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19th century castle awaiting restoration with outbuildings in 38 ha (94 acres) of enclosed
Location
In the Bellifontaine region, 1 hour south of Paris, in a village less than 10 km (6 miles) from a medium-sized town with all shops and amenities.
A6 motorway access from Paris (less than 90 km / 56 miles).
French SNCF train station 10 minutes away (Paris-Austerlitz in 1 hour).
Regional buses.
Description
This Directoire-style hunting lodge was built at the beginning of the 19th century on the site of an old feudal castle. The wings were added at the end of the Second Empire period.
The castle (approx. 400 m² / 4,305 sq ft with approx. 150 m² / 1,615 sq ft of attic space
The central pavilion is topped with a slate hip roof. The extensions feature zinc roof terraces surrounded by stone balusters.
In the middle of the main, perfectly symmetrical facade, decorated with a rounded pediment featuring a wrought tympanum, a wide curved stone stairway with pear-shaped balusters leads up to a terrace in the centre of which is an alcove flanked by two double doors opening into a large reception room. On one of the gable walls, another stone stairway with a terrace provides access to the main entrance hall via three double doors.
The external walls are covered with an ochre rendering decorated with mouldings. The tops of the windows and the cornices are raised with Directoire-style motifs. The windows are protected by wrought iron railings.
The floors feature tiles with inlaid decoration or herringbone or strip pattern oak parquet flooring.
Ground floor (approx. 250 m² / 2,691 sq ft)
A vast entrance hall, accessed from the side terrace, leads straight on to a wide corridor at the end of which is a stairway leading upstairs; left to an adjoining large lounge and dining room (with wainscoting and a fireplace) overlooking the large terrace; and right to a lounge (with fireplace) and bathroom and toilet facilities. To the rear and accessed via the dining room are a study, a kitchen and miscellaneous small rooms and hall areas. The wide marble stairway features wonderful wrought iron railings.
1st floor (approx. 150 m² / 1,615 sq ft)
A landing leading left to a bedroom with bathroom; right to a large bedroom, a bathroom and another bedroom, all adjoining; and straight on to a bedroom and a bathroom.
2nd floor under the rafters (approx. 150 m² / 1,615 sq ft)
The attic space (former staff bedrooms) awaits total renovation. It comprises one large room and four bedrooms.
Full basement
Miscellaneous rooms including a wine cellar with a beaten earth floor.
The outbuildings
The numerous outbuildings include a caretaker’s cottage, stables, a mill and miscellaneous buildings used for a variety of purposes.
The parklands
38 ha (94 acres) of parklands completely enclosed by stone walls and railings: lawns, grasslands and woods. An orchard, bridle paths, various species of trees over one hundred years old: oak, beech, chestnut, plane, ash, poplar, etc., a river and canals.
Our opinion
The major assets of this property are the:
- geographical situation: 1 hour to the south of the capital, near to Fontainebleau, Moret-sur-Loing and Nemours.
- surface area of the estate: 38 ha (94 acres) of enclosed parklands in undulating, wooded and game-filled countryside.
- potential of the building: an elegant castle and its numerous outbuildings (more than 1,500 m² / 16,145 sq ft).
Whether for a private residence or a professional project, a budget must be drawn up for the complete renovation of the castle, certain decorative features of which have fortunately been preserved: floors, stairway, fireplaces, decorative staffs, mouldings, rosettes, wainscoting. The carcass is in a good state of repair.
The chance of acquiring such an estate in Ile de France with easy access from Paris is relatively rare. The possibilities are numerous and the potential of the property great. A superb place with all the pleasures of quality countrified surroundings in a region renown for its hunting, horse riding and golfing activities.
There are no visual or noise nuisances worthy of note.
2 225 000 €
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 3251JJM
| Land registry surface area | 94 acres + 9,8 acres of agricultural lands outside the walls |
| Main building surface area | 4305 ft2 + attic 1615 ft2 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 10764 ft2 |
Regional representative
Jean-Jacques Morize del Devèze +33 (0)6 09 75 85 85
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.
