- Exceptional Site on a Rocky Spur Facing the Pyrenees - Powerful Resort Fortress - 1,000 Year Old -

Property Description

- Exceptional Site On A Rocky Spur Facing The Pyrenees - Powerful Resort Fortress - 1,000 Year Old - 28 Rooms - Reception Rooms - Sumptuous Botanical Park On South-Facing Terraces - Palm Grove. Toulouse, Occitanie. In a splendid natural site, on a rocky spur facing south facing the Pyrenees, this powerful fortress built from the 12th century became a sumptuous pleasure residence in the 16th century for the Bishop of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, an aesthete and collector. In the 19th century, a magical botanical garden including a century-old palm grove formed a dreamlike setting on the terraces with breathtaking views. This property has been featured in several Point de Vue articles in 2021 and 2023. On the high terrace, which is accessed by a wide and majestic grand staircase, the 15th century castle, restored in the 16th and 19th centuries, has a south-facing façade with a splendid view of the Pyrenees. A staircase tower recalls the defensive function, softened by very beautiful 16th century sculpted decorations. Inside, on the ground floor, the reception areas have particularly impressive volumes that have retained their original decorations and materials, including very beautiful parquet floors and woodwork, the large living room of over 110m2 bathed in light by its dual orientation has a monumental fireplace that is very richly sculpted. It opens in a row onto the library, also decorated with a monumental fireplace and an amusing balustraded passageway. A winter garden with zenithal lighting opens onto the large formal dining room. Nearby, the modern and equipped kitchen opens onto a second south-facing vestibule which leads to a large living room, an office, a winter dining room. A bedroom, a bathroom. Two guest toilets, two laundry rooms, workshop, service entrance, small shaded terrace. Upstairs, which is accessed by three staircases, including a 15th century stone spiral opening onto a large 18th century gallery, 14 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. 18Th century alcove decorations adorned with rich plasterwork, woodwork, marble fireplaces, parquet floors. Two kitchens, a chapel, a study, a terrace. On the second floor, 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, very large attics. The floors of the castle can be considered as 5 large independent apartments. Vaulted wine cellars. 4 accesses. On a south-facing terrace, access from the car park along the 18th century basin, the 19th century greenhouse and the plunging view of the outbuildings and the Pyrenees is particularly poetic. The greenhouse is planted with citrus fruits and aromatic plants. The châtelet stands proudly on the park and marks the entrance to the main courtyard of the outbuildings, superbly restored to new and tastefully in 2022 as an event activity guest room. 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. A large reception room of approximately 200m2, 5 ground-level accesses, a hanging garden enclosed by walls, professional kitchen, 3 toilets. A large room of approximately 100m2 opening onto the courtyard by three monumental arcades. A workshop, a laundry room. The large courtyard of the outbuildings regularly hosts events. In the park, a charming independent house, completely restored in 2022. Adorned with an elegant passageway overlooking the village with a very beautiful view. A veranda, a living room with fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Independent access. A beautiful barn, three wells. Sumptuous century-old botanical park of approximately 5 hectares, planted with rare species, well maintained, sequoia, bamboo grove, majestic oaks, yew avenue, lime avenue, carpet of cyclamens, exceptional and vast century-old palm grove. Three independent accesses. Note historical monument: Registered Historic Monument. Price: 2,380,000 Euros including fees (fees payable by the seller) Location: - 50 minutes from Toulouse airport. - 2 hours from Biarritz and the Mediterranean. - 20 minutes from Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, tourist town, picturesque market. - 30 minutes from Spain. Condition note: - Restored by aesthetes since 2018. - Comfort elements, electricity, bathrooms, kitchens generally new since 2018. - New guest rooms and gîte 2022, Booking note: 9.5/10