XIth village Castle with B&B and gites, ideal for events. Lot

Located in the heart of a medieval village near Gourdon, the foundations of this castle date back to 965. It has of course evolved over the centuries... and the latest renovations have transformed this castle into a beautiful bed and breakfast or gite oriented towards events thanks to its two beautiful reception rooms.

The castle is currently organized in 3 parts: - a private part, with 3 bedrooms and a very beautiful living room with large fireplace ;

- a first gite (West gite) with large dining room and open kitchen, living room and two beautiful bedrooms that can easily accommodate 6 people.

- A second gite (South gite) with large living room (living room with fireplace and open kitchen) 3 huge bedrooms that can accommodate 12 people.
It is easy to create other rooms as they are so huge.

Event side : you have two huge and magnificent rooms of 110 m2 with fireplace, access to terrace or garden.

In one of the old vaulted cellars, a huge SPA area, sauna, jacuzzi, relaxation area and Roman bath ; and in order to allow your guests to refresh themselves during the long summer evenings, there is small outdoor swimming pool, above ground,

Last but not least : You will discover that Louis XIII stayed in these walls in 1632... Some historical vestiges still remain : a door topped by a semicircular arch, a corbelled turret with 17th century painted ceilings, and a beautiful Renaissance window.
Many elements full of history make the charm and authenticity of this beautiful castle.

The property is ideal if you wish to work on gites and bed and breakfast ; you can extend number of guests, and increase business as there still is a lot of potential.

But first, you can already put down your suitcases and receive your guests.

The town of Gourdon, 15 minutes away, welcomes schools, colleges, high schools, hospital and train station (Paris Toulouse line), close to the A20 exit. Saint Germain du Bel Air is 5 km away for schools and local services.
Videos (virtual visit) and photos on request.

IN DETAIL (APPROXIMATE SURFACES)

Feel free to download the shematic floor plan in order to understand the current organization of the castle.

GARDEN FLOOR :

- Two workshops (possibility to transform into a studio): 65 m2
- Reception room 1, with fireplace, adobe and stones : 110 m2
- Cellars : 65 m2
- SPA area, Roman bath and jacuzzi, Sauna: about 110 m2
- Garage

GROUND FLOOR :

West gite, foundations dating from the XI-XIIth century :
- Living room, open fully fitted kitchen : 40 m2
- Bathroom, WC: 5 m2
- Bedroom (1) on the same level with ogives, fireplace, wall fresco: 25 m2
Gite South :
- Living room with space kitchen-dining room and living room around fireplace: 65 m2
- Bedroom (2) Louis XIII, more than 4 m hsp, painted beams, fireplace, terrace access, shower room-WC : 45 m2
Private part :
- Living room with kitchen-dining room and living room around the fireplace : 60 m2

FLOOR 1 :

Gite West :
- Living room, under attic, cocooning space : 30 m2
- Bathroom, WC: 5 m2
- Bedroom (3) with ogives, fireplace : 25 m2

Gite South :
- Huge room (4) of 70 m2 (possibility to realize easily 3 rooms in this space)
- Bedroom (5), more than 4 m hsp, painted beams, fireplace, shower room-WC : 45 m2

Private part :
- Large Bedroom (6) with fireplace and shower room-WC; large dressing room of 7 m2 adjoining (or children's bedroom): 40 m2
- Above the reception room: lounge area, with 2 récent bedrooms, shower room, WC: 110m2; possibility to easily fit out this space.

Renovated and habitable surface: 800 m2 approximately

Appendices :
- SPA space : 110 m2
- Workshops with development potential: 65 m2
- Cellars : 65 m2
- Garage
- Attic : about 150 m2

TECHNICAL RATING :

The castle has been restored step by step by its current owner since 2005. It was in very poor condition and was used as an agricultural building : all the foundations and structural work have now been done with respect for the historical elements.

- Gas central heating but not used
- Pellet heater in every room
- Fireplaces
- Electric auxiliary convectors
- main drain
- Cumulus but possibility to connect hot water on gas boiler
- Double glazing oak
- Fully insulated roof; three roofs changed and completely renovated in 2005
- Well in cellar
- Not much land, but the town hall graciously leaves a large adjoining plot of 700 m2 at your disposal
- Currently, revenues of about 30 000 € per year

LOCATION
- Saint Germain du Bel Air : 5 km for school and local commodities
- 13 minutes from Gourdon, all shops, hospital, schools, high schools; SNCF train station in Gourdon (Paris-Toulouse line),
- Freeway A20 at 10 minutes
- Dordogne beaches 30 minutes away
- Rocamadour and Gouffre de Padirac : 35 minutes
- Cahors: 30 minutes; all shops, hospital, schools, high schools; SNCF train station (Paris-Toulouse line), airport