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6 Bedrooms   5 Bathrooms   Chateau  floor area 500 sq m
Sleeps 12 + 2

Your own chateau in South West France

This three storey luxury home offers the most modern comfort in a Belle Epoque decor. It is suited for large family gettogethers or friend reu- nions. It easily accomodates 12 grownups up 2 children. It offers serenity and privacy behind the 9 ft high cypress hedge while being within walking distance from shops and other services. The region itself kept a rural character between vineyards,sunflower fields and two lazy rivers.
Accommodation: Self Catering |  Charge Currency: Euro| No Rates available
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The Property

 
This three storey mansion easily accomodates 12 guests and 1-2 small children in its 6 bedrooms and 550 sqm overall space. It was built in 1905 for a rich businessman and lovingly restored respecting the original decorative and architectural features while adding the most modern comfort in 2001. On the ground floor it boasts 3 reception rooms in sequel with moulded ceilings, oak parquet floors , marble fire places , crystal chandeliers , oriental rugs, owners antique furniture. On the other side of a long hallway tiled in 1900 original tiles, one finds a modern kitchen adjoining conveniently a dining room for 12-14 guests. A Victorian stair case leads to the upper floors: first floor 4 25-30 sqm double bedrooms with en suite full bath, second floor : 2 more bedrooms sharing a full bath and 1/2 bath. A second staircase (formerly the servant's staircase) brings one to the full basement: a second kitchen with a professional gasstove, a huge farmtable opening on the gardens, a gaming room with pool table, darts and table football. 
The house is in the middle of 2acres ( 8000sqm) of gardens with centenary trees, gravelled walk ways a large barn with more games like table tennis and a large solar heated pool ( 6 X 14 m). The property is surrounded by a 9 ft high cypress or laurel hedge: tranquil, secluded but not isolated. 
We are situated on the outskirts of a small town with all services within walking distance: 2 bakeries, a butcher shop,a supermarket,bars, 2 restaurants, banks, post office, doctors, pharmacies. The region has been compared to Tuscany.

front view of property

back side of property

swimming pool

reception room
Extra Photo Page

hall leading to first floor

master bedroom

downstair live in kitchen

view of garden

medieval church in neighbouring town

river scene in neighbouring Nerac

Accommodation

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Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
Sleeps  2   1 Double Bed      Ensuite with Toilet, Basin, Shower
Bedroom 2
Sleeps  2   1 Double Bed      Ensuite with Toilet, Basin, Bath
Bedroom 3
Sleeps  2   1 Double Bed      Ensuite with Toilet, Basin, Shower
Bedroom 4
Sleeps  2   1 Double Bed      Ensuite with Toilet, Basin, Bath
Bedroom 5
Sleeps  2   1 Double Bed
Bedroom 6
Sleeps  2   2 Single Beds
Extra Beds
2 Single Beds  2 Cots available
Notes
 
 
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet, Basin, Shower
Notes
 
 
Other Rooms
Kitchen, Utility Room, Dining Room, Games Room, Summer Kitchen, Office, Play Room, Garage

Facilities

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Laundry Facilities:
Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Drying Rack, Iron, Ironing Board
Catering:
4 ring stove, 2 ring stove, Single Oven, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Dining:
Dining room table seats 14, LoungeDiner table seats 12, Patio table seats 14, Garden table seats 12, High Chair
Entertainment:
TV, Cable or Satellite, DVD, Video, CD Player, Radio, Computer
Exterior:
Terrace, Private Garden, BarBque, Sun Loungers 12, Parking, Garden Chairs 14
Pool:
Private Pool, Heated Pool, Approx pool size 72sqm (12mx6m)
Comfort:
Central Heating, Electric Fans, Open Fire
Services:
Telephone, Internet Dialup, WiFi, Inhouse Catering Option, Cleaning 3 times pw, Towels provided, Linen provided
Suitability:
Children welcome, Non Smokers only, Restricted Smoking
Not Suitable for:
Elderly or Infirm
Notes on Facilities:
There are one washing machine next to a tumble dryer in a dedicated laundry room and drying racks in the boiler room next to the ironing area. 
A computer with WIFI access is available in the dedicated computer room next to a separate copier/printer. Phone access is free for Europe, Japan and America, otherwise please inquire. 
Silverware, cooking pots,plates, cups, glasses for enough guests are available both in the groundfloor and downstair kitchens. A second dishwasher is found downstairs too. 
Maid service is twice a week besides the end of week cleaning and is inclusive.

Location Description

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The property is on the outskirts of a small town in sunny South West France. The town is surrounded by vineyards on one side(AOC Buzet) and the Landes pine forest extending to the Ocean on the other side. The region is crisscrossed by three rivers and the Canal des deux Mers, the scenery is one of rolling hills sometimes compared to Tuscany. 
Physical activities available a)on site : bikes, badminton, pool, table tennis, pool table, table football, b)within a 2 mile radius: tennis, horse back riding, golf (18 hole), canoeing and river boating, fishing, ULM flights. 
Intellectual activities: music events during the whole Summer( jazz in Marciac,Country in Mirande, Latino in Vic Fezensac, classic locally); museum visits( naive painting, historical, clunisian cistercian churches and priories, castles).Movie theaters in Nerac (2 miles,)Agen (15 miles), Condom (10 miles) with  
Food for the body: restaurants in all declinations from pizzeria to 3 star Michelin rated ; farmers markets, wineries, armagnac producers, foie gras and duck confit farms.  
All the above is within a 1 hr car drive maximum. For the more adventurous: some of the most visited sites in France are within easy reach: Rocamadour,St Emilion and the Medoc wine castles, Lascaux and other prehistoric painted caves, Albi ( Toulouse-Lautrec), Cordes /Ciel, Carcassonne, Cirque de Gavarnie and the Central Pyrenees and the fleshpots on the Ocean(Biarritz, Hendaye with gambling casinos).

Location Details

Location Type:
Rural, Village, Picturesque, Peaceful, Romantic, Away from it all, Sophisticated, Relaxed
Ideal for: 
Young Children
Things to see and do:
Swimming, Cycling, Golf, Sightseeing, Canoeing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Theme Park, Water Park, 
Historic Buildings, Museum, Cinema, Night Club
Amenities: 
Restaurant <0.5km, Bar <0.5km, Cafe <0.5km, Park 5km, Lake 5km, Supermarket <1km, Local Store <0.5km, 
Doctor <0.5km, Hospital 5km, Pharmacy <0.5km
Getting there:
Nearest Airport:
Agen@25km
Nearest Railway Station:
Agen@25km
Nearest Motorway junction:
Damazan@15km
Nearest Coach terminus:
agen@25km
Getting around:
Car:
Recommended
Local Bus Service:
Limited
Taxis:
Can be booked

Availability

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Occupancy Status
Booking Chart
Normally available on a Saturday to Saturday basis although may vary depending on season & short notice bookings
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Charges

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Preferred charging currency is Euro.

Normally available Saturday to Saturday

Rental rates are for one week starting Saturday 4PM to next Saturday 10 AM 
Reduced rates will apply to stays of more than 2 weeks : please contact owner 
Contrary to information : credit cards are not accepted and payments have to be in Euros 10 % at reservation time and the rest before arrival: bank transfers or cheques labeled in euros. For other payment forms please contact owner

Additional Information


 
We have hosted family gettogethers from New York, Toronto, London and friend reunions from all around the world. whether you are looking for a quiet retreat or a lively reunion we can accomodate; There are possibilities for in house cooking either with a local chef or by one of the guests, eating out in 1-3 star restaurants or have a catering service at home. Within the property there are several dining possibilities: a formal dining room on the ground floor, a lively rustic live-in kitchen or outdoors a long a large threstle table or isolated garden tables around the pool( illuminated at night).

Contact Details

Dr Michel Jung
Tel: 33 (0)553 975671 between 7pm and 10pm
Mobile: 33 (0)607235277
Languages spoken:  English, French, German,
Italian
Notes:
Preferred contact is first by e-mail : michel.jung@sfr.fr

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