Midi-Pyrénées, Aveyron, Ambeyrac, France

Overlooking the Lot valley, this magnificent medieval castle of Camboulan dating from the 13th century, classified as a historical monument in 1995, is located on the Aveyron coast in the town of Ambeyrac, 15 minutes from Cajarc and Figeac. It will charm you with its architecture, its fine appointments and the quality of its restoration. Leveled during the French Revolution, a sumptuous rebuilt tower serves - via a majestic stone spiral staircase - the 3 floors including the machicolations (which can be laid out over 120 m²). This imposing building consists of a part, hitherto operated as guest rooms, offering 5 large bedrooms each with its own bathroom and toilet, and a large living room with its Versailles parquet floor. On the ground floor, you will find a large living room with superb 54m² stone paving, a bright 37m² kitchen - giving access to the gardens - with its original cantou, a boiler room, a toilet, a vestibule 25m² serving a living area of 31m², an office of 9m² and a mezzanine of 10m². Frame, roof, joinery, floor, heating, electricity were completely redone in 1995. This chateau, with a living area of 370m², however offers potential for expansion and customization through the annexes: a former stable of 110m² on 2 levels with a chestnut parquet floor and an adjoining barn of approx. 90 m². All in impeccable structural condition. On the 2870m² of land there is also a swimming pool of 9m x 5m as well as a lean-to of approx. 60m² perfectly adapted to park 3 vehicles. The property has regained all the majesty of a stone castle perched on the heights, strolling through its lair offers the exceptional sensation of a cozy but contemporary medieval atmosphere.