Castle - for sale - 24270 Savignac Ledrier - 1,550,000 €

Description

This stunning château, dating back to the 14th century, is located in Dordogne between Brive and Périgueux. Nestled on a hillside overlooking the Auvézère River, it enjoys a peaceful and scenic environment. The property spans over 12 hectares and includes a park, gardens, woodlands, a pond, and various outbuildings (such as a caretaker's house, barn, stables, and chicken coop).

Originally, the area likely hosted a fortified house used to guard the river crossings between Limousin and Périgord. After the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453), the fortification lost its purpose. In 1521, Pascal Dolce from Béarn established a forge along the Auvézère near these outdated structures. Under Noël Souvelin, his successor, the forge flourished. Souvelin likely acquired the abandoned fort and began converting it into a residence. His daughter Marguerite married François Pasquet, a merchant from Excideuil, in 1539, establishing the Pasquet family’s stewardship of both the château and forge for generations. Their son, Jean Pasquet, served as a knight under Kings Henry III and Henry IV. His mark is seen throughout the château and gardens, with his motto ("Spes mea deus") and as the "Knight with the White Plume." The property was transferred to the Lubersac family in 1656. Abandoned during the French Revolution, it became national property until 1819 when Louis Combescot, ancestor of the current owner and a master forger, bought the forge and château, both in severe disrepair. The Combescot family restored the château and resumed the forge’s operations, which continued until 1930.

The château consists of a central main building between two round towers and an L-shaped wing. The main west façade displays mullioned windows on both floors, with dormer windows crowned by solid pediments. The L-shaped wing, dating from the 17th-18th centuries, was rebuilt on older foundations. Behind it, a 19th-century square pavilion integrates seamlessly with the ensemble. The eastern façade, overlooking the river and forge, features two unevenly-sized towers, possibly connected by an original curtain wall. A Renaissance gate, reconstructed in the park, showcases late-16th-century Italian influences, with sculpted details and the château's motto "SPES MEA DEUS." The château is classified as a Historic Monument and reflects both 14th and 16th-century architectural heritage. It includes a main residence with two cylindrical towers; on the main building’s façade, a beautiful Renaissance doorway framed by columns opens onto a straight staircase. An additional north-south wing is the current owner’s residence.

The château, approximately 640 m² with a basement and cellars under the towers, comprises:

East-West Wing:
Ground Floor with 4 m high ceilings

• Entry hall
• Large living room with exposed beams and monumental stone fireplace, parquet flooring
• Office in the tower, with access to the château’s oubliettes
• Earthen hallway with a stone staircase and powder room
• Renovated kitchen
• Dining room in the second tower, with beautiful windows

First Floor:

• Hallway with powder room and bathroom
• Six bedrooms, one with exposed beams and star carvings

Second Floor:

• Attic with stunning timber framework

North-South Wing:
Ground Floor: Entry hall, kitchen, and living room
First Floor: Corridor connecting with the east wing, vestibule, four bedrooms, office, and bathroom
Second Floor: Convertible attic

Outbuildings:
Various outbuildings, such as a stable, barn, chicken coop, and pigsty, surround a courtyard.

• 150 m² caretaker’s house attached to a 185 m² barn near the property entrance, with an impressive roof and slate tiles
• Old pigsty and chicken coop needing repairs
• Two barns of 185 m² and 300 m², currently used for storage but with potential for events (a study has been done)
• Pool area with a pool house, kitchen, and technical room; the pool, built in 2018, measures 4x8 m, with chlorine filtration and an automatic cover

The property’s 12 hectares include:

• A 1.7-hectare park with various trees, such as magnolias, walnuts, and hornbeams, enclosed by walls and accessible by two entrances
• A 3800 m² pond outside the walls, fed by a natural spring
• Woodlands surrounding the château, providing a private space

Classified as a Historic Monument on December 28, 1979, the château enjoys tax advantages.

For further information: Bruno Guérin - GUERIN BRUNO IMMOBILIER, specialist in character properties in Dordogne Périgord: +33 (0)6 42 02 03 26

Property presented in exclusive partnership through a mandate delegation with Cabinet Le Nail.

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Further information

www.georisques.gouv.fr

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General

Reference	6292737
Category	Castle
Number of bedrooms	10
Garage	Yes
Habitable surface	640 m²
Ground surface	120000 m²
Availability	tbd with the owner

Building

Construction year	1500

Name, category & location

Number of floors	0

Ground details

Orientation (back)	east

Basic Equipment

Type (ind/coll) of heating	central (FR Only)
Type of heating	oil (centr. heat.)

Prices & Costs

Land tax (amount)	3396 €

Outdoor equipment

Pool	Yes

Connections

Sewage	No
Water	Yes

Energy Certificates

CO2 emission	0

General Figures

Nr of rooms (number)	17

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Commission type	commission paid by seller
Mandate number
Mandate type	Mandat de vente