Castle

Live like a lord (or lady)

So the price of a château is directly influenced by many different factors, including the size of the building, the amount of land, its location and, of course, the overall condition of the property and the likely cost of its restoration. Other specific details can also influence the overall cost, ranging from date of construction and originality to whether or not it’s a listed heritage building. Be particularly careful about this last point if you plan to carry out major renovation work. But whatever your circumstances, it’s always a good idea to estimate the likely costs involved in restoring and maintaining the property, especially if it has a lot of rooms and extensive grounds.

As well as all these essential considerations, it’s also important to understand that buying a château is nothing like buying an apartment, because in taking responsibility for a piece of national architectural heritage, you also have responsibility for bringing its history to life.