estate for sale Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône

In AixenProvence, in a peaceful natural setting, a stone Chateau whose original structures date back to the 12th century, with enhancements made in the 16th and 17th centuries. This estate offers approximately 11,840 sq ft of living space on a 3.7acre plot.The Chateau features two reception rooms, a kitchen opening onto an inner courtyard, a dining room, a library, an artist's studio, a laundry room, a games room (formerly a silk farm), 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3 additional water points.Outbuildings include: The Pigeonnier House (living room/kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) A caretaker's house (living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom) A stone sheepfold with a period fireplace A swimming pool set within a former stone basin A summer kitchen Two garages A wine cellarA former noble estate, the Domaine de Lignane once belonged to the de Baux and de Puyricard families, before being acquired by the Grand Seminary of Aix in 1684 through Jerome de Grimaldi. A rare property, rich in history, with complete privacy and located just minutes from the center of AixenProvence.