Vacation chateau in south west France with pool & tennis court

Introduction

This stunning chateau dates back to 1486 and is set in the beautiful Gascony countryside. Lovely, secluded location, yet close to all amenities and many traditional restaurants.

The chateau is approached by a long cedar-lined private drive-way. 14 hectares of walled gardens and grounds surround the property which include a fruit orchard, 20 x 9m swimming pool, tennis court and private chapel.

The property itself is magnificent. Fully restored with original features throughout, traditional interior design with period and contemporary furnishings.

The impressive entrance hall leads to three separate sitting rooms, all overlooking the pool and rear gardens. State of the art kitchen with all appliances. Leads to a superb, elevated terrace overlooking pool and gardens.

Seven bedrooms, three with ensuite bathrooms.

Large laundry room with two washing machines and two dryers. Daily housekeeping included.

All amenities in local hamlet of La Romieu. The chateau is located midway between Bordeaux and Toulouse.

The estate-managers live in the gate-house within the grounds and offer baby-sitting services.

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Accommodation

Grand entrance hall with tiled floors and moulded ceiling. Ornate decoration and traditional furnishings

Main living room with triple bay-window overlooking pool and gardens. Open fireplace and traditional furnishings
French windows to large elevated terrace

Kitchen with marble breakfast table. Wooden floorboards, twin French windows to dining terrace
Two ovens and gas hob, fridge freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Marble work-tops. Twin sink. TV

Further gallery kitchen with fitted units, twin sink and fridge freezer

Dining room with dining table and chairs. High ceiling and fireplace. Views over front courtyard

Small sitting room with day bed and chairs

TV room with sofas and library. TV with UK satellite channels and radio stations, video, DVD and CD player
(Spiral staircase to 1st floor study / reading room)

Separate WC

Separate cloakroom with hand basin

Bedroom 1, double with ensuite bathroom with bath-tub. Large dressing room with hand basin

Staircase to 1st floor:

Games room / library with table football and fitness stepping machine. Leads through to

Bedroom 2, full-size bunk beds with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin

Large hallway with library and reading desk. Views over pool and gardens. French windows to terrace over front courtyard and entrance

Bedroom 3, double with views over pool and gardens. Desk and sitting area
Ensuite bathroom with WC, bath / shower, twin hand basin and bidet

Bedroom 4, two singles with marble fireplace

Study

Bedroom 5, double with fireplace and sitting area. Ensuite bathroom with WC, bath / shower, twin hand basin

Bedroom 6, single

Bedroom 7, two singles

Separate bathroom with WC, bath / shower and twin hand basin

LOWER GROUND FLOOR:

Large laundry room with two washing machines and two dryers. Ironing facilities

EXTERIOR:

Private, cedar-lined driveway (approx 600m)

14 hectares of lawns and grassed, wooded areas and fields. Walled and fully enclosed

Orchard with 100 fruit trees

Swimming pool 20 x 9m

Pool bathroom with WC and shower

Large, elevated terrace with dining table and chairs. Sun-loungers and BBQ. Mediterranean plants, flowers and mature trees

Tennis court (please bring your own racquets and balls)

Private chapel

 Photo gallery for Chateau St Aignan, ref: 32001

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Prices

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Local Information

The chateau is situated in rolling Gascony countryside 3 km from the hamlet of La Romieu, almost midway (70 min) between Toulouse and Bordeaux.

This is a beautiful area; surrounded by hills, amid cornfields and vines, at an average height of 82 meters, the region enjoys a micro-climate with lush, luxuriant plants in summer, which even in winter keep most of their foliage thanks to a mild average temperature (about 13°) which is hardly different from that of Biarritz and Marseille in the deep south.

The chateau is surrounded by open fields and a neighbouring reservoir. The hamlet of La Romieu is ideal for all the daily basics with its General Food store, newsagent / tobacconist, café bar and post office.

The pretty town of Condom is 8 km away and has excellent shops and all amenities including very good, traditional restaurants.

Lectoure (10 km) also has a good selection of shops and restaurants. Golf at Fleurance, 20 min drive.

Further restaurants and interesting villages to discover in the immediate locale. Comprehensive information and recommendations fully available from the guardians of the chateau on the estate !

 Map location for La Romieu

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