Impressive 19th Century Château With Extensive Grounds

About the Property

An impressive 19th-century château, built in 1800, set within a remarkable landscaped park created in the second half of the 19th century. This sumptuous château, designed by renowned architects, is located not far from the banks of the Loire and near charming, typical Loire Valley villages. The property reflects the grandeur and comfort of its era, having been owned by an illustrious family for over eight centuries, embodying the French-style elegance characteristic of the region. Constructed of tuffeau stone and terracotta tiles, the château features five storeys and a double depth, crowned by a slate roof. Its classical façades are enlivened by the interplay of vertical and horizontal lines, with a central section flanked by projecting wings, adorned with sculpted motifs and heraldic elements that narrate the history of the commissioning family. The interior has largely retained its original layout and décor, centered around a spacious entrance hall leading to a remarkable suspended spiral staircase in oak, topped by a coffered ceiling adorned with a painted sky motif. The ground floor comprises a succession of spacious reception rooms in the Louis XIV and Louis XVI styles, including a drawing room, state drawing room, billiard room, dining room, state dining room, pantry, small drawing room, study, and a bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The décor combines weathered panelling, full-height panelling with medallions, and remarkable woven drapes. On the first floor, the gallery leads to eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and various utility rooms, featuring herringbone parquet flooring and remarkable marble fireplaces. The second floor accommodates around ten bedrooms, five bathrooms, a library, and additional utility rooms. The third floor contains nine staff bedrooms and various service rooms, all featuring solid wood flooring and elegant marble fireplaces. Outbuildings: - A remarkable stable block built of local stone and clad in slate, comprising around twenty stalls, a tack room, a barn, coach entrances, and outbuildings, all under a roof converted into three flats. - A gatehouse comprising a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, with an additional bedroom on the first floor. - A second gatehouse with a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and workshop, along with two additional bedrooms and a toilet on the first floor. - A gardener's cottage with a living room, kitchen, bedroom, toilet, and bathroom, plus three further bedrooms and a toilet on the first floor. - An ice house. - An old greenhouse in need of restoration. - An old water tower. The estate features courtyards, shaded avenues, and large ornamental trees dating back several centuries, including sequoias, oaks, and plane trees, along with gardens, a kitchen garden, a pond, a horse training track, meadows, and woods. This harmonious ensemble covers approximately 122 acres and retains its original layout, showcasing the elegance and art of living of the grand French mansions of the 19th century. The château and its outbuildings, along with the entire walled park, have been classified as Historic Monuments, allowing for potential fiscal tax benefits for owners. Price: €2,950,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Cabinet LE NAIL.