Castles for sale Nozay, France

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Near Paris, a 17th century castle, in the heart of an exceptional romantic and botanical park of about 45 ha. A gate flanked by two lodges opens onto an alley that leads to the main courtyard. The castle consists of a main building framed by two wings at right angles, an extension called 'Le petit château' (the small castle) has been added to the south wing, which is slightly set back by an elegant small courtyard. To the north are the outbuildings, stables, water tower, chapel, service quarters and two greenhouses. On the west side, a lake adorns the largely walled park.

A 195 m² flat with its original decor and garden, in an 18th century chateau, 30 minutes south of Paris. Hidden from view, the chateau can be made out through an impressive wrought iron gate, which opens on to the main courtyard. The building features a classical architectural style and is aligned with the path of the sun. Some historical documents mention the 15th-century fiefdom that once extended over these grounds. Rebuilt in the 18th century, the chateau was acquired in the mid-19th century by Auguste Lamy and Cécile Kuhlmann. Auguste Lamy (1820-1878), physicist and chemist, Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur, was instrumental in the discovery of thallium. He was also a director of the Kuhlmann industrial group established by his father-in-law Charles Frédéric Kuhlmann, founder of Crédit du Nord. The property was owned by the family until 1946. The chateau reflects the pure classical style typical of the second half of the 18th century. It comprises three storeys over a cellar. On the eastern side, the building consists of a central section flanked by two wings set at right angles. The main door, accessed via a flight of stone steps with two accesses and a wrought-iron banister, completes the overall symmetry. The entrance is surrounded by three windows on either side, two of which stand proud of the wings. The first floor, illuminated by nine openings protected by wrought iron railings, is topped by a second upper level in the roofspace featuring three domed zinc roof dormers with carved wings. The hipped slate roof features ridge finials. The western facade, overlooking the grounds, follows the same layout as the one on the street side, with one exception: the addition of a central semi-circular porch topped with pear-shaped stone balusters, which opens onto a vast lawn bordered by a variety of trees. The flat is located in the southern section of the chateau and extends over the entire ground floor and part of the first floor. It comprises two sitting rooms, three bedrooms and various other rooms awaiting conversion. The parklands at the back stretch out to an oval pool featuring a statue inspired by the sculpture of ancient Greece as the focal point of its verdant plant theatre stage. The commonhold consists of four flats and the only shared areas are the landings on the different levels and the grounds.

Located in Essonne 35 km south of Paris, this castle of 1500m ² built in 1848, of a classic and very balanced architecture, was completely restored in 2012. With a harmonious style on its four facades, the castle is characterized by its Mansart style roof, its balusters on the 3 levels, its facades in stone and stucco, the pilasters on the ground floor and upstairs, its arched doors ... The interior of the castle enjoys by its volumes with rooms both vast and proportionate. The entrance hall with its masterful staircase sets the tone as soon as you enter the door: marble, columns, stone, ironwork and high ceilings. The 4 reception rooms facing the park are the same way: large glass doors guarantee a permanent brightness, parquet floors of Hungary, marble fireplaces, mirrors, moldings, gilding and a set of very nice woodwork in the music room. The contemporary kitchen on the ground floor fits perfectly with the whole. On the first floor, a master suite, including a large room overlooking the park, a bathroom, a dressing room and a gym. Five other rooms with bathroom and marble fireplace offer different themes. On the 2nd floor, 10 studio-rooms with bathrooms. The basement area hosts an extensive spa including swimming pool, sauna, steam room, massage room, gym. A workshop and a wine cellar complete this level. The 10-hectare park starts from a flat area on the upper part where the castle is located, then gradually goes down towards the valley. From the vast terrace of the castle overlooking the park, a large lawn gently sloping to the belvedere provides a nice perspective on the gardens. Below a stretch of meadow and a wood. From the right side of the terrace, you can see a nice pond with a pavilion, a tennis court at the back and then a wooded area. The entire English park is harmonious and leaves unobstructed views of the valley. Several golf courses are located nearby. Access to the property is easy from Paris by the A6 motorway or from Charles de Gaulle airport by the Francilienne. Bertrand GUENIOT +33671071839

Located just 17 km south-east of Paris, Louis XIII style castle built from 1617 to 1635 by the architect Jean Thiriot for Charles Duret de Chevry, intendant of Finances of Louis XIII. In 1720, it was remodeled in the Louis XV style, then in 1748, the Marshal of Saxe had the large gallery fitted out in the central part of the castle. The property extends over 60 mainly wooded hectares, an exceptional size for a property so close to the capital. The castle totaling more than 2000m² of living space includes, on the ground floor, a large reception room of 150m², a dining room, two lounges, a library... The castle includes two suites and 14 bedrooms with bathrooms. All the period features have been preserved: paving, parquet floors, woodwork, moldings, fireplaces... The former outbuildings have been fitted out to offer more than 1000m² of additional living space including three seminar rooms and 18 additional of development. The brick and stone castle is distinguished by its paved main courtyard surrounded by dry moats which is accessed by a stone bridge marked with a beautiful wrought iron gate. At the entrance to the park two square pavilions and a large gate mark the access to the alley of honor. In the park on the sunset side, a beautiful perspective pierces the forest, a pond also comes to decorate the English garden. Located 17 km from Paris, 15 km from Orly, 45 km from Roissy CDG. Bertrand GUENIOT +33671071839