castle with panoramic view for sale Charleville-mezieres, France

Château: Medieval Keep and Character Property in the Heart of the Ardennes Set in a lush, unspoilt environment with complete privacy and no overlooking neighbours, this château reveals a rare historic estate comprising a 13th-century medieval keep, dating from 1243, and a 17th-century main residence. Listed on the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments, this property, steeped in history, is distinguished by its authenticity, generous proportions and beautiful period features, including dressed stonework, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, stained-glass windows, vaulted cellars and a stone spiral staircase. The medieval keep forms the very heart and soul of the property. On the ground floor, it houses a spectacular dining room beneath an impressive domed stone vault. On the first floor, a spacious bedroom lies beneath a remarkable ribbed vaulted ceiling, rising to a height of more than 5.30 metres. The uppermost level contains a former guardroom, open to views in every direction and overlooking the surrounding countryside. The main residence offers a series of attractive living spaces, including an entrance hall with views of the tower, a kitchen, a large living room of approximately 50 sq m, an office and a bathroom, together with several access points leading to the keep, the cellars and the upper floors. Upstairs, five bedrooms, a fully equipped bathroom, a separate WC and extensive attic space provide numerous possibilities for further development. An additional area, accessible from both the main residence and the tower, could be converted over two levels to suit the future owner's requirements. The cellars are particularly remarkable for their historic character. They comprise a domed cellar beneath the keep and a large barrel-vaulted cellar beneath the main building. Opposite the château, approximately 110 sq m of stone outbuildings include a shed, storage areas, a garage or workshop and a large former grain loft offering further conversion potential. A stone chapel with a slate roof completes this exceptional historic ensemble. The grounds provide a peaceful and poetic setting, featuring the remains of a formal French garden, shallow moats, a lawn framed by three cedar trees, fruit trees, rose bushes, wisteria and open views across the countryside. The entire property exudes a unique atmosphere, combining medieval grandeur, romantic charm and the tranquillity of country living. Renovation work is required, particularly to certain historic features, offering the future owner the opportunity to restore this exceptional property to its former splendour and develop a family residence, heritage project or tourism-related venture. Information regarding the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr Including fees of 5.04% TTC to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 471 240 €. Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.