Near Saint-Emilion - Exceptional Vineyard Estate Comprising a Historic Château Surrounded by 112 ha

Property Description

Discover this exceptional estate, perched on the slopes of the ‘Côtes-de-Castillon’, right next to Saint-Émilion and its prestigious 18-hole golf course. Transmitted from generation to generation, this historic gem combines timeless elegance with spectacular panoramic views over the Dordogne valley and surrounding vineyards. With its breathtaking scenery and rich architectural heritage, it is the epitome of refinement.

With a total surface area of around 112 hectares, the estate is harmoniously arranged between its 25 hectares of Aoc Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux vines, 16 hectares of farmland currently leased to the ‘Castillon 1453’ association, and parks, woods and meadows offering remarkable natural diversity. The grounds include a 12 x 6 m saltwater swimming pool with pool house and a tennis court.

The château, listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments, is an architectural masterpiece built between the 14th and 19th centuries. It has a total floor surface area of 1,749 m², including 823 m² of living space with 30 rooms on 3 levels (including attics). There is a T-shaped main building, three corner towers, a chapel and outbuildings that form an elegant open courtyard. The interior reflects the history of the site with its stone floors, 3.5 m high ceilings and many original features that have been perfectly preserved.
The ground floor features an entrance hall with breathtaking views over the valley, a large, bright hallway, three sitting rooms, a library, an adjoining dining room and a functional kitchen with plenty of storage space. The upper floors, accessed via three staircases, house five spacious bedrooms on the south side with views over the terrace, while the north side includes a study, three small bedrooms and several bathrooms. A spacious bedroom in the entrance pavilion has a period stone and brick fireplace and an ensuite bathroom. The whole is completed by refined parquet flooring, plenty of storage space and two attics.

Outbuildings include a porch, workshops, garages, offices, former stables and a guardroom. A two-storey wine storehouse, listed as a Historic Monument, with a surface area of 802 m² and a new thermoregulation system, completes this exceptional property. The estate also includes an old character house of around 200 m² with a convertible barn, a 150 m² caretaker's cottage, a 304 m² reception room with a catering kitchen ideal for hosting prestigious events, and a barrel store.

The vineyard, which covers around 7 hectares in a single block, shares the prestigious Saint-Émilion limestone plateau, offering ideal conditions for producing top-quality wines thanks to its well-drained slopes and optimum exposure. The estate is Hve4 certified, Merlot 80% and Cabernet 20%, with an average age of the vines of around 32 years.

This unique estate, combining historical heritage, natural beauty and exceptional potential, represents a rare opportunity. Whether for a wine, hotel or residential project, this place steeped in history is ready to welcome a new chapter in its extraordinary history.

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