Ref.4786: Vast 880-acre estate with its château and rental properties in the Loiret department This splendid estate, covering more than 880 acres (350 hectares), unfolds at the gates of a charming village, just a few kilometers from Orléans, at the edge of Sologne and Orléanais. Nestled in a preserved natural environment, it benefits from a peaceful and authentic setting. The village, with around 800 inhabitants, is charming for its typically Loire Valley character. It offers a pleasant living environment while being within easy reach of shops, schools, and services in nearby towns, all accessible in less than 5 kilometers. Not far away, Orléans, classified as a City of Art and History, displays all the dynamism and influence of a regional metropolis. Traversed by the Loire, the royal river inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the city lies at the heart of the prestigious Loire Valley, famous for its remarkable landscapes and iconic chateaux. It offers a full range of shops, services, cultural institutions, and infrastructure, meeting both everyday needs and the pleasures of discovery. Its privileged location, about an hour from Paris, further enhances its appeal, allowing for a perfect balance between life in the open air and easy access to the capital. Thus, the property strikes a rare balance between generous nature and the immediate proximity to a vibrant and connected urban center. This rural yet strategic location gives the entire estate a privileged character, making it a highly sought-after and exceptional property. The property is centred around an elegant Neo-Louis XIII-style château, built of brick and enhanced by corner quoins and limestone window and door frames. The building is topped with a hipped slate roof. Facing north-south, the residence has a harmonious and balanced architecture, consisting of a slightly protruding central section with a staircase and terrace, flanked by two side wings. It rises over two main levels punctuated by thirteen bays, topped by an attic floor pierced by dormer windows with rounded and triangular pediments, giving the whole a classic and refined appearance. With approximately 660 sqm of living space, the château is laid out as follows: On the ground floor, the main entrance opens onto: To the west, a corridor leading to a landing marked by the start of a monumental stone staircase. This level features a small lounge of approximately 20 sqm with a remarkable ceiling height of 4.5 metres, a large lounge of 32.5 sqm, a cloakroom and toilets. To the east, a large 47 sqm dining room, extended by a 22.5 sqm lounge. A landing with a staircase also leads to a 33 sqm library and a service entrance, allowing for smooth circulation between the reception areas. On the first floor, organised around a long central corridor leading to: To the west, two bedrooms measuring 24 and 28 sqm, a bathroom and a room with a staircase providing access to the accommodation in the outbuildings. To the east are three additional bedrooms (22, 23 and 24.5 sqm), a study, two bathrooms, separate toilets and a hallway with a service staircase. On the second floor, there are several furnished rooms, including bedrooms, a billiard room and a bathroom. A partial cellar, accessible from the outside, completes the property. It houses an old oil-fired generator, now out of service, as well as various technical rooms. OUTBUILDINGS : The numerous outbuildings contribute greatly to the character and potential of the estate. Most of them have been converted into rental accommodation and form a coherent whole, structured around a large communal courtyard. 1) A large U-shaped outbuilding Located in the western extension of the chateau, this complex is built in traditional masonry with plaster rendering, embellished with brick and limestone window and door frames, and covered with a synthetic slate roof. It houses an annex for the owners' use as well as eleven rental units. The annex: With a surface area of approximately 385 sqm, this annex offers generous volumes and a comfortable layout. On the ground floor, to the west: kitchen opening onto the living room, a lounge with a fireplace, a boiler room, a bedroom with en-suite shower room. To the east: a reception area comprising an entrance hall, a lounge with fireplace and a toilet. Upstairs, the western section, accessible via a stone staircase, leads to a landing with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. One room remains to be fitted out, with unfinished floors and walls, while a second already has a washbasin, bathtub and toilet, although it is not yet fully completed. The eastern section, accessible via a separate staircase from the reception area, consists of three rooms to be converted. The entire structure is weatherproof, with the utilities installed and insulation already in place under the roof, although the perimeter walls still need to be insulated. The property is therefore both functional and pleasant, offering a comfortable living environment, although the upstairs has not been fully finished. Investment properties: There are eleven of them, and they underwent a uniform renovation campaign in 2023. Distribution of housing: - Accommodation 1 – 147 sqm: 5 main rooms, entrance hall with cupboard, open-plan kitchen, living room with stove, pantry, 3 bedrooms, WC, bathroom, garden. - Accommodation 2 – 105 sqm: entrance hall with cupboard, fitted kitchen, living room with fireplace, pantry, 3 bedrooms, WC, bathroom, garden. - Accommodation 3 – 70 sqm: entrance hall, kitchen, living room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms, WC, bathroom, garden. - Accommodation 4 – 46.5 sqm: entrance hall, kitchen, living room with fireplace, 1 bedroom, bathroom, WC, garden. - Accommodation 5 – 80 sqm: entrance hall, open-plan kitchen, pantry, living room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, garden. - Accommodation 6 – 91 sqm: entrance hall with cupboard, laundry room, living room with mezzanine, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, WC, garden. - Accommodation 7 – 126 sqm: entrance hall, open-plan kitchen, living room with fireplace, large pantry, 4 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, 2 WCs, garden. - Accommodation 8 – 130 sqm: entrance hall, fitted kitchen, living room with fireplace, large pantry, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, garden. - Accommodation 9 – 92 sqm: entrance hall, open-plan fitted kitchen, large living room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, garden. - Accommodation 10 – 105 sqm: entrance hall with cupboard, kitchen opening onto living room, lounge with fireplace, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 WCs, garden. - Accommodation 11 – 65 sqm: entrance hall with cupboard, kitchen, lounge with fireplace, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, garden. The garages and workshop: These are located in the large outbuilding, beneath dwellings 4, 5 and 6, and are accessible from the chateau courtyard via large arched carriage gates. 2) A dovecote: Built in the 16th C., this circular dovecote is constructed using traditional rubble masonry on a raised platform. Today, only ruins remain of this building, passive witnesses to the history of the site. 3) Rental properties: - House 1 – 100 sqm: Located north of the chateau, this early 20th-C. house, built on a raised platform with partial attic space, is extended to the south-west by a Napoleon III-inspired conservatory. It comprises: entrance hall, kitchen, living room with fireplace, mezzanine, bedroom, bathroom, WC, glass roof. - House 2 – 130 sqm: Also located north of the chateau, this house built on a raised platform with partial attic space comprises: entrance hall, kitchen, pantry, living room with fireplace, study, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 toilets. - House 3 – Located north of the chateau, this single-storey house from the 1950s is built of traditional plastered masonry with a gabled fibre cement slate roof. It is uninhabited and requires complete restoration. - House 4 – 140 sqm: Located to the west of the rental properties, this detached house comprises an entrance hall with cupboard, open-plan fitted kitchen, living room with fireplace, pantry, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and storage room. 4) The old sheepfold: Now used as garages and storage space, it is built of plastered breeze blocks on three sides and covered with fibre cement sheets. It has a floor area of approximately 600 sqm. 5) The farmhouse: Located to the south-west of the property, in the woods, this traditional farmhouse is built of plastered masonry with a gabled roof covered with small flat tiles. It has a surface area of approximately 200 sqm and comprises: On the ground floor: entrance hall, kitchen, living room with fireplace, pantry, lounge with fireplace, hallway, cloakroom, WC, 3 bedrooms, bathroom. Upstairs: landing, bedroom with shower room, study, second bedroom, bathroom. This house requires refurbishment work to make it more functional and comfortable. LAND : The chateau is accessed from the village via a gravel path that winds through the grounds and leads naturally to the main courtyard, revealing the elegant silhouette of the residence. To the north of the château lies an English-style landscaped park, dotted with majestic ancient trees that lend the place character and nobility. This green setting, with its gentle and carefully tended perspectives, harmoniously accompanies the approach to the estate. To the south, the view opens onto a vast meadow offering beautiful visual depth, extending into a large forest covering more than 642 acres (260 hectares). This wooded area, managed in accordance with a simple management plan, is composed of the following proportions: - Simple coppice covering approximately 230 acres (93 hectares); - Coppice with reserves covering approximately 42 acres (17 hectares); - Coppice with reserves in conversion covering approximately 104 acres (42 hectares); - Deciduous high forest covering approximately 49 acres (20 hectares); - Coniferous high forest covering approximately 170 acres (69 hectares); - Mixed coniferous high forest and coppice covering approximately 30 acres (12 hectares); Simple coppice: These stands are composed of birch, oak, chestnut and black locust. Chestnut remains the main species. Coppice with reserves: These stands are composed of a hazel understorey with reserves of pedunculate oak and sessile oak. The plots affected by this type of stand are mostly composed of large woods. Hardwood high forests: These are mainly composed of sessile oak. Softwood high forests: These are composed of Corsican pine and Scots pine. Mixtures of softwood high forests and coppice forests: These stands are mainly composed of chestnut trees for coppice, with Scots pine reserves making up the coniferous part of these stands. The particularly rich and well-preserved biotope favours the presence of abundant wildlife, notably wild boar and deer, which are regularly observed in the area, making it a de facto hunting ground. In addition to this already remarkable ensemble, there are just over 198 acres (80 hectares) of agricultural land, free of any leases, as well as a solar farm covering around 50 acres (20 hectares), which completes this vast, contiguous site, ideally situated on the outskirts of Orléans. Cabinet LE NAIL – Loiret - Sologne – M. Baudouin LE GRELLE : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Baudouin LE GRELLE, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 917 712 358. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.
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