Charming 18th Century Château With Formal French Garden And Swimming Pool

About the Property

A charming 18th-century château located in the Nivernais region of France, built in 1700, presents a harmonious blend of classical architecture and serene landscaping. This elegant rectangular building, approximately 30 meters long, features two round towers that enhance its timeless character. The estate covers approximately 27,400 square meters and includes a formal French garden, meticulously designed with geometric paths and vibrant flowerbeds, all within a peaceful setting. The ground floor is accessed through a majestic central entrance leading to an elegant vestibule, adorned with a checkerboard stone floor. This vestibule serves as the focal point of the reception area, leading to a magnificent stone staircase and various reception rooms. To the left, a vast lounge of over 50 square meters boasts herringbone parquet flooring and a charming stone fireplace, while a study in the south tower provides an intimate workspace. To the right, the vestibule opens into an elegant dining room with wood-paneled cupboards and a kitchen featuring an impressive wooden fireplace, complemented by a scullery in the north tower. On the first floor, the layout continues with a parquet-covered vestibule leading to a superb master suite, complete with a bathroom and a large dressing room. Additional bedrooms, each with stone fireplaces and accompanying bathrooms, are also located on this level. The fully fitted second floor includes a family lounge, a study, and four bedrooms, along with two bathrooms and a laundry room. The property includes several outbuildings in very good condition: - A house dedicated to the swimming pool, featuring a terrace and pergola, with a fully equipped summer kitchen. The swimming pool, measuring 12 by 6 meters, features a saltwater treatment system and is heated by a gas boiler. - A garage with space for several vehicles. - A stable with four stalls and a workshop. - The dovecote, listed as a Historic Monument, used to store garden equipment. The grounds are fully fenced and accessed via a beautiful lime tree-lined driveway, featuring vast lawns, a formal French garden, an orchard, a vegetable garden, and various tree species, offering great botanical diversity. The entire estate benefits from an automatic watering system to keep the green spaces in perfect condition. Historic Monument Protection: The dovecote (cad. A 714) is listed by decree on the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments (ISMH). Price: €1,490,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Cabinet LE NAIL. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/