Historic 13th century French chateau once seized by the English and visited by Henry IV is now for sale, offering 13 bedrooms, a pool and valley views for £850,000. Historic 13th century French chateau once seized by the English and visited by Henry IV is now for sale, offering 13 bedrooms, a pool and valley views for £850,000.

Incredible chateau – once ‘seized and destroyed by The English’ and where Henry IV stayed – is up for sale at £850,000

Historic 13th century French chateau once seized by the English and visited by Henry IV is now for sale, offering 13 bedrooms, a pool and valley views for £850,000.

A incredible chateau that was once “seized by The English” and “completely destroyed” is now up for sale at £850,000.

It is believed that Henry IV also once stayed here.

The 13-bedroom, five-bathrom complex has a rich history dating back to the 13th century, as reported by Luxury Property News.

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It is in good condition, having been renovated in the 1930s and since been lived in by numerous families.

Historic 13th century French chateau once seized by the English and visited by Henry IV is now for sale, offering 13 bedrooms, a pool and valley views for £850,000.
The beautiful chateau with links to the British royal family that is available for sale. (Jam Press/Leggett)

The lot itself spans 4,843 sq ft and is very impressive from the off.

Inside, the house has beautiful rooms with hardwood floors, antique furniture, grand chandeliers and beamed ceilings.

It also retains its original fireplaces, doors and windows.

Historic 13th century French chateau once seized by the English and visited by Henry IV is now for sale, offering 13 bedrooms, a pool and valley views for £850,000.
The beautiful chateau with links to the British royal family that is available for sale. (Jam Press/Leggett)

Meanwhile, outside, you have your own ponds, greenery and sitting areas, as well as a pool, balconies and plants.

The property overlooks the Dronne Valley in south west France.

It is ideally situated between Charente, Dordogne and Gironde, and is just 45 minutes’ drive from Angoulême, Libourne and the historic Saint-Émilion commune with its vineyards.

Historic 13th century French chateau once seized by the English and visited by Henry IV is now for sale, offering 13 bedrooms, a pool and valley views for £850,000.
The beautiful chateau with links to the British royal family that is available for sale. (Jam Press/Leggett)

The listing reads: “Renovated as a large family home, it has great commercial potential thanks to its layout and its many original features.

“With its numerous outbuildings and large grounds with swimming pool, it would be ideal for a boutique-hotel project, seminar centre or wedding venue.”

But you have to be quick.

Being sold by Leggett for £846,945, (€990,000), the home is already under offer so any budding buyer would need to get in fast.

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