Detached Chateau near Ales, Gard

This beautiful Castle with its yellow stone walls reflecting the sunlight was started in the 13th Century and has been in the current owner’s family for three generations. Very private yet just a short walk to shops and restaurants, this wonderful castle offers a stately home in the sunny South of France and presents many great opportunities.
There are numerous outbuildings to be converted if desired and a pretty garden comprising of rambling shady areas under ancient trees.
This place oozes charm and history while offering all modern comforts and vast opportunities to make this property a B&B, small hotel, gîtes or an expansive family home.
Description of the buildings
The Castle offers 400m² living area on 2 levels
Ground floor (basement):
Various cellars measuring 220m² in total.
1st floor: Access to the main house is via a magnificent external stone staircase opening onto a terrace leading into the 26m² hall way with its original stone arched doorway and staircase dating back to the 15th Century. Sitting room 27.5m² with turret of 4m², small sitting room of 10m², bedroom 24m², all opening out onto the south facing terrace, kitchen 20m², office 11m², utility room 10m², WC, dining room 36.5m², library 25m², bedroom 13.5m and second bedroom (or possible en-suite bathroom) 13.5m². Terraces totaling 70m² facing south and west.
2nd floor: large landing of 22.5², bathroom 9.5m², hallway 11.5m², WC, 5 bedrooms 24.5m², 26.5m² with 4m² turret, 21m² with ensuite bathroom of 5m², 15.5m² and 15.5m² respectively, bathrooms of 8m² and 9.5m², two attic areas that could be converted totaling 96m².

Outbuildings
There are three garages totaling 88m² with another 88m² on the first floor above, two small stables 17m², ancient ovens and a kennel.

Grounds
The castle is in a dominating position set in a lovely walled park of 6200m².

General condition
The whole property is in excellent condition with the potential to develop further. Most of the original features have been preserved adding to the overall charm of this wonderful property. Single glazed wooden windows and doors with oil fired central heating and reversible air conditioning. Also original fireplaces.