Castles / chateaux
Louis XIII style castle and its outbuildings in the Seine-et-Marne
Location
50 km (31 miles) south of Paris and 30 minutes by train. In the Seine-et-Marne, the least populated of the French departments in Ile de France despite covering almost half the region’s surface area. In the Brie Humide area, between the Fontainebleau Forest and the banks of the Seine. In 33,000 m² (8.15 acres) of walled parklands with entrance gates and driveways running between one hundred year old trees. On a gently sloping hill facing due south, thus giving the castle an unobstructed view.
Description
The castle, contemporary of the arrival of the railway, the construction of a bridge across the Seine and a lock, is unquestionably Louis XIII in style. It is composed of imposing, robust 19th century buildings, 1878 to be exact, the architectural details of which were carefully and perfectly finished.
The slate roof features stone pediment roof dormers and wrought zinc bull’s eye windows. The brick walls are consolidated by stone toothed quoins and window frames.
The main building is flanked by 2 square wings with prominent features. A horse-shoe shaped stairway gives access to the central entrance, protected by a wrought iron canopy. All windows are without aprons, thus enabling light to fully penetrate the building.
Built over 4 stories.
Entresol: kitchen, dining room, boiler room, machine room, cellar, billiards and games room, toilet and 4-car garage.
Ground floor: hall, kitchen, dining room, large lounge, small lounge and indoor swimming pool.
First floor, master suite with bedroom, dressing room, bathroom, toilet and study. A bedroom with en suite bathroom, a bedroom with en suite shower room and a toilet.
Second floor: three bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, two bedrooms with en suite shower rooms and two toilets.
Under the rafters: games room and attic space.
Outbuildings: approx. 600 m² (6,458 sq ft)
Ground floor: an office and a 44 m² (474 sq ft) two-bedroomed flat, 2 garages, a garage workshop with bathroom and toilet facilities, stables, barn, orangerie with bathroom and toilet facilities, former greenhouse and a machine shed.
Upstairs: an 83 m² three-bedroomed flat, an 85 m² (915 sq ft) three-bedroomed flat and a 54 m² (581 sq ft) two-bedroomed flat.
A rental income is provided by the outbuildings which have a separate access and in no way overlook the property. 3 flats and the office are currently rented.
Attic space
Tennis court
Rose garden (large conservatory with its open-plan kitchen overlooking the rose beds.
Our opinion
Extremely successful restoration works where nothing has been forgotten. The modern techniques implemented were selected to preserve all the original decorative features. The choice of a metal construction to enclose the covered swimming pool blends with the Louis XIII style of the main building.
Price: Contact us
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 2411CF
Regional representative
Corinne Angeli +33 (0)6 19 67 16 68
NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
