Country elegance
The finest country houses never need to announce themselves. Their appeal reveals itself gradually through generous proportions, beautifully considered spaces and an atmosphere that makes guests want to stay a little longer.
Set within approximately 12 hectares of woodland, gardens and open countryside in Gironde, this beautifully restored 18th-century estate lies just 20 minutes from Saint-Émilion and Libourne, and around 45 minutes from Bordeaux. Here, centuries of history meet a distinctly contemporary way of living – one shaped by long lunches beneath the trees, evenings around the fire and an enduring connection to the landscape.
Lovingly restored by its current owners, Château Beaulieu is far more than a beautiful country residence. It is equally suited to family life, welcoming guests or simply enjoying the quiet pleasures of the French countryside.
Timeless architecture
Built during the 18th century, the château carries its history with quiet confidence. The restoration honours its architectural heritage while introducing every comfort expected of a contemporary country home.
Light-filled reception rooms flow naturally into one another. A handsome library offers a quiet retreat, while the drawing rooms, formal dining room and impressive wine cellar create inviting settings for celebrations that linger into the evening. At the heart of the house, the contemporary kitchen reinforces the sense that this is first and foremost a home.
Ten beautifully appointed bedrooms and eight bathrooms provide generous accommodation for family and guests. Despite its scale, Château Beaulieu remains warm, welcoming and wonderfully liveable.
Welcoming guests
Hospitality has long been part of the estate’s identity. Four luxurious château guest suites and a beautifully renovated independent gîte welcome visitors seeking an authentic experience of rural Bordeaux.
Future owners have exceptional flexibility. Château Beaulieu could continue as a boutique hospitality destination, become a multigenerational family home or evolve in an entirely new direction.
L’art de vivre
The true heart of Château Beaulieu lies beyond its stone walls. Seven hectares of woodland surround the estate, while landscaped gardens, a tranquil pond and open lawns invite time outdoors throughout the seasons.
The kitchen garden supplies herbs, vegetables and fruit for long lunches and relaxed evenings beneath the trees. Beside it, an outdoor kitchen with its wood-fired cooking area provides the perfect setting for gathering with family and friends over fresh local produce and Bordeaux wines.
Nearby, the heated infinity pool looks across the gardens and surrounding countryside, providing a natural focal point during the warmer months. A dedicated wellness centre, currently nearing completion, will introduce a gym, sauna, massage rooms and beautifully designed spaces for rest and renewal. Together with the surrounding landscape, they create an environment where wellbeing becomes part of everyday life.
Wood-pellet heating, solar panels, air conditioning and double glazing ensure the château remains comfortable throughout the year.
Room to grow
Château Beaulieu already feels complete, yet still offers exciting opportunities for the future.
Approximately 1 000m² of existing outbuildings provide scope for further guest accommodation, creative studios, event spaces or hospitality facilities.
Planning permission has already been granted for an elegant equestrian complex comprising 10 stables, treatment rooms, a tack room, office, feed and storage areas, wash facilities, six paddocks and a substantial riding arena, adding yet another dimension to this remarkably versatile estate.
Whether envisioned as a private residence, boutique hotel, wedding venue or equestrian property, Château Beaulieu offers the flexibility to realise a wide range of ambitions.
A celebrated region
Few places capture the pleasures of French country life quite like the winelands of Bordeaux. Vineyards, medieval villages, bustling weekly markets and celebrated restaurants are all close at hand, while quiet country roads invite leisurely exploration.
Despite its peaceful setting, Château Beaulieu remains within easy reach of Saint-Émilion, Libourne and Bordeaux, combining rural tranquillity with excellent accessibility.
For buyers seeking a French château for sale, Château Beaulieu presents an exceptional combination of historic character, contemporary comfort and remarkable versatility. Those looking for property for sale in Bordeaux will appreciate both its location and the privacy of a substantial country estate.
Equally compelling as an historic estate for sale in Saint-Émilion or a historic château for sale in France, Château Beaulieu offers something increasingly difficult to find: an authentic estate that honours its past while embracing the future.
Text by Sally Rutherford
What are the property details?
- Land area: 12.14 hectares
- Living area: 674m²
- Total built area: 1 833.57m²
- Rooms: 22
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 8 (3 bathrooms & 5 en-suite bathrooms)
- Infinity pool: heated, 13 x 5 metres
- Wellness centre: gym, sauna, massage rooms (in completion)
- Outbuildings: approximately 1 000m² with conversion potential
- Equestrian: planning permission approved for a 10-stable complex & riding arena
- Heating: wood-pellet system