Refined 18th Century Château With Formal Gardens And Guest Apartment

About the Property

An elegant 18th-century château, built in 1745, requiring no work, is set within a 1-hectare enclosed plot in France. This refined property features a formal French garden, a chapel, an orangery, and outbuildings, complemented by a moat. With a total of 10,000 square meters, it offers ample space for family life, business, and seminars, located conveniently close to amenities. This distinguished château embodies the ideals of the Age of Enlightenment, characterized by its symmetry and elegance. The solid structure comprises thirty rooms, including five adjoining reception rooms, sitting rooms, a gallery, and nine bedrooms, one of which features an alcove on the ground floor. A guest apartment, a notable innovation of the 18th century, ensures privacy for the owners. The property retains historical elements from its 15th-century foundations while integrating modern comforts such as central heating and fiber optic internet access. The interior showcases exquisite ornamentation inspired by classical and neoclassical styles, featuring Arudy stone frames, 16th-century terracotta tiles, and functional marble fireplaces. The small chapel serves as a traditional private place of worship, adorned with a 17th-century polychrome wooden altarpiece. The orangery, constructed with three arches facing south, provides a nurturing environment for large trees and serves as a venue for receptions. The meticulously designed French gardens, recognized by the Association for Topiary and Boxwood Art, invite leisurely strolls through landscaped mazes, complete with mythological scenes and ornamental fountains, which reflect the château's grandeur. The property also includes a barn, farmyard, stone outbuildings, and a medieval garden, enhancing its rural character. Outbuildings: - Chapel - Orangery - Barn - Stone outbuildings - Vegetable garden Price: €1,360,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/