castle for sale Menetou-Salon, France

An 18th-century chateau with annexes and 15 hectares of grounds, nestled in central France, near the city of Bourges and the Menetou-Salon vineyards. The grounds cover 15 hectares, including 10 hectares of wooded parkland, which is criss-crossed with bridlepaths. The chateau stands out for its classical architecture, which is typical of grand French homes from the second half of the 18th century. It has a symmetrical plan, with a central section flanked with two pavilions that give structure to the south-facing facade. The edifice has a raised ground floor, a noble first floor and a second floor in the roof space, beneath a remarkable mansard slate roof. The roof is punctuated with triangular-pediment dormers, bull’s-eye windows and imposing chimney stacks that add to the elegant appearance and general form of the edifice. The facade is plain and refined. Tall casement windows bring an abundance of natural light into the rooms. The window surrounds of dressed stone, the stringcourses and the quoins all underline the quality of the edifice’s design, which is even and noble. A vast central flight of front steps showcases and leads up to the main entrance door, emphasising the symmetry of the edifice. Slender turrets adjoin the edges and add a picturesque dimension to the edifice, underlining its majestic character. They bear witness to embellishments that were probably added in the 19th century with respect for the original building. The chateau looks out at a classically inspired garden with geometric flowerbeds, well-structured paths and carefully designed vistas. The close relation between the edifice’s architecture and its landscaped grounds is part of a tradition of grand French country homes designed to combine comfort, representation and harmony with a natural backdrop. Today, the majestic property forms a characterful haven with timeless charm, illustrating an art of living and the residential built heritage of 18th-century and 19th-century France.

This Castle was the residence of the archbishops of Bourges in the 15th century. It has become a large, charming home with resources that is organized around a garden on 3 levels. The living space today of about 300m² already includes 5 bedrooms, a living room, and a dining room/kitchen. With some work, it can easily be expanded by converting rooms on the garden level, creating a beautiful artist's studio, and utilizing the magnificent attic. Whether a weekend retreat, a primary residence, a tourist cottage, or a place for creation and exhibition, all options are possible in this unique location situated just 20 minutes from Bourges or Sologne. Energy Performance Diagnosis: F/C (housing with excessive consumption) Price including agency fees: €450,000 (net seller price: €425,000 - fees of 5.8% charged to the buyer) Contact: Pierre-Antoine GUINOT (EI): +33 (0)6.30.77.08.75 - [email protected] Information on the risks to which this property is subject is available on the site: www.géorisques.gouv.fr.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A 19th-century chateau with outbuildings and equestrian facilities, in a 20-hectare landscaped estate, near Bourges. This chateau, erected in 1844, in the midst of an environment made up of meadows, woods and undulating countryside with remarkable viewpoints, boasts neo-classical architecture typical of the 19th century. The estate is tucked away in a haven of greenery and can be reached at the end of a driveway after passing by several outbuildings, such as a caretaker’s house, stables and an orangery. It boasts a perfectly symmetrical facade, topped by a triangular pediment, punctuated by tall windows with louvred shutters and underlined by a double stone staircase leading to the main patio. The residence possesses ample reception volumes, which are bathed in light through the many openings, in keeping with the style of manor houses of its era. The harmonious proportions, noble materials and architectural balance bestow a sophisticated, welcoming and timeless ambiance on the edifice. The approximately 20-hectare landscaped parkland made up of vast lawns, hundred-year-old trees and private spaces extend the warm atmosphere of the residence outside. A water feature further enhances this special setting and is an invitation to contemplation as well as calm. The chateau discretely overlooks the estate and enjoys an uninterrupted view of the surrounding countryside. It harmoniously combines the character of a historical residence with the gentleness of remarkable parkland and the potential of a family seat or reception venue. In addition to the caretaker’s house, the property also boasts many other outbuildings: - The estate’s former stables. - The equestrian facilities with ten recent, concrete looseboxes, plus pastureland, a round pen and two dressage areas. - A former farmyard. - A dovecote transformed into a holiday cottage. - An orangery. - A wooden agricultural storage building and another, covering almost 300 m². - A recent 150-m² holiday cottage. - A 10-metre by 5-metre swimming pool with a technical installations room and a lavatory. - An artificial turf tennis court.

A rare neo-classical residence inspired by Northern Europe. In the heart of unspoiled countryside, at the meeting point of Berry and Bourbonnais and only 2h30 south of Paris by motorway (exit 16 km away), lies an exceptional property, seldom seen on the market. Classified as a Historic Monument, this château benefits from a particularly advantageous fiscal framework, with up to 90% subsidies for restoration work on protected areas, the remainder potentially deductible from taxable income. Owned by the same family for over 700 years, the estate is deeply rooted in the history of Bourbonnais. Built around 1730 on the foundations of a former feudal motte, it was the home of the Cadier family, one of the region’s oldest lineages, in service to the Dukes of Bourbon as early as 1286. In the 19th century, the château was enhanced with major architectural features: a double-revolution grand staircase, a Palladian-style vestibule, and gardens designed by the architect Lalos. Constructed in polychrome brick typical of the region, the building captivates with its symmetrical façade crowned by a triangular pediment. Its circular towers blend French classicism with influences from Northern Europe, giving the ensemble a distinctive architectural identity. Inside, the château offers generous living and reception spaces. It includes six bedrooms and suites, each with its own bathroom, adorned with 18th‑century decorative elements. The reception rooms—spacious salons, an Italian-inspired dining room, and an office with period woodwork—provide impressive volumes. The estate also includes a remarkably preserved chapel, a dovecote, large noble stables, a 200 m² reception hall, and several additional dwellings. Facing south, the park extends toward a pond, within landscaped grounds featuring century-old oaks, plane trees, chestnut trees, and meadows suitable for horses or fallow deer.

Ref.4860 : Comfortable 19th-C. château overlooking the Cher Valley, just a few minutes from Bourges The property is less than three hours from Paris and a quarter of an hour from Bourges, a major city of art and history at the heart of a thriving economic region where the aerospace and defence industries are particularly well represented. The site is ideally situated in the centre of France, close to two major motorways: the A20 ‘L’Occitane’, linking Brussels and Paris to Toulouse on the one hand, and the A71 ‘L’Arverne’, providing access to Clermont-Ferrand and, beyond that, Montpellier from the capital. We are in the Champagne-Berrichonne region, and more specifically in the Cher Valley. The north-flowing river winds its way through the gently rolling plains of what is still part of the Paris Basin, in a charming valley dotted with small villages. Set apart from one of these villages and situated on high ground, the property enjoys a remarkable view and absolute tranquillity. The key city for this property, Bourges, is a town whose long and rich history naturally made it a prime candidate to become the European Capital of Culture 2028. While we await this year packed with artistic and cultural events, we’ll enjoy strolling through its historic and shopping centre, between the Palais Jacques-Cœur, a masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic architecture, and Saint-Etienne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And for fans of French-language music, the Printemps de Bourges has been the festival not to be missed for fifty years. And then, the Sologne region isn’t far away either, nor are the vineyards of Reuilly and Quincy, Berry wines as remarkable in red as in white, traditionally associated with the Loire Valley vineyards. In short, a region where life is good. The château comes into view at the end of a tree-lined driveway some 250 metres long. Built on three levels, including a basement, it has a slate roof. With a square, classical appearance in keeping with the Romantic era, it is flanked to the north and south by two towers with conical roofs, the slates of which have been cut to form a fish-scale pattern. The entrance is on the east side, where only two storeys are visible. The façade features a beautiful arrangement of windows adorned with ornate grilles for the front door and the ground-floor windows; balustrades in the same style decorate the windows on the first floor. The attic is lit by elegant bull’s-eye dormer windows. The opposite façade, to the west, follows the same architectural layout but on a grander scale. The windows are arranged in a straight line across the three storeys of the main building and the towers. The dormer windows, three instead of two, are similar to those on the east façade. Entering via the ground floor, one finds a beautiful entrance hall with a white marble floor featuring cabochon inlays, a pattern repeated throughout the entire level. At the far end, a niche decorated with perspective effects; to the right, a cloakroom with a toilet, then, further on, a first reception room with a beautiful Louis XIII-style fireplace featuring an insert. Next, a beautiful suite of rooms including a study in the north tower, a very light-filled lounge overlooking the valley, a dining room with its monumental Louis XIV-inspired fireplace, and a second study in the south tower. Beyond the dining room, a utility room and a large, well-equipped kitchen. The first floor is accessed via a winding staircase featuring a wrought-iron banister in the same design as the gates and railings. A beautiful landing leads to a bedroom-library with remarkable oak panelling, a master bedroom with an adjoining study, bathroom and dressing room, two adjoining bedrooms with their own shower room in the south tower, and finally a bedroom with its own shower room. Returning to the ground floor, a staircase from the entrance leads down to the garden-level basement. This comprises a spacious living room with a kitchen area. This room opens onto the large terrace and the superb swimming pool, situated slightly below. There is also a bedroom with a study and a shower room, and a laundry/plant room for the swimming pool. Access from this level leads to the cellars, including a wine cellar on gravel. In the attic, a vast open-plan space of approximately 180 square metres; insulated and fitted with water and electricity connections, it is just waiting to be converted. OUTBUILDINGS : The outbuildings include a 10 x 5-metre swimming pool, treated by electrolysis, and four main buildings: - A barn converted into a reception hall meeting public access standards, with a warming-up room and toilet facilities suitable for people with reduced mobility. Above this 115 sqm hall, a space of equivalent size could be converted. - An annexe with 104 msq of living space, comprising 2 or even 3 bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom and shower room. At the rear, a kennel. - A stable block comprising outbuildings, stables and workshops. A shed used as a garage and woodshed. - The annexe and reception hall make it possible to start a commercial activity without delay. LAND : The grounds, covering a total area of 58 acres, consist of a landscaped, wooded park of around 4 hectares, as well as woods and clearings converted into meadows. These well-maintained meadows cover an area large enough to accommodate horses or ponies. The woods, for their part, give this property its character. With their density and cool shade, they form a contrast to the open, light-filled park that serves as a setting for the château. Containing some very fine specimens of local tree species, they cover most of the grounds. Beautiful bridleways make it easy to explore them, whether for a romantic stroll or to reach the adjoining woodland. The latter, covering an area of around 150 hectares, is home to a rich and diverse array of wildlife that is easy to spot. Cabinet LE NAIL – Berry - Limousin - Mr Christian MAUVE : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Christian MAUVE, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 437 693 534. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Ref. 2795 Rare listed 18th century chateau for sale in the Bourbonnais 2h30 south from Paris by highway (at 16km), in the borders of the Berry and the Bourbonnais, this chateau is located in a beautiful countryside dominated by forests and traditional bocage, without any nuisance.The nearby city offers all amenities. The chateau was built during the Regence period (first part of the 18th century), on typical bourbonnaise architecture polychrome bricks, over the foundations of an older fortified castle. Some refittings or modifications of the decoration were done around 1820 (Restauration period under the reign of Louis XVIII) but it does not change a thing to the great quality of this property. On the ground floor, a large hall, a large and a small sitting rooms, a dining room, a kitchen, a study with delightful panelling, bedroom with bathroom, another hall with a double revolution staircase. Back staircase. In the wings (80 and 115 sqm) : staff rooms, cloakroom, toilet, linen room, old kitchen and scullery. Upstairs : various other rooms, staff rooms, shower room and attic. On the first floor of the chateau : two landing spaces, one used as a billiard room, the other one (illuminated by the windows of the observatory in the middle of the chateau) leads to 4 suites and 2 en-suite bedrooms. Staff room. Vaulted cellar under part of the chateau (containing the boilers). Living space of the chateau (without wings) : about 330 sqm per level. Outbuildings : At the end of the wings : A confortable two-room appartment, 40 sqm; In one of the towers, a well-kept chapel; In the other tower, a dovecote. In the other buildings, all in polychrome bricks (produced at that time, on site) : Large and magnificent stables with carriage house and tackroom (period wood panelling); A 200 / 230 smq-reception room; same room on top. Oil central heating. A 3-room flat, in working order; Another flat, 4 rooms, under renovation; Sheds. At the back, hidden from view, a metal storage barn. The chateau stands on the south side of the park which goes down to a long water basin and a lake. The park is planted with mature trees : tall plane trees, hundred-year-old oaks, lime trees, poplars, chesnut trees, conifers ... A few meadows for animals such as deers or horses, for example. All in 15,6997 ha (38.7955 acres) Cabinet LE NAIL – Bourbonnais - Mr Philippe de SALMIECH : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Philippe de SALMIECH, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 477 967 244. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Between Bourges and Issoudun, exceptional property in need of extensive renovation, comprising a Renaissance-style château with a total surface area of 2,100 sqm, its numerous remarkable outbuildings and a former farmhouse, set in 5 hectares of pleasure grounds and 19 hectares of woodland. The château : Built on the foundations of an ancient 11th-century feudal motte, the château is built on a square plan around an inner courtyard. It is surrounded by a dry moat and features five towers, including a central one and four corner towers. Its Renaissance style, enhanced by neo-Gothic features, is particularly striking, with its mullioned windows, arcades, gargoyles and sculpted dormer windows.) It features three vast and majestic reception rooms, a hunting room, a chapel and twenty bedrooms with twenty shower/bathrooms. Over 3 stories, it is built partly on a cellar. The château outbuildings: - A building of approx. 900 sqm is situated within the castle grounds (including sheds, stables, etc.). - A farm of approx. 2,500 sqm - An 18th century house of approx. 200 sqm situated at the entrance to the estate. - To the east, on the edge of the forest, an outbuilding of approx. 500 sqm with its sheds. - A forest house. - The 24-hectare parklands comprise 5 hectares of pleasure grounds and 19 hectares of woods and meadows. - The château requires renovation work. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: georisques.gouv.fr

Ref.4934 : Beautiful neoclassical château overlooking exceptional English-style parkland, with a pond, gîte and equestrian outbuildings near Bourges In the heart of France, the property is ideally located three and a half hours from Paris and forty-five minutes from Bourges, sometimes referred to as the "capital of the Berry." The main reference town for the property, Bourges is a major city of art and history at the centre of a vibrant economic area where the aerospace and defence industries are particularly well represented. Named European Capital of Culture for 2028, its historic centre and shopping district boast outstanding landmarks such as the Palais Jacques-Cœur, a masterpiece of Flamboyant Gothic architecture, and Saint-Étienne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located a little further south, the château is well connected to the transport network by a major motorway. The A71, known as "L'Arverne," is close by, offering easy access to Paris to the north via Orléans, and to Clermont-Ferrand to the south, and beyond to Montpellier. The area surrounding the estate is known as the Boischaut Sud, a natural region covering the southern parts of the Indre and Cher departments. Here, the gently rolling plains of the Paris Basin meet the more pronounced foothills of the Massif Central. The landscapes are green, wooded or criss-crossed with hedgerows, with a discreet yet enduring charm. This is "the Berry that takes hold of you and never lets go," as described by George Sand, a native of the region. Fifteen minutes from the property, Saint-Amand-Montrond offers all the necessary amenities (shops, doctors, schools and a hospital). The town is known as France's third-largest centre for gold jewellery manufacturing, after Paris and Lyon. An exhibition venue, the Cité de l'Or, showcases this tradition, established in the late 19th century to serve the great names of the Place Vendôme. Near Saint-Amand, Noirlac Abbey, a jewel of Cistercian architecture, is another major cultural landmark in the region. And for younger visitors, Sam Parc is one of the best amusement parks in the Centre-Val de Loire region. A little further on lies Lignières, a small town well known to horse and donkey lovers. Visitors come to explore the Pôle du Cheval et de l'Âne (Horse and Donkey Centre) or to enjoy the thrill of the fine Lignières-en-Berry racecourse, which offers enthusiasts a long season of equestrian events each year (trotting, flat racing and steeplechase) from March to November. The château is approached along a long, straight drive that runs through the wooded part of the estate. Rising over two storeys plus an attic floor beneath a slate-covered hipped roof, the house is distinguished by its many windows, no fewer than seven per floor, all perfectly aligned. Light floods into this "glass house," a strikingly avant-garde design for its time. A glass canopy over the entrance further enhances this sense of lightness. On the other side, the east façade, also pierced by seven windows per floor, features a projecting three-bay central section crowned by a classical triangular pediment with an oculus. On the ground floor of this projection, three arched openings are separated by engaged Doric columns supporting a plain entablature bearing a coat of arms. Above, the three first-floor windows are topped by carved window heads that echo and embellish the motif of the Doric capital. At the foot of the façade, a balustraded terrace flanked by right-angled staircases offers an exceptional view over the English-style park and its lake below. Returning to the west façade, the house is entered through a hall with a reception area framed by paired columns, leading to the grand turning staircase that serves the upper floors; WC. On the ground floor, all the rooms interconnect in a circular sequence: a large study, a very bright drawing room with a painted ceiling and fireplace, a dining room with a Louis XIV fireplace opening onto the terrace and garden, a kitchen, a butler's pantry and a private sitting room. On the first floor, a fine landing with paired columns and light wood flooring, serving three bedrooms, each with its own shower room or bathroom, and a two-bedroom suite, one with a bathroom and the other with a shower room. On the second floor, beneath the eaves: a landing leading to a large media room, two bedrooms with shower rooms, and a large gym with its own separate shower room. On the lower ground floor, set in the raised basement: a beautiful vaulted kitchen, laundry room, boiler room, wine cellar, larder and cellars. Outbuildings : The property includes a large number of outbuildings, the main ones being: A very attractive gîte with swimming pool, set apart but enjoying lovely views over the park, comprising a living room with kitchenette and wood-burning stove, three bedrooms, a laundry room, a wheelchair-accessible shower room, and a heated outdoor swimming pool measuring 10 by 5 metres with safety fencing. A caretaker's house at the entrance to the property, in need of renovation. Of approximately 60 sqm, it comprises a kitchen, sitting room, bedroom and shower room. Wood heating. A dovecote now used as a guest house, with sitting room, kitchen, one bedroom, a chapel in the basement and a terrace. A 1970s stable block with ten working loose boxes (plus five older loose boxes in the stable building). A fine 19th-C. stable building with four garages, loose boxes and a groom's flat in need of restoration. An orangery of approximately 30 sqm, in good overall condition. Various other buildings across the property: two metal barns, a former kennel and small animal sheds, a second dovecote, a former farm building, a pigsty, a cowshed, an aviary, a woodshed and a gardener's hut. These buildings are in serviceable condition. LAND : The grounds, extending to some 51 acres in total, include a splendid 22-acre landscaped park, criss-crossed by fine paths and dotted with magnificent specimen trees. Wherever one wanders, every vista is a delight. Also within the park, a charming swimming pond of approximately 1100 sqm, with a jetty on stilts, stretches out at the foot of the house. Five acres of woodland and some 22 acres of open meadows, ideal for horses, complete the estate. A virtual tour is available on request. Cabinet LE NAIL – Berry - Limousin - Mr Christian MAUVE : +33(0)2.43.98.20.20 Christian MAUVE, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 437 693 534. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

EXCLUSIVE - Stunning residence located 12 km north of Bourges, on the edge of a village, on a 4.16-hectare territory. Its main facade is framed by two wings forming an inviting courtyard. The ground floor consists of many reception rooms, 8 bedrooms on the first floor, 3 service bedrooms and on the second level, an attic. A semi-detached house of 60 m² is ideal for considering as a caretaker's house, guest house, or accommodation activity. The dependencies, consisting of a barn, stables, and a garage, form a closed courtyard. Renovation work budget for the various buildings to be planned. The territory offers a garden area at the back of the castle, completely enclosed by walls, a meadow, and a small woodland. DPE:G/C Price including fees: €455,800 (net seller price: €430,000 - 6% TTC fees payable by the buyer). Presented by Etienne de BEAUREPAIRE (EI) - +33 (0)6.07.71.57.74 - [email protected]. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the site: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

This chateau is situated 15 minutes south of Bourges, in 2.7 hectares of enclosed parklands, on the outskirts of a village. It offers approx. 450 m² of living space and comprises on the ground floor: an entrance hall, a lounge, a small lounge, a large dining room and a smaller one, as well as 2 bedrooms. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms, and on the second floor there are 2 bedrooms and two bathrooms. A vast basement with linen room, storeroom, boiler room and various cellars complete the chateau. Nearby, a small tower as well as a dovecote that could be converted, an outbuilding with garages, a workshop and a refurbished independent studio apartment complete the château. The estate is bordered by beautifully wooded parklands, with a small lake, a swimming pool and a terrace to the rear of the château. ECD: D/C Price before tax: 798.000€ (Fees payable by the vendor) Contact: E de BEAUREPAIRE (EI): +33( 0)6.07.71.57.74 - [email protected]. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Ref.4947 : Charming chateau and outbuildings with commercial potential in the Sancerre region Situated in the heart of the Pays Fort, in the north-eastern part of the Cher department, where Sologne, Sancerrois and Giennois meet, the property occupies an elevated position on the outskirts of a charming village renowned for its character. Set high above the surrounding countryside, the château enjoys uninterrupted 360-degree views, offering an exceptional panorama free from any disturbance. The village offers a peaceful quality of life while remaining within easy reach of essential amenities. Everyday shops, supermarkets, restaurants, schools and healthcare facilities can be found within approximately fifteen minutes in Sancerre and Saint-Satur. The town of Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, around thirty minutes away, provides a wider range of administrative, medical and commercial services. Perched on its iconic hilltop, Sancerre is renowned for its picturesque streets, internationally acclaimed wine estates and gastronomy. The region is particularly celebrated for its exceptional wines, the famous Crottin de Chavignol goat’s cheese, and a rich culinary tradition supported by numerous local producers. The property also benefits from excellent transport links. The A77 motorway, connecting Paris with Nevers, is readily accessible, allowing Paris to be reached in just over two hours. The railway stations at Cosne-sur-Loire and Tracy-Sancerre provide regular services to Paris-Bercy and the national rail network, facilitating both everyday travel and weekend stays. Thanks to the quality of its surroundings, the reputation of its terroir and its excellent accessibility, the property offers all the qualities required for an elegant family residence, a characterful country retreat or a high-end hospitality venture in one of the most attractive areas of the Centre-Val de Loire region. This charming château, built of rendered rubble stone with dressed-stone quoins, is crowned by an elegant double-pitched slate roof. Its origins are believed to date back to the 15th century. The property subsequently underwent several alterations in the 18th and 19th centuries, giving it the harmonious appearance it retains today. The building is arranged around two distinct sections, suggesting different phases of construction. The principal building extends over seven bays and two storeys, topped by an attic level illuminated by handsome dormer windows. On its south-western side, a projecting square tower adds distinction, lending the château an elegant and well-balanced silhouette. The pedimented dormer windows, topped with decorative finials, reflect traditional French architecture with Neo-Gothic influences. Their tympana are adorned with raised pointed arches forming delicate decorative niches, while small carved corbels emphasise the cornice and further enrich the architectural composition. Facing north-east and south-east, the château offers approximately 350 sqm. of living space arranged over three levels, with generous proportions and an interior layout well suited to a family residence of distinction. On the ground floor, an entrance hall features a quarter-turn staircase, notable for its elegant wrought-iron balustrade and exotic hardwood handrail. A passageway with a cloakroom is located beneath the staircase. To the right, a sitting room opens onto a charming small library. To the left, a spacious sitting room of approximately 40 sqm. is particularly appealing for its warm atmosphere, with its fireplace, herringbone parquet flooring and wall panelling. This is followed by a kitchen with stone flooring and a range cooker, as well as a gallery providing a link to the tower. The latter houses a dining room, a utility kitchen and a storage area. On the first floor, a landing leads to four bedrooms, each with its own cloakroom, and a bathroom with WC. An independent apartment also occupies this level, comprising a bedroom, a sitting room with fabric-covered walls, and a bathroom with WC. The second floor comprises several rooms formerly used as staff quarters. A large room of approximately 55 sqm. of floor area, insulated and plastered, offers excellent potential for further conversion, with the finishing works still to be completed. A study also completes this level. A small vaulted cellar provides ideal wine storage. The property as a whole retains the authenticity of a historic residence, with traces of its past still perceptible throughout. OUTBUILDINGS : Located to the west of the property, the outbuildings enjoy a discreetly sheltered setting, protected by a belt of vegetation that preserves the château’s privacy while creating a natural separation between the private areas and the reception facilities. Currently devoted to an events business, they form a particularly harmonious ensemble, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal. The centrepiece of this group of buildings is undoubtedly the former orangery, a rendered rubble-stone building beneath a mechanically tiled roof, arranged around a U-shaped plan. Its imposing central arched opening, framed in black wrought iron, forms the building’s true visual focal point. Elegant and inviting, it naturally draws one into the space and gives the property a distinctive identity. The orangery provides approximately 220 sqm of reception space, complemented by an adjoining area of around 90 sqm comprising a professional kitchen, sanitary facilities and a dedicated children’s area. The building has undergone a complete restoration to create a characterful reception venue and is in apparently good structural condition. It is equipped with an alarm system, benefits from an individual septic system installed in 2022, and complies with the applicable regulations for public-access establishments (ERP, 5th category). LAND : The estate extends over approximately 32 acres, comprising parkland, meadows and woodland, offering a remarkable variety of landscaped settings. Immediately surrounding the château, open spaces elegantly alternate between carefully maintained lawns and more natural areas, deliberately managed through differentiated maintenance practices to encourage and preserve biodiversity. This subtle balance between cultivated and more natural areas creates a remarkable interplay of perspectives, particularly evident in aerial views, where a harmonious landscape composition of open and enclosed spaces unfolds. The park forms a veritable arboretum, home to a wealth of remarkable species, some of which are several centuries old. Among the most exceptional specimens are 27 giant sequoias, together with various varieties of cedar, including Cedar of Lebanon, Atlas cedar and Himalayan cedar. The estate also features rarer species, such as the tree fern Dicksonia, further contributing to the site's distinctive botanical character. Near the reception areas, the landscape becomes more formal. The gardens, more structured and meticulously maintained, are reached through a magnificent hornbeam arch extending several metres, leading into this distinctively elegant setting. A little further on, a walled orchard of approximately 5,000 sq.m. provides an intimate and secluded space. Centred around a fountain and enhanced by two historic wells, it creates a beautifully balanced landscape. To the north of the property, the woodland introduces a wilder, cooler dimension. These varied landscapes contribute greatly to the identity of the estate, offering a succession of distinct atmospheres throughout the seasons. The elevated position of the property further enhances its appeal, with sweeping views extending across the surrounding valleys and reinforcing the remarkable sense of space and seclusion that characterises this exceptional estate. 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.

Ref.4341: Beautiful property for sale in the french Centre area. On the borders of the Sologne and Pays-Fort Sancerrois regions, in the department of Cher, stands the silhouette of this beautiful 19th-century masterpiece. Strategically located in the centre of France, it is within easy reach of the capital (185 km), the first ski resorts (Clermont-Ferrand, 230 km) and Switzerland (Geneva, 410 km). More locally, towns such as Aubigny sur Nère have all the shops and services you need. The town also has a bread depot. The pleasant town of Aubigny sur Nère boasts a rich historical past, as evidenced by its castle, which earned it the name of ‘City of the Stuarts’. It was in 1421, following a Franco-Scottish victory at the Battle of Baugé, that the Dauphin, the future King Charles VII, donated the seigneury of Aubigny to Lord John Stuart of Darnley to thank him for lending him a helping hand. Later, his descendant Robert Stuart built the castle that bears his name, which today houses the Auld Alliance Interpretation Centre. This handsome castle, with its imposing stance, reveals living spaces that are human in scale and easy to use. Facing north-south, it comprises a central body built of brick and dressed stone chainwork topped with a slate gable roof, flanked on either side by two symmetrical pavilions of the same style. With almost 900 sqm of living space, the castle comprises two stories over a basement, with an attic that can be converted as follows: Ground floor: a vast hallway of approx. 60 sqm with 3.8 m (9.9 ft) high ceilings leads to a dining room with a fireplace to the east, followed by a lovely, luminous kitchen. To the north is a study and to the west, a billiards room and a lounge. A dressing room, wc and two stairwells (main and secondary) complete this first level. On the first floor, a long corridor leads to 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms or shower rooms, some with wc. Attic above. Full basement with games room, fitness room, cinema room, boiler room, laundry room, swimming pool room, woodshed and storage space. The outbuildings: To the south-east of the château, with private access, a house of around 300 m² offers interesting potential. Now divided into 3 dwellings, it is currently being renovated: A first flat on the ground floor with a large living room, utility room and bathroom. A second flat on two levels with a living room with open-plan kitchen, utility room and toilet on the ground floor, and 4 bedrooms, a bathroom and toilet on the first floor. A third and final flat on the first floor with a living room and open-plan kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a shower room with toilet. To the north is a large hangar of approx. 300 m² used as a garage, which could also be used for other projects. Finally, to the east, an 11x5 m heated chlorine swimming pool with a pleasant pool house equipped with a kitchenette/bar, sanitary facilities and a terrace promises pleasant moments of relaxation. In a quiet, discreet setting, in the heart of 32 acres of grounds, the château enjoys a dominant position with uninterrupted views over the countryside. To the south of the chateau is a beautiful English-style parkland, perfectly maintained and planted with numerous trees of varying species. To the north, a forest has been converted into a racetrack and a young plantation of 1,000 vines completes this homogeneous ensemble. All of this forms a natural ring around the château, separating it from the neighbouring cereal crops and meadows and giving it all the privacy expected of such a residence. Cabinet LE NAIL – Loiret - Sologne – M. Baudouin LE GRELLE : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20