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Chateau Joncasses, South West FranceChateau Joncasses is a unique property built some 20 years ago by its artist, sculptor owner and provides a beautiful family home or business opportunity. Accessed through pillars and via a tree lined drive, it is in a very private, secluded location of 50 acres with formal gardens, natural woodland and meadows. Set over four floors the chateau has flexible accommodation providing nine double bedrooms, five en-suite, two further bathrooms and a cloakroom. A large salon with a four door opening to a well fitted kitchen/breakfast room is accessed from the spacious hall with kited stairs and this also has doors to a round study/library and the lower ground floor, where a unique round wine cellar/bar area and laundry room can be found. Outside there are balustraded staircases and terraces around the pool and the dome covered jacuzzi. Formal gardens lead to a six hole target golf course and areas of woodland. Off the main drive is the sports complex of over 4,000 sq ft which includes a gym, badminton court and areas for table tennis, pool etc. A three bedroomed, newly constructed apartment some way from the chateau has its own access/parking with landscaped gardens and pool (currently under construction). In addition there is a further one bedroomed apartment (also under construction). Areas of the grounds can be further developed and planning permission is under application obtained for a 3 bedroomed drive-through entrance lodge. The chateau is currently occupied mainly by the owners but rented during the summer providing substantial annual income. However there are alternative business options by renting the apartment/s, or these could provide separate family or staff accommodation. See: http://www.chateaujoncasses.com  PRICE: 1,260,000 euros (Would also consider exchange for detached, period property in UK in £400 - £700,000 range with cash adjustment.) Contact: lynne.halliday@btopenworld.com |
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Gran Canaria, Islas CanariasTengo en venta un castillo en España obra de los siglos XVIII y XIX en perfecto estado de conservación, con 2.500m2 cubiertos más 40.000 m2 de bosque, excelente ubicaciónPrecio: 6.900.000 euros. Contact: Tel. +34922138840- móvil +34607874347 Canary IslandsI have a castle in Spain for sale builds of centuries XVIII and XIX in perfect state of conservation, with 2.500m2 covered more 40.000 m2 with forest, excellent location.Price: 6.900.000 euros. Contact: Tel. +34922138840- Mobile +34607874347  |
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Salzburg, AustriaPrice: 10.000.000 EUROS Constructed in 1197 this stunning castle was completely restored 15 years ago and is 72.941 m2. At the end of the 16th century two distinctive oriels were added to the existing building and in 1728 the Duke gave an order to an Italian craftsman to garnish all representative rooms with stucco. The castle has 55.184 m2 of land of which 4.243 m2 is farmland. The castle tavern is 263 m2 built and the Meier courtyard with 17,757 m2 land has a useful area of 1.345 m2. It is possible to buy up low-priced building land and extend the available building area to 2,000 m2 There is approval for turning the castle into a hotel so the new owner could take pleasure in owning a piece of Austrian history whilst making this into a top class establishment. |
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Salzburg, AustriaPrice: 1.450.000 EUROsThis superb property offers the prospective buyer an excellent combination of unique and gracious country living coupled with any business undertakings. Set in 11,000 m2 of woodland and landscaped gardens the castle is furnished and in addition to living rooms has two kitchens, maid's quarters with bathroom, laundry room, studio room, gym/spa, tennis court, terrace and patio. This amazing property has high speed internet, cable TV and the most stunning mountain views. The castle would make a superb boutique hotel, conference center, corporate venue or perfect for wedding specialists. For all these items please contact me initially and I will forward your requests for further info. |
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Steiermark, AustriaPrice: 800,000 EUROS Situated just 11 kilometres from the lovely town of Graz this beautiful 19th century castle would be the most perfect private residence or ideal as a small, boutique hotel. There is disabled access to all floors including a lift. |
 Set in three hectares of woodlands and private gardens the castle has fourteen bedrooms, kitchen in a separate building,(joined to the main building by a walkway), breakfast, dining room and bar area. For all these items please contact me initially and I will forward your requests for further info. |
Alsace, FrancePrice: 10.500.000€A completely renovated castle dating from the 19th century with 1350 m2 living space and usuable floor space of 900 m2 available. The chateau was built in 1830 and was fully renovated and equipped in 1991 bringing it up to modern day standards. Used at presnet as a company headquarters and 4* hotel with luxury rooms and suites for 24 guests. There are also particular rooms for meetings, and the castle has all imaginable luxuries. Surrounded by 40 ha of former hunting grounds with registered hunting rights in a reserve of 12,000 m2 with wild game, pheasants and hares. There is also a vineyard with 2,000 vines, golf driving range and course, two tennis courts, two large, heated swimming pools and private airfield with 800 m runway. The castle has its own private chapel, caretaker’s house, coachman’s house, stabling, garage and four annexes. This exceptional property is like nothing else and so extraordinarily special and only one hour from Paris situated near to Dijon in Burgundy. |
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Alsace, FrancePrice: 4,510,000 US$ This medieval castle is full of character, history and original features. The twelve bedrooms all have en-suite bathrooms and there is 300 m2 of living rooms. There are around 500 m2 of outbuildings a superb swimming pool and 47 hectares of woods and meadows. For all these items please contact me initially and I will forward your requests for further info. |
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Baden-Wuerttemberg, GermanyPrice: $4 MILLIONThis fairytale castle built in 1531 is located only minutes from the Munich-Stuttgart autobahn and just over one hour to Munich airport. Situated on the riverside the castle has four towers, ample living area on all floors including living rooms, kitchens, a number of bedrooms, large wine cellar and vast attic. In a beautifully manicured park with pastures for horses, a fresh water spring, stables, a hunting lodge and various outbuildings. A splendid property fit for a King or ideal to convert to a corporate retreat, boutique hotel or luxury spa.  |
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Sachsen, GermanyPrice: 8.000.000 EUROSThe total floor space of the castle is about 9000 sq ft not including other buildings which go with this complex such as a 7000 sq ft convention hall. The castle has a breakfast buffet, wine bar, terraces, internet, TV and phones in every room and VIP facilities. There is a sports hall, tennis court, sauna, Jacuzzi and table tennis and the activities of the castle include horse riding, cycling, BBQ facilities and biking. For the businessman there are fax/photocopy facilities, a business center with euro standard conference technology with overhead projector and flip-charts, a video-beamer, board-fax, PC room with 20 working stations and a conference room with three 3 room for interpreters. In addition there are three internet work stations in the wine bar therefore allowing worldwide information everywhere. |
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Rheinland-Pfalz, GermanyPrice: 1400000 EUROSThis castle is extremely picturesque with a moat around and originally built in around 970 and further extended over the centuries. In 1990 the castle was fully restored to modern standards with underfloor heating, telephone, internet and satellite TV. The floors are in marble or granite and the kitchen has high technology and sound systems. The large pool area has a Jacuzzi and sauna and the castle has previously been used as an event location. Situated in a nature reserve the castle mixes modern living within the typical fauna and flora of the region. The land amounts to about 4,000 m2 of which 2,000 m2 water/moat with Dusseldorf International airport only 17 minutes away. |
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Baden-Wurttemberg, GermanyPrice: 4.900.000€Stunning castle once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte. The castle is situated right on the lakeside in its own grounds with ancient trees, water springs and breathtaking views onto the Swiss Alps. This romantic and historic castle, dating from the early 17th century, was once the home of the adopted daughter of Napoleon Bonaparte & the Queen of Holland Directly on the shore of Lake Constance this historic castle has had a number of famous owners in addition to Hortense de Beauharnais, until it changed hands again 1988 and the current owner finished the extensive restoration work in 1998. Set in 7,000m2 of parkland with some of the sequoia trees being over 250 years old, the views of the Swiss Alps are stunning. The ground floor has six reception rooms, lake terrace and many other rooms, whilst on the first floor are eight+ rooms and the second floor has six bedrooms, bathrooms, further rooms and terraces. The antique furniture and chandeliers are available to purchase under separate negotiations. The castle would be perfect for an international cookery school, 5* boutique hotel, wonderful private residence just to name a few uses. It is a 5 minute drive to the Swiss border and a 50 km drive to the International airport at Zurich, with the ski resort of St Moritz 90 minutes away. |
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Umbria, ItalyPrice: P:O:AThere is an existing blueprint to develop the buildings into a compound of 32 independent luxury residences. It is possible to access the property from three different locations thus the development of independent luxury residences is relatively easy. The main villa has several independent entrances with various rooms communicating from inside. The lovely gardens allow for a variety of solutions offering outstanding views to independent units. The other buildings have a number of separate entrances and windows on various levels as well and could easily be converted into independent units. Currently the volume of the buildings is about 16,500 cubic meters. The property sits on top of a hill 350 m2 above sea level surrounded by tall and ancient trees which hide it from the road. There is a 400 m2 driveway and the estate joins an extensive state owned park which includes a riding center. The vineyard was planted in 1973 and include the following varieties, 400 Trebbiano vines, 122 Verdello vines, 102 Malvasia vines, 34 Grechetto vines and 34 Drupeccio. The yearly production started out at around 50 quintals, approximately 5.5 tons but due to lack of irrigation and generally warmer summers in the last 15 years production has leveled at around 3 tons of exceptionally good quality grapes. The olive groves have been neglected in the last few years and is used by the current caretakers to produce olive oil as they see fit with the only obilgation being to provide the owners with extra virgin olive oil for their family use. This amazing borgo is located just 12 kms from the Orvieto exit on highway A1 which is the backbone of north-south travel in Italy. The back road reaching Bagni di Orvieto is in excellent condition and has very little traffic. Downtown historic Orvieto is 10/15 minutes away by car and Rome is reached in around 45 minutes, Florence in under one hour and Tuscany around one and half hours. A detailed history is available from the current owner.  |
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Umbria, ItalyPrice: 4.300.000 US$This beautiful, historical castle was built in the 5th century as a signal post when the Senate was in Rome and while the Emperor resided in Ravenna and in the 10th century the Templar order of the militant monks built the smaller tower in front of the fortress. In the 12th century the round tower was built and the abbot was given the castle and the title Count of ... the remainder of the building(roof) was completed in the completed in the 14th century and encloses the courtyard. Situated 2700 feet above sea level overlooking two other hills and a valley, all of which belong to the property and the horizon is lined by several chains of the Appenine mountains. The Adriatic seashore, which can be seen from the tower on a clear day, is a short one hour drive away and Rimini, also one hour, has a jet landing strip. Located in the most beautiful region of Italy with over a dozen Italian sightseeing cities within one hours' drive. For all these items please contact me initially and I will forward your requests for further info. |
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Abruzzi, ItalyPrice: 10 MILLION EUROSJust an hour from Milan and nestling among the sloping hills between two rivers this astonishing and unusual castle is around 1000 years old and simply too amazing to describe in great detail. One inside the vast walls the history reveals itself to you as you walk through short, narrow alleyways, along cobble-stoned paved little streets and along the battlements. A huge main entrance gate faces the square and leads to the courtyard. From the 'rivellino' enter the nobleman’s dwelling on three floors, which includes the main tower. The ground floor has an entrance hall with main staircase leading to the upper floors, living room, kitchen, dining room, study with second staircase, 2 sitting rooms and 2 bathrooms. The first floor has a main reception room, living room, library, sitting room and a little gem, a theatre. The second floor is need of completion. The old riding stables can be reached by an internal staircase or independently and could be converted for numerous uses. There is so much more to this stunning property with towers, nook and crannies everywhere and the past casting its spell on you and wrapping you in its arms. This splendid property would be perfect for corporate events, special events, weddings, or a very unusual top class hotel. |
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Toscana, ItalyPrice: P.O.A This superb castle originates from the 10th century and has been very carefully restored and is now a luxury residence with seven bedrooms and a recognized wine-producing firm with cutting edge cellars of 1000 m2, two restaurants and elegant wine-tasting room. The restaurant offers typical high quality Tuscan cooking and has a wonderful scenic terrace on the vineyards. The property has 51 hectares of land with 17 ha of DOCG and ITG vineyards and 5 ha olive grove. The total production of wine is 60.000/100.000 bottles among Chianti Classico DOCG, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG and 2 Super Tuscans IGT wines as well as 2 types of Grappa, an excellent Vin Santo and olive oil, all with a recognized own label. In 2001 a new forefront winery was inaugurated with sophisticated and modern wine-making equipment. |
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Toscana, ItalyPrice: 5,000,000 EUROSThe property consists of two living areas connected by a garden of approximately 1500 m2 and five terraces. The main building has a magnificent triple height living room with original exposed walls and ceilings and has a lovely deep veined marble floor. The living space has a wood-burning fireplace and two doors to the various terraces and gardens, it offers a perfect place for entertaining. A specially designed circular staircase leads up to the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and across a bridge to the studio where there is direct access to its own terrace. This in turn leads up to the 360 degrees "look-around" terrace above the studio and also into the garden and swimming pool areas. A garden of about one acre is planted with fruit trees and is set in a series of terraces with flowering shrubs, roses, and also contains shady grassed areas and terracotta pots. The gardens are easy to maintain with an accent on mature trees and shrubs. The property is surrounded by an antique wall and by olive groves and the living areas are centered in the gardens and terraces, there is also a vegetable garden. |
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KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaPrice: P.O.A. Overlooking the main lake on the superb Camelot Residential and Golf Estate the Castle is one of the most attractive properties in South Africa and sits 2000 ft above sea level less than 30 minutes from Durban International airport. Replete with fascinating arms, armour and antiques this is could be someone’s dream come true. The castle is near to a game reserve and 3 minutes from Durban’s International Polo venue and the Summerveld Racing Stables, and 10-15 minutes from the Inanda lake. This property is so amazing with magnificent stained glass windows, splendid staircase and lake frontage, the rooftop is being turned into a “Secret Garden” with a sauna in one tower and in the other a Jacuzzi room. The castle has a sense of history and fairytale romance about it and yet is warm and friendly and needs a new loving owner. The Castle can be sold with the 9 hole Hugh Baioche golf course and the contents, making this an absolutely amazing purchase, don’t wait around, this superb property is perfect as a corporate investment or a delightful retreat. |
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Alsace, FrancePrice: 5.830.000€This historical property with 4,000 m2 of living space is classed as a Historical Monument and was built, maintained and restored to its original splendour and is set within a 17 ha park. The chateau has reception rooms large enough to hold 300 people, a large apartment, caretaker’s lodge and an old water tower. The magnificent grounds are absolutely beautiful with lawns, flowers, many trees, workshops, stables and carriage sheds. |
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Bourgogne, FrancePrice: $7,033,000 The chateau has recently been restored and now has all the modern comforts whilst retaining the originality and character of this q9th century property. The chateau is 1000 m2 built with seventeen bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, lots of living rooms, kitchen, and a huge wine store that has been transformed into a 600 people reception room. Set in 20 hectares of woods and meadows with a keeper´s house, swimming pool and tennis court, this magnificent property would make anyone proud to call it "home". For all these items please contact me initially and I will forward your requests for further info. |
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