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Small 15th and 18th century castle
in the French department of Oise
Location
On the outskirts of a small village with 400 inhabitants, on the Picard plateau, half way between Beauvais and Compiègne, and less than 70 km (44 miles) from Paris.
Although set in rural surroundings, the property is not isolated.
Description
The property comprises two sections, built side by side; dating from the 15th and 18th centuries, one is of brick and the other stone.
The first, former “Château-Rouge” (Red Castle) already restored in the 12th century, is flanked by two towers, the particularity and originality of which are that one has a tiled roof and the other a slate roof, creating an astonishing contrast.
They are adorned with several windows and roof dormers which are framed in stone, and several more outstanding features such as loopholes, also in stone.
The more classically shaped second one is rectangular with a half-timbered wall comprising the first floor of the rear facade. A more contemporary renovation alternately demonstrates brick and glass elements between the timbers. The glazed section of this wall provides the large room on the first floor with a very special luminosity.
More than 300 m² (3,229 sq ft) of living space spans the two stories.
The ground floor comprises a flagstoned entrance hall which leads to a kitchen and a pantry as well as the other rooms. A wooden stairway, the wrought iron and wooden handrail of which is adorned with a leather knob, leads up to the only other floor.
The main room features small hexagonal floor tiles, which contrast with an impressive stone and wood fireplace, the brick back of which reveals a semi-circular, cast iron fireback. This chimney back is adorned with a coat-of-arms, topped with the bust of a knight wearing armour and a helmet, decorated on either side with two lions as well as two standards representing other coats-of-arms. A brick wood hold, set in the wall half-way up, and an astonishing stone sink on a stand, resting against a window bench, complete the features contained in this room.
In the opposite wall, a small door and a stone stairway make it possible to access a cellar and its surprising bar composed of large dressed and assembled stones. French windows open on to a terrace which overlooks the landscaped garden.
Two other rooms, including one with a door leading to the outside, and a large stone and wood fireplace, the back of which reveals a former brick bread oven, together with several small annexe rooms, complete the ground floor.
Upstairs, two large rooms, including one reception room of almost 90 m² (969 sq ft), contrast with other small annexe rooms.
The reception room with its cathedral ceiling and its numerous exposed beams, is divided by an impressive and voluminous brick chimney flue.
It is illuminated by a half-timbered wall that is half glass, half brick, the glazed part of which gives glimpses of the village and the surrounding countryside.
The grounds, approx. 6,000 m² (1.5 acres) comprise a large front courtyard, and a wooded garden on the side.
The entrance to the property takes the form of a stone porch way, part of the lateral wall of which features an admirable pediment.
Our opinion
Already previously used for professional purposes, this pleasant setting in the middle of unspoilt Oise countryside, has an exceptional geographical situation, thus providing the perfect balance between pleasure, the peace and quiet of the countryside and the nearby fast road, rail and air links to local and Parisian economic centres.
And what can be more appreciable than receiving guests and working in a place that combines comfort with architecture and practical with authentic.
An ideal setting for a tourist activity or a professional office as is currently the case.
Price: 795 000 €
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 2673BVM
| Land registry surface area | Approx. 6,000 m² / 1.5 acres |
| Main building surface area | 300 m² / 3,229 sq ft |
Regional representative
Bruno Van Montagu +33 (0)6 43 61 86 27
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.
