A charming eight-bedroom castle in an idyllic French village is on sale for less than a tiny studio flat in London.
The fairytale-style property in Giat, a village west of Lyon, comes with four bathrooms, a 3,500m² walled garden, and even a swimming pool – although it needs a bit of TLC.
Inside the three-storey home, there’s a large fitted kitchen, a living room with fireplace, a dining room, playroom, office with wood burner, utility room, and basement.
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And it is on the market for just £260,450 (€299,500) – more than £10,000 cheaper than a tiny £270,000 studio flat in the borough of Southwark, as reported by Luxury Property News.
The château also features oil central heating, mains drainage, a garage, and even a pighouse.
And it has 335m² of living space, making it perfect for a big family or anyone dreaming of running a bed and breakfast.
The surrounding area is packed with lakes, mountains, and picture-postcard towns, while Giat village itself offers shops and daily essentials within walking distance.
It’s also practical for travellers – around 37 miles from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport and 78 miles from Limoges–Bellegarde Airport.
The Mont-Dore ski area is just 28 miles away.
Meanwhile, back in London, a studio flat in Camberwell costs more – and offers far less space.
The listing on Rightmove describes the property as “in superb condition”, with a private entrance, a separation between the lounge and sleeping area, and “several windows providing good light”.
It even boasts an “exposed brick feature wall which adds character”, and is located near Oval and Denmark Hill stations.
So while Londoners are paying top price for a one-room flat, buyers in France could be living like royalty – for less.
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