Historic Castle with 15 Bedrooms and Remarkable Gardens

About the Property

A historic castle in Châtillon-en-Bazois, built in 1210 and listed as a Historic Monument, this architectural gem spans approximately 5.8 hectares and is situated on the edge of the Morvan region, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The estate features a remarkable park and is available for €2,950,000. Perched on a rocky spur overlooking the Bazois plain, the castle is a remnant of an ancient fortress established by the Lords of Châtillon in the year 900. Following its dismantlement by the troops of Louis XI, it was reconstructed at the end of the 15th century. The main building, which dates back to 1210, has undergone several renovations, including the addition of a 17th-century structure known as the "small castle." The ground floor of the castle comprises a hunting room, a large living room, a dining room, and a 13th-century cellar. The kitchen, dating from the 15th century, is equipped with a fireplace, a 17th-century spit, and a cold room, reflecting Renaissance aesthetic codes. A professional kitchen is also present. The upper levels are served by a main spiral staircase, a service spiral staircase, and an elevator. The first level features a gallery leading to a large reception room, a library, a music room, and three bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. The second level includes an office in the former chapel, six additional bedrooms with bathrooms, and a living room. The third level offers six bright bedrooms, five with bathrooms, and an attic. The 17th-century outbuilding, located south of the castle, has been completely redesigned to include a welcoming bar with a living room and fireplace, a functional kitchen, and a large reception room with a groin-vaulted ceiling. This space leads to a covered terrace and a terrace with a heated pool and hammam. The first level accommodates two elegant suites and a bedroom with a bathroom, while the second level contains a large meeting room, three bedrooms with bathrooms, and a three-room apartment. The circular tower, situated to the north of the castle, has been converted into a luxurious apartment by the renowned designer Pierre Marie Lejeune. The garden, classified as remarkable, extends over 5.8 hectares and features a landscape park designed by the Count of Lavenne de Choulot in 1830, a French garden with unobstructed valley views, an old vegetable garden, and a garden of basins accessible through a picturesque tunnel. Historic Monument Protection: The facades and roofs of the castle, the outbuildings, the circular tower, its spiral staircase, and the vaulted cellars of the castle, along with its retaining walls, terraces, and gardens, are all classified as Historic Monuments. Price: €2,950,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Capifrance.