Castle Orleans (45)

At the gates of Sologne and the Orleans area, 2 hours from Paris,
Ideally located, the area enjoys perfect isolation which guarantees all the necessary tranquility, while being easily and quickly connected to the city.
Mentioned as early as the 13th century as a fortified house, the current buildings date back to the 17th century, and then underwent various restorations in the middle of the 20th century.
At the end of an imposing path lined with hundred-year-old trees, you can gradually discover the area, which includes no less than 3 courtyards.
Arriving in the main courtyard after having crossed a wrought iron gate, various buildings are visible, with mainly opposite and at the end of the courtyard, the house on the raised ground floor with its two pavilions. lateral.
The house continues to the east by a residential wing at right angles, then an imposing dovecote, a historical vestige attesting, if not to the noble origin of the places, at least to the size of the estate (in proportion to the large number of pigeon holes).
Then come a small courtyard, workshops, a small restored house of approximately 45 m² called the "gardener's house" comprising 3 rooms, as well as a small chapel.
The house, which will require major renovation, has several lounges and reception rooms on the ground floor, with old woodwork in some rooms and fireplaces. Upstairs, a large corridor currently serves 5 bedrooms. Attics and large cellars complete the building.
In the extension of the quadrilateral, the contiguous "poultry yard" and partly enclosed by walls is made up of various other buildings (garages, storerooms, workshops, courtyard, barns, stables and stables ..., further on a large hangar and an old henhouse …), As well as two fully restored residential houses, each about 100 m² and having all the comfort elements (double glazing, etc.).
The property has all around a forest park, orchards and various plains, for a total capacity of about 38 hectares.
Currently family owned, the places could also be perfectly suited, in whole or in part, to a professional, for example the creation of a horse club, the rental of cottages or events ...