The majestic main doors open into the great hall, the heart of the château.  The light and sumptuously decorated dining room leads off from this and into the equally impressive music and reading rooms and a beautiful TV lounge.  The large and fully equipped kitchen together with a modern butler’s pantry and utility area complete the ground floor accommodation.

Within the chateau there are 12 modern en suite bedrooms, of which 3 are currently repurposed as an office, nursery and craft studio.  On the third floor you will find an amazing 2 bedroom loft style apartment complete with bathroom, kitchen and lounge ideal for visiting guests requiring their own space.

In addition, the extensive and thoughtfully refurbished vaults of the chateau offer a remarkable lower ground space, incorporating a gym, cinema, bar and entertainment area and further large utility spaces.

The Coach House, that lies within the grounds of the estate comprises a 250 m2 apartment on the first floor. The apartment offers a large modern kitchen, leading to a spacious lounge and dining room area and 2 modern ensuite bedrooms.  On the ground floor there is a fully fitted studio apartment, along with a large glass utility area and a 3 car garage.

The estate also incorporates acres of glorious rolling farmland, along with a stone built farmhouse and enormous barn, both ripe for development.

Despite this idyllic, rural location, both the historic and modern quarters of the village are just a 5-minute drive away, everything is within easy reach including its highlights, such as the stunning cathedral with cloisters, octagonal tower and 12th-Century frescoes. There is also a renowned restaurant with a panoramic terrace overlooking the village and across to the Pyrenees mountains.

The village of St Lizier is within the Natural Regional Park of the Ariège Pyrenees. Outdoor activities such as cycling, kayaking, and horse-riding are readily available amongst its lakes, mountains and forests. Hiking is a great way to discover this beautiful National Park and in the spring the waterfall at Cascade d’Ars is a highlight. The area is rich with Roman churches to visit and medieval villages to explore, such as La Bastide-de-Serou and Le Mas-d’Azil.

During winter months skiing and snow-boarding are possible just 45 minutes from Château Saint Michel at the nearby resort of Guzet.

There are further amenities in the small riverside town of Saint-Girons (4.5km) including several restaurants, shops, a much-loved micro-brewery and an atmospheric Saturday morning market by the banks of the river selling lots of local products and crafts. In the other direction along the river is the spa town of Salies-du-Salat (23km) with thermal baths dating back to the 19th century

Heading south, Lac de Bethmale (28km) is especially magnificent with its emerald coloured water and glorious scenery each season, loved by keen walkers, fishing enthusiasts and nature lovers. The lake is an ideal spot for waterside picnics in spectacular surroundings.

Foix (46km) is another brilliant day out, a small and beautiful medieval city with a rich heritage at the crossroads of the Arget and Ariège rivers. The views from the top of the towers at Château de Foix are stunning and there is a lovely medieval garden with plants and herbs that were widely used in medieval times. The heart of the old town is a joy to explore and there is a fantastic market on a Friday morning.   

The beauty of the château lies not only in the care taken with its refurbishment but also with the seclusion offered to its ownersThe legacy of a past arboriculturalist of the château means that there are still impressive rare species of trees surrounded the beautifully maintained lawns. Outdoor activities and things to see are endless, alternatively the owners can simply relax by the pool or in the peace and tranquillity of the extensive gardens within the estate. The new owners will enjoy absolute privacy, without being cut off from the outside world, just 2.5km from the historic heart of Saint-Lizier, one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’

Château Saint Michel is the perfect home for a sumptuous and relaxing lifestyle in this beautifully unique part of southern France.