Elegant Napoleon III Château Set in 9.73 Hectare Park

About the Property

Elegant Napoleon III château set in a 9.73-hectare park, built in 1873 on older foundations for a President of the Versailles Court of Appeal. This distinguished property features approximately 552 m² of living space, characterized by its two T-shaped wings and an elegant polygonal tower topped with a pepperpot. Located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, the château is conveniently situated between Thiers and Courpière, with Vichy, a UNESCO World Heritage site, just 40 km away. The interior of the château is a testament to the grandeur of the Napoleon III style, with a layout that includes an entrance hall, small lounge, library, dining room, and large lounge, all adorned with herringbone parquet flooring and marble fireplaces. The ground floor also features a kitchen and a shower room, while the upper floors accommodate eight bedrooms and two bathrooms, with additional convertible attics showcasing original steel frameworks attributed to Eiffel's engineers. The grounds are equally impressive, boasting a park that contains rare species of trees, including Virginia magnolias and cedars, some of which were brought back from America by General Lafayette. The park is enhanced by two ponds that feed four fountains, one of which was cast by Eiffel. A vast terrace overlooks the surrounding countryside, bordered by two towers from the former medieval château and a charming orangery with a pagoda-style roof. A swimming pool, measuring 11.92 by 5.90 meters, awaits renovation. Outbuildings: - Former 15th-century château serving as an entrance gatehouse with a square tower and round tower - Summer kitchen - 60 m² garage - Additional rooms on the first and second floors Location: - 7 km from Thiers (highway exit) - 5 km from Courpière - 40 km from Vichy Price: €890,000 including fees (paid by the buyer). Exclusive listing by Pierre Changarnier Immobilier. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/