The manor house dates back to 1578, when it was owned by the Seigneury of Coudray. A local legend with royal overtones lends the house charm: Gabrielle d'Estrées, a mistress of King Henri IV, is said to have stayed here. Hidden behind a small pedestrian gate and a high wrought iron gate framed by stone columns, the house can be seen from an old village street. Set back from this, separated by a vast courtyard planted with trees and a raised terrace, it has a panoramic view of the changing reflections of the setting sky that play on the surface of the water. The façade on the Seine side has nine windows with classical modelling: harp-shaped quoins, stringcourses and Ionic cornices. The building is crowned by a hipped roof with local tiles, with eight arched dormer windows. It has 20 rooms spread out over four floors, including around 10 bedrooms, two kitchens, two bathrooms and three shower rooms. To the west, a discreet caretaker's cottage sits on the property boundary. While some of the features that have stood the test of time or been altered by past works now require restoration work, such as a new boiler, the authentic character of the house remains intact. This is evidenced by the succession of rooms, the delicate mouldings, the old woodwork, the espagnolette, mouton and gueule-de-loup windows with their internal shutters, the oak framework on the upper floors, the porch, the pond and the well. Partially restored by its occupants, the château has been carefully maintained. More than two-thirds of the windows have been replaced. From each of them, you can take in contrasting landscapes: to the north, the tranquil banks of the Seine; to the south, the estate's wooded parkland. It is as if you have different paintings that come alive with the different seasons.

The château

With around 700 m² of living space, it is four storeys' high, the last of which is under the roof eaves. The tiled roof has four slopes. On the Seine side, the property's imposing dimensions and architecture are largely in keeping with classical aesthetics: it has nine windows with eight gabled dormers with round-headed pediments. The façade has keyed quoins surrounding the windows and corner quoins in the wall. A double stone staircase with a balustrade leads up to the garden entrance and down to the vast lawn.

The garden-level floor
On the parkland side, the main entrance is via a central vestibule that leads to all of the reception rooms. On one side, a vast dining room of around 50 m², with balanced proportions and a square shape, opens out around a wood-burning stove. Opposite, there is an almost 70 m² lounge, whose walls have panelling on them. Herringbone oak parquet floors add to the distinction of the spaces. They are also present in the library on the lower floor, which is accessible from the living room via a travertine staircase that also provides access to the upper floors. Opposite the entrance hall, the landing leads to a kitchen and the staircase that also leads to the upper floors. The reception rooms are open-plan, with the north-facing windows providing panoramic views over the Seine, while the south-facing windows open directly onto the parkland.
The first floor
The winding staircase, with its wrought iron banister, leads to a light-filled landing that leads to all the rooms. All are illuminated by large windows facing the Seine. On one side, a master bedroom measuring around 30 m², with light from three sides, enjoys the soft light of sunrise and sunset over the river waters. It has plenty of built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom, whose 1930’s bath adds a touch of retro elegance. At the opposite end of the hall there are two further bedrooms, a study and a sitting room. The oak floor with its herringbone pattern adds to the aesthetic appeal of the reception rooms.
The second floor
Partly under the eaves, it has remarkable potential. Some rooms already benefit from double height cathedral ceilings, which could be extended to the entire first floor with a few adjustments. The oak roof structure, visible in three bedrooms, lends the space plenty of character. Two bathrooms have been soberly decorated. At the west end, a through room stands out for its generous volumes under the roof structure.
The river level
Semi-underground, it is accessible from the front courtyard or from the main staircase. It provides access to a landing and a corridor with Burgundy stone flooring that leads to a through flat with a kitchen, dining room, three bedrooms, shower room and separate toilet. The succession of rooms leads to a library, accessible from the garden level lounge via a travertine staircase.