castle for sale Avesnes-sur-Helpe, France

17th century castle - Exceptional estate in AvesnoisIn the heart of Avesnois, in a preserved environment free from disturbances, the Château de Dourlers embodies the elegance and architectural power of the 17th century. Built in the modern era within a strategic territory near the old border of the Spanish Netherlands, the Château de Dourlers has been remodeled over the centuries and has recently undergone a major comprehensive restoration. This renovation has preserved its historical identity while providing a level of comfort and technology that is rare for this type of property. Fully restored, the estate now combines heritage, spectacular volumes, and high-end contemporary features. Complete insulation, roofing, networks, heating, sanitation, custom woodwork, and meticulous finishes have been executed with rigor. Two elevators serve all levels, ensuring optimal comfort. The basement houses spaces dedicated to the art of living, including a tasting room, wine cellars, pantry, equipped professional kitchen, dining room, laundry room, and technical areas. The ground floor features vast reception rooms with a grand entrance hall, bright veranda, snooker room, tasting bar, office, dining room of 56 m², library of 37 m², living room of 42 m², music room, and a reading lounge set up in the former chapel. The interior architecture respects the soul of the place while affirming a controlled contemporary signature. The first floor offers four complete master suites, each with a bedroom, lounge, and bathroom, as well as a children's suite with a mezzanine, dressing room, and shower room. The second floor unveils a private loft-like space across two levels, including a dining room with an equipped kitchen, living room with home cinema, gym, office, two bedrooms, a large dressing room, and a bathroom with sauna and jacuzzi. The estate also includes an independent house of about 240 m² to be completed, a historic ice house to be restored, a large garage, U-shaped stables with a caretaker's apartment, two houses to renovate, six horse boxes, workshops, and a private helipad. The landscaped park elegantly surrounds the property with a structured garden and fountain, pond with island, stream on the boundary, meadows, wooded areas, and landscaped pathways. The entire property is fully enclosed and secured by a video surveillance system. This property is aimed at discerning clients seeking an exceptional primary or secondary residence, a major heritage investment, or the development of a high-end confidential project. Property sold without furniture. Furnished acquisition is possible under certain conditions. Visits by appointment only with the presentation of an identity document and proof of financial capacity. For any confidential information: Thierry PENICOT - 06 73 57 86 18 Sabrina CONVENANCE - 07 68 03 39 71 Real estate agents - 3G IMMO Network A rare place, rich in history, intended for those who know how to recognize the exceptional. Fees charged to the seller. Your local 3G IMMO commercial agent EI - Thierry PENICOT registered with the Valenciennes RSAC n° 492 478 052. According to article L.561.5 of the Monetary and Financial Code, for the organization of the visit, you will be asked to present an identity document. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.

A vast brick and stone mansion with a 20th-century extension, in the middle of a small town in the Hauts-de-France region, 8 km from the Belgian border. The mansion, which takes its name from a former mendicant order in Syria, was initially built as a convent. Construction work on it began in 1724 and was finished in 1729, thanks to funding obtained by the nuns from Duchess Marie-Célestine de Holstein-Rethwisch. In 1792, in the fury of the French Revolution, the outside chapel and part of the cloisters were destroyed before the buildings were rented, between 1801 and 1863, by a private owner to the local authorities to host the police services and prison. It was then purchased in 1927 by the municipality and transformed into a hospice which was officially inaugurated in 1933. In the meantime, between 1873 and 1885, it was revamped as a stately home for the Moreau de la Tour-Godard-Desmaret family. Lastly, from 1979 to 1983, as well as in 1989, the building was modernised with an extension to the south, part of which was demolished several years ago. An entrance porch with a slate roof leads into the grounds in front of the mansion to the east. The main façade, with three storeys, stands out thanks to its brick and stone settings as well as the symmetry of its central section. In the second half of the 19th century, a scroll pediment and two balconies were added to the initial construction of 1724, on the western façade. Additionally, the main section has a half hipped slate roof dotted with hipped dormers and a chimney stack. To the north, there is a wing with a square tower topped by a slate pavilion roof with a zinc ridge cap, while to the south there is a wing with a similar roof. To the west, two flights of stone steps lead down into the grounds, which spread around the mansion over approximately 7,000 m² and include lawns and copses as well as almost 1,000 m² which can be built upon.

19th-century chateau with an annex and a gatehouse, courtyard, and flat park with a total area of 4.75 hectares. The chateau, built in 1854 with brick and stone and roofed with slate, offers approximately 970 m² of living space over three floors. It now requires complete interior renovation: Ground floor: entrance leading to grand staircase, two large corridors, seven parquet-floored reception rooms with fireplaces, sanitary facilities, and a vestibule leading to the service staircase. First floor: landing, two corridors, two sanitary areas, ten parquet-floored bedrooms, most with fireplaces. Attic: landing and two corridors leading to twelve bedrooms, two sanitary areas. Unused attic space above. Full basement with vaulted brick ceilings: former kitchen, boiler room, wine cellar, and various storage rooms. Annex house of approximately 90 m² footprint, formerly staff accommodation: in need of rehabilitation. Small gatehouse/pavilion of about 25 m² at the southeast corner of the park: in need of rehabilitation. Paved and tarmacked courtyard and flat landscaped park. Energy rating: N/A Climate rating: N/A Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: not applicable Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Stately 17th/18th Century Château in the Heart of the Avesnois Region Nestled within approximately 6,000 m² of parkland, this elegant residence offers 15 living spaces, including 4 bedrooms, 1 dormitory, and 3 bathrooms, totaling approximately 400 m² of renovated living space. Beautiful proportions, a fluid layout, and period features create an ideal setting for family life or a professional project. The outbuildings and spaces ripe for reinvention—the attic adjoining the bookstore (4 rooms) and 5 additional rooms on the upper floors—represent nearly 300 m² of potential renovation: the perfect opportunity to create suites, offices, cultural spaces, or guest rooms. Three cellars in the basement complete the property. Including fees of 5.04% TTC to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 809 200 €. Energy class E, Climate class D. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

Close to Valenciennes, on the Belgian border, this superb 18th century chateau in excellent condition with water moat, on 8544 sqm of land, in a green environment. Property with 1200 sqm of living space including 300 sqm on the 2nd floor to convert. Completely excavated, this chateau offers all the comfort of a contemporary construction. It has been entirely restored by an architect: interior and exterior, door and window frames, roof, cellars, moat, garden. Exceptional features. Dining room and kitchen in a row, lounge, bar area and cloak room. Cinema room, snooker room, gym, playing room, indoor swimming pool 10*3m, jacuzzi for four persons and two showers. Four bedrooms with dressing, tree bathrooms, four toilets, a laundry room, study, lounge, library. Elevator shaft on the four levels (ready-to-install equipment). Full sound system. Garage, gas heating. Selling price : 2 500 000 euros Fees at vendor's expense Energy class: N/A Climate class: N/A Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: Not applicable. Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr