castle with pool for sale Courtenay, France

A 19th century chateau with 14 5 hectares of grounds surrounded by verdant countryside in north-west Isère. This vast estate, extending over approx. 14.5ha of gently sloping, uninterrupted land, consists predominantly of woodlands. A shady driveway leads to a large gravel parking area to the north-west of the main building. It then continues towards a courtyard in front of the chateau, where the woods give way to a large clearing. A secondary path followed by a flight of steps lead to a swimming pool on a plateau overlooking the forest. On the other side, a small wooden chapel is tucked away beneath the trees. This was originally a forest house linked to an ancient 16th century Cistercian abbey. After the French Revolution, it was used as the home of the steward responsible for managing the national forest. In 1888, a local grandee commissioned the architect Joseph-Étienne Mallaval to build a substantial four-storey extension. The chateau, which has undergone several periods of construction and renovation, stands on the north-eastern edge of the grounds. Its most striking external architectural features are those dating from the 19th century. The distinct, homogenous volumes of each section follow one another cascading down to the outbuilding, reflecting the different periods in which they were built. The adobe, pebble, rammed earth concrete and clinker block facades are rendered. The roofs, clad with slate, monk and nun or flat “beaver tail” tiles are in good condition; they have all been renovated, with the exception of the roof of the 19th-century main building. Today divided into various lodgings spread over three levels, the building has a total floor area of approx. 870 m². It is currently used as tourist accommodation, benefiting from one of the most peaceful environmental areas.

We are offering for sale this private residential property known as 'Le Château de Thuellin'. The château and its outbuildings are located in the commune of Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin, in the Isère department, 40 minutes from Chambéry, 1 hour from Lyon and Grenoble, and 1 hour 30 minutes from Geneva. This is a construction dating from the 16th century, later expanded, with a renovated roof. The property boasts numerous features: - French formal gardens, - An 18m x 8m swimming pool with an authentic summer kitchen (barbecue, large family table), - A tennis court, - An immense wooded park with century-old trees, woods, a pond, and a spring. The château has several outbuildings: - A caretaker's house of 100 sqm situated apart in the park (two floors and four bedrooms), - A large agricultural building of 306 sqm on a 2,236 sqm constructible plot. The property is accessed via a sublime private road lined with rows of chestnut trees and a classified hornbeam alley. The ground floor is directly accessible from the main courtyard and serves the two upper levels. Spread over 290 sqm, it includes an entrance with a main stone staircase leading to the upper floors, a vestibule with 19th-century woodwork, a large living room with a marble fireplace, hardwood floors, woodwork, and large French windows opening onto the main courtyard. Another smaller living room completes the ensemble in one of the towers. You will also find on this level a dining room with 19th-century woodwork, a sublime marble fireplace, a large kitchen with a pantry, a study, and an en-suite bedroom located in a tower with magnificent woodwork and a marble fireplace. The first floor, spread over 200 sqm, offers several beautiful bedrooms with period charm and features such as marble fireplaces, walnut parquet floors, and period woodwork, each with a washbasin. On this level, there is also a vestibule, a small 'boudoir' living room in a tower, and a child's bedroom. The second floor offers a large triple-aspect bedroom with a bathroom. You will also find an attic in the eaves, a 28 sqm mansard room that can serve as a dormitory, and three service bedrooms, one of which is in a turret. Information on the potential risks to which this property is exposed is available at: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

This 13th-century manor house, in perfect condition, is nestled in a walled park of half a hectare, featuring a paved driveway and a heated swimming pool, offering an exceptional family setting to welcome family and friends.This property includes two wings, connected by a central tower adorned with a magnificent sundial dating from 1739.With over 507 m² of floor space, it offers on the ground floor a kitchen equipped with a LACANCHE cooking range with direct access to the outdoor terrace and an 11 m² laundry room with a shower. A large dining room of 35 m² with a stone fireplace and exposed beam ceiling for hosting, and for relaxation, a mirror room with its large mirrors, parquet flooring, and an incredible Renaissance-style cast iron stove with a marble fireplace mantle. A second living room with a mezzanine, a molded French ceiling, and a monumental brick fireplace.On the first floor, there is a master suite decorated by the Dutch architect Renzo Wieder, with its dressing room, private balcony, and a large shower room. On the same level, 4 bedrooms, including 2 in mezzanine with their own shower room and one that requires finishing work.In the attic, a last bedroom with skylight and 2 rooms that can be used for storage or can be opened to create an open space.The second wing of the property features an independent house of 105 m² on two levels, with a 24 m² living/dining room, four bedrooms, and a shower room.The outbuildings include a 37 m² garage with a magnificent wrought iron door. This bucolic space by the pool, heated and measuring 14 m x 7 m, is ideal for family moments while enjoying the sound of water from the 2 fountains.The basement of 183 m² is cleverly divided into five parts: a vaulted cellar converted into a wine bar at a constant temperature, a heated garage with an automated sectional door, a boiler room housing two boilers, and two storage spaces.This property is equipped for comfort with central heating via wood and oil, an air conditioning system, and underfloor heating. The fully paved entrance can accommodate seven vehicles, and the walled enclosure with an automatic gate and intercom ensures security. A spring allows for automatic irrigation of the garden and filling of the pool, and solar automatic lighting adds to the practicality.The property is located 12 minutes from the center of Bourgoin Jallieu: schools, hospital, shops, restaurants, and SNCF train station. The Lyon St Exupéry and Grenoble airports and the TGV station are 25 minutes away. It is also perfect for developing a commercial activity (gîtes, guest rooms) without requiring any renovations.This exceptional property is a true haven of peace offering numerous possibilities, to be discovered absolutely.Fees payable by the seller. Energy class E, Climate class D Estimated average amount of annual energy expenses for standard usage, established based on energy prices from 2021: between €6190.00 and €8450.00. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr.This description has been automatically translated from French.