19th Century Château with Pool and English Parkland

About the Property

A distinguished 15th-century château, meticulously restored, situated in the Cher department of France. This property, built in 1421, boasts approximately 900 square meters of living space and is set within a sprawling estate of 129,254.4 square meters. Located 185 kilometers from Paris, it offers convenient access to the capital and the surrounding regions, including the Sologne and Pays-Fort Sancerrois. The château is renowned for its historical significance, having been gifted to Lord John Stuart of Darnley by the future King Charles VII following a Franco-Scottish victory. The château's architecture features a central body constructed of brick and dressed stone, flanked by symmetrical pavilions, all topped with a slate gable roof. The ground floor comprises a grand hallway of approximately 60 square meters with soaring ceilings, leading to a dining room with a fireplace, a luminous kitchen, a study, a billiards room, and a lounge. The first floor accommodates seven bedrooms and five bathrooms or shower rooms, while the attic offers potential for further development. A full basement includes a games room, fitness room, cinema room, and a swimming pool room. Outbuildings: - A house of approximately 300 square meters, currently divided into three dwellings, undergoing renovation. - A large hangar of approximately 300 square meters, suitable for various projects. - An 11x5 meter heated swimming pool with a pool house, kitchenette, and terrace. The estate features beautifully maintained English-style parkland to the south, a forest converted into a racetrack to the north, and a young plantation of 1,000 vines, ensuring privacy and tranquility amidst the picturesque countryside. Price: €2,490,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Cabinet LE NAIL.