Chateau in Fronsac

Just 35 minutes north of the centre of Bordeaux, this chateau awaiting renovation has a wonderful view over the almost 40 ha (131 acres) of surrounding land.
Built over a number of different periods, the chateau spans approx. 470 m² (4,305 sq ft) over one, two or three stories, depending on the section, one of which features some very attractive lounges and bedrooms with views over the valleys.

Nearby, a barn and a caretaker’s cottage with adjoining outbuildings surround its access courtyard.

Further away, there are two large, beautiful farmhouses, each of which offers two investment properties and substantial storage areas.

Quiet without being isolated, this single estate comprises 39 ha (39 acres) of meadows, woods, fallow land and 9 ha (29 acres) of AOP Bordeaux vineyards, which are leased.

The ‘east’ part of the château is entirely on one level and comprises a 15 m² study, kitchen, family dining room, scullery and storeroom.
The central part comprises a hall opening onto the parklands via a double-flight stone staircase, and a 40 m² (430 sq ft) through lounge.
The western section comprises a large 43 m² lounge and an adjoining 49 m² dining room, both very luminous rooms with parquet flooring, mouldings and high ceilings.

On the first floor, a corridor leads to the first three bedrooms (14, 29 and 17 m²) and a shower room, and leads to the west wing comprising two further large, luminous bedrooms (34 and 25 m²) and a bathroom.
A service stairway leads from this west wing to an attic with four rooms that could house a flat.

General condition

The property is in a generally dilapidated state and is in need of renovation works (electrics, plumbing, insulation, etc.).
The roof is well maintained.

Oil-fired central heating
Hot water cumulus
Individual sanitation
Property tax: €9,363 for the entire estate.

Outbuildings and surroundings :

The outbuildings close to the chateau include
– a 65 m² barn
– a larger building comprising a 135 m² (1,335 sq ft) caretaker’s cottage awaiting renovation with six rooms including three bedrooms, as well as two 43 m² (43 sq ft) wine storehouses, one of which has an attic.

Further on, a large tenant farm comprises two large south-facing buildings, as follows:

Former tenant farm, east building:
A 146 m² dwelling with a living room, kitchen, four bedrooms, two shower rooms and a 71 m² garage.
A 159 m² dwelling with a living room, kitchen, four bedrooms, two shower rooms and a 70 m² garage.

Former tenant farm, west building:
A 171 m² dwelling with living room, kitchen, four bedrooms, two shower rooms and a 66 m² garage.
A 205 m² dwelling with a living room, kitchen, three bedrooms and two shower rooms.

The ECDs for the secondary buildings are rated E(231;60), E(209;51), E(210;53), D(187;46) and F(276;84) respectively.

The 39-hectare estate is divided up as follows:
– Vineyard of 9 ha under lease, planted with Merlot and Cabernet franc
– Woodland of 1.4 ha
– Meadow of 3.2 ha
– Meadows, fallow land and miscellaneous: 24 ha, including 10 ha in PDO zone

Accessibility:
Bordeaux centre: 35 min
TGV station: 15 min
Bordeaux-Mérignac international airport: 35 min
Fees at seller’s expense.
Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €15,560 and €18,346 per year. Prices indexed to 1 January 2021.
Property with excessive energy consumption: Class F. From 1 January 2028, the performance level will be between classes A and E.

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr