castle with terrace for sale Auneau-Bleury-Saint-Symphorien, France

CHATEAU BUILT FROM THE 15TH TO THE 20TH CENTURY, 120 KM FROM PARIS IN THE PERCHE REGION - Exceptional charm and character - 5 main buildings - 18 bedrooms - 2,500 m² built area - Southern Perche - 8 km from the A10 motorway exit - 20 hectares - Structural shell in good condition, interior fully requiring restoration. Fully listed Historic Monument. On the edge of a small village in the Perche region, 120 km from Paris and 8 km from the motorway, this chateau of exceptional charm consists of 5 main buildings dating from the 15th to the 20th century, on the site of a former chateau burned during the Hundred Years' War. There are two entrances. The first, on the village side, is through a tall and long wrought-iron gate leading to the former gatehouse residence, now converted into a grand salon. The second entrance, on the park side, passes through a tall crenellated gateway dominated by the imposing “water chateau” tower. The impressive richly decorated medieval gatehouse quickly appears after crossing the bridge spanning the canal, followed by the other courtyard buildings. The heterogeneity of this ensemble reflects the long history of the estate. The original square medieval chateau surrounded by moats was burned in the first half of the 15th century by the Earl of Salisbury, commander-in-chief of the English troops, while on his way to lay siege to Orléans. Rebuilt at the end of the 15th and beginning of the 16th century, the remaining parts of this medieval chateau are the gatehouse known as “Le Donjon” and the Saint-François Tower. This medieval chateau was incorporated in the 19th century into the ensemble formed by the other buildings through the destruction of one of its sides and the filling in of part of the moats connecting it to the “new” chateau. The main body of the current chateau is composed of 16th-, 17th-, and 18th-century buildings. A first pavilion forming a gatehouse residence attached to a gallery was built at the end of the 16th century and remodeled in the second half of the 17th century with the addition of two small pavilions. This ensemble was raised by one additional floor in the 18th century. The enclosure of the gatehouse residence to create a grand office gave it its final appearance. These buildings, together with the Louis XVI pavilion and the other outbuildings, form a U-shaped courtyard overlooking a splendid 20-hectare park, notably featuring a large 200-meter-long terrace overlooking a vast meadow on one side and separated from a woodland of beautiful mature deciduous trees on the other side by a canal. The park also includes sumptuous boxwood embroidery gardens and yew topiaries, as well as a grand avenue and a one-hectare vegetable garden. 5 main buildings: 1 - The “chateau” closest to the village square, known as “Le Pavillon du Bourg”, 16th, 17th, and 18th century. 2 - The gatehouse known as “Le Donjon”, 15th, 18th, and 20th century. A 15th-century gallery, and a residential section built in 1980 connected to an 18th-century tower. 3 - The Saint-François Tower, 15th century. 4 - The Louis XVI pavilion known as the “Renaissance House” and its tower known as “La Cloche”, 16th century, modified in the 17th and 18th centuries. 5 - The outbuildings, 16th–19th–20th century. Superb 16th-century timber frameworks. Location: -120 km from Paris, motorway access 16 km toward Paris, 8 km toward Le Mans. -8 km from Brou, shops and services. Mains water supply, drainage partly connected to mains sewer and partly using septic tanks. Historic Monument protection: The chateau, its outbuildings, and its park: fully listed by decree dated 24 November 1948. Price: 2,756,000 Euros agency fees included (including 5.67% agency fees payable by the buyer). Including fees of 6% TTC to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 2 600 000 €. Not subject to DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

Discover an extraordinary opportunity to own a magnificent castle in the heart of Auneau-Bleury-Saint-Symphorien, France. This stunning 5,000 m² property offers a breathtaking combination of elegance and grandeur. With 56 intricately designed rooms, this estate provides ample space for hosting and leisure. The castle's architecture seamlessly blends historical charm with modern sophistication. Each room is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship, featuring ornate details and fine finishes. The expansive grounds are beautifully landscaped, offering serene views and a tranquil environment for relaxation. Whether you're looking to create a luxurious private residence or an exclusive event venue, this remarkable property offers endless potential. Embrace the chance to own a piece of history and experience the unparalleled beauty and charm of this enchanting French castle.

A carriage ride from Paris, the Château de la Fontaine, an eternal fable. Just 35 kilometers from Paris, where the capital gradually yields to foliage and silence, the Château de la Fontaine in Auffargis emerges as a timeless interlude. Built for himself by the Parisian architect Jean-François Yvert between 1871 and 1875, the estate spans just over 1050 square meters. It stands at the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Natural Park, embraced by the Rambouillet Forest, and overlooks the Abbey of Vaux-de-Cernay, a Cistercian jewel nestled in the valley. Architecturally, it echoes the Louis XIII style and the traditional brick and stone châteaux of the Île-de-France. Here, the stone does more than recount history; it whispers it, like the wind stirring through the asphodel leaves. This château is poetry, and more than that, a fable worthy of La Fontaine, where every façade and every perspective invites contemplation and reverie. Its theatrical elegance, expressed through carved woodwork, intimate proportions, and a meticulous attention to detail characteristic of the grand residences of its century, makes this jewel a true family home. A caretakers house and an outbuilding complete the ensemble. Surrounding it are 30 hectares of landscaped gardens and preserved nature, a verdant setting where the seasons unfold like a ballerina crossing the stage in an ethereal movement. Pathways trace meditative walks, clearings create moments of openness, and the entire estate seems suspended between dream and reality. An exceptional renovation, carried out with uncompromising standards, has reinterpreted the château for contemporary living without ever altering its soul. Modern comfort blends in discreetly: a wine cellar, spacious garage, heated indoor swimming pool, gym, billiard room with English bar, orangery, elevator Each a contemporary note inscribed within a perfectly orchestrated heritage composition. Five bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms are currently fitted, with the possibility of creating four additional bedrooms in the outbuilding. This property is an emotion, a rare address where the art of living converses with history, and where luxury expresses itself through grandeur in simplicity. Modest in scale yet radiant in spirit, this château carries within it the nobility of great houses. It invites its future custodian to continue an ancient legend patiently etched in stone, and to engrave their own, framed by the enduring word : family.

Ref 4945: Chateau and its numerous outbuildings for sale in the Loiret, near Etampes This remarkable property is situated in the north of the Loiret, on the border between the ‘Beauce Riche’ and the Juine Valley, just 65 kilometres from Paris, and thus benefits from the strong appeal of the Île-de-France region. The estate is just 20 minutes from Étampes, with its railway station served by the RER C line, amongst others, and approximately one hour from Paris by road. Malesherbes station, served by the RER D line to Paris-Gare de Lyon, also provides an alternative rail link. Local shops and everyday amenities are within easy reach, less than 5 km away, whilst Pithiviers, about 20 minutes away, offers a more comprehensive range of shops and services. The village also retains its local shops, including a bakery and a weekly market. This location allows you to enjoy a residential and secluded setting whilst remaining easily connected to Paris and the major motorways. Nearby, the landscapes of the Juine Valley, the estates and châteaux of Essonne and Loiret, as well as the region’s charming villages, offer a particularly sought-after setting for a family home, a holiday property or a heritage project. Oriented along a north-south axis and situated in a commanding position overlooking a small valley, the château is laid out in an elegant ‘T’ shape. Its architectural composition combines a main section of exposed cut stone with two side towers featuring a salmon-coloured rendered façade, accentuated by corner string courses of cut stone. The whole is topped with slate roofs, punctuated by dormer windows. The main building comprises a basement level, a raised ground floor, a main storey and a converted attic level. The façades are punctuated by large windows, emphasised by horizontal bands marking the different levels and lending the whole structure a sense of architectural regularity. All around the château, the courtyard is enclosed by a wide, dry-stone-walled moat, adorned with fruit trees. This feature, which is integral to the estate’s identity, bears witness to its history and recalls the property’s defensive origins. From the courtyard, access to the raised ground floor is via an imposing external staircase with a double straight flight, featuring an elegant balustrade of stone balusters. This leads to a vast landing, also lined with balusters, which serves as the residence’s ceremonial entrance. With a living area of approximately 650 sqm, the château is laid out as follows: The raised ground floor: accessible from the basement level or directly from the inner courtyard via the monumental staircase, the ground floor is organised around a beautiful entrance hall leading to the various reception rooms. To the left, a drawing room notable for its Versailles parquet flooring, panelled walls and marble fireplace is complemented by a billiard room. To the right, the entrance leads to an elegant music room of approximately 35 sqm (ceiling height 3.50 m), featuring painted exposed beams and a wooden fireplace. A modern, fitted and fully equipped kitchen, a library of approximately 25 sqm which also serves as a study, with herringbone parquet flooring, and a dining room of approximately 30 sqm complete this level. A guest toilet and a service staircase round off the layout. The first floor, accessed via the main staircase located in the rear half of the entrance hall, comprises a landing leading to a living room of approximately 26 sqm and five bedrooms, each with its own shower room and toilet, offering comfort and privacy to residents and guests. The attic level: partly converted, it comprises four additional bedrooms, a bathroom and a toilet. A spacious loft provides a view of the building’s remarkable timber framework and offers further potential depending on your plans. The basement level: this level features a spacious corridor leading to the former kitchens, which notably retain their cabochon-patterned floor tiles, as well as a utility room, an indoor well, a fruit store, a pantry and a boiler room. This level also includes a former vaulted cellar featuring a fireplace and a bread oven, as well as a wine cellar. A staircase leads to the upper floors. Harmoniously spread across the four corners of the estate, the numerous outbuildings serve a wide variety of purposes and offer opportunities for development and uses that complement the main house (residential, heritage or events projects). The outbuildings include: A/ A caretaker’s house B/ The miller’s house C/ The old mill D/ Two elegant outbuildings E/ The farm buildings F/ A dovecote G/ A shed A/ The caretaker’s house To the west, right next to the main entrance, a caretaker’s cottage offers a detached property in need of refurbishment. It comprises, on the ground floor, a living room, a kitchen, a bedroom and a toilet, plus two further bedrooms upstairs and a shower room. The property is fitted with gas heating with a storage tank. The slate roof shows signs of wear and tear. The window frames are double-glazed, made of wood and PVC on the first floor, whilst the ground floor still has single-glazed windows. B/ The miller’s house The miller’s house, situated to the north of the château in a setting with a small river flowing below, has its own entrance from the public road. It is laid out as follows: on the ground floor there is a kitchen, a toilet with a utility room, and a living room. The first floor comprises two bedrooms, a bathroom and a toilet, whilst the second floor comprises three bedrooms, a shower room and a toilet. The house is fitted with a combined wood and electric heating system, single-glazed wooden windows and an individual sewage system. Its slate roof shows signs of wear and tear. C/ The old mill The old mill is one of the most distinctive features of the estate. Built of rendered rubble stone, it retains its oak roof structure as well as the components associated with the old waterwheel mechanism. It comprises, in particular, a barn of approximately 80 sqm, various rooms and utility spaces, as well as a large room of approximately 115 sqm on the first floor, surmounted by an attic level of the same size. The slate roof, which is around thirty years old, shows signs of wear and tear. This property offers a particularly attractive setting for a guest house or event venue. D/ Two elegant outbuildings To the south of the château, a terraced lawn surrounded by retaining walls is flanked by two elegant outbuildings. The first houses a former dovecote which has been converted into toilet facilities. The second comprises a small detached dwelling consisting of a living room, a kitchen, a bedroom, a bathroom and a toilet. E/ The farm buildings This remarkable outbuilding complex faces the two pavilions, forming a courtyard which marks the boundary with the neighbouring property. The latter owns part of this building, though this arrangement does not detract from the secluded and peaceful character of the estate. This wing comprises numerous cellars, storage rooms, garages and workshop spaces. Two large rooms, measuring approximately 100 sqm and 90 sqm, in particular offer interesting potential, subject to some renovation work, for the creation of reception or event spaces. F/ The dovecote To the east of the estate stands what is probably one of its most remarkable structures: an imposing dovecote, now without a roof, which still contains around 3,500 nesting boxes. This exceptional number bears witness to the importance and extent of the seigneurial estate of yesteryear and lends this building genuine heritage value. G/ The shed A shed measuring approximately 11 × 10 m completes this lovely complex. The estate spans a property of approximately 12 hectares (29 acres), entirely enclosed by walls totaling nearly 2 linear kilometers. Remarkably well-preserved and maintained, these walls constitute an exceptional heritage feature and provide the property with a level of privacy and seclusion that is highly sought after. To the south of the château, within these well-preserved walls, a vast terraced lawn, bordered by stone retaining walls, offers remarkable views from the château. It extends downward into an orchard featuring plum, cherry, apple, pear, and fig trees, as well as a vegetable garden, both of which are accessed via an elegant double-flight stone staircase. The succession of terraces, walls, and plantings creates a structured and perfectly harmonious landscape, whose geometric lines and vistas provide a particularly elegant and pleasant setting to contemplate. To the east, a pool area blends naturally into the park, situated right next to a grove that provides a shaded and intimate setting. The rest of the park unfolds in a more natural, wooded setting, traversed by a river fed by several major springs. The presence of these flowing waters, combined with the diversity of the landscape, gives the estate a truly unique geographical and scenic character and fully contributes to its rarity. 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.