Renovated 12th Century Castle and Wine Estate in Provence
This French wine estate is nestled in the Bouches du Rhône department in the south of France near the Provençal village of Lambesc, just 40 minutes from Aix-en-Provence.
Spread across 185 acres of land, this estate boasts 121 acres of meticulously tended vineyards, producing wines of both Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP) and Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP) status.
The surrounding landscape, dotted with olive groves, woods, and moors, adds to the enchanting ambiance of the Provencal property, which comes with agricultural and winemaking facilities included with the sale.
At the heart of the property is the renovated chateau which originally dates back to the 10th century and features a spectacular 12th century tower with a period spiral staircase.
Strategically set on the former caravan route from the “salins du Midi” (salt marshes of the Southern region), the historic castle was also used as a former commandery by the Knights Templar.
Built around a lovely central courtyard with a partly covered terrace and an old bread oven, the chateau presents a wealth of Provencal charm with vaulted rooms and authentic detailing throughout.
Renovated into a charming country residence, the French chateau offers 10 bedrooms across 7534 square feet, including a vast dormitory for children and a secret bedroom in the tower.
On the ground floor, you’ll find a lovely vaulted cellar room for wine tasting, along with a vaulted sitting room with fireplace, a dining room, and a modern kitchen.
Another small sitting room opens out onto the terrace and swimming pool.
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