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French property in Midi Pyrenees - Lot - Medieval château with huge business potential for sale in the Lot between Sarlat and Cahors.

French property, houses and homes for sale in Near Gourdon, Lot, Midi_Pyrenees

Price	€1,415,000 £1,138,226*	Ref	10964RM46
Town	Near Gourdon	Dept	Lot
Floor	800 M²	Plot Size	1158 M²
Bath	6	Bed	8

Juanita Franke Independent Agent, says :

Medieval château with huge business potential for sale in the Lot between Sarlat and Cahors.

This enchanting village chateau has its origins in the 10th century although the main construction took place in the 13th and 17th centuries. The property currently includes 6 bedrooms, 5 shower rooms and a ballroom. The current owner continues the painstaking renovations and this property offers endless possibilities.

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This historical gem offers great potential. It could just as easily become an impressive family home as an intimate boutique hotel. The chateau is nestled in the heart of a sleepy French village that has good links to Sarlat, Cahors and the A20 autoroute.

Work continues in earnest and 800m² of the total 1200m² is now habitable and includes the owners quarters with living/ dining room/fitted kitchen (60m²) leading up to a large bedroom (60m²) with en-suite bathroom. A further 2 bedrooms share a shower room and are located above the grand Hall. New roofs have been added where necessary along with 2 septic tanks. The southern wing has been converted into an independent 3 bedroom/3 bathroom gite with fitted kitchen/living/dining room and a private terrace. The whole property boasts a plethora of original features including stone fireplaces, flagstone floors, 17th century decorative beams and stone mullioned windows. Underground a network of cellars offers a glimpse into the past, with spiral stone staircases and animal troughs.

Outside several terraces overlook the courtyard and the open vaulted cellar on the ground floor would be a fabulous place to add a private swimming pool. Approximately 350m² of land surrounds the château and is bordered by a small stream. Excavation has started at the back of the building where a drawbridge is planned.

Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty sandwiched between the Perigord Noir in the Dordogne to the North and the vineyards of the
Cahors region in the Lot valley to the South. The Perigord Noir is well known for the honey coloured villages that cling to the cliffs and reflect in the crystal clear waters of the Dordogne River. Cahors itself is a bustling city; known for its jazz festival and the surrounding vineyards which produce the famous black wine.

DPE

Logement économe	Logement
≤ 50
51-90
91-150
151-230	189 kWh
231-330
331-449
>450
Logement énergivore

Faible émission de GES	Logement
≤ 6
6-10
11-20
21-35
36-55	51 kg
56-80
>81
Forte émission de GES

Location in France

The Lot department, in the north of the Midi-Pyrénées, makes up much of the western part of the Massif Central mountain range. Foreign buyers and visitors have been increasingly drawn to the area in recent years thanks to its improved accessibility, which will only be improved further by the future Brive Gaillarde airport. The department is largely untouched with historical gems hidden among its fantastic landscapes.
Cahors is the department capital with a population of just over 21,000. The laid back way of life here reflects the relaxed atmosphere in the rest of the department. There is a great deal of spectacular medieval architecture on display in Cahors, both in its buildings and in the wonderfully preserved bridges that cross its rivers.
The Parc Naturel Regional des Causses covers a large proportion of the department. st Cirq Lapopie is a village not to be missed, perched on the edge of a cliff overhanging the Lot valley. The immense natural beauty of the area is complimented by the charming buildings and ancient ruins that make up this town.
Rocamadour is again situated in what looks like a precarious position on a cliff-top. In the past, pilgrims making their way to Compostella used the town as a stop off point. Today, visitors arrive from all over the world to take in the breathtaking views.
Gourdon, in the north east of the Lot, is the historical capital of the Bouriane region. It is positioned on the gentle slopes leading down to the Dordogne river and contains a number of medieval buildings. In the vicinity you'll be able to explore decorated prehistoric caves.
Rodez Airport is serviced by Ryanair, who run regular flights from London Stansted, and Toulouse airport is under 90 minutes away. Another option would be to fly into Limoges and travel down the A20.
The department has become very popular with international buyers, particularly families and retirees, thanks to its stunning architecture and scenery and reasonable property prices.