Historic Renaissance Château Near Sarlat-la-Canéda with 5 Bedrooms

About the Property

An iconic Renaissance château, built in 1600, exemplifies the architectural elegance of the Périgord Noir. This distinguished property spans 5.1 hectares and is located just outside the medieval jewel of Sarlat-la-Canéda, in the Dordogne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. Renowned as the childhood home of Étienne de La Boétie, a prominent political philosopher, this château offers a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of French intellectual heritage. The château's architecture features a symmetrical rectangular plan with round towers, characteristic of the transitional style between fortified medieval castles and domestic Renaissance châteaux. The main residence showcases a stone spiral staircase, large fireplaces, stone mullioned windows, and spacious rooms with high ceilings. The ground floor opens into an elegant dining room with stone flooring and a central fireplace, leading to the main living room, kitchen, guest WC, and the striking spiral staircase housed in the southern tower. The adjoining annexe includes a fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, a half bathroom, and a bedroom. The generously proportioned living room boasts a second impressive fireplace, exposed timber beams, and double-aspect windows that illuminate the space and provide views of the gardens. The first floor features a spacious master bedroom with a stone fireplace, private ensuite half-bathroom, and serene views over the gardens and valley. Two additional well-proportioned bedrooms share a charming family bathroom, complemented by two further bedrooms and a WC in the annexe, ideal for guests or family living. The property is equipped with gas central heating, with underfloor heating in the dining room. The estate is complemented by a charming stone barn, featuring original wooden cow stalls, offering potential for transformation into a workshop, studio, or additional living accommodation. A round stone dove cote completes the domaine. Location: - Close to Sarlat-la-Canéda - Approximately 45 minutes from Brive Airport - Just over an hour from Bergerac Airport Price: €995,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Maxwell-Baynes Residential and Vineyards. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/