Issue No. 23

This Château is classified as a Monument Historique since 1969 due to its facades roof and
parkland... Details
Whilst the Prestige property department
typically showcases properties that are at
the top of the range, there are some
amazing châteaux at incredible prices
including a gorgeous, completed renovated
château in Normandy which at £535k is
about what you’d pay for a 2-bedroom flat
in London SE13.
"Remember though” advises Jane
“although the price may be affordable,
there’s the upkeep to consider, so you need
to go into this aware of the maintenance
expenses, which will be ongoing”.
The Leggett main property website also
has many châteaux for sale including those
in need of “doing up” and are typically at
lower prices. www.leggettfrance.com
Many château owners feel their castles are
too large for use simply as a family home,
and Jane is often asked if they can be used
to create a business? Hotel or wedding
venue perhaps?
Sandy Guyonnet, Leggett's inhouse Notaire
explains that all business activities are
possible within an historic monument, as
long as the requirements/conditions
imposed by the Planning Office and the
Architecte des Bâtiments de France (ABF)
regarding the business (i.e health and
safety requirements, are met.
Monument Historique
means: building /object is of
French historical importance,
either nationally or locally
and therefore needs to be
preserved.