castles with pool for sale Haute-Saône, France

A 19th-century chateau with guest accommodations, swimming pool and grounds, perched along the banks of the Saône River, 35 minutes from Dijon in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. A tall wall conceals the entire property from view, except for the tops of a few trees visible from the road. Accessible via an automatic entrance gate that opens onto a parking area, a landscaped drive – bordered on one side by the annexe with its three garages and, on the other, a verdant arbour with views of the Saône River – leads to the entrance of the L-shaped chateau, located in the middle of the property and adorned with a tower topped with glazed tiles and an exterior brick walkway. Separated from the property’s outbuilding by a gravel courtyard, the main dwelling includes ten guest accommodations, while the swimming pool and the entrance to the property’s vaulted cellars are located in front of the main façade, facing south. As for its landscaped terraced grounds, they slope down behind the chateau all the way to the Saône River, where a path provides gentle access to the landing stage and an immense space along the water’s edge.

Nestled in a green setting, in the heart of Franche Comté, in a village with all amenities (school, doctor, pharmacy, bakery, small supermarket, butcher, hairdresser, etc.) In the immediate vicinity of Luxeuil les Bains, a spa town of character, this sumptuous exceptional property offers a rare living environment, combining history, nature and comfort. The 18th century castle has approximately 412 m2 of living space, spread over 3 levels. It comprises 11 rooms, including 6 bedrooms, large reception areas, an authentic kitchen with cement tiles and stone fireplace, and an elegant staircase leading to the upper floors. Each bedroom on the first floor has its own bathroom and toilet. The complex is located on a magnificent enclosed park of 1.75 hectares, richly planted with trees: purple beeches, weeping willows, horse chestnut trees, tulip trees, cedar of Lebanon among others. A stream marks the southern boundary of the property. Outbuildings (85 m2) A renovated dovecote with a bread oven on the ground floor, two rooms on the upper level as well as the presence of the historic rotating ladder. A recent swimming pool (2023) discreetly fitted out, equipped with a heat pump, shower and toilet in an adjoining room. A recent double garage that can accommodate up to three vehicles. Interior descriptions: Ground floor: entrance hall with stone staircase, wrought iron banister, 4 adjoining reception rooms, all with English parquet flooring, office, dining room, living room, all with fireplaces and access to the park, utility room and kitchen with stone fireplace, cloakroom and storeroom. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms with bathroom, toilet, central room distributing the bedrooms, parquet flooring landing, large dressing room, laundry room. 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms with exposed beams, bathroom, toilet, attic. Vaulted cellars covering the entire surface area of the building. The property is equipped with central heating by radiators with two pellet boilers and a silo of approximately 10 tonnes. Advantages & Accessibility: 5 minutes from Luxeuil les Bains (spa resort) 30 minutes from Remiremont TGV station (Paris in less than 3 hours) 1h30 from Basel international airport. 2 hours from Strasbourg. 2 hours 15 minutes from Zurich. Preserved environment: forests, river, Ballons des Vosges natural park, plateau of a thousand ponds. For more information or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact Bernard Bertin, independent entrepreneur EXPERTIMO RSAC 322296484 Besançon. EXPERTIMO est le leader français des réseaux dédiés aux mandataires expérimentés