Historic 11th Century Gothic Castle With 2.5 Hectare Park

About the Property

In the heart of the Berry region, within the Indre-Loire department of France, stands a captivating 11th-century Gothic castle, originally constructed atop a 10th-century Benedictine monastery. This impressive fortress, encompassing 2,900 square meters and surrounded by a splendid 2.5-hectare private park, offers a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of history. The castle features four levels and is characterized by its robust walls and three corner towers, embodying the architectural grandeur of its era. The castle's storied past includes connections to notable figures such as Napoleon, who is said to have paused here on his return from Waterloo, and George Sand, the celebrated French writer who set her famous novel *Les Maîtres Sonneurs* within its walls. Built during the Hundred Years’ War, the structure comprises two distinct sections: the main fortress and an annex on the south wing. Modifications in the 19th century included the demolition of the north tower, the addition of a large terrace, and the installation of windows throughout. The ground floor, accessed via a monumental external staircase, features an equipped kitchen, a dining room, a library, and two expansive halls adorned with geometric paving in fine white and red marble, alongside frescoed ceilings. The upper levels house six bedrooms, two connecting lounges, and a second dining room, all enhanced by beautifully preserved antique parquet flooring and exposed wooden beams. Stone fireplaces add warmth and character to the bedrooms, while the keep and the 13th-century porticoed gallery complete the interior's historical allure. Outside, the estate's 2.5-hectare park is poised for development into an Italian garden, rumored to contain copper plates linked to Napoleon's archaeological pursuits in Egypt. Outbuildings: - Equipped kitchen - Dining room - Library - Halls - Connecting lounges - Frescoed ceilings - Stone fireplaces - Park - Italian garden Price: €3,750,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Belles demeures de France Châteaux. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/