Historic Château Overlooking the Dore Gorges

About the Property

Historic château overlooking the Dore gorges, built in 1500, featuring a remarkable 13th-century keep and a 15th-century circular tower. This property, encompassing a total land area of 3,122 m², is situated in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, offering a commanding position with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The château is available for €493,000. Perched on a rocky spur, this former fortified priory boasts nearly eight centuries of history. The architectural ensemble includes a rectangular main building from the 15th century, altered in the 18th century and restored in the 1910s by painter Louis Retru. The interior is adorned with neo-Gothic decor, featuring monumental fireplaces, painted ceilings, murals, and Versailles parquet flooring, creating a rare and authentic atmosphere. The main building offers approximately 156 m² of living space spread over three levels. The ground floor entrance leads through the tower to a kitchen with direct access to the garden, a large living room with a monumental fireplace, and a second living room featuring a trefoil window. The first floor houses two bedrooms, including a suite with a monumental fireplace and a bathroom arranged in the tower. The second level includes an additional bedroom, a bathroom, and an attic for further development. The keep serves as the property's centerpiece, comprising two barrel-vaulted rooms and a staircase leading to a crenellated terrace of about 20 m², offering a 360° panorama of the gorges and countryside. Adjacent to the main building, a 70 m² barn currently used as a garage presents potential for conversion, sitting above a remarkable 48 m² vaulted stone cellar. The exterior features a charming terraced hanging garden facing south, a courtyard extending to the west at the foot of a magnificent 14th-century church, and a park to the east containing an additional tower and the remains of old moats. Historic Monument Protection: Listed as a supplementary historical monument since 1926. Price: €493,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Selection Habitat. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/