A stunning French castle has gone on the market for less than half the price of a flat in a desirable area of London. The 13th century castle in the Dordogne, France has just been placed on the market for £703,400. The 14-bedroom home also features 14 bathrooms and its own suit of armour - as well as 46 hectares of land. Scroll down for video . The hill-top castle sits on 46 hectares and is on the market for just £703,400 according to estate agents . The castle dates from the 13th century and was refurbished in the 19th century and again in 2002 . The property features its very own swimming pool and has fortified stone walls and entrance . Despite being in the middle of the Dordogne valley, the castle, with its turrets and defensive wall is only 15 minutes from the local airport, which offers regular flights to London City and London Stansted airports. The castle is in Gignic, and near the town of Brives la Gaillarde. It is only a two-hour drive from Bordeaux. According to LuxuryEstate.com the castle was completely refurbished in the 19th century and underwent further work more recently in 2002. For wine lovers, the castle is only a short journey from the Bergerac wine producing region. With the average price of a central London flat hitting £1.35m million according to RightMove, the castle is a positive 'bargain'. A spokesperson for LuxuryEstate.com said: 'This is a lovely 13th century castle. 'It has a big, chateau kitchen, very big sitting rooms with fireplaces and 14 luxurious double bedrooms, each with shower room and toilet. 'It's a bargain with great potential for extension work.' As befitting a luxury property, the castle features its own swimming pool. The castle is ideally located near an international airport which has regular flights to London . As befitting a 13th century castle, the property comes with its very own suit of armour and shield . Guests unable to squeeze into any of the 14 en-suite bedrooms can stay in this rustic cottage, pictured . Anyone harbouring dreams of being Errol Flynn can hold mock sword fights on the stone staircase . The castle even features its very own turret which unfortunately is in need of some restoration . The castle also boasts its very own courtyard terrace area, ideal for some summer entertaining . The interior of the property features magnificent stone arches and elaborate fireplaces . Even the bathrooms have their own fireplaces although castle does have oil-fired heating . The castle is only 15 minutes from an airport which has direct flights to two London airports . The castle also seems to feature its very own religious shrine for those moments of quiet contemplation . On days when it is necessary to work from home, this may prove to be the ultimate 'hot desk'
The 13th century castle sits on 46 hectares of land in the Dordogne valley.
It is only 15 minutes from an airport with direct flights to London.
The castle is also a short drive from the world-famous Bergerac wine area.
As well as 14 bathrooms the castle has its very own swimming pool.