Residence for sale, Bagnols-sur-Cèze VBE56072

Between Bagnols sur Cèze and Avignon - Seventeenth-century castle in the heart of the Gard Rhône on the border of the Vaucluse, in a bucolic family estate of more than two hectares, restored historic residence with private chapel and remarkable outbuildings. 1. KEY ELEMENTS Use: prestigious residence – family residence – accommodation or event activity possible Main period: seventeenth century with nineteenth-century alterations Total surface area of the building: approximately 850 m² Surface area of the estate: more than 2 hectares Number of rooms: 20 Number of bedrooms: 7 main bedrooms + 11 former service rooms Secure circular swimming pool Park with hundred-year-old plane trees 2. Located in the heart of the historic village, whose origins date back to Gallo-Roman antiquity, the Château is part of a territory shaped for centuries by viticulture, the trade of the Rhône Valley and the proximity of Avignon, Orange and Uzès. The current buildings have their origins in two stages: the mill, now to be renovated but still on the property, built in the fourteenth century, and the castle built in the seventeenth century, a period during which many stately homes in the Gard Rhône gradually abandoned their defensive vocation in favour of a residential architecture focused on comfort and representation. Over the generations, the property has undergone several transformation campaigns that give it a singular architectural personality today. The extensions made in the nineteenth century, in particular the remarkable half-timbered pavilion in the neo-regionalist style, bear witness to this evolution while respecting the historic volumes of the residence. More recently, careful restoration has made it possible to preserve the heritage identity of the estate by favouring materials compatible with the history of the property. The contemporary fittings have been discreetly integrated in order to preserve the authentic atmosphere of the place. Today, the Château is an elegant family property that can also accommodate high-end accommodation, events or receptions, while maintaining the residential spirit that has characterized this residence for several centuries. 3. BUILT PROPERTY The castle Architecture The castle has developed a particularly harmonious architectural composition organised around several buildings articulated according to a progressive layout that accompanies the different phases of construction. The facades are plastered in stone tones and are largely covered with ivy, creating a permanent dialogue between the architecture and the landscaped park. This controlled vegetation reinforces the romantic character of the property without masking the quality of the old masonry. The whole has an elegant watchtower and a conical pepperpot roof which is a real architectural sign for the building. One of the most remarkable signatures of the castle lies in its half-timbered pavilion and brick filling, built at the end of the nineteenth century. This structure, particularly rare in the region, brings a real singularity to the whole. A metal gallery that discreetly connects several buildings contributes to the architectural charm of the estate. Inside, the residence retains many old features: stone or marble fireplaces, woodwork, moulded ceilings, generous volumes, large openings onto the park and a remarkable private chapel whose painted vault with starry decorations is one of the major heritage elements of the property. The whole exudes a warm atmosphere where bourgeois elegance is combined with the authentic character of a historic residence. Hidden under the foliage of centuries-old plane trees, this former aristocratic residence of the seventeenth century seems to have stood the test of time without ever losing its soul. The castle cultivates the discreet elegance of large family homes, where each generation has enriched the place without ever betraying its spirit. Now restored with a deep respect for its history, the estate combines heritage, contemporary comfort and development potential in a particularly preserved natural environment. Distribution The two-storey chateau on the ground floor has approximately 530 m² of living space and 250 m² to renovate. The ground floor mainly hosts the reception areas with several adjoining character lounges, a large dining room, a fitted kitchen completed by a catering office as well as various service areas. The upper floors include private spaces consisting of seven bedrooms, several shower rooms or bathrooms as well as a large office benefiting from a beautiful light. The second floor retains eleven former service rooms totalling approximately 250 m² of additional living space to be renovated. This space offers remarkable potential for redevelopment allowing the creation of suites, independent apartments, reception or leisure areas according to future projects. Circulation remains fluid and allows for both family and professional farming. Architecture The outbuildings are part of a coherent architectural composition, inherited from the gradual evolution of the estate since its medieval origins. Organised around the castle and its landscaped areas, they bear witness to the different functions that have punctuated the life of this property over the centuries, from its agricultural activity to its residential vocation. The old fourteenth-century mill, at the very origin of the estate, is the founding heritage element. Its maintenance within the complex recalls the economic origins of the property, before its gradual transformation into a pleasure residence in the seventeenth century. Alongside it, the orangery, the dovecote, the washhouse, the barn and the vaulted cellars illustrate the traditional organisation of a large rural estate, where each building served a specific function while participating in the same architectural unity. Built in traditional materials — stone masonry, lime plaster and canal tile roofs — these constructions are in natural dialogue with the main castle. Their location preserves the intimacy of the home while creating real independent spaces, favorable to residential, tourist or event use. The ensemble now constitutes a particularly complete built heritage, which has become rare for its homogeneity and state of preservation. Distribution The outbuildings develop a set of complementary buildings offering a wide variety of uses. The property also includes a detached house of approximately 70 m² with its own access, ideal for caretaker's accommodation, a guest house or self-catering accommodation. A converted orangery now houses a wellness area with spa, while the old washhouse preserves the testimony of the historical domestic facilities of the estate. The barn, the dovecote and the vaulted cellars complete this heritage ensemble, to which are added several technical rooms and storage spaces allowing a functional operation of the property. Due to the quality of their conservation and their complementarity, these outbuildings offer a particularly interesting potential for development. They make it possible to envisage a large-capacity family organisation as well as an adapted development of a confidential tourist centre, an event activity or the creation of additional reception areas, while preserving the historical coherence of the estate. 4. ORGANIZATION OF LAND OWNERSHIP The estate has developed more than two hectares of fully landscaped land around the castle. The park is structured by majestic hundred-year-old plane trees but also a hundred olive trees that recall the Provençal identity of the property, while a grove offers a pleasant path conducive to walking. The gardens alternate between ornamental spaces, terraces, mineral courtyards and wooded areas in a particularly balanced composition. A secure circular swimming pool with a diameter of eleven metres is an original landscape element that is perfectly integrated into its surroundings. The complex presents a remarkable coherence between the built heritage and the Mediterranean landscape, offering a particularly intimate setting despite the proximity of the main communication routes. 5. GENERAL CONDITION The castle is in very good general condition on the ground and first floors. The second remains to be renovated. The restorations undertaken have focused on preserving the historic characteristics of the house while improving its comfort of use. The roof was overhauled in 2022. The electrical installation on the ground and first floors was completely redone in 2023, as was the replacement of the gas boiler. The attic still offers significant enhancement potential allowing the future owner to adapt the property to his own project without calling into question the existing architectural balance. The outbuildings are partly renovated or to be renovated. 6. ROAD ACCESS & SERVICE Located in the heart of the Gard Rhône, the estate benefits from excellent accessibility while maintaining a particularly preserved environment. The A9 motorway can be reached in about twenty minutes, allowing you to quickly reach the main Mediterranean roads. Avignon TGV station is about 35 minutes away, while Nîmes TGV station can be reached in 45 minutes. Avignon Provence airport is located about 35 minutes away. The international airports of Nîmes-Garons and Marseille-Provence can be reached in about 50 minutes and 1 hour and 20 minutes. The property also benefits from the immediate proximity of Orange, Uzès, Avignon as well as the prestigious vineyard of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, offering a particularly sought-after cultural, gastronomic and tourist environment. 7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The technical diagnoses as well as the information relating to the current operation will be communicated exclusively in the context of a complete file submitted after qualification by the buyer. The DPE classified D The information relating to the risks to which the property is exposed can be consulted on the official portal www.georisques.gouv.fr . Price : 1 499 000 € FAI - Agency fees to be paid by the seller