A rare opportunity to purchase a picture-book and very beautiful chateau which has been newly and professionally restored to create a an exceptional luxury home full of character and comfort.

This notable monument dating back to the 12th century is ready to move into, with all renovations having been completed by the current owners. It suffered enormously during the 100 years war (1337-1453) and was rebuilt several times, and was home to the same powerful family for over 600 years - a famous warrior family of medieval France.

Surrounded by its own water system that certainly predates the Chateau's construction and thought to date back to Roman times. These same strong water sources feeds three lakes and finally cascade into a fish-stocked moat surrounding and protecting the Chateau. There are also over 100 newly planted trees, mature gardens and fruit orchard a total of 16.8 hectares (41.5 acres) of land. And for anyone wanting to fly in, there is a paddock surrounded by stone walls that would make an ideal heli-pad.

On entering the stone Gatehouse, the drive winds its way through a glade of mature trees and shrubs, giving a first glimpse of this impressive chateau. There is a bridge across the moat and a remotely operated wooden drawbridge permits limited access to the inner sanctum of the Chateau - total seclusion ensured at the touch of a button.

During the recent refurbishment, no rebuilding took place, simply a full restoration of the remaining 16th and 19th Century buildings - where before, there were a number of tiny dark rooms, now there are a small number of spacious and comfortable living areas, where, modernity co-exists with architectural elements that have evolved over five centuries, providing all the creature comforts desired: luxurious bedroom suites / apartments incorporate exquisite Carrera marble bathrooms built by Italian craftsmen, and the finest Philippe Starck sanitary ware. There are polished oak floors conceal start-of-the-art plumbing and electrics - there can be few historic Chateaux more habitable than this beautiful home in the Creuse.

The Chateau is of course elegantly furnished with carefully selected, quality pieces offered for sale by private negotiation. Outstanding works of art adorn the walls and the sun gleaming through the mullioned windows, casts a milky light upon 2 metre thick window recesses, that retain their original 17th Century hand painted decoration of animals and birds living on the estate.

Offering over 1,500 m2 of luxury living space, accommodation is set over three levels. Worn flagstone floors and a vaulted ceiling in warm brick tones lead into the grand salon - a warm relaxing room with polished oak floors and large granite fireplace. A rear salon leads into a secluded library in the tower. Doors to private ground floor guest apartment, access to dungeons and door in the tower leads to the first floor. Beautifully fitted kitchen with Carrera marble work tops, leads to an elegant dining room with large fireplace and an exquisite Murano glass chandelier. A further tower is home to the study and stairs down to an ancient chapel. The grand, polished granite staircase with its fully restored gothic ceiling, has a bespoke fitted carpet, continuing the feel of sumptuous comfort.

On the first floor, The King's Suite with its four poster bed and imposing fireplace retain a warm feel, leading on to a walk-in dressing room and luxurious Carrera marble bathroom in the tower. The 'Grande Mademoiselle' bedroom features a hand painted ceiling, while the Yellow Room with its raised bed and marble en-suite bathroom also has large french windows and pastoral views. The 'Octagonal Suite' in one of the towers, with a very pretty and unusual fireplace, has a large marble bathroom and enjoys views from the many windows and balcony. Further guest room with en-suite bathrooom.

On the second floor there is a home-cinema and music room and further accommodation rooms. Outstanding attic space with intricate joinery supporting an immaculate roof structure throughout the Chateau.

Outside the chateau a series of well preserved dungeons originally holding prisoners, now offer numerous storage facilities, along with central heating boiler, within the grounds there is a caretaker's cottage, large stable block, an orangerie, workshops/garages. The property in the past was granted planning permission to transform many of the outbuildings into a luxurious retreat hotel country park, if this was required it could quite easily be applied for again.