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Large, 19th century castle in the Roanne area
Location
In the middle of the Côte Roannaise vineyards, near to the Livradois-Forez nature park in unspoilt, undulating countryside, to the north-west of Roanne. On the outskirts of a small mediaeval village with approx. 600 inhabitants.
330 km (206 miles) from Paris, 80 km (50 miles) from Lyon and 40 km (25 miles) from a motorway exit; the A89 junction scheduled for 2012 is to provide a direct link to Lyon.
Description
On the outskirts of a large medieval village, this walled estate extends over almost 1 ha (2.47 acres); large wrought iron gates mark the main entrance to the property, and a wide driveway winds its way through the majestic cedar trees up to the castle porch. The rear of the building opens on to a square, gravelled courtyard, once an entrance for staff and suppliers.
The castle
Dating from the middle of the 19th century, the castle is a vast building built over three stories, each spanning approx. 450 m² (4,844 sq ft); it has been restored within the last ten years and is now an elegant residence.
The ground floor: the entrance accessed via the porch, opens into a long corridor that leads to a large lounge, a small lounge, a study and the majestic stairway leading to two floors of bedrooms. Another corridor leads to the dining room, then the kitchen, a toilet, a back stairway, a large storeroom and a linen room.
The first floor: a vast corridor provides access to 4 bedrooms each with their own shower room and toilet. A corridor leads to the master suite that comprises a lounge, a bedroom and a bathroom, to the back stairway and a vast games room.
The second floor (where the conversion awaits completion) comprises 9 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms and an attic.
The partly converted basement includes a mezzanine floor complete with air vents and 2 wonderful vaulted cellars.
The outbuildings
At the bottom of the parklands, the former stables (approx. 180 m² / 1,937 sq ft) have been partly converted; an old tennis court is in need of restoration.
Near to the large entrance gates, a 115 m² (1,238 sq ft) caretaker’s cottage has been entirely restored.
Our opinion
These highly successful restoration works have preserved the original decorative features and provided a pleasant and comfortable place to live. This large residence has the benefit of a nearby charming medieval village and all its amenities as well as its parklands and outbuildings. It is a large family home that could easily be converted into a professional tool, especially as the second floor still has a vast surface area awaiting conversion.
Price: 1 007 000 €
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 2791VW
| Land registry surface area | 2.5 acres |
| Main building surface area | 14531 sq ft |
| Outbuilding surface area | 1937 sq ft et 1238 sq ft |
Regional representative
Sophie Voisin +33 (0)6 63 96 49 41
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.
