castle for sale Contres, France

This property is situated in the heart of Sologne, a region of woods and ponds renowned for its sumptuous hunting grounds and estates, and bordering Touraine with the Loire Valley and its châteaux, symbols of the French art of living. In the heart of an unspoilt forest, just outside the village accessible by a discreet lane, the château stands in its own setting, out of sight and out of mind. The moat surrounds a quadrangular platform that was once surrounded by high curtain walls and flanked by four corner towers. Today, only one of these remains and it stands to the east. The drawbridge, now dormant, leads to the châtelet, flanked by two horseshoe-shaped towers with crossbars guarding the entrance. An adjoining building houses the vaulted guards' room, one of the listed historic buildings. Once through the gateway, the medieval, defensive aspect of the north face gives way to an open, light-filled courtyard. The keep is impressively high. Refurbishments carried out over the last century have brought comfort and functionality to this brick-walled building, built between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and arranged around a central staircase in a square tower. The monumental fireplaces in the dining room and sitting room are superb. The consecrated chapel, luminous with its large stained glass windows, is also listed. On five floors, the living rooms give way to bedrooms and utility rooms. Part fortress, part manor house, this is a unique residence. Moats, barbicans, crossbars, machicolations, keep, mullioned windows and ornamental shells fortify and dress up this charming castle, forming a perfect ensemble in typical Solognot style. Outside the moat, the outbuildings were restored in the 20th century and house numerous bedrooms, garages, utility rooms, a caretaker's cottage, etc. In the grounds, the vegetable garden has been laid out with numerous flowerbeds. Hardwood and softwood plantations protect the site and surround the meadows around the château. There are a number of accesses and pathways through the park, with no easements. ECD not submitted (ISMH classification). Price HAI 1.976.000 € - (fee charges vendor) Property presented by Pierre de RAIGNIAC (EI): +33 6 26 10 46 13 - [email protected] Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

Superb château, in the heart of the Loire Valley, between Blois and Amboise, near local amenities and railway station with journey time to Paris of 1 h 10. Restored 19th century property with 620 sqm of comfortable living space comprising reception rooms with wooden floors, marble fireplace etc. 10 bedrooms. Various outbuildings, spanning a total of 500 sqm, including: restored 80 sqm caretaker's house, 4 flats, several garages and storage barns. Beautiful drive, lined by sequoias, leads to château. More than 42 hectares of land, including 5-hectare garden, parks and 37 hectares of woodland (PSG - simple management plan). Energy class: D/D.

Ref. 4387: Splendid 19th C. Château fully restored with guest lodge on 105 acres Right in the heart of the Loire valley between Blois and Amboise with excellent access to local amenities and a train link to Paris (1h10). This impressive property has been tastefully renovated and is in an ideal location offering rural peace and quiet whilst retaining easy communication links to the larger cities and Paris. Dating back to the 19th century this property has seen several modifications over its lifetime including the doubling of its ground and first floor areas with the period « extension » to the rear. The current owners have in turn recently completed a “top to tail” renovation and today it offers comfortable accommodation for family and guests with good sized reception rooms, 10 bedrooms and a guest lodge. Rising the steps from the gravelled front drive and parking area leads us through the front door into the entrance hall, a tiled reception area of 27sqm with symmetrical doors left and right and in front to the stairs and inner hall. To our right we have the first reception room, a lounge of 38 sqm with herring bone parquet flooring, original marble fireplace and views over the front lawns. Through the glazed doors takes us into the second part of this lounge (27sqm), currently used as an office. Here we find straight cut parquet flooring, a brick wood burner and glazed doors leading out to the rear of the chateau. Exiting the office we enter a lobby area providing access to a double bedroom 17m²), shower room and wc, dressing room and second double bedroom (19 sqm) all with parquet flooring except the shower room. The second bedroom reconnects through a side door into the lounge. Across the hallway, through either of the double pairs of doors, leads us into the second lounge (37sqm) with painted half panelling on the walls and an ornate green tiled fireplace. Doors from this room lead into the dining hall (30 sqm), also with half panelling, a double aspect room with original marble fireplace that opens through to the kitchen at the rear of this chateau. A well equipped 28 sqm family room with central island and original fireplace (used today for those indoor BBQs). The laundry room next to the kitchen measures approximately 14 sqm. Completing the ground floor we have a wc and then the inner hall with stairs to the upper floors and down to the garden level. The original stairs have been cleaned and have a gentle rise to the upper floors. The 1st floor: A central corridor separates the front bedrooms from those to the rear. This floor houses 7 double bedrooms all with parquet flooring, ranging from 12m² to 38m² in size. 3 shower rooms (2 private and 1 shared) and 1 bathroom. The Master suite enjoys a large bedroom, dressing room and private bathroom. Several bedrooms interconnect and some have short balconies overlooking the lawn and lakes to the front, with the rear bedrooms having views over the “summer area” and woodland beyond. The upper floor has also been converted and is split into 2 large rooms of 39 sqm and 42 sqm (games room, tv rooms, workspace, etc) with a wc, and a separate guest suite with seating area, bedroom (16m²) with private shower room and wc. The garden floor with internal access via the inner hall covers the whole surface area of the chateau and is divided into a number of useful rooms: boiler room, wine cave, storage, wood store, workshop, etc. etc The former guardian’s house (approximately 80 sqm) has also been modernised and renovated and today offers: open plan lounge with wood burner and kitchen area, wc, and upstairs 2 (or 3) bedrooms and a shower room. There are roughly 500 sqm of a variety of further outbuildings including; a ground floor apartment (to be finished), 3 upstairs apartments (requiring work), several garages and storage barns. Over 105 acres of private land with a rare and very impressive, mature redwood entrance alley that hides the chateau and buildings. The alley continues past the main lake though to the park of circa 12+ acres and splits either to the outbuildings or up to the main chateau passing the other two ponds on its way. Next to the outbuildings is a water reservoir for watering the neighbouring vegetable garden and fruit trees. To the rear of the chateau is the “summer area” with covered kitchen and dining, Jacuzzi and soft seating and a boules pitch. The lawn at the front runs down to the lake with views towards the woodland beyond. The rest of the estate 37 hectares (92 acres) is woodland (oaks, chestnuts, birch, hornbeam, with paths throughout and has a planting/felling schedule (Plan Simple Gestion) which has tax advantages to the owner not to mention the wildlife resident within. Cabinet LE NAIL – Touraine - Loire Valley – M. Tony WELLS : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Tony WELLS, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 444 692 156. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

A Neo-Louis XIII chateau dating from the late 19th century, with its outbuildings, set in 4 hectares of grounds between Blois and Amboise, around 200 km from Paris. A wrought iron gate leads into the property. Guarded and bordered by yew hedges, the impressive ironwork opens onto a stately driveway lined with centuries-old oak trees forming a thick screen of greenery. At first sight the chateau shows its full splendour: a large, projecting central section, stone balusters encircling the esplanade, a wing to the left and two to the right, one of which is slightly smaller. Next to the traditional Louis XIII-style building, there is a more modern extension. Built in 1898, some twenty years after the Republicans came to power, the chateau was commissioned by an officer whose family descended from a regiment of dragoons under the Ancien Régime and had prospered since their ennoblement under the First Empire. In the 20th century, the chateau enjoyed renewed splendour, although this was interrupted during the Occupation when it was requisitioned by the Germans. After D-Day and during the early days of the Liberation, American troops stayed here. During the French colonial wars, the chateau was inhabited by the mother of a famous writer. As part of the French government's 'civilising' mission, young Indochinese were brought here to learn French language and culture. Finally, in 1980, the chateau was bought by its current inhabitants. Major modernisation work was carried out, while taking care to preserve the original authenticity of the building erected towards the end of the 19th century. The chateau and its terrace, built on the highest hillside, dominate the vast landscape to the south. Protected by a canopy of fragrant greenery, the building sits at the heart of elegantly designed parklands. A gravel walkway surrounds the entire property. Beyond the fence, the nearby forest stretches as far as the eye can see. Finally, at the bottom of the highest part of the grounds, there is a former outbuilding that has been converted into a guest house. Here, the gently sloping parkland affords sweeping views of the surrounding area.

CENTRE - LOIRE VALLEY Located half-way between Blois city and Chambord, an hour and an half from Paris, this wonderful 19th century castle is surrounded by a 15 hectare park and wood. A 1025 m² pond is facing the castle. There is a 88 m² caretaker cottage. The castle includes 14 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms and a billiard room. There is also an orangery, a stable, garages and annexes. Nathalie Durand - agent commercial broker - RSAC Blois 519502330 - Contact +33 (0)6.48.48.70.83

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - 1h50 South of PARIS, close to the city of BLOIS, 15 minutes from the train station and the highway exit. Tourist area of the castles of the Loire Valley. This charming château-hotel is located in the heart of its 3.4 ha park, it includes 24 rooms of 3 different categories (surfaces between 20 and 30 m2), reception, 3 lounges, winter garden, professional kitchen, office apartment, various rooms, outdoor SPA and large garage. The whole château is in very good condition. Professional project, investor (file on request).

Sole Agent. 160 - page description on request. 1h from Paris by TGV or 2h15 by car, in the immediate vicinity of Blois and the most beautiful Loire Valley chateaux, this exceptional property dates from 1636. The original central building was remodelled and extended in the mid 18th century, with the addition of two entrance pavilions and outbuildings. The enemble was renovated between 2010 and 2013. Elegant and perfectly maintained gardens boast a mirror water feature, old moats which today are landscaped, a walled orchard/vegetable garden and centennial plane and lime trees. Hidden from view, the 40 hectares of grounds comprise forest, meadows and pastures. A sumptuous and meticulously renovated ensemble in mint condition. Significant commercial and even hotel potential, given the interior layout and development potential.

Château of the 18-19th centuries of 750 m² of living space in 15 main rooms including 8 bedrooms, located in a landscaped park of 3ha5, in a quiet environment, 15km from Blois North. Property isolated in a park, in the middle of woods, ideal for guesthouse. The château consists of : On the ground-floor : 3 beautiful reception rooms, office, kitchen and beautiful wooden staircase. On the 1st and 2nd floors : 8 bedrooms, each fitted with bathroom and WC; linen room and 2 staircases (including one service staircase). Whole basement below the house with boiler room. In the attics, there is a space suitable for conversion. Oil central heating with Weismann boiler and 8000L tank in the basement. Septic tank and insulated walls. The outbuildings consist of : -  2 cottages to convert, each of 110 m² - The events space of 450 m², -  A garage for 3 cars. Selling price : 980 000 euros Fees at seller's expense Energy class : E Climate class : E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 8230 euros and 11,180 euros per year. Prices indexed to 01/01/2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr

Two hours from Paris, in the Loire Valley is this residence built in 1898 with a living area of ​​560 m² without any visual or noise pollution. The property of more than 4 hectares is made up of a large south-facing terrace, a vast park with its secular trees, lawns, an orchard and a wood. The interior, thanks to its preserved architectural elements, has kept the charm and the cozy atmosphere of the Belle Epoque. Beautiful reception rooms and large bedrooms with their private bathrooms make up the chateau. A caretaker's house of 160 m² and 2 cellars complete this property. Ideally located in the middle of the Loire castles just 15 minutes from Blois and Amboise, 5 minutes from shops and the train station and 10 minutes from a 9-hole golf course, this residence can have a professional destination: hotel, guest rooms guests, gites but also a beautiful family residence. Come and discover this exceptional property in a dominant position, with an unobstructed view of the valley, immersed in lush greenery. DPE : D / D Price : 1 525 000 € This property is presented by Cédric COCHETON (EI) - (+33) 06 56 67 57 49 - [email protected]. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

Ref.3912 : Magnificent chateau for sale 30 km from Chambord. This exceptional castle is built in the Grande Sologne region, on the border of the wine-growing Sologne, the bocage plateaus of the Touraine Méridionale and the Berry. It stands in the middle of a private and preserved forest that is not disturbed by any easement. A village offering the first services and shops of necessity is 5.5 km away. Romorantin-Lanthenay, capital of the Sologne region and a resource town (SNCF train station), is 16 km away. The towns of Blois and Vierzon are respectively 35 km and 45 km from the property and have excellent road and rail links as well as a wide range of services. Built at the end of the 15th century by the architect Jacques de Persigny for Lord Philippe du Moulin as a reward for having saved the life of King Charles VIII during the Battle of Fornoue in 1495, this castle has a quadriform plan, surrounded by a moat and flanked by circular towers at each of its corners. It consists of two buildings, the dwelling and the manor house, which are accessed by a drawbridge, now dormant, defended by an entrance gatehouse with a postern and flanked by two towers. THE LODGE : With a living area of approx. 420sqm, the dwelling is arranged around a central stairway situated in the square tower. It spans 5 stories as follows: Ground floor: lounge with monumental stone fireplace, painted beams, dining room with monumental sculpted stone fireplace, chapel, pantry with service stairway to the basement; First floor: bedroom with adjoining bathroom and wc, library, toilet and wc; On the 2nd floor: 2 bedrooms with monumental stone fireplace and adjoining bathroom or toilet and wc; On the 3rd floor: corridor leading to 3 bedrooms, one of which has a cathedral ceiling, storage room, bathroom with toilet, separate toilet; In the basement: dining room, kitchen, boiler room, pantry with service staircase. THE MANOR : The manor house, although it has retained certain defensive elements from the Middle Ages such as crossbars, machicolations and barbicans, is betrayed by the presence of mullioned windows and worked dormers, which characterise a Renaissance residence. It is distributed as follows: Ground floor: library with fireplace, stone slab floor, spiral staircase in the tower, guard room with monumental stone fireplace and pointed ceiling, boiler room in the corner tower; 1st floor: bedroom, toilet with WC, bedroom with en-suite bathroom, other room in the tower. Second floor: above the entrance châtelet only: bedroom with fireplace, bathroom and toilet in the right tower of the châtelet; 3rd floor: above the entrance châtelet only: bedroom with cathedral roof, bathroom and toilet in the right tower of the châtelet. The outbuildings face the entrance châtelet and form a U-shaped courtyard. They comprise : A half-timbered, polychrome brick caretaker's cottage with flat tiles comprising: dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom with toilet, another room with a single access from the outside. Above, attic with 3 rooms suitable for conversion. Basement under part. Water, electricity and heating by means of a wood-burning stove are present. A house known as the 'vegetable garden', built of bricks under tiles, comprising various rooms for storing equipment, vegetable store and garage. Attic above. Former stables with 6 stalls and a garage that could house several cars. Above, 9 bedrooms, most of which have a toilet, a bathroom. Electricity, water and heating are present in this building, but work will be necessary to make it habitable. Behind these 3 main buildings are : A building, housing fruit trees, a honey house and a laundry, adjoining the vegetable garden house. A laundry. An orangery. Harmoniously distributed around the castle, the grounds are mainly composed of forest and a few meadows that protect the site. Numerous paths and small private footpaths make it easy to stroll around. In the park, the vegetable garden with its numerous flowerbeds adds a more delicate dimension to the property. This beautiful ensemble perfectly illustrates the picture that is painted of our beloved Sologne as an undisputed reserve of biodiversity, which offers peace and serenity where one can escape in complete tranquillity between forests and waterholes. The whole, subject to a simple management plan, has a total surface area of almost 98.8 acres (40 hectares) in one piece, which is not disturbed by any easement. Cabinet LE NAIL – Loiret - Sologne – Mr Baudouin LE GRELLE: +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20

The castle at this level of restoration with its outbuildings, swimming pool, tennis court, ponds, farms, hunting lodges is one of the most beautiful estates in France. The buildings as a whole are 6,800 m2 to which are added 1,990 m2 of annexes and technical premises and 2,580 m2 of terraces. Off-market: The transmission of the file to a potential buyer will only take place after having justified its financing and the signing of a confidentiality clause. Agency fees are the responsibility of the purchaser, i.e. 4.50% including tax of the price excluding fees. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. ** ENGLISH SPEAKERS: please note that Capifrance has an international department that can help with translations. To see our range of 20,000 properties for sale in France, please visit our Capifrance website directly. We look forward to finding your dream home!

Located in a golden triangle of illustrious Châteaux Royaux such as Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise. A 15th-century Renaissance chateau (listed as a historic monument) of approx. 1,200m2 in the heart of a 24-hectare landscaped estate. Transformed into a 3-star hotel, the Château is bordered by a dry moat, with the courtyard of honor giving access to the main gate. The Château features a majestic entrance hall, lounge, double living room, professional kitchen with cold room (storage, preparation, cooking, cleaning and service areas), cellars, staff checkroom and linen room. The property offers 33 bedrooms, including 17 suites with en-suite bathrooms in the Château. The entrance building, known as 'La Porterie', with its round and square towers, houses 10 suites, 1 seminar room, 1 bar with license 4 and offices. Heated swimming pool and solarium, tennis court, heliport, hot-air balloon helisurface, private parking, pond. A reception room for 80 people (orangery), a cottage (2 bedrooms) and a villa (3 bedrooms) complete the ensemble. In the grounds, a longere of approx. 160m2 to renovate, outbuildings. This property is ideal for investors, hoteliers or enthusiasts. 2 hours from Paris by TGV and 45 minutes from Tours by car. Close to Château de Chenonceau (15min), Château d'Amboise (18min), Beauval Zoo (30min).