Historic Castle with 35 Hectares of Walled Grounds and 17th Century Outbuildings

About the Property

A listed historical monument, this 15th-century castle in Buzançais, Centre-Val de Loire, boasts a remarkable 35 hectares of walled grounds and extensive 17th-century outbuildings. Originally constructed in 1400, the castle features a sumptuous keep and Italianate galleries, with a price of €1,480,000. The castle's history is rich, having been expanded in the 16th century by a companion in arms and adviser to Louis XI, who added four wings to the original fortified manor house. One of these wings was removed during the French Revolution, enhancing the views over the grounds, while another was transformed into a corps-de-logis in the 19th century. The remaining three wings encircle an open courtyard, flanked by three round towers and the imposing former square keep at the corners. The outbuildings, a long complex of 17th-century architecture, enclose a vast farmyard, which once housed the parish church until its relocation in the 18th century. Remnants of a ditch and a drawbridge indicate that the complex was originally surrounded by a moat. The grounds are traversed by a river and feature a 4-hectare lake complete with a landing stage and hut. The estate is entirely walled, with turrets standing guard at each corner, and is accessed through two high entrance gates leading into the village, with an additional gate providing access to a country lane along the perimeter wall. Outbuildings: - 17th-century buildings enclosing a farmyard - Moat remnants - Lake with landing stage and hut - Turrets at each corner - High entrance gates Price: €1,480,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Patrice Besse.