castle with reception room for sale Etrechy, France

Located 43 km southwest of Paris, this historic property includes a 17th-century château, a caretaker’s house with a pantry and wine cellar, a barn, a dovecote, an indoor pool, and former stables. The château and the indoor pool were renovated in 2011. This Louis XIII-style castle, listed as a historic monument, dates to 1613 and offers 220 square meters of living space. Formerly a hunting lodge for the Château du Marais, it features spacious rooms, including a large living room and a large dining room. The kitchen and dining room were added in the 19th century. The ground floor features an entryway, a fully equipped kitchen, a pantry, a double-depth living room, a dining room, and an office. Beautiful original features include terracotta floor tiles, exposed beams, and period stone fireplaces—the one in the living room is in working order. High ceilings (approximately 3.40 meters). The upper floors are accessed via a beautiful, historically listed oak staircase with terracotta tile steps and oak nosings. The first-floor features four bedrooms, including the master bedroom with its own bathroom. Hardwood floors and exposed beams enhance the warm, inviting atmosphere. High ceilings (approximately 3,80 meters). A shower room is located on the landing between the first and second floors. The second floor features a very large room under the roof. This is a former theater where a troupe of Molière actors once rehearsed. There is also an unused attic space under the roof. High ceilings (approximately 4.40 meters). The caretaker's house is a 19th- or 20th-century farmhouse with 90 m² of living space. The ground floor features a living room, a dining room, two bathrooms, and a kitchen. It also boasts a period brick fireplace and exposed beams. The first floor offers five bedrooms and a bathroom. A garage (for farm equipment), a barn (used for storing firewood), a pantry/wine cellar, a dovecote, and a winter/summer garden adjoin the house. The indoor pool was built in 1970 and renovated in 2011. There are a shower room and a utility room. The pool measures 11 m by 5.50 m and is 2 m deep throughout. It features a counter-current swimming system. The building is approximately 80 m². Former stables need renovation to realize their full potential. Two bridle paths on either side of the rear property lead to the Orge River, which runs through the land. Two wooden bridges provide access to the rear plot, where there is a tennis court enclosed by a rigid wire fence. An orchard with several espalier-trained apple trees completes the property. Presented by Vickie Nikolaou +33 6 14 15 48 93. Consultant in Essonne. EI Real Estate Agent. Information on the risks associated with this property is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr”

A 19th-Century Château with a Private Chapel and 5.8 hectares of Park land : 35 kilometres south-east of Paris, in the heart of the Essonne Valley and on the doorstep of the Gâtinais Français Regional Natural Park, this remarkable 19th-century château embodies the elegance and refinement of France's grand country estates in an unspoilt natural setting. Built around 1850 on the foundations of an earlier château, the property offers approximately 1,200 sqm of living space spread over four levels. Beyond its majestic entrance gates, a formal courtyard leads to a classical façade inspired by 18th-century architecture, where sculpted pediments, stone sphinxes, elegant columns and corner towers create a residence of exceptional character. Inside, time seems to stand still. A succession of grand reception rooms showcases original wood panelling, Versailles and Hungarian point parquet flooring, marble fireplaces, ornate mouldings and gilded details. The true jewel of the estate is its beautifully preserved Neo-Romanesque private chapel, featuring original stained-glass windows, a painted star-lit ceiling and remarkably rich period decoration. The upper floors accommodate more than twenty bedrooms, offering exceptional potential for a prestigious family residence, an exclusive hospitality project or an elegant venue for entertaining. The estate extends across nearly 5.8 hectares of landscaped grounds, combining formal gardens, centuries-old trees, woodland, a natural spring, a historic washhouse and sweeping views across the valley. Every path reveals a new perspective, creating an atmosphere of rare tranquillity. The outbuildings complete the estate perfectly: fully restored Neo-Gothic stables converted into a charming 200 sqm residence with swimming pool, an additional wing currently being renovated, and a caretaker's house divided into three independent apartments. Located just 40 minutes from Paris, five minutes from the RER station and 40 minutes from Orly Airport, this exceptional property seamlessly combines heritage, elegance and the French art of living. A truly rare estate where history, architecture and nature come together to create an extraordinary place to call home.