Renovated 9 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Chateauneuf La Foret, Limousin

1,250,000 EUR 1,087,500 GBP 1,237,500 USD

Reference: 237605

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 16
Floor Size: 1,531 m2
Plot Size: 19.01 hectares / 46.98 acres
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Lake, River or Pond
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential
Fishing amenities on-site
Accessibility features for persons with a disability
Garage(s)
Parking space(s)

Details

Unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated French Chateau with expansive pool, nestling in 47 acres of glorious woodland and fields with a glamping facility, two gites and a separate house, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its elevated location near all amenities in
Chateauneuf La Foret.
Set in the middle of the countryside of Briance Combade, at the edge of Park naturel regional de Millevaches en Limousin, is this well maintained castle on top of a hill. It was run as a glamorous camping, or glamping facility with 20 safari tents, 13 separate private bathrooms, two gites and a separate house.
There is more than enough space to develop a business like this, with more rooms, more safari tents, and more other facilities. The safari tents are not included in the price, but all the sanitary blocks are.
A beautiful drive with big trees on both sides leads to the Chateau.
The first outbuilding is on the left and the second outbuilding on the right. From the drive lane up to the castle there are 20 perfect straight spots to put up safari tents spread out over the property. Walking forward the castle is behind with a good sized heated swimming pool in front of it.
Following a trail through the woods magnificent views over the countryside, can be enjoyed before arriving at a tranquil pond.
The current owners renovated the castle completely. It has a new roof, double-glazing, and a wood fuelled central heating system. It consists of a total of 15 rooms: A spacious living room (68 m2), four big bedrooms (25, 17, 23, 44 m2), two living rooms (60 and 65 m2), three kitchens (32, 45, 52 m2), two bathrooms (11 and 23 m2), a heating room (45 m2), an office room (17 m2), a multifunctional room (58 m2), and a walk in wardrobe
(16 m2).
Outbuilding number 1 has a total of 48 rooms. In this building there are two separate gites and 11 (private) bathrooms. All the other rooms are still in their original state, and could be converted to more accommodation. The 20 spots for safari tents are spread out over the area.
There are 11 bathrooms that could be used communal or private located on the ground floor of outbuilding 1, and two extra toilet blocks on the campsite and at the restaurant area.
The second outbuilding is a separate house with an open plan living area / kitchen, a bedroom, a bathroom and two garages.
The third outbuilding is located next to the castle and could serve as a bar/restaurant area for guests, with a lovely outdoor seating terrace in front of it.
The total land that comes with it is 19Ha, of which 7 Ha is forest, and
12 Ha is pastureland. All the land is adjoining.

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