Exceptional - Château life in Sarlat-La-Canéda. Dordogne
€670,000
The Basics
Overview
Our Analysis
Priced at approximately €4,213/m², this property carries a significant heritage premium compared to Sarlat's town center average of roughly €2,800/m², reflecting its 13th-century pedigree rather than raw square footage. The primary friction is the vertical, fragmented layout across four small floor plates, which complicates its use as a cohesive residence. Buyers must account for the high-intensity maintenance of a medieval stone facade in a UNESCO-adjacent setting, where any external or structural change is subject to strict heritage oversight.
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Price & Market
The Property
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The Verdict
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Financials
What It Costs to Own
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Upfront
~€258,378
Monthly
~€3,224 /mo
Rental potential
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Location & Daily Life
Location
Aquitaine, Dordogne (24)
Living here
What daily life looks like in this area
Daily life is entirely walkable with markets and bakeries at the doorstep, but high-season crowds significantly impact privacy and ease of movement.
Nearby services
Soil & gardening
Good to know
Risks & Compliance
Safety & crime
Interpreted from official police & gendarmerie records
In a nutshell
Urban zone
Zone U — UAaz
Generally buildable in principle
Renovation constraint
Protected perimeter
ABF approval may be needed
Nearby development
No AU zones nearby
No expansion zone found within ~800m
What this means
Building or extension
Likely possible, subject to local PLU rules
Exterior renovation
Needs attention, visible changes may require ABF approval
Surrounding development
No AU development zone found nearby
Planning layers found
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Applies to parcel
Main zone
Zone U · UAaz · Urban
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Applies to parcel
Protected perimeter of Site patrimonial remarquable de Terrasson
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Context
Reserved land
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Context
Protected woodland
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Context
Flood risk zone
Renovation constraint
A protected monument perimeter (Site patrimonial remarquable de Terrasson) exists in this commune. Confirm whether this specific parcel sits inside it. If it does, visible exterior changes (windows, roof, facade materials) need approval from the Architecte des Bâtiments de France (ABF), typically adding 2 to 6 months. Verify with the mairie.
Legal considerations
Next Steps
Questions to ask
- Does the building have 'Monument Historique' status, and are there specific tax benefits or constraints attached?
- Is the commercial unit currently leased, and if so, what are the termination terms and current rent?
- Is there a formal 'Copropriété' (management committee) or is the building owned 'en pleine propriété' (sole owner)?
Documents to request
- Dossier de Diagnostic Technique (DDT) including DPE, termites, and asbestos
- Certificat d'urbanisme (planning status)
- Copropriété by-laws (Règlement de copropriété), even if it's a small vertical association
This report is generated from listing data and regional knowledge. It is not a substitute for a professional survey, legal review, or in-person visit.
Characteristics
Details
- Property Type
- Manor/Mansion/Estate
- Status
- Good
- Total living m2
- 159 m²
Layout
- Ground floor
- commercial space 39m²
- 1st floor
- prestigious loft 40m²
- 2nd floor
- prestigious loft to be fitted & furnished 40m²
- 3rd floor
- attic space for storage or potential loft 40m²