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The term originated in the United Kingdom and is occasionally used for historic properties for sale. There, they are mostly rural properties in which particularly individual qualities such as history, cultural value, but also personality and emotion play a foreground role. This sets them apart from ordinary and often purely functional residential properties and gives them their uniqueness. Character properties emphasizes the special appeal of such properties and addresses prospective buyers who are looking for historic or architecturally interesting houses for sale.

Absolutely. While real estate jargon lacks standard definitions for many terms, character properties generally do not refer to properties that are recent. New buildings are exceptions if parts of them have a historical connection, for example by integrating historical structures. Otherwise, they are historic buildings that were constructed before 1945 and often predate the Modernist era, with the exception of Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

Character properties can undoubtedly also have luxurious features and be classified as luxury properties. This is especially true for large, fully restored castles or historic villas in prime locations, which are often marketed as luxury or prestige properties.

The main difference lies in a special value in terms of history, authenticity and emotional significance. In contrast, luxury real estate focuses on contemporary luxury and comfort. This may also involve modern apartments or new buildings.

Character properties may be in need of renovation or restoration, and they often become what they are today through the passion and dedication of their owners over many years. Preserving their historic charm combined with modern luxury can present an additional challenge when these are landmark buildings that may be subject to certain regulations and restrictions.

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Primarily, these are residential properties which, due to their characteristics, are often also used for tourist or commercial purposes. Even ruins can be described as character properties, especially if they represent cultural monuments or have a special historical value. As with other real estate, prices for these properties vary depending on a number of factors such as demand, location and condition.

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Castles and manor houses are certainly the best known examples of character properties. For those who do not see themselves as lords or ladies of castles and would rather live in harmony with contemporary lifestyle in smaller dimensions, there is a diverse selection of other properties, including exotic properties such as historic towers or converted church buildings. Find the overview below of the most common categories. More detailed information on each property type is available on the corresponding listing results pages.

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Castle for sale Loudun, New Aquitaine,  France
Château in New Aquitaine, first-class architecture, 26 hectares
Castle for sale Loudun, New Aquitaine, France
A restoration-worthy chateau from the early 17th century, boasting high-quality architecture with an imposing central staircase and magnificent historic details. Located near Loudun, in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the property spans 26 hectares of unrestricted land. At the edge of a village, majestic entrance pillars greet you. At the e...

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Castle for sale Gorzanów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship,  Poland
Exceptional castle in Lower Silesia with significant historical value
Castle for sale Gorzanów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Gorzanów Castle (Polish: Zamek w Gorzanowie, German: Schloss Grafenort) is a remarkable Renaissance landmark in Silesia, possessing significant artistic and historical merit. Registered under number A/5216/209, the property is situated in the southern region of Lower Silesian Voivodeship, approximately 100 km from Wrocław, 15 km from Kłodzko, and 30 km ...

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Castle for sale West Pomeranian Voivodeship,  Poland
Luxury palace with private beach close to Berlin
Castle for sale West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Luxury palace with private beach in fantastique location!: Restored palace with a private beach and breathtaking views of the Szczecin Lagoon in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. This unique property is surrounded by extensive forests and is located in a wonderfully secluded area, far from residential areas. The palace and its outbuildings are only 2.5 h...

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Castle for sale Meina, Piemont,  Italy
Neo-Romanesque castle in Lesa on Lake Maggiore
Castle for sale Meina, Piemont, Italy
Historic property for sale on the popular Lago Maggiore in northern Italy. The town of Lesa is just a few minutes away from Stresa and the Borromean Islands. This three-story castle in Neo-Romanesque style was built in the late 18th century, an era often considered a golden age in Northern Italy. During this time, the region experienced economic and cul...

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Castle for sale Manduria, Apulia,  Italy
Grande elegant palace in Manduria with garden and pool
Castle for sale Manduria, Apulia, Italy
Palace from the 19th century in Manduria, located in the prestigious Salento region, transformed into a stylish boutique hotel. Manduria, a city in Apulia of great historical and cultural significance, is renowned as the city of the Messapians and for the production of Primitivo wine, one of the internationally most esteemed organic products. The palace...

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Castle for sale Hesse,  Germany
Windecken Castle, near Frankfurt/Main and Hanau
Castle for sale Hesse, Germany
Schloss Windecken, also known as Wonnecken, is situated in the Wetterau region, 25 km northeast of Frankfurt am Main. The castle of Wonnecken was first mentioned in writing in 1262. It served as the residence of the Counts of Hanau. The present name of the town Windecken derives from the name of the castle. During the Thirty Years' War, it was partially...

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Castle for sale Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, Occitania,  France
Magnificent castle in the south of France, Haute-Garonne region
Castle for sale Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, Occitania, France
Nestled at the base of the Pyrenees, this castle exemplifies the elegant architecture of the Napoleon III era, replete with nods to French monarchy, particularly to the Count of Chambord, who vied for the throne under the name of Henri V. Recently, it has undergone extensive restoration work, meticulously executed to preserve its historic grandeur. Craf...

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Castle for sale Płoty, West Pomeranian Voivodeship,  Poland
Unique castle by Paul Korff in Płoty, West Pomerania
Castle for sale Płoty, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Invitation to tender for the sale of the Nowy Zamek castle and park in Płoty, West Pomerania, by the Gryfice County in April 2024. Due to the listed status, the buyer will be granted a 50% discount on the minimum bid, which has yet to be announced. The New Castle of Płoty (Nowy Zamek w Płotach) was built between 1608 and 1618 for the Osten family direct...

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Castle for sale Karlovy Vary, Karlovarský kraj,  Czech Republic
Castle some 7 kilometers from Karlsbad with 6 hectars of land
Castle for sale Karlovy Vary, Karlovarský kraj, Czech Republic
This residence in the style of a castle is situated approximately 7 kilometres from the famous spa Karlovy Vary. It stands on the large plot of its own. The property offers complete privacy as it is separated from the nearby village by 6 hectares of its own land. On the other side of the chateau there is a forest in which there is a ruin of a medieval c...

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Castle for sale Châteauroux, Centre-Loire Valley,  France
Elegant castle near Châteauroux, Centre-Loire Valley
Castle for sale Châteauroux, Centre-Loire Valley, France
Elegant small castle from the 19th century with medieval origins in a dominant position overlooking the Indre Valley | Good condition | Beautiful 3-hectare park | Outbuildings. Perched in a dominant position above the Indre Valley, this small castle with medieval origins, rebuilt in the 19th century, stands in its 3-hectare park between the gently slopi...

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Castle for sale Poland,  Poland
Town mansion in Poland - Secret sale
Castle for sale Poland, Poland
DISCREET SALE: I present one of the best preserved Palace buildings in the center of a large city, built in 1905.The two-part block, architecturally referring to the French Renaissance, then fashionable in Poland for a quarter of a century, was erected on the plan of two rectangles with one common corner. The main, two-story part, with a three-story ro...

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Castle for sale Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Łódź Voivodeship,  Poland
Magnificent neo-Renaissance villa in Tomaszów Mazowiecki
Castle for sale Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland
Representative villa of the cloth manufacturer Moritz Piesch in the center of Tomaszów Mazowiecki south of the city of Łódź. The large villa with a magnificent neo-Renaissance facade is located at ul. 32 Barlickiego Street opposite the shopping center. Piesch was an Austrian immigrant. He became one of the town's largest employers at the beginning of th...

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Castle for sale Cecenowo, Pomeranian Voivodeship,  Poland
Cecenowo: Castle and park complex in Pomerania
Castle for sale Cecenowo, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
The country estate with manor and park in Cecenowo was built at the beginning of the 19th century and consists of two building sections from different eras. The older part is a single-storey manor house with simple forms and a steep hipped roof. The younger part, dating from the second half of the 19th century, is a representative palace with eclectic forms and a four-storey tower connected to the older part.

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Castle for sale Saintes, New Aquitaine,  France
Old abbey with castle in the south of France
Castle for sale Saintes, New Aquitaine, France
Former Cistercian abbey on the Way of St. James, founded in 1137. A rare feature is a preserved abbey chapel from the 12th century with a Romanesque-Byzantine facade. This unique property extends over 50 hectares of untouched nature with a river course and ancient remains. There is also a neoclassical castle from the 19th century as well as extensi...

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Castle for sale Rychnov nad Kněžnou, Královéhradecký kraj,  Czech Republic
Fully refurbished renaissance castle
Castle for sale Rychnov nad Kněžnou, Královéhradecký kraj, Czech Republic
Castle built in renaissance style, well preserved, carefully refurbished. Fish lake below the castle is included in the sale. As well as the hotel standing next to it. Hotel has 23 guest rooms, spa and restaurant. Altogether there are three restaurants in the property. There is a museum on the second floor of the castle with historical artefacts. N...

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Castle for sale Žitenice, Ústecký kraj,  Czech Republic
Early baroque castle in Žitenice, North Bohemia
Castle for sale Žitenice, Ústecký kraj, Czech Republic
For sale is an early Baroque castle complex in Žitenice, including the farmstead and the garden. The castle majestically perches on the slope, forming a distinctive ensemble with the adjacent farmstead and the Church of St. Peter and Paul, offering breathtaking views of Litoměřice and the Bohemian Central Uplands landscape. The L-shaped castle with two ...

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Castle for sale Częstochowa, Silesian Voivodeship,  Poland
Palace hotel in Silesia near Częstochowa - Katowice Metropolitan Region
Castle for sale Częstochowa, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Beautiful palace in Silesia, Poland for sale. The palace, situated near Częstochowa, functions as an exclusive hotel featuring 20 rooms, a restaurant, and an annex hosting 12 extra rooms, a conference space, and a wellness facility. With a total of 32 rooms accommodating 61 beds, the estate also offers three conference areas spanning 100 m², 60 m²,...

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Castle for sale Budziwojów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship,  Poland
Country estate with manor and outbuildings, 50 km to Görlitz
Castle for sale Budziwojów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Authentically preserved Teichmann Family country estate with manor, park and agricultural buildings for sale.: The estate in Budziwojów is located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in the Chojnów municipality, just a few kilometers from the A4 highway interchange connecting Legnica with Görlitz. The first mentions of the estate in Budziwojów date back ...

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Castle for sale Bytowo, West Pomeranian Voivodeship,  Poland
Country estate and manor in fantastic lakeside location
Castle for sale Bytowo, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Unique natural and lakeside location: Historic property with former estate buildings, a castle park, and a manor to be restored. The former estate is currently used for recreational purposes, with a total area of approximately 7 hectares. Specifics of this property offer: Castle Park and Manor HouseA castle park spanning 4 hectares adjacent to a la...

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Castle for sale Le Mans, Pays de la Loire,  France
French renaissance castle near Le Mans, Loire Valley - 239 hectares of land
Castle for sale Le Mans, Pays de la Loire, France
Loire Valley near Le Mans: Rare and unique country estate with 239 hectares of land | 40 hectares of agricultural land | 80 hectares of woodland | Partially rented. Situated in the heart of the world-famous Loire Valley near Le Mans is a unique estate with a 16th-century Renaissance castle that was renovated in the 18th century. The main granite fa...

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