luxury apartment with terrace for sale Lizy-sur-Ourcq, France

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CHATEAU This walled country estate is located about 50 km (31 miles) north east of Paris. It is easily accessible by train from Paris (40 minutes), by bus from the International Airport Charles de Gaulle, and of course by car from all directions. If required the caretaker will pick you up at the airport or at the nearby railway station. The property consists of 16 hectares ( 40 acres ) of park-like landscaped grounds with a Chateau dating from the late 19th century and a number of out-buildings consisting of an Orangerie, a large greenhouse an orchard and a Courtyard dating from the 17th century. A caretaker couple lives in a separate house on the grounds. Next to the Courtyard there is also a huge dovecote and a small, partly subterranean, prison. In 1998 the castle and its out-buildings were converted into comfortable apartments. On the grounds there many other features such as a tennis court and a heated swimming pool, which is open for a swim from April till end of September. Through a wide characteristic castle staircase to reach the second floor of the chateau where the apartment itself is situated, with magnificent views over the garden, facing South. Lovely maisonnette, parquet flooring, the cozy living room with modern fitted kitchen, bathroom and bedroom (57 m2) facing South.

The Estate which has been restored to its former grandeur, is a private, multi-family residence with owners of many nationalities. Currently, there are 35 owners. The estate dates back more than 300 years. The original chateau was ransacked during the French Revolution and rebuilt in the late 1800s, and the completion of the construction of the new château that stands today. At that time the renovation of the original orangery including the structures that now form La Cour (dates from 1630), and the new gardens were finished. The grounds of the Chateau cover 16 hectares. The estate has a gated entrance and is entirely enclosed by a stone wall. A caretaker lives full-time on the property. The grounds include a sweeping lawn, a forest, and a fruit orchard. In addition to the chateau's amenities are a swimming pool and tennis court. ​ The apartment is 120m2. The open kitchen/dining/living room with high faulted ceilings is 60m2. The property has a fully equipped newly installed kitchen. A downstairs toilet. The easy stairs bring you to the first floor with three bedrooms, a mezzanine, and a luxurious bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, toilet, and underfloor heating. This property has a lovely garden in the back and a sitting area in the front. This property has been renovated to perfection; new electrical installation, copper pipes, a newly installed heating system with a remote control (wifi), water softener, shutters, windows, exterior doors, interior doors, the skylights are new, etc. All is in excellent condition. Elegant country living within easy reach of Paris. The apartment is well-situated for those who want to experience country living in France with convenient access to Paris and its major transportation hubs. Charles de Gaulle Airport is a 45-minute drive.