boutique tourism, the turnkey property is set in 15 acres of gardens, woodland, and private vines, with an additional 20 acres of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc vines currently in rental.
The elegant château has been fully renovated and offers 8309 square feet of living space with several large reception rooms, 9 bedrooms, and a private swimming pool.
There is another guest house complex on the property, offering a 4-bedroom and a 2-bedroom accommodation, and a common terrace with another swimming pool.
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French Château Outside of Paris
On the market with Marc Foujols, the Fontainbleu property was built in 1594 in the Louis XIII style and was originally the hunting lodge of Henri IV, where he would receive his mistress Gabrielle d'Estrées.
This property is on the market for €1,580,000 listed with Jane Landrey of Marc Foujols.
Built in 1594 in the Louis XIII style, the property was originally the hunting lodge of Henri IV, where he would receive his mistress Gabrielle d'Estrées.
The 3 acre property is positioned with views over the Seine river and the adjacent forest of Fontainebleau, set in a charming landscaped park with manicured yew trees.
The château is built upon cellars which today include a wine cellar. The 10 bedroom, 5 bathroom property is spread across 6,459 square feet, with an attractive layout and large, light filled rooms.
With its close proximity to the Bois le Roi station—a 35 minute commute to Paris Gare de Lyon—the château is well positioned as an elegant country home, or as a coveted vacation rental property.
There is a seldom-used freight line which runs behind the property’s park, reflected in its attractive sale price.
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Private Mansion in the Heart of Paris
On the market with Belles demeures de France, L'Hotel de Jarnac is a neoclassical mansion designed in 1784 by renowned architect Étienne-François Legrand, listed as a Monument Historique.
This property is on the market with Marie-Hélène Lundgreen of Belles demeures de France.
L'Hotel de Jarnac is a neoclassical mansion designed in 1784 by renowned architect Étienne-François Legrand and is listed as a Monument Historique.
The mansion is nestled between a 3229 square foot front courtyard and a 4305 square foot walled garden with a swimming pool, which is also listed.
Offering 7750 square feet of interior space, the mansion is spread across 3 floors above a striking vaulted basement, which also contains the property’s screening room, billiards, recreation room, and wine cellar.
The property features lovely floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors which open to the terrace and courtyard, and bathe the property in beautiful light.
The main residence has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and several lovely reception rooms with stunning period detail.
There is a finished attic with exposed beams, a kitchen, a mezzanine, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
On either side of the courtyard, there is an additional caretakers residence and also a guest pavilion, and a 2-car garage.
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Book This Stunning Château on the French Riviera for a Glamorous Getaway
Dubbed “Le Petit Versailles de la Côte D'Azur”, this 19th century château is set in a lush, landscaped 7.4 acre estate in the hills, offering panoramic views over the bay of Cannes and the medieval village of Grasse.
The property can accommodate up to 14 guests in 7 bedrooms, including a dual master suite and a kid-friendly guest room. The domain provides the dreamiest setting for weddings and to celebrate any of life’s special occasions, with a professional team available to organize and oversee your stay.
The specular 19th century Château Saint Georges has been dubbed “Le Petit Versailles de la Côte D'Azur”. Set in a lush, landscaped 7.4 acre estate in the hills, behind a gated entry, the property offers panoramic views over the bay of Cannes and the medieval village of Grasse.
The château has been immaculately restored and updated with contemporary amenities and stunning period detail. French doors open out to the stunning grounds from every room, and terraces and balconies extend from every level of the home, including the tower.
Outstanding features include a ballroom, a gourmet kitchen, and a fabulous wellness centre with an indoor swimming pool, hammam spa and sauna.
Built in the Second Empire style for a famous perfumer from Grasse, Léon Chiris (the château bears the name of his son Georges), the property excuses the glamour you’d expect on the French riviera, immersed in a park of hundred-year-old olive trees, cypress hedges, and aleppo pines, as well as fragrant lavender rows and a rose garden.
A glorious palm alle at the entrance of the property creates quite the impression, and there is a large yard for alfresco dining and outdoor soirees.
Queen Victoria was a frequent visitor of the domain, during her visit to the Cote d’Azur in 1891, “contemplating the wonderful panorama of Grasse valley from the top of the terrace which surrounds the beautiful grounds of this property.” (Journal of Grasse, Thursday, April 16, 1891).
19th Century Fairytale Château in the South of France
Located near Pézenas, the delightful 16th century capital of the Languedoc, and just 20 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea, the castle is on the market with Montpellier Sotheby's.
This property is on the market with Montpellier Sotheby's International Realty. Price is disclosed upon application with the listing agency.
Located near Pézenas, the delightful 16th century capital of the Languedoc, and just 20 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea, the castle has been a popular venue for dreamy French weddings.
The 5-bedroom 43,055 square foot property is set in a lovely 6 acre park filled with cedars and bamboo, with several lovely terraces and a swimming pool.
The castle dates back to the 18th century, however its Italianate facade was added in the 19th century. The property is entered through a majestic gate, where you find French gardens and a lovely chapel belonging to the property.
A passage through to the Mediterranean patio, where you the bakers house with an authentic lava stone oven, and finally the main 5-bedroom château with its Florentine loggia, complete with Corinthian columns and Venetian lions and several staircases leading to more terraces.
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16th Century Château on the Doorstep of Loire Valley
On the market with Leggett Immobilier, the château is currently an elegant private residence, although it has immense potential as a boutique hotel or vacation rental property.
This property is on the market for €1,500,000, listed with Leggett Immobiliare.
This elegant 16th century château is set in the countryside of Anjou, with 68 acres of woodland, walkways, and gardens and views down to the Loire.
Currently an elegant private residence, the sale presents a lucrative opportunity as the property is also well suited as a boutique hotel or as a luxury vacation home.
The château i is in excellent condition, with original period features and stunning detail in the reception rooms on the ground floor. It has 10,764 square feet of living space spread across 3 floors, with 10 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.
An unfinished basement housing the château’s oil central heating system could be converted into further accommodations.
The property has 4 outbuildings needing repair, including a 2152 square foot former refectory for 300 children, which includes kitchen facilities and cloakrooms, and would be ideal for wedding parties.
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Turn This Cote d’Azur Villa Into Your Dream Getaway
On the market with Knight Frank, this striking pink villa dates back to 1906 and is the perfect candidate for a designer’s dream remodel project.
This property is listed for €6,900,000 and is on the market with Knight Frank.
This charming Provençal bastide is perched high above the Mediterranean, in the seaside village of Theoule sur Mer.
Over 4100 square feet of living space is spread across 3 levels, with 9 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. There is a 2-bedroom guest house in addition to the main bastide.
Dating back to 1906, it's the perfect candidate for a designer remodel project, inside and out with over 3 acres of gardens with the potential to add a pool or tennis court (subject to planning consent).
We can imagine the type of getaway we would have in this striking pink villa on the French Riviera, with plenty of sunshine and sea views, just 14 km from Cannes and 40 km to Nice.
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Provençal Villa On The French Riviera Hills
Set in the heart of the famous gated Domaine Les Hauts de St Paul, this charming bastide is located close to the charming arts town of Saint Paul de Vence, one of the most chic villages on the Cote d’Azur.
Set in the heart of the famous gated Domaine Les Hauts de St Paul, this charming bastide is located close to the charming arts town of Saint Paul de Vence.
The perched village was a haven for impressionist painters in the 1920s. In the 50’s, Picasso and Matisse arrived, and the Hollywood jet set caught on thereafter.
Today, it’s one of the most chic villages on the Cote d’Azur.
The 7-bedroom home is laid out across 3 levels with over 7000 square feet and has been thoroughly renovated to a luxurious standard.
The main level has an open concept drawing room and dining room which opens out to a lovely terrace area with an outside kitchen and alfresco dining area, surrounding the swimming pool.
The entire property benefits from sea views from its elevated position, and includes two guest houses, a guest apartment, and a pristine tennis court.
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