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Historic Château with Expansive Estate and Dovecote
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Historic Château with Expansive Estate and Dovecote

Château in France
7 Beds 2 Baths 400 sqm
Le Dorat, France
€1,840,000

About the Property

A historic château built in 1800, this property is set within a remarkable 108-hectare estate in Basse-Marche, France. Surrounded by meadows, woods, and ponds, the château offers a serene and picturesque living environment. Poitiers and Limoges are less than an hour away, while essential amenities are conveniently located just 20 minutes from the estate. The château, with approximately 400 m² of living space, features a harmonious architectural style, enhanced by a semi-circular courtyard and flanked by two wings. The main entrance leads to spacious reception rooms that open onto a splendid terrace overlooking the valley and pond. The ground floor includes a large living room with herringbone parquet flooring and a fireplace, two intimate living rooms, an elegant dining room, a kitchen, and bathrooms. The left wing houses a second kitchen, a study, and a boiler room, while the west tower contains a separate bedroom accessible from the outside. An elegant oak staircase leads to the first floor, which comprises four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, along with additional bedrooms in the two towers. The second floor, currently an attic, presents potential for conversion. Outbuildings: - Caretaker’s house (approx. 45 m²) with living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and terrace - Garage and two stables suitable for horses - Large barn (approx. 400 m²) - Three additional houses (approximately 55 m², 50 m², and 75 m²), some currently let The estate features a circular dovecote, listed as a Historic Monument, with 533 nesting boxes and an internal gallows. The grounds include approximately 10 hectares of wooded parkland, two ponds, and a mix of leased and freehold land, ensuring a tranquil setting with no immediate neighbors. Price: €1,840,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Barnes Propriétés & Châteaux. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Updated: 26th June 2026
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Castle type
Château
Year built
1800
CastleCollector Score
57

What this property offers?

Outdoor

Dovecote
Pond
Caretaker’s House
garageGarage
Barn
Stable
€1,840,000
EA
External Agent
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Castle Insights: France

Castle features

Score compared to castles in France

PriceSizeLocationUniquenessAmenitiesMaintenance
57 Castle Collector Score
7% below avg. in Francetrending_down

Average Castle Price

Price compared to castles in France

€2.4MAvg. price
Under avg. price in Francetrending_down

Region Data Insights

Key stats for France

1000
Castles listed in France
23 days
Average Listing time in France
€2.4M
Average Castle price in France
1,268 m2
Avg. Castle size in France

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