Watch Tower Castle

Located in the very neighborhood of Bordeaux, and only one hour drive from the Atlantic coast and its beautiful sandy beaches (Arcachon, Le Cap Ferret, Lacanau ocean, etc...), the " Castel " is a luxurious property built on the top of a hill, in the tiny typical french country village of Saint-Caprais de Bordeaux.

Twenty minutes from the Merignac International Airport and from the railways station and ten minutes from the free highway, you can enjoy all the outdoor pastimes its ideal location offers to you, or you can just enjoy the comfort of an exceptional location and the beauty and tranquility of the surroundings.

A short ride of the village, a huge selection of towns and villages are of great historical interest, such as Rions, Saint-Macaire, Cadillac, ... (medieval fortified cities), La Réole, Langon, Sauveterre, Saint Emilion, Sainte Croix du Mont, (well-known for their wine) etc...

Golfing, 4 horse riding complexes, hiking paths, etc... are available from the village.
Just behind the "Petit Château", guests can find two tennis courts

A nice garden, with 12x5 (meters) swimming-pool, garden furniture, a barbecue and a ping pong table will help you to enjoy your stay during the warm summer vacation...

All around Saint Caprais, many excellent restaurants offer local specialties.

If you are looking for a really special and unique property, in a worldwide famous and hotly sought after region well known to be a desirable place to live or visit all year round for its hot and reliable climate, its history, wines, heritage, architecture,…this small castle fits all your dreams.

Located only 15 kms from the magnificent renewed historical 18th century town of Bordeaux and its railway station, 20 minutes from its International airport, 10 kms from the highway, only one hour from the Atlantic coasts and the famous beaches of Arcachon, the Cap Ferret, Lacanau, … and about 3 hours from the main Pyrénées ski resorts and Spain, 20 minutes from Saint-Emilion, Sauternes, … this spacious mansion is situated on the edge of a small pretty and typical quiet french village, within walking distance of all amenities, (boulangerie, church, primary schools, post office, small market, 3 doctors, 3 nurses, etc..).

Said to date part from the 15th & part from 18th and 19th centuries this stone manor, has been completely renovated and partly redecorated in 2009 and provides a very high standard accommodation.... In a hill top position, it offers magnificent, 360° open views over the surrounding undulated countryside, Garonne valley and vineyards from its three really quiet roof terraces ideals to take sunbathes or have evening drinks under the stars.
It lies in a really quiet area, in the middle of a 1662 sqm enclosed mature park secured by magnificent old fences and including a running well and a 12x4,5m salt swimming pool with 80 sqm of stone sun lounge area.

Facing South the manor is optimally situated to make the most of the sun, thereby ensuring a wealthy living atmosphere inside its thick stone walls.
Light and airy and full of character (stone fireplace, exposed stone walls inside and outside, colored lime walls, old wooden floor,…) il has been tastefully decorated and has a central gas heating together with two wooden stoves.

The accommodation offering 7 rooms, + a small one, 2 living rooms, 2 sitting rooms, 1 bathroom and 2 shower rooms, 2 kitchens, is organized over 3 floors around a stone staircase.
The several centuries years old dramatic basemen can be totally independent with its own entrance leading to the garden, and comprises 4 rooms, a small kitchen, a shower room, a dining room with a table fitting to up to 14 people.

The first floor and the second floor, comprise a large living room, a dining room with a fireplace, a fully fitted kitchen with a nice terrace, 3 rooms, a complete bathroom and a shower room, and a small office with a stair leading to the roof terraces.
A very old stone staircase leads to the second floor where you will find three bedrooms decorated and furnished in different styles.

The main one has a king size double bed, a dressing room, a nice bathroom and separated toilets are attached.

The second bedroom is of good size and contains two double beds.

The third bedroom has a double bed and is old style furnished.

A fourth room has a single bed.

Another complete bathroom is composed with a bath, a shower, a washbasin and toilets.>

Cleaning is available on request.

It is not allowed to smoke inside the house.

Description	Distance
Acrobatic park in forest	1 000 meters
Saint-Emilion	20 kms
Bordeaux center town	15 kms
Arcachon beaches	60 kms
Cap Ferret, Atlantic coast	60 kms
tennis courts	300 meters
Hike paths	500 meters