INSIDE this 12th Century Fairytale Castle with 4 Secret Passages! French Chateau Tour 2024
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- Опубліковано 18 сер 2024
- A big thank you to Gonzague Le Nail at Cabinet Le Nail for the opportunity to tour this stunning French Chateau! A link where you can find the chateau for sale on Cabinet Le Nail's website can be found at the end of this description.
We'd also like to thank the owner of the castle, Ivo Fornesa, for his hospitality and for letting us tour his beautiful castle. He had amazing stories about the castle, and look for a video with him soon.
I mentioned he's an author of over 50 books, and I'd like to recommend his book,
Death in Saint-Chartier
which is available here: amzn.to/3A62Cae
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Come tour this renovated 12th century French castle, located in the beautiful Indre department of France. Priced at €3,750,000, Chateau St. Chartier offers a blend of historical charm and modern luxury, set in an picturesque countryside setting.
Castle History
The history of this property is long and rich. It had it's beginnings as a fortified Benedictine monastery from the 6th century, when a monk from Syria, Santus Carterius, came to evangelize and build a monastery. The defensive aspects of the site were built up more over the years, and the first mention of a castle on the property was in 1102 by the Archbishop of Bourges when he was visiting the area. More is known when André de Chauvigny (1150-1202), cousin to Richard the Lionheart, was given Saint-Chartier when he married Denise de Deols, Countess of Devon. The authors George Sand and Alexandre Dumas were apparently common guests at the castle, and it must have served as inspiration for their many works. Rumor has it that Joan of Arc even stayed at the property during one of her campaigns, and that Napoleon stopped by St. Chartier after his loss at Waterloo and buried his personal treasure on the property.
The castle's high towers, spacious rooms, and centuries-old architecture reflect its long history. The grand rooms on the second floor open to a terrace with breathtaking views of the surrounding park. Inside, you'll find stunning features like parquet and marble floors, monumental fireplaces, and a beautifully chapel with stained glass.
Main Castle Layout:
Ground Floor: Entry Foyer, Dining Room, Lounge, Kitchen, Library, Powder Room, and Bathroom.
First Floor: The Red Room, The Great Room, A chapel, Salon.
1st Mezanine Floor:
Library with a Secret Passage to a Bedroom with Enstuite Bathroom. One Additional Room and Passage to the next Floor.
Second Floor: Primary Bedroom suite with Bedroom, Study, Ensuite Bathroom and dressing room, Secondary Green Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom.
Second Mezanine Floor: The Blue Bedroom with Ensuite Bath, Home Office.
Third Floor: Game room, Bathroom, and Staff Flat with 3 Bedrooms, Living Room, Kitchen, Bathroom and access to the Watchtower.
Outbuildings and Parkland
The estate includes a partially restored 15th-century annex house, office, tavern, stable, and tack room. The park, enclosed by walls for privacy, features ornamental trees, paths, a vegetable garden, and an orchard with cherry, apple, walnut, and pear trees.
Park Details:
Area: 12.1 Acres
Features: Large ornamental trees, reconstructed paths from the 19th century, vegetable garden, and hundreds of newly planted fruit trees.
For the full listing, click below:
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We mentioned a video from the Chateau Diaries where Stephanie tours Chateau de Saint-Chartier with Ivo and they talk about many of the objects found in the castle. That video can be found here:
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Thanks again to Gonzague Le Nail for the tour. Make sure to check out his company's UA-cam page at: / @cabinetlenail8031
If you'd like to get in touch, his email is philip@philipwells.com
I'd like to thank the following professionals, without which this video could not have been made.
Director: Tommy Lukrich
Videography: Tommy Lukrich
Drone Operator: Vincent Durouchoux
Video Editor: Josh Good
Animations: Josh Good
Art: Kadin McGreevy
00:00 Introduction
01:48 Entrance Hall & Armory
03:07 The Red Room
03:37 The Great Room and Chapel
05:55 The Den
06:24 The Library
07:53 Secret Passage #1
08:33 Secret Passage #2
09:19 Secret Passage #3
10:25 The "Jeanne d'Arc" Bedroom
11:30 Home Office
12:30 Primary Bedroom Suite
13:52 The Green Room
15:25 The "Apartment"
15:58 The Recreation Room
16:51 The Sitting Room
17:34 The Dining Room and Kitchen
18:29 The Wine Cave (And Secret Passage #4)
19:43 Castle Grounds Tour with Gonzague Le Nail
24:11 Ancient Outbuilding
26:19 Wine Tasting & Comic Book Room
27:31 Saddle Room & Office
27:56 The Castle Bar
28:53 Jacques Mesrine's Hideout
29:44 Raw Space with Potential
30:32 Exploring The Old Barracks
31:18 The Dungeon & Outro - Розваги
I love to hear from you, either in the comments below or via email: philip@philipwells.com
Show us your feet next time!
Not a bad price.
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You've herd of Rosewood just bought mio an ol castle lately is fabulous hope to see next ..it's gonna be a surprise..I'm truly grateful...
In the Alps? Looks amazing!
@@philipwellsrealestate have several but yes however this was lately ..imsure exactly where I check I think u right ..
Subscribed. I have become obsessed with old world structures after touring a Chateau in Normandy last fall. Fantastic video, keep going
Erik- thank you so much! This means a lot.
Food for thought… when £4m in London buys you a run of the mill 4 bed terraced house… who wouldn’t rather have a castle
NYC is also around a million dollars per bedroom for condos!
Upkeep is a bit different, but if you can swing it? Yes, castle!
How much do they want for the contents. It is beautifully furnished!
@@butlercreek4583 I can check with the owner- send me an email to philip@philipwells.com
I've seen several videos with the owner, Ivo, and he is one of the most interesting and intelligent personalities I have ever seen before.
Our tour with Ivo is coming out soon!
Where can you watch them???
@@tiffanyspence6531 They will be linked in the description -- in the editing "room" right now
I just bought it and I’m moving in next month. Oops, I was dreaming.
Châteaux tours fit you so well!
They are for some reasons very inspiring! It is always a pleasure to watch your videos! Thank you Philip!
Thanks Emmanuel! We love making them, and will continue to (slowly) produce them, just because I do sell real estate as my main job in NYC and can only travel so much for these tours 😂. But look for more soon!
I've never wanted a property more!! I would immediately ask how much extra the owner would need to let most of the collections be left as well. The placement of paintings and religious objects from so many cultures are so magnificently displayed! It is truly a dream of a castle and having watched restorations of these types of dwellings I am aware of the amount of labor and money that goes into them. This place? I can't imagine. I'm obsessed. PS. I just looked at the price and find it beyond reasonable. Thank you for the unveiling of this historic gem!
I loved reading this comment -- I'm obsessed too :)
Much of the art and religious artifacts would have to be separately negotiated, but Ivo mentioned that most of the furnishings could be had for an additional $1M.
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I really liked the long version and could watch it for another hour. Keep up the good work
Great to hear! We are working on our next one now and will keep it in mind as we do future recordings. The longer ones are more work/cost but I like to show the whole place when possible and it’s nice not to rush through these glorious rooms
This is now my favorite castle. With $15 mill, I could live out the rest of my life in that library and bedroom. The extra money is for maintenance and taxes…
I get people wanting to understand the layout better, but I really enjoyed this wandering exploration of incrediblemess,
Wow! This is an honor to have shared it with you and made it to the top of your list. I’ve always loved castles and it’s so much fun to share them with people. This is the one I would buy if I could as well.
I don’t think you’d need quite so much- the taxes are actually quite low if it’s your primary residence, and perhaps if you were creative and hosted some events or airbnb you could cover most of the taxes and upkeep!
I liked the shot where the presenter actually had "Viking horns" coming out of his head - thanks to the trophy buffalo head set up on the wall behind him. The red Chinese themed room is amazing as is the rest of this chateau.
😍🥰 The realtor's passion is truly admirable, along with his exceptional ability to articulate and show respect for the history of the home... Castle, Mansion..haha
Thanks Francis! It's pretty easy to be passionate about such a great property
Excellent tour of this beautiful chateau.
Thanks Daya! Really glad you liked it :) Where are you watching from? Always curious to learn more about our audience
What an artful and painfully beautiful property that exudes history from the very bricks. I was simply enraptured by the entire video. I can honestly say, I've never wished to live somewhere more in my life.
Thanks for watching Timothy, and I'm so glad that you enjoyed the tour. We're really putting everything we can into them, so I'm glad that it's translating -- this really means a lot. We're always open to feedback, too, if there is something else you would have liked to see, or if you think something could be improved easily.
So amazing and beautiful and full of history! I can't believe a place like this is 4 million. There are small 4 bedroom homes in my area that go for this price if not more.
Where are you located? There are so many places that are “a million per bedroom” nowadays (certainly true in NYC)
Потрясающе!! Восторг!!! История и современность, как все сохранено и переплетено с современностью! Уникально, познавательно. Красиво и уютно! Потрясло интересные не только комнаты, но и потайные двери!) Книги! Молельная комната! Большое спасибо за видео!❤ смотрели вместе с маленьким внуком)
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You’re welcome ☺️ Say hello to your grandson. That sounds like a fun watch party! What would he like to see next?
Amazing! And YES! Longer versions are better as I love seeing everything!
Good to know! Thanks tor writing in and watching! Looking forward to showing you more properties
I am glad you are providing a link to Chateau Diaries video about the estate. I’ve guided that tour, and they talked about the history of the estate, as well as Ivo’s collections of exotic or religious artifacts. I saw it when she produced it. I have noticed other videos since, that it was up for sale. I am glad to see Ivo still in good health, I wondered about why it was for sale.
It was for sale when Stephanie was there. It was already listed for prior to her doing the tour.
Incredible video, it's like stepping into a fairy tale. The history and architecture are absolutely mesmerizing. Thanks friend for taking us on this amazing adventure!We join your channel. Big Like 🏰🔍✨
Thank you! I’m glad we did it justice in your eyes. It is a truly spectacular property and was a dream to tour it in person. The new owner will be very lucky indeed!
We have many more property tours to come- glad to have you in our little community! 🏰❤️
@@philipwellsrealestate We also love explore ☺
I have seen this castle years ago on Stephanie Jarvis UA-cam channel
Yes, she covered it on the Chateau Diaries!
Waouh!,beau château!❤(Osvaldo Cruz-SP-Brasil)
Thanks for watching! Great to see where you are from, too
@@philipwellsrealestate Merci moi!
Gorgeous!!!! I can’t wait to see this property!!!!! 😍
Thanks for watching Dana!
Bonjour Philip and Tommy, I just found your channel this is my first video. I loved it and I am now subscribed. Thank you for taking us through the entire Chateau and outbuildings, a lot of people skip around, and I find myself saying what's behind that door they just passed by, so thank you again. I am looking forward to your next video, and excited about going to back to the beginning and catching up.
Bonjour! And Merci for your nice note and explaining your journey to our channel. It's so helpful to know how people found us, what people like, don't like, and want to see in the future! We were worried about making too long of a video, but there was so much to show for this one. I'm curious what you think of the next one -- it is similar in a way, but also quite different.
We are trying to do our best to "waypoint" during the videos, so it's clear where we are, where we were, and where we are going during the tour, which isn't always so easy in these huge old world castles and chateaus! I appreciate the note and you joining us for the journey :)
Wow. Stunning!!! If I only had 4 Million 😅😂
How much do they want for the contents and furnishings?😮
Thanks, what an amazing castle love more than any of the castles I have toured online. Great job.
We love to hear this! These comments mean so much, and keep us encouraged during long shooting and editing cycles. Can’t wait to share more with you
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"Aall, along the watchtower"
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" Mystery aand Intriiiigue "
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WoW is an understatement! Absolutely Beautiful!!! So much history! Thank you for sharing!!
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed the tour. Are there any other countries or dream property types you’d like to see toured on the channel?
@@philipwellsrealestate have you ever came across King Charlemagne's?
I haven't -- looking it up now!
Thank you ❤
You're welcome 😊
I want this place!! Lots of love from Tennessee USA❤
Wow I only wish I could buy it it looks beautiful 😍 amazing property. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤❤❤ very well done 😊
You’re very welcome! ❤️
So much fun to see such an amazing castle. Thank you for sharing it. Loved it!!❤
You’re very welcome! I hope it was as much fun to watch as it was to visit and shoot :)
Amazing castle. What an interesting history. Thank you for sharing with us
Of course, thanks for watching Vicki!
Just that hand painted chapel, incredible. The rich velvet blue of the ceiling with tiny stars on, really beautiful :o)
It had a wonderful feeling in there. Glad you enjoyed it, even though it was hard to film in the soft light!
Precioso amañandolo un poco por fuera y pintarlo queda excelente
That chapel was exquisite, great video, thanks 😊 you remind me of Enes and Mikey with your banter and excellent showmanship.
Thanks Yvette! So glad you enjoyed the chapel- it was one of the most special areas of the castle. It was lovely in there, but a bit hard to film with the delicate light from the stained glass windows.
Enes and Mikey have way more experience with this so far we really appreciate the comparison!
Would you like us to stick to castles and chateaus in the future or would you like to see other types of properties as well?
@philipwellsrealestate I think the places you film are perfect, just the right amount of quirkiness and style. But personally I think the older the building, the better because of the social history as well. Thank you very much for taking the time to answer.
@@yvetteghajari5792 Yes I tend to gravitate towards older places, or properties with an interesting story.!I’m very curious to hear what you think of the next one, then!! I appreciate your response, we are trying to make sure we continue to improve however we can.
First time here, 😁 loved it - and half an hour seems about right!
Thanks! I appreciate the note :)
Lovely, thanks!
You’re very welcome, thanks for being here!
Veramente stupendo ,gli arredi e le decorazioni sulle pareti sono bellissimi, una vera fortuna possedere tale meraviglia ,grazie per la visione 👍
Grazie! Di niente. È meraviglioso, vero?
Absolutely love this place simply incredible❤ just imagine the time and expertise needed to pack everything once it’s sold. This place is just enormous.
Jennifer. I am Ivo. Please, do not make me think about that. But, new plae will be better and...even more special, an old monastery, a charterhouse. Regards
@@ivofornesa513 An old monastery would be phenomenal and the perfect place to showcase your unique collections
all the work that would be needed to keep everything dusted and the floors swept really intimidates me.
It’s definitely not for everyone! But I bet you could find a few friends to help with the dusting and sweeping if you owned it
Wow, just bc wow!
This is an incredible castle! I love that you show all of the rooms and secret passages of the castle 🏰! I hate other peoples castle 🏰 tours that only show a tiny portion of the castle 🏰. I quit watching them if that happens...
Glad to hear it! This is longer than our typical style but we wanted to try to show it all. I’m glad people seem to like the longer style. I’m curious-did you watch it on TV, the computer, or your phone?
@@philipwellsrealestate I watched it on my IPhone 📱 15 Pro Max.
@@matthewrichter5709 got it! We’ve been seeing more and more TV viewers so I wanted to check, but glad you made it all the way through on a phone and it was comfortable
@philipwellsrealestate I also liked the longer format. Seeing just small % of these wonderful historical structures is quite disappointing. I also watched from phone.
Another amazing tour, great work!!
Timestamp 17:10 for EVIL Philip!
Haha yes indeed! Thanks for watching Steven. New one coming up soon!
Very good tour, loved the secret passages, i subbed 🙂
Thank you! Glad to have you onboard. I know you make lots of videos (way more than I could tour in person) -- so when you find a truly amazing new listing, let me know and I can try to tour it in person
@@philipwellsrealestate i kinda think lots of them are amazing, especially compared to my humble abode 😄
Let’s draw that floor plan!
Manuel, I would love that. Only you could do it!
I wish I quarantined there during the COVID-19 pandemic
That would have been the dream setting
I totally agree with you@@philipwellsrealestate
Wow. If (or when) I have the money I would collect properties like this instead of art. Imagine owning a collection of these, especially ones with a fairly manageable size (not Versailles lol). Living history.
I think there is a lot of value owning a property like this. You can’t recreate what makes Saint Chartier special!
thanks.
You’re welcome Bucky, thanks for watching
I was amazed there wasn't any advertisements amongst this video. I watched this video free of advertisements & i am glad i did that was an amazing tour of this castle
Thanks for watching Adrian! Glad you liked it. Look out for the upcoming interview with Ivo, and another castle tour 🏰 in the queue
Are items in the house all inclusive in the price?
@@JSTXRPXLMULE no, they would have to be separately negotiated but much of the furnishings can be had for around $1,000,000 additional.
Be right back, packing all my stuff to move in 😂🎉😅😅
Don’t worry about packing light-You can bring a LOT of stuff!
I love it. You could have made it even longer and I would have been in heaven. Thank you very well done. Now I just need to find the cash to buy this property. Where is that cash? Anyway? Guide me in the right direction. I want this property.😊
Wishing you good luck in finding it 🍀🍀🍀
Thanks for watching :)
4 million after seeing this looks like a great deal. Now would there be a furniture package with existing furniture or is some or all be included?
I wish France was a Monarch today.
So sad & such a shame its not anymore.
R.I.P French Royalists.
R.I.P gone Kingdom of France.
A monarchy is an authoritarian regime plus religion as tool of coercion and a static social hierarchy. You wouldn’t like it, not a bit.
me thinking, hmmmm 4 million?? like i could buy it
What about all the furnitures and decor? is included in the price?
Hi! No, most of the furnishings and decor could transfer with the chateau for an additional million according to the owner. Specifics would have to be negotiated, of course!
I love this - was letzte Preis? :D
€3,750,000
Where are the elevators? Does it have central air?
There aren’t any elevators, although one could be installed in one of the other towers. Currently no AC either, but until recently most of the properties in the area haven’t ever had it. Plenty of ceiling height for air ducts and room for compressors on the roof though if the buyer wanted to add.
@@philipwellsrealestateI've been very curious how running modern plumbing electrical and hvac lines in these historical buildings.
Only $4M? That's a steal! (No I'm not being sarcastic.)
It really is. Thanks for watching- make sure to watch the Ivo video too, when it comes out!
One may be able to afford the price to get in the door, the annual maintenance would be prohibitive for most.
*$4 million????* Does the castle come with all the furnishings, antique weapons, books, paintings, etc.? If not, how will Ivo sell all that stuff? One giant auction? ( I'm assuming he will be "downsizing". LOL!). And then the new owner will have a pretty intimidating decorating job ahead of him! I guess he could go to Ivo's auction and buy the lot, but at what price? That collection looks extremely valuable. And if Ivo leaves all those furnishings, antique weapons, books, paintings, etc. what's to stop the new owner from auctioning it all off for a huge profit? Is there some kind of contract in place whereby the buyer leaves the collection and passes it along when he sells? And truthfully, as a homeowner (of a much more modest house), I see owning this castle as hugely expensive and a lot of work in and of itself. The new owner must basically be a curator/historian, and willing to dedicate his life to maintenance. Looking after this seems all-consuming. Anyway... *UNBELIEVABLE* place... and a fantastic tour! Thanks!
If I had over 4Mill I would just buy it straight .
I could not live there without the furnishings . Are they available ?
It could be negotiated- I think the owner mentioned it could be bought as-is with nearly everything, art, furnishings, equipment, etc for an extra $1M
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Does the furnishings come with it
Most of the furnishings can come with it for an extra million (but not the art/artifacts)
I do remember seeing Stephanie here touring with the owner, who said he used to be a monk.
I don't know how he went from having nothing as a monk to owning this chateau. Mmmm?
Hello. Certainly not being a politician. Just working because before entering the monastery I got my degree in laws and also as geographer, I quitted monastic life with 30 years and now I have 66 , time enough to do some savings. Regards
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And this astonishing castle is „only“ 4 Mio? I think for this kind of property it is a bit low.
I also thought it was a deal, that’s one of the reasons we decided to the video!
Lovely parcel and building however it could use an interior designer's touch.
There are many ways it could be enjoyed- but I wouldn’t change a whole lot personally!
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Which country is the location of this property.??
France 🇫🇷
"The owner used to be a monk." Given all the religious antiques, did he loot the monastery?
Hello Seattlebeard, That would had been a great idea in the moment but monastery life is like in jail. You leave with the same things you entered in. But life in monastery gave me better vision on collecting. The sad things is that many of the monasteries I lived in were years later closed because lack of vocations and were given by free to local municipalities. My order had 7 monasteries in Egypt and all of them were abandoned; then...If I had knew that then I am sure I would had keep many books for me. Regards and do not hesitate to be curious. Ivo
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Gosh, I would not want to clean that place. I think people in France are million and billion eras. Most people could never live a place like that.
Believe me, once you understand the building and you organize yourself is easy. I do everything alone, even the garden and I am 65. Regards, Ivo
A wonderful castle. But the low price surprises me. It costs less than my house here in Melbourne. Why is the owner selling this? No doubt because of high maintenance costs and property taxes? What are these exactly?
I’ll let Ivo comment as to the ongoing maintenance expenses-but the taxes are surprisingly low in France and many of them for this property can be deducted through a program that encourages the maintenance of historic properties. Send me an email for details philip@philipwells.com
Hello Befeleme. You are indeed right, the price is not low but is neither expensive. In fact Is 30% under the money I put in. Why I am selling? Because , although I love the place, I am 66 years old and I do live alone in the place with my dogs and remember that all the buildings together makes 3400 sqm. Too much work for me alone.
I am also interested in another place, also an historical building, smaller but isolated surrounded of dark green forest.Clearly I like solitude.
Maintenance cost are not a big problem, forst at all because I restored the whole place and consequently is in good shape. Tap water is good quality and cheap (520/year), electricity price is also reasonable but remember that some lamos has more than 30 bulbs, you must just be careful, heating is the most costly but myself I never used for last 8 years (you can just heat the areas you wish to use in winter but as I move around I prefer not to waste my money in heating focusing in good wines and licquors). As Philip mentioned, land taxes are really low, only 1300 dollars per year.
Only gardening becomes expensive if you wish to have a wonderful flowerry garden but as I have big dogs they step on every flower
Hope you ok with my answers. Regards, Ivo
@@ivofornesa513 Hello Ivo, thank you very much for your response. The expenses are lower than I expected. I have a couple more questions, please: I noticed that you advertise the chateau as a B&B accommodation on several booking sites, did you find this worthwhile? I noticed there are security locks on several internal doors - are there several separate, self-contained apartments? How far is the chateau from the nearest international airport? Finally, please let me also take this opportunity to congratulate you on this amazing renovation!
@@befeleme Thanks for your kind words. B&B is an interesting thing to do, you know many people and some of them become characters of my books but also is a profitable activity, not to become rich but it is another way to pay all the expenses related to maintenance: insurance, services, taxes, etc and some more: The horrible locks is because of B&B, the insurance company requested in order to adapt the policy.
Normally I land in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. There is one in Chateauroux (30 Kms far) that it was the longest ground for atomic bombers. Now is private places and just some European airlines and mainly good transportation flights. There is also Limoges , just 80 minutes far. But as I said, myself I use Paris and later I pick the train and in 1H . 45 minutes I arrive to Châteauroux; Best regards, Ivo
@@ivofornesa513 Thank you for your response, Ivo. This gives me a lot of food for thought, so let me mull this over. Maybe I will book for a short stay before making a final decision, to get a better feel for the place. But it probably won't be this year, unfortunately. Meanwhile, keep well! 🙂👍
The entire video is without perspective. The talking camera man is never seen or introduced. We never know exactly where you guy's are in the Castle. Love the Castle I think?
Thanks for letting us know your thoughts on how to improve the videos. We do plan to get Tommy on camera at some point, so look for that! Maybe a floorplan in the corner would be helpful for waypointing- but they usually don’t have them for these old properties so we would have to send someone in to create one in advance of our tour. Appreciate that you made it to the end and took the time to comment - we’ll will keep it in mind for the future
@@philipwellsrealestateYou sound like a great team so that’s a good idea.
Castles back then were extremely filthy & never had polish floors. & the people themselves were extremely filthy.
Of course, just because a his-tory book said people were filthy... People were usually much smarter than we are now
the dogs are Leonberger😊
Ahh thank you! I am reading about their history now. It looks like they are a blend, but I’m glad to know their formal name
@@philipwellsrealestate by the way, the castle is a dream.....
I'm pretty obsessed with it! Thanks for watching