castles with reception room for sale Oise, France

One hour from Paris, in Oise, a 13th-century castle with tourism activities, seminars, and rental residence. The castle, built in the 13th century by the Count of Clermont, stands out for its location above the Oise valley. Constructed from dressed stone from Saint-Maximin, extracted from local quarries, it was originally a medieval fortress that has retained its right-angled plan and its three irregular round towers, which testify to its initial defensive function. Over the centuries, the castle has gone through many renovations, particularly under the impetus of the Madaillan de Lesparre family, who undertook significant restoration work between the 15th and 17th centuries. Henry IV, close to Jean de Madaillan, stayed there several times, as did Cardinal Odet de Coligny. Much later, as the residence of the Baron of Condé in the second half of the 19th century, the castle was transformed without losing its original character. The building has approximately 1,000 m² of living space spread over five levels: a basement, a ground floor, two floors, and attics. The ground floor houses three reception rooms, one of which is located in the former armory. The upper floors are now divided into four independent apartments, complemented by workspaces that combine residential life with professional activity. At the façade, a double stone staircase leads to an elevated terrace bordered by balustrades. The uniformly distributed windows, the steep slate roof, and the overall sobriety reflect the successive transformations that have successfully combined medieval austerity with classical harmony. The park, covering an area of about two hectares, shares part of its land in a co-ownership that includes a few villas without disrupting the coherence of the estate.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Just an hour from Paris, in the heart of a well-preserved village in the Beauvais region, the Château de Troissereux, set behind its moats and canals, boasts one of the most remarkable examples of Renaissance architecture in the Hauts-de-France region. Built in the 15th and 16th centuries and attributed to the Italian architect Sebastiano Serlio, this château, listed as a Historic Monument, offers a rare combination of historical authenticity, architectural elegance and poetic landscaping. () The complex features brick and ashlar stone architecture, organised around a majestic main courtyard. The famous ‘Tour du Temps’, a unique alchemical tower housing a spiral staircase and a listed medieval clock, gives the site an absolutely unique identity. () The estate is surrounded by a listed park of approximately 12 hectares attributed to Bernard Palissy, criss-crossed by long canals, featuring moats, remarkable trees dating back several centuries and an exceptional natural ecosystem that is home to numerous migratory birds. () The château retains many period features and spacious reception rooms: salons, a library, a dining room, boudoirs and apartments, offering a refined setting for a family home, a reception venue or a high-end events project. A rare historic property, combining heritage, nature and the art of living, in a privileged setting in the immediate vicinity of Beauvais and its international airport. This property is presented by Sandrine Connell – EI Estate Agent – +33 (0)7 84 42 15 76. Full details available on request. Information on the risks associated with this property is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr