castle with terrace for sale Montmerle-sur-saone, France

EXCLUSIVE - Nestled in a pristine setting of absolute tranquility, this château, with nearly 600 square meters of living space, embodies the elegance of French heritage. Built on ancient foundations, including a tower likely dating back to the 16th–17th centuries, the château was renovated in the 18th and 19th centuries to offer the elegance of a bourgeois residence in the heart of the Beaujolais region. Set on an estate of over 2.5 hectares, it features orchards and a wooded park with breathtaking views of the Beaujolais hills. The building is organized around a charming inner courtyard, and to cross the building, one must pass through a porch. Inside, the property features spacious rooms, including remarkable bay-windowed galleries spanning nearly 150 m², which serve as true reception rooms bathed in light. The reception areas are perfectly suited for entertaining: a private lounge with a piano for intimate concerts, a French-style salon enhanced by exposed beams and period tapestries, an elegant, spacious dining room with a view of the park. The château comprises 10 bedrooms, including 7 suites, each with its own private bathroom, offering ideal potential as an exceptional family home, a guest house, or a high-end event venue. A significant portion of the property has already been renovated for absolute comfort: The tile roofs have been restored, the windows renovated, and the structure is sound, allowing you to continue renovating the property according to your wishes. Outbuildings and potential: ready to be reimagined according to your plans, the estate’s numerous outbuildings—including the dovecote, cellars, and annexes—harmoniously complement the property as a whole. With unobstructed views of the surrounding hills and vineyards, bathed in light all day long, and located near major roads and the most beautiful villages of the Beaujolais region, this château combines authenticity, potential, and the art of living. This property is presented by Marine MATHONNET at +33 6 33 72 17 86, commercial agent, registered with the RSAC of Lyon under number 535 314 686.

A 17th-century chateau and its 39-hectare estate listed as a historic monument 30 minutes from Lyon. Built between 1608 and 1616 on a former castle motte acquired by Jean Sève, Lyon's Receiver General of Finances, and accessible via a drawbridge, the chateau's architecture is distinctive due to its perfect symmetry. It has three storeys, with cellars and attic space in the main central part of the building. This part is flanked on either side by two wings, each topped by a hipped roof with rolled eaves, and by two projecting corner towers topped by square-based convex arched roofs, also with rolled eaves. The north and south facades of the main building have large mullioned windows with small panes, with seven windows from the ground floor to the second floor. The slate, hipped roof of the main building features three pediment dormers to the north and south - one in the centre with an arched pediment and the others with a triangular pediment. On either side, the windows on the wings and towers are the same type and height as those on the main building. The roofs are different. Some of them need renovation - those above the towers and the central building. If the building’s shape seems is surprising and the size of the wings seems modest compared to that of the central body, it is because the body houses a very large former Calvinist temple on the second floor, illuminated by seven windows on each facade. It was one of the 'fief temples' that France tolerated on its territory after the Edict of Nantes, on condition that they remained discreet. Three dormer windows to the south and north, unique because of their unusual size and their Holy Trinity symbols, were and remain, the only external sign of this on the building. A moat surrounds the chateau and the outbuildings. The property is enhanced by outbuildings such as a caretaker's cottage and a farmhouse with a swimming pool in its walled square courtyard. Lastly, a fountain consisting of a basin adorned by three marmosets from the park at Vaux-le-Vicomte stands in the centre of a circular pool, beyond a large terraced flowerbed, in front of the chateau’s south facade.

MONTMERLE-SUR-SAÔNE. Close to the banks of the Saône and in the heart of a charming village, this former 18th-century convent was completely restored in 2011 by the Compagnons du devoir, to a very high standard. Organized over 2 levels, the main building offers several reception rooms, kitchen and dining room on the first floor, as well as family areas such as an office and summer lounge. The first floor, accessed by a magnificent stone staircase, is dedicated to sleeping quarters with 7 bedrooms, several dressing rooms and 4 bathrooms. A 100m² former janitor's cottage, now a guest house, offers 2 bedrooms, a lounge-kitchen and a private garden. An indoor 12x5m heated swimming pool and relaxation area complete this chateau's family home dimensions. Outside, a 2-hectare park with a variety of species and century-old trees borders the property. Tennis court, greenhouse and garage.

In the Beaujolais, in a dominant position with a 180° view, a castle and its cellar, an old wine estate. At the bend of a communal road, an iron gate opens onto a tree-lined cavalier path that leads to the foot of the castle, overlooking the valley and surrounding lands. A wide terrace, flat and open to the plain, encircles the building and its exposed stone bases. A second gate, located between the castle and the cellar, leads through the inner courtyard to the former farmhouse of the estate, now independent. On both sides, the gaze is drawn upwards to the glazed tile roof, reflecting the sunlight and creating a visual contrast with the simplicity of the symmetrical facades. The round corner tower links the two spaces. Beyond the courtyard, the cellar, once dedicated to production, now serves as a storage area. Rectangular in shape, it is separated from the old farmhouse by a common return.This description has been automatically translated from French.

It is extremely rare to find a property so well preserved from urbanization while being so close to a village center and main communication routes: Lyon, the train station, and the airport. Built on a plot of 13,000 m², the property is accessible via two paths leading to a majestic gate. Upon opening it, the discovery of the castle and its outbuildings immediately reveals the exceptional character of this property.The castle, harmoniously connected by its central door to the former outbuildings – once stables and auxiliary buildings – showcases balanced architecture and timeless elegance. Raised on a cellar, the ground floor of 240 m² consists of a vast entrance hall of 40 m² adorned with a monumental staircase, a kitchen, a dining room, and a reception lounge, as well as a bedroom, a bathroom, and an office. The original features have been carefully preserved, and the unique charm of the place is felt from the very first moments.The first floor offers an exceptional sleeping area with its seven bedrooms and three bathrooms, meeting the same standards of character and authenticity. The last level, meanwhile, has eight rooms that could be rehabilitated according to needs.The outbuildings, with a total area of approximately 440 m², include two barns, a 100 m² garage, workshops, a cellar, and an orangery. They offer multiple development possibilities, particularly for creating independent housing.The landscaped park is a true green haven. It features beautiful species, water features, and a terrace garden that reveals an unobstructed view, enhancing the character of this exceptional property.Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.