castle for sale Neuilly-la-Forêt, France

Perched in the hills of the Vire Valley, with 22 hectares of land, a listed chateau from the 13th and 15th centuries. On the outskirts of the city, a long tarmac driveway lined with horse chestnut trees descends towards the property’s entrance. Gradually, the landscape becomes less and less urban and the lawns on either side of the road become more expansive. The road leads to a wrought-iron gate supported by two solid schist rubble columns, extended on either side by low walls topped with fencing. Nearby, a chapel stands on a hill. On one side, the driveway runs along the length of an outbuilding, which is used as a garage, before reaching a square tower. The chateau stands on a promontory, with, as its background, the woods, which blanket the flank of the small valley and fields that border the Vire River. The fortress was built along the edge of a cliff overhanging the river by about twenty metres. Impregnable to the north, it was protected to the south by walls, towers and a drawbridge, which were destroyed in the 19th century. Today, the edifice is composed of the vestiges of an imposing construction and a wing built at a right angle to the body of the main building. Constructed out of schist rubble stone, it was built over three levels, including the attic space. Hipped dormer windows punctuate the slate roof on the side facing the Vire River. To the south, the front entrance is framed by columns, which support a straight lintel and triangular pediment. A three-sided, slightly projecting, tower houses the interior spiral staircase. It is topped with a triangular dormer with an oval oculus. A second round tower with a pepperpot turret roof is attached to a corner of the building. The mullion and cross-window surrounds are in granite ashlar stone. On the exterior corner of the two main buildings, a square extension with a slate hipped roof was built over two stories.

A Second Empire chateau set in a 40-hectare wooded estate in the Manche pasturelands. The property is surrounded by hedged pastures, offering a backdrop with a variety of landscapes and woodlands. The enclosed grounds are planted with centuries-old trees. Two paths lead from the entrance to the chateau, bordered by vast, neatly trimmed lawns. Gravel paths with concave or convex shapes form arabesques, while formal French box hedges have been planted to create a maze to the east. There is a large lake behind the chateau on the western side. The estate was named after a famous prelate, whose portrait still adorns one of the sitting rooms. A member of the Catholic League of France, he was a close friend of King Henry IV, with whom he regularly played chess. Built around 1860 during the Second French Empire, the current building replaced an earlier medieval stronghold, as evidenced by the 14th-century chapel. Today, the residence is typical of the large country houses of the industrial era, blending neoclassical and rationalist styles. The property also comprises an orangery, a chapel, a cottage and a bakery.

Located between Bayeux and Caen, 15 kilometers from the sea, this 19th century castle is nestled in the heart of a charming village in the Bessin region. It offers a living space of 466 m2 and all the current comfort. The park of 7000 m2 shelters several outbuildings. Built around 1870, the castle stands out with its neogothic architecture. High stone walls and a large portal barely hide its richly worked façade. Many elements seem to testify to an esoteric construction - a symbolic account of the search for the philosopher's stone. The monumental stone staircase, the stained glass windows, the woodwork, the parquet floors and the period fireplaces give charm and authenticity to this singular residence. The castle benefits from all the modern comfort. The roof, the windows and the heating system are recent. The high ceiling of about 3 meters makes it an easy to heat house. The numerous windows bring clarity and light. Several rooms have a triple aspect. The layout is rational and balanced. On the first floor, the entrance hall with its stone staircase distributes, on the one hand, a reception room and a living room, and on the other hand, a dining room, a kitchen and an office-library. The second floor includes six bedrooms, a bathroom with bath and shower, and a separate toilet. On the second floor, which is partially attic, there are seven rooms of various sizes as well as a shower room and a bathroom. The basement (or garden level) was used by a previous owner as a restaurant. It consists of an entrance on the same level as the garden, connected to the first floor by a stone staircase, four rooms, a kitchen opening onto the garden and a checkroom with toilet. The park is planted with majestic trees: sophora, pine, white chestnut, purple beech... A circular driveway leads around the house and to the outbuildings: an orangery with an adjoining chapel, a vast garage and a pavilion. Thanks to its location and size, this chateau is suitable for multiple uses, such as a large family home, a luxurious guest house, a reception area, or for the exercise of a professional activity. It is ideally located to enjoy the charm of Bayeux, the activities of Caen or the pleasures of the sea.

At the end of a majestic avenue lined with triple rows of lime trees, you come upon this very elegant 18th-century chateau surrounded by 60 hectares of land. It is possible to acquire around 150 ha in addition to the adjoining leased land. This prestigious residence (approximately 1,200 sqm) is surrounded by its romantic English-style parklands enclosed by a pond in the middle of its grasslands, an orchard with swimming pool and tennis court, two corner pavilions, several outbuildings and fourteen loose boxes. It has all the hallmarks of an 18th-century aristocratic estate. Superb reception rooms with transparent lighting reveal the unostentatious elegance of its classical architecture around a through vestibule. Twelve bedrooms, plus nine smaller bedrooms on the second floor, benefit from superb, undisturbed views over the parklands. Bayeux and Caen in 15 minutes, 25 km from the Normandy landing beaches, 2h30 from Paris, close to the airport and SNCF train station. Full file available on request. Sale price including fees: 2,730,000 euros Fees payable by the purchaser Fees: 5% inc. VAT of the price excluding fees Sale price excluding fees: 2,600,000 euros Energy class: N/A Climate class: N/A Estimated annual energy consumption for standard use: not applicable Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Ref.4522 : 20 MINUTES FROM THE SEA : Neogothic-style chateau for sale near Bayeux Located in Lower Normandy in the North of Calvados department, this elegant chateau is in the heart of a small town. Between land and sea, the property is at the forefront of Bayeux and not far from the beautiful Channel coastlines notwithstanding a painful historical past. The city of Bayeux is at 10 minutes and offers all services and shops. It has a rich historical heritage and provides cultural and sports activities: castles, cathedral, museum, port, golf, horseback riding. Highways, airport and rail networks are not far from the property. The chateau is on 4 levels with a living space of about 466 sqm. The garden level was occupied by a restaurant for a decade. It also includes the bar, rooms, kitchen and amenities. Nowadays, the rooms are replaced by a boiler room, wine cellar, workshop and storage room. The ground floor includes a central entrance highlighting the imposing stone staircase. The left side gives access to a large living room (45sqm) and a more intimate living room (16sqm). The right side comprises a dining room backed by a small functional kitchen. An office follows. The first floor is built around a richly decorated landing, serving 6 bedrooms, a bathroom, and a toilet. The second floor includes 4 attic bedrooms, 2 children's bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, toilets and an attic. The outbuildings are located at the bottom of the park, not overlooked. Tiled 2-car garage with double exit Orangery (42 sqm) Old chapel (15 sqm) Stone hunting pavilion (33 sqm) with adjoining kennels. Note the presence of a small turret with stone crenellations, inside a small room. A pheasantry reminds the rural origins of the place. The chateau is surrounded by a 7000 sqm wooded park mostly enclosed by stone walls. With an English-style, one can discover some remarkable trees: purple beech, pagoda, white horse chestnut, conifers alongside some flower beds. A small pond decorates this park. Cabinet LE NAIL – Normandy, Cotentin - Bessin : Mr Jérôme RENAUD : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.