When it comes to habitat, taking advantage of yesteryear's architecture implies residing in an old homestead with traditional features. An approach highly coveted by buyers looking to invest in rare properties.
Rustic, chic, authentic, this preserved and updated architectural patrimony transports us in a universe with timeless charm, where the past is part of the pleasure. While some of these properties require renovation work, old houses for sale in France enable their residents to travel through time, with tell-tale properties that recall in their own manner vestiges of family history.
A very old mansion in Saint-Germain-du-Bel-Air
About 140 km from Toulouse, this small town in the Lot department is known to shelter streamlets and sources. Solid arguments that make it a welcome refreshing venue during summer heatwaves.
A horseshoe construction
The patrimony of this 11th century house stretches out on 160 hectares of terrain. The 1 250 m² of liveable surface comprise 2 living rooms, the dining room, the kitchen, 9 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and the library—all with seigneurial cachet.
An old bastide in Brignoles
On the territory of green Provence, this commune in the Var, with a Mediterranean climate, features festive street entertainment. These animations enable the artisans and the taverns to pour out in the streets and the squares bordered with pretty properties.
An estate with a soothing ambiance
This 17th century bastide is surrounded by 44 hectares of land and woods. Its 800 m² liveable space, including outbuildings, comprises 18 rooms, 3 living rooms, 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 1 kitchen. All this under the shade of centennial chestnut trees.
An old mansion in Nice
Amongst the favorite cities of the French, here you can treat yourself to an old mansion for sale in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur—on the French Riviera, Nice is the big winner. Only 1 h by plane from Paris, 1 h by the road from the Alps, 30 minutes from Italy, and facing the Promenade des Anglais: it ticks all the boxes.
A fairy tale architecture
This rare homestead standing at the heart of a 3,340 m² park, will surely appeal to you. Dominated by an exotic tower, its 300 m² provide comfortable living spaces, a large pool and a private chapel with Spa, hammam as well as an unobstructed view all the way to the sea.
A preserved homestead in Ballan-Miré
South of Tours, the Indre-et-Loire is the kingdom of freestone. The stunning whiteness of this limestone matches up with brick in the châteaux of the Renaissance and the noble homesteads of yesteryear, along the Loire, the vineyards of Vouvray and Bourgueil.
A recent renovation of quality
It's the star of this 19th century estate. In a park of 8 hectares, the main house offers a liveable space of 780 m² with reception rooms, 1 dining room, 1 billards room, 1 fitted kitchen, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1 office. The typical style of Tours in all its splendor.
An ancient homestead in Compiègne
With one foot in the Hauts-de-France region, anothr one in Picardie and an anchoring in the Oise, this city, visited by kings and emperors, definitely offers a high end historical heritage to those wishing to find an old mansion for sale in Compiègne.
Residing in a historical district
On the edge of the forest, this mansion is buil to on a 2, 500 m² plot of land. With 800 m² of liveable surface, it comprises 15 rooms, 9 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, 1 cellar, 1 atttic, 3 parking spots and 1 pool—surely offering great satisfaction to a family working in or around Paris.
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