Clairac, Aquitaine 47320

18Th century castle of 900 m to restore, set in 42 hectares of meadows and woods with outbuildings. The castle comprises a central main building and two adjoining wings surrounding an inner courtyard. The Lot stone and pink bricks, together with the arcaded gallery lining the courtyard, give the architecture a peaceful, sober charm. The roofs have been completely renovated, while the interior is in need of major refurbishment.Large reception rooms: 84 m double lounge, 53 m dining room, upstairs lounge, 7 bedrooms including two of more than 40 m with their anteroom, 4-bedroom caretaker's flat in the east wing. Numerous architectural features have been preserved, including the stone stairway, fireplaces, mouldings and wood panelling. Former stables and tack room in the west wing.The 42 ha (103 acre) grounds include 30 ha (74 acres) of meadows surrounding the castle and sloping down to the Lot. The outbuildings to be restored comprise an old barn with a tower, a charming orangery with an arched gallery overlooking the Lot and two wells. This property offers numerous possibilities for restoration and conversion, and is just over an hour from Bordeaux and its airport, 40 minutes from Agen and a few minutes from all amenities. Property presented by Corinne Fremont.EI sale agentInformation on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Gorisques website: