Sold, a 16th century castle of approx. 840 m2 in need of renovation, extended in the 18th century, set in 6.5 hectares of wooded parklands, with outbuildings of approx. 350 m2. The walled 16th century castle of Pech-Fumat stands in a dominant position in 6.5 hectares of wooded parklands offering panoramic views in absolute peace and quiet.

Description

Pech-Fumat castle is situated 1 km (0.6 miles) from the village in the north-west of the Lot department on the Dordogne/Lot-et-Garonne border. Sarlat is 40 km away and Gourdon 60 km. This part of the Lot, known as the Bouriane, was a historical crossroads during the Hundred Years' War and the repression of the Cathars. The area is part of the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela. The village boasts a remarkable fortress church with Romanesque capitals. Accessed via a tree-lined country lane, a surrounding wall welcomes you to this 6.5-hectare wooded estate, this 16th century castle of approx. 840 m2 living space with its outbuildings of approx. 200 m2 overlooking the valley.

The 16th-century castle.

Pech-Fumat castle was built in the 16th century around 1560 by a family of knights and lawyers from the Aveyron region. The castle suffered some damage during the 1789 revolution. The roof of the castle, originally made of lauzes, was changed to flat tiles. In the 18th century, the castle was enlarged to suit the tastes of the time. The castle has been occupied by the same family since its origins. It has a three-storey, rectangular floor plan with hipped roofs, surrounding walls and a terraced garden offering panoramic views.
This 16th century castle steeped in history in a dominant position comprises: the castle with a reception room with French ceiling opening on to a terraced garden and monumental fireplace, a dining room, a library, a kitchen, 2 offices and 10 bedrooms on two levels. A full basement with vaulted cellars. 5 outbuildings. Major restoration works are planned. 
This includes the entire roof, electricity and heating.

  
Reception courtyard.

A tree-lined driveway leads up to the surrounding wall. An inner courtyard welcomes you. On the left, a 200 m2 outbuilding divided into three. On the right, the main entrance to the castle. 

The ground floor of the 16th-century castle.

The main entrance to this 16th century castle is through a large door. This 20 m2 entrance hall with its French-style ceiling, exposed stonework and floor bar leads to the reception rooms. A 40 m2 lounge with fireplace, French ceiling and floor bar, as well as a French window opening onto the terraced garden. On the left, a dining room of approx. 30 m2 with a monumental fireplace, French ceiling, floor bar and exposed stone walls. On the left, the part extended in the 18th century, a small bedroom of 20 m2 with a stone fireplace and parquet flooring. A 20 m2 music room with fireplace, parquet floor and moulded ceiling and a 20 m2 study with fireplace, moulded ceiling and floor bar. A door from this office leads to the reception courtyard. On the left, a passageway leads to the kitchens. A 20 m2 rear kitchen with beams and terracotta floor tiles. To the right of the large lounge, a library of approx. 40 m2 with fireplace, French ceiling and parquet flooring. At the left end of the castle, 2 bedrooms of approx. 30 m2 each, with moulded ceilings, fireplaces, parquet flooring and a shower room. From the large entrance hall, a stairwell leads to the 1st floor and down to the vaulted cellars.

First and second floors

A stone staircase with baluster leads to a landing room on the first floor. A gallery with a library of approx. 57 m2 distributes the bedrooms. This level of approx. 280 m2 each offers a privileged view over the valley. The first bedroom on the right is approx. 14 m2 with parquet flooring. A second bedroom of around 20 m2 with a shower room, the ceiling of which has been damaged by the roof renovation. A third bedroom of about 25 m2. 4 other bedrooms of around 17 m2 and 25 m2 respectively, with shower point and parquet flooring. A study of approx. 40 m2 with parquet flooring and exposed stone. The top floor is an unfinished attic of approx. 150 m2.

The cellars.

The basement of approx. 300 m2 has been converted into cellars. Several cellars with barrel vaults, including one with a relief arch.

The outbuildings

In the reception courtyard, a large outbuilding of approx. 210 m2 divided into 3 sections. 2 small outbuildings opposite the castle, each approx. 80 m2.

The grounds 

The 6.5 hectares of parklands consist of woods and meadows.

The works

This 16th century castle is in need of extensive renovation. The roof needs to be redone, the electricity brought up to standard and a heating system installed for the castle. A budget of €1,500,000 is envisaged to restore this residence to the lustre of its heyday.

Location

This 16th century castle at the gateway to the Dordogne is situated at a crossroads between the Dordogne, the Lot and the Lot-et-Garonne. Sarlat is 40 km (25 miles) away. Toulouse international airport is 140 km and Brive is 100 km away. The history of the Bouriane region is punctuated by great events: the Hundred Years' War and Catharism. It is part of the Quercy region. There are many caves to explore in the Quercy region. Motorway access 35 minutes away. Shops 1 km away. Numerous hiking trails will enable you to discover this natural environment and its rich history.