Have you ever dreamed of owning your own medieval castle? I have. I watch the Internet for “for sale” notices for castles in Scotland, England, and France. They go up for sale more often than you’d think. This week I found a listing by James Rothaar at JustLuxe for the 11th century chateau de Montbrun that lists for a mere $25 million.

The chateau is fully remodeled yet still retains a historical flair. The grand Great Knight’s Hall seats 100 people, there is a professional kitchen, a breakfast room, dining rooms, smoking room, guest lounges, a library, a music room, a private cinema in a vaulted tower room, a billiard room, a chapel, and a concert hall. as well as 17 bedrooms, each with toilet and bath or shower room. Lifts, central heating, private internal telephone system. etc. The library looks like a place I could spend hours reading in.

Chateau de Montbrun’s history can be traced back to the Crusades and King Richard the Lionhearted. It is located approximately 215 miles south of Paris in the Liomousin region in Haute-Vienne.  The  French Ministry of Culture has recognized this property as a protected monument since 1947. This historical residence was the property of both England and France during the Hundred Years’ War.

Legend has it that Richard the Lionheart died here and is buried somewhere on the grounds of chateau de Montbrun. Officially, the king is entombed at Fontevraud, parts of him anyway. His heart is buried at Rouen and his brains and entrails are in an abbey at Chattoux.

Any takers? I’d be happy to come for a visit.