Limousin, Haute-Vienne, St-Hilaire-Bonneval, France

Beautifully and luxuriously renovated 4 storey, 10 bedroom chateau nestling in over 5.5 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with expansive pool, tennis court and Jacuzzi, enjoying wonderful countryside views from its peaceful location near the historical city of Limoges.

This stunning property that has been renovated fully with passion, style and taste, is truly turnkey with nothing left to do apart from enjoying the huge amount of hard work that has gone into it.

It has many possibilities, it would make an ideal family residence or has various possibilities and is registered for business use. Currently, it is operated as a luxury bed and breakfast and wedding venue and has ongoing contracts with an American tour operator for American tourists by coach.

The other very fashionable business interest now is full-service chateau rentals, this would attract around 15,000 EUR per week and with the tourist season in this region being around 26 weeks makes a very lucrative business opportunity.

The property comprises of a large entrance hallway which runs from front to back with access from the front and rear terrace, bar and social room in one of the towers.

There is a large formal dining room, spacious living room, bedroom with en-suite bathroom which is ideal for clients or family with restricted mobility, a dining room, fully fitted semi-commercial kitchen, larder, boiler room and utility room, and bedroom with en-suite bathroom on the ground floor.

On the first floor are 4 large bedrooms-suites all with en-suite facilities, including one room with a luxury spa bathroom.

There are 4 large luxury bedrooms all with en-suite facilities and the bridal suite, a gorgeous round bedroom built into the tower with walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom are on the second floor.

On the 3rd floor is a large attic which has not been converted but would easily create to self-contained apartments.

Upon arrival on driving through the large iron gates there is an incredible view of the front of the chateau, which was built in two phases so the front is very different to the back. Built by a very rich noble the front is very traditional with a large tower each side, to the rear is the very tradition rectangle shape making this a very unusual and unique chateau.

Sweeping round the chateau is its gorgeous grounds of over 2 hectares which includes a large garage ideal for up to 6 cars built on top of the original vaulted wine cellar, which to date is still used for storing wines. The Orangerie has been fully restored to its former glory and currently operated as a tea room and function room for weddings, swimming pool, and new edition this year with Jacuzzi and sauna rooms.

The grounds have been landscaped so plenty of places to disappear to read a book or take a nice glass of wine with a veranda, terrace area and seating dotted around the park. The fountain is a popular feature with the guests, and there is a small pitch and putt and a tennis court in the grounds. Some of the views from the park are amazing with views over the valley to a very historic French castle which is now a ruin but open for visitors.

The chateau is partly double glazed but certain original windows remain as they could not be replaced to the same beauty. The property is on mains drainage, has full central gas heating and has undergone a huge re-wire through the majority of the property.

Words cannot describe this stunning property and photos cannot show the quality of workmanship carried out by the huge team of artisans, the only way to experience the full effects this chateau has to offer is to visit.

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