estate for sale Aigues-Mortes, Gard

Close to Aigues-Mortes and the beaches, away from nuisances, on 3.4 ha (8.5 acres) of enclosed land, superb ISMH castle, mostly 17th - 18th century, of approx. 800 m² (0.8 acres) and two outbuildings of approx. 700 m² (7,535 sq ft), organised around a vast and elegant main courtyard. The castle, ground floor: stairwell with ramp, kitchen, living room with 17th century fireplace, lounge and large lounge, all with vaulted ceilings and overlooking magnificent parklands with plane tree avenue and noria, boudoir, guard room, vast vaulted chapter room. First floor: 9 bedrooms, 4 shower rooms and other rooms. Second floor: 7 former servants' rooms. The tower is covered by a terrace offering a panoramic view of the Petite Camargue. Floors in Gard stone and decorated granite, French ceilings, fireplaces, woodwork. The first outbuilding on an L-shaped plan, decorated with a sundial: 4 flats rented out for the year, 3 flats for seasonal rental, a caretaker's flat, sheds and a remarkable dovecote on two levels. Second outbuilding: Garage, catering laboratory and toilets for events in the chapter house. On the edge of the park and a meadow: directoire orangery, swimming pool, tennis court. The property is in very good condition.