Port-Sainte-Marie, Lot-et-Garonne, France

This stunning 19th century chateau has been in the same family for several generations and there is a great sense of history with the original features intact. With beautiful gardens, productive woodland & useful outbuildings, there is so much potential here.  Conveniently located in a quiet position yet with good access to road, rail & airport networks.

The accommodation at the main Maison de Maitre style house is arranged across three floors.  Whilst the decor may not be to everybody’s taste, the classic high-ceilings / large windows design of all the main reception rooms and bedrooms make the property so light and spacious and with a great sense of grandeur.  Here’s the layout:

Ground floor:

Large entrance hall with original floor tiles & stone staircase (30m2)
Drawing room (Napoleon style) 45m2
Salon / Library - 24m2
Dining room - 43m2
Kitchen with open fireplace - 50m2
Tea room - 30m2
Ground floor bedroom with ensuite shower room - 39m2
WC

First floor:

Large landing - 28m2
Private lounge (or bedroom) - 47m2
Bedroom - 33m2
Bathroom - 12m2
Corridor with linen cupboards - 24m2
Bedroom 32m2
Bathroom 5.35m2
Bedroom - 29m2

Second floor:

Large landing - 28m2
Bedroom - 26m2
Bedroom 24m2
Bedroom - 35m2
Billiard room (or bedroom) - 35m2
Shower room - 8m2
WC

Other buildings include the guest house (90m2) and outbuildings including the garages, orangery and barn (all of which total around 250m2) and of course the private chapel that dates back to 1876.

The current owners have had a lot of maintenance work done.  The roof has been completely redone, the woodwork is perfect with excellent insulation and they have also installed a heat pump to heat the house.  The resulting DPE rating of C is very unusual for a property of this age and size.  The electrical fuse boards have also recently been installed with modern ‘breakers’.

The grounds of the property cover approximately 17 hectares, made up as follows:

Large swimming pool & surrounding terrace
A poplar grove of about 7 hectares (1000 trees ready in 3 years)
Irrigated land of 8 hectares
The chateau’s private park of 2.19hectares

The house is in a quiet location, close to the lovely riverside of town of Port Saint Mairie.  There is a train station at Port Saint Marie and good access to both Bordeaux and Agen.  The airports at Bergerac, Bordeaux and Toulouse are all within 90mins from the property.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 4
Receptions: 5
Habitable space: 750m2
Plot size: 17.6hectares / 176100m2 / 43 acres
DPE rating: C
Tax Foncière:  €4000p.a
Heating: Air source heat pump
Drainage: Septic tank
Neighbours:  Distant
Distance to airport: Bordeaux / Bergerac / Toulouse all within 90mins

Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser. 

Please note:  All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.