Wish upon a star: 22-room fairytale castle with Disney-style turrets and two swimming pools for sale in France

Childhood dreams of being queen of your own Magic Kingdom are set to come true for the buyer of a breathtaking fairytale castle in western France.

The 19th-century chateau near Poitiers could easily be mistaken for the Cinderella Castle at Disney World with its elegant white walls and pointed turrets.

Though aesthetically traditional, it has all the luxury touches you could imagine after undergoing a major renovation three years ago.

Thi is now reflected in the 22-room property's less charming £4.92million price tag, with the furnishings available to buy for an extra £143,000.

Inside, 9,700sq ft of accommodation spans four floors, with highlights including a home cinema, air-conditioned wine cellar, gym and majestic, spa-like indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

There’s a fully-fitted kitchen, heated conservatory with an intricately-decorative iron and glass frame, games room, study and a magnificent terrace with fabulous views across the sprawling estate.

Getting around the palace is easy thanks to a lift, which elderly guests will appreciate.

There are five bedrooms in the main house, plus a three-bedroom annexe, offices and various outbuildings ripe for conversion subject to planning permission. There's also a four-car garage for your pumpkin carriages.

There’s space to land a helicopter in the 72 acres of landscaped parkland, wild woodland and meadows.

Private jets can land a 15-minute drive away at the local airport, which offers direct 90-minute flights to and from London with Ryanair.

Within these beautiful grounds, through which a river runs, you’ll find a poolside summer kitchen, tennis court and a lovingly restored 17th-century dovecote.

There’s also a huge sheepfold for keeping livestock or using for equestrian purposes.

Christophe Chassin, real estate professional at Maxwell Baynes, a Christie's International Real Estate affiliate marketing the chateau, points out that, despite its size, it “has the feeling of a manageable home”.

He said: “I have over 20 chateaux in this region and this one stands out for its high-quality renovation and beauty. This chateau is of a rare elegance and has been restored to the highest possible standard.”