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Chateau in Apt, Vaucluse

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725 m²

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22 rooms | 16 beds | 5 baths

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84,11 ha

€2,635,000 - £2,196,483**

725 m² - 22 rooms - 16 beds - 5 baths - ext. 84,11 ha

€2,635,000 - £2,196,483**

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Luberon, provence - magnificent castle with agricultural outbuildings and 84 hectares of land and woodland.

French property for sale in Apt, Vaucluse - €2,635,000
French property for sale in Apt, Vaucluse - €2,635,000
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Ideally situated in the Luberon Regional Natural Park, near a picturesque village, this magnificent estate comprises multiple buildings, including a 17th-century château with two floors and approximately 540 m² of living space. The château has retained all its original character. Two old towers, a beautiful loggia, vaulted cellars, a charming private chapel with stained glass, a basin, a fountain, and several century-old plane trees enhance the property. A beautiful period staircase leads to 15 rooms spread over three levels, full of charm and history. The agricultural buildings include large barns, stables, workshops, sheds, and storerooms, offering ample space (totaling approx. 1,400 m²), along with a rented residence of around 200 m². The property overlooks its land, backed by oak and pine woods, with a total area of about 84 hectares. In a peaceful setting, with splendid views. Simply exceptionnal!

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BENEFITS

  • A rare and exceptional château with a rich history
  • Full of charm, still in its original condition
  • Large living surface and agricultural buildings.
  • 84 hectares of land and forest
  • Lovely views in a quiet setting without neighbors

LOCATION

  • Isolated
  • Close to golf course
  • 50km or less to airport
  • 0-2KM to amenities

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FEATURES

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  • Chateau
  • Holiday Home
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • Country House
  • Family Home
  • Manoir
  • Maison de Maitre
  • icon square meter 725m2
  • icon garden 84,11 ha
  • icon room 22 rooms
  • icon bedroom 16 bedrooms
  • icon bathroom 5 bathrooms

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icon conditionTo be renovated
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  • Other Drainage
  • Garage
  • Private parking
  • Barns - outbuildings
  • Well
  • Detached
  • Water on site
  • Electricity on site
  • Close to golf course
  • Mountain view
  • Business potential
  • Character property
  • Covered parking
  • Guest house - Gite
  • Open fireplace
  • Panoramic views
  • Staff accommodation
  • Suitable for horses
  • Woodburner(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
icon conditionTo be renovated
icon conditionHabitable

BENEFITS

  • A rare and exceptional château with a rich history
  • Full of charm, still in its original condition
  • Large living surface and agricultural buildings.
  • 84 hectares of land and forest
  • Lovely views in a quiet setting without neighbors

LOCATION

  • Isolated
  • Close to golf course
  • 50km or less to airport
  • 0-2KM to amenities

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Price

€2,635,000 £2,196,483**

Fees paid by

vendor

Property Tax

From - €4 000

** The currency conversion is for convenience of reference only.

This château, built around 1600, once belonged to the co-seigneurs of the region, establishing it within a feudal tradition where several noble families shared the rights and responsibilities of a single seigneury. This arrangement strengthened local influence and ensured collective management of the land.

In the 19th century, the château became a literary retreat for Pierre Alexis Ponson du Terrail, who wrote parts of his famous serialized novel Rocambole here, giving the estate a unique character.

The first of the current owner's lineage purchased the château as a hunting lodge, and each summer, the family from Marseille would come to stay and hunt. This ancestor was a devoted supporter of Count de Chambord, King Henri V, the last legitimate heir to the throne for royalists. This allegiance reflects the château's deep ties to French history.

In 1920, an agricultural wing was added, designed by a renowned architect to form a complete farm estate. It includes a sheepfold, hay barns, several dovecotes, pigsties, kennels, a silkworm house, a washhouse, an old bread oven, vehicle spaces, a water cistern, and worker accommodations. The current owners continue to run this agricultural operation and lease the surrounding land.

In the 1970s, modern comforts such as gas central heating, a new kitchen, and upgraded bathrooms were introduced. However, the original condition remains largely untouched, offering excellent restoration potential.

Today, maintenance costs have become too high for the current owners, and, after seven generations, they reluctantly offer the estate for sale.

Thanks to its rich past, the château and its agricultural buildings now offer a property of exceptional character, blending heritage, prestige, and authenticity, perfect for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate storied places.

There are around 16 hectares of arable land, and the woods are managed by a simple forestry plan, to be continued by the buyer.

With a renovation budget (for roofing, floors, plumbing, electricity, and sanitation), this property can be restored to its former splendor.

This castle is located closeby a charming village of around 750 residents in the Luberon, Provence, offering a relaxed lifestyle. A bakery is just steps away, where the baker sells excellent bread, the grocery store offers local cheeses and charcuterie, and the terraces, brasseries, and restaurants under the grand plane trees provide a friendly atmosphere. The village is lively, with a post office, a nursery and primary school, a town hall, an antique store, a bistro, an inn, a pizzeria, pottery studios, and a few galleries. Nature is ever-present, with lavender fields, endless forests, the mountains behind the village, and the ochre cliffs offering breathtaking colors during each hike.

The town of Apt, with shops, a high school, middle school, cinema, and restaurants, is 10 km away. The Avignon TGV station is about 1 hour 15 minutes away, and Marseille Airport is around 1 hour 30 minutes by car.

Please feel free to contact me for more information and to schedule a viewing. I would be delighted to show you this exceptional property!
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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr

Diagnostic de performance energétique
Réalisé après le 1er Juillet 2021

Energy consuming
Property

Estimated annual energy costs
between 14246 € and 19274 € for 2021

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Price

€2,635,000 - £2,196,483**

Fees

vendor

Property Tax

From - €4 000

** The currency conversion is for convenience of reference only

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Chateau in Apt

Vaucluse

€2,635,000

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