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Set within 20 hectares of unspoilt countryside in the Creuse, central France, Château de Memanat is a rare and exceptional estate combining genuine château living with an established, income-generating luxury tourism business. For anyone dreaming of a life in rural France, this is a property that delivers on every level: heritage, privacy, space, and a ready-made source of income.
Approached along a tree-lined avenue, the grounds unfold into mature woodland, meadows, paddocks and an orchard, offering enormous flexibility for family life, equestrian use, further tourism development, or simply enjoying complete privacy. A private stretch of river runs alongside the property, with natural pools and sandy river beaches, while a secluded grotto sits hidden among the trees. For lovers of the night sky, a private observatory takes full advantage of the region's exceptionally dark skies, a rarity increasingly hard to find in much of Western Europe.
At the heart of the estate is the 373 sqm château itself, a handsome bourgeois-style property retaining original granite fireplaces and characterful vaulted cellars. The ground floor offers a welcoming entrance hall, a comfortable sitting room, a fitted kitchen combining traditional character with modern convenience, a dining room, and a light-filled veranda, with access to the vaulted cellars below. Upstairs, seven bedrooms are arranged across two further floors, most with their own en-suite bathrooms, offering ample space for a large family or regular guests. The château is heated by a modern wood-fired boiler.
Alongside it stands a fully renovated 177 sqm farmhouse, ideal as a second home, guest accommodation, or manager's residence should the tourism business be continued. The ground floor comprises a welcoming sitting room, a fitted kitchen/dining room, a pantry, and a laundry room, while the first floor offers three further generous double bedrooms, an office and two family bathrooms. A second floor, currently used as a craft room and art studio, could easily be converted into further bedrooms or additional living space. The farmhouse is heated by a modern oil-fired boiler.
The estate also includes three substantial barns, one currently used for stabling, together with a charming caretaker's cottage presently used for reception and laundry facilities in connection with the tourism business, and offering strong potential to become a further one-bedroom cottage in its own right.
One of the estate's most remarkable features is its already-operating luxury treehouse business, discreetly positioned within the grounds overlooking the surrounding countryside. Two beautifully designed treehouses, each with a private hot tub, heating, air conditioning and an independent septic system, have quickly built an excellent reputation, with strong repeat demand and consistently glowing reviews. With the second treehouse only recently introduced, there remains clear scope for continued growth, whether maintained alongside private family life, expanded further, or developed into a wider hospitality or retreat concept.
Despite its wonderfully secluded feel, the estate is easily reached by road, or by air via Limoges Airport, just over an hour's drive away, making it a genuinely practical proposition for both permanent relocation and regular visits from abroad.
Properties combining a genuine château, over 20 hectares of private land, extensive additional accommodation, a private river and an established, growing luxury tourism business are exceptionally rare on the open market. Whether you are seeking an impressive family home, a peaceful rural retreat, or a turnkey hospitality investment with real potential for growth, Château de Memanat offers a truly unique opportunity to acquire all three within a single, beautiful estate. A viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scale, privacy and character of this exceptional property.
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