Fairy Tale Castle on the French Riviera, Estate of the Day

by Bobbie Leigh (RSS feed)
Mar 16th 2011 at 1:01PM

A medieval stone castle in Bar sur Loup combines the best of both world's: an impressive historic structure with stunning gardens and the glam life of Nice and Cannes nearby. A snap 35 minutes from the Nice International Airport and you're in the postcard perfect 18th century village of Bar sur Loup, known as the "town of orange trees." The current owner of this castle must sell as he is moving to Hong Kong. Just five years ago, he found the property in terrible shape, fell in love with it, and painstakingly restored virtually every centimeter. All five bedroom suites, several living rooms with working fireplaces, a study, and hobby room are all in pristine condition. The owner even reclaimed materials from other French chateaux to be sure that no "foreign" or inappropriate materials interfered with the building's integrity. Most appealing, in particular, are the pool and pool house. Add to that a wine cellar, caretaker's cottage and parking for ten cars. The original castle dates back to the early 18th century but its gardens surrounded by olive and fruit trees, rose bushes, and jasmine appear to be much older. The price is €5,900,000. Details at estatenetfrance.com.

Tags: buying a chateau, chateau sales, estate of the day, france real estate, french real estate, French Riviera, Provence

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Eric Mar 16th 2011 1:11PM

Bobbie: Welcome. Are you Deidre's replacement?

Nice castle :) Too few pics, though.

visconti24 Mar 17th 2011 3:43PM

That is a lovely place. West of St. Paul de Vence, but not strictly on the Riviera. It is not near the coast. South of France, yes. Riviera, no. Riviera is the beach and the area close to it. Stil wonderful.

giopklj Mar 17th 2011 6:48PM

Why would you even put that ?? I think anything would be better than living in a Volkswagon Van !I love this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via agegapsin gles.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends.. Just love it

vzac24 Mar 17th 2011 4:06PM

WOW! If only the lottery would cooperate I would make an offer! What a kitchen! The whole place! Amazing!

shahzhi Mar 17th 2011 7:33PM

:D I was just thinking that I needed to go check my lottery tix for the last couple of drawings!

Tisha Mar 17th 2011 5:10PM

I would have loved to see more... the kitchen is breathtaking and so os the surrounding back area....simply beautiful...

gullisle Mar 17th 2011 5:20PM

What a beautiful place, inside and out. Sure would beat living in a Volkswagon van.

V-Mami Mar 17th 2011 6:03PM

Why would you even put that ?? I think anything would be better than living in a Volkswagon Van !

hawaii Mar 17th 2011 6:47PM

i feel like this is the house used in the movie ever after with drew barrymore?

Pauline Mar 17th 2011 7:30PM

I Gotta get me one of those !

ej808classy Mar 17th 2011 7:55PM

It does suit my personality and temperament; haven't seen all the rooms, but what's shown is very tastefully done; if I live here, I probably would not want to go anywhere; refreshingly exquisite and beautiful (garden and all) (hopefully, it comes with amazing bathrooms too); If I win the lottery I would buy it in a hearbeat.