Historic Château with Medieval Keep and Formal Gardens

About the Property

Set in the picturesque Ardennes region of France, this historic château, featuring a medieval keep dating from 1243, offers a unique blend of authenticity and charm. The property spans approximately 190 square meters and includes five bedrooms and two bathrooms. Nestled in a lush, unspoilt environment, it provides complete privacy with no overlooking neighbours, all while being conveniently located near Charleville-Mézières. The heart of the estate is the medieval keep, which houses a spectacular dining room beneath an impressive domed stone vault. The first floor features a spacious bedroom with a remarkable ribbed vaulted ceiling, soaring over 5.30 meters high, while the uppermost level contains a former guardroom with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The main residence comprises an entrance hall with views of the tower, a kitchen, and a large living room of approximately 50 square meters, alongside an office and a bathroom. The upper floors accommodate five bedrooms, a fully equipped bathroom, and extensive attic space, presenting numerous possibilities for further development. The cellars are particularly noteworthy, featuring a domed cellar beneath the keep and a large barrel-vaulted cellar beneath the main building. The property also includes approximately 110 square meters of stone outbuildings, which consist of a shed, storage areas, a garage or workshop, and a large former grain loft with potential for conversion. A stone chapel with a slate roof completes this exceptional historic ensemble. The grounds provide a tranquil setting, featuring the remains of a formal French garden, shallow moats, and a lawn framed by three cedar trees, alongside fruit trees, rose bushes, and wisteria. The entire property exudes a unique atmosphere, combining medieval grandeur with the tranquillity of country living. Renovation work is required, particularly to certain historic features, offering the future owner the opportunity to restore this exceptional property to its former splendour. Historic Monument Protection: Listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments. Location: - 2 km from Charleville-Mézières - 30 km from Sedan Price: €495,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Bressy Immobilier. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/