castle with reception room for sale Gouvieux, France

One hour from Paris, in the Oise, a 13th-century castle with tourism activity, 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 of dressed stone from Saint-Maximin, quarried locally, it was originally a medieval fortress that has retained its L-shape layout and three irregular round towers, which testify to its initial defensive function. Over the centuries, the castle has undergone numerous changes, notably under the impetus of the Madaillan de Lesparre family, which undertook significant restoration work between the 15th and 17th centuries. Henry IV, a close associate of Jean de Madaillan, stayed there several times, as did Cardinal Odet de Coligny. Much later, the residence of the Baron of Condé in the latter half of the 19th century, the castle was transformed while maintaining its original character. The building has approximately 1,000 m² of living space spread over five levels: a basement, a ground floor, two upper floors, and an attic. 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, along with workspaces that combine residential living and professional activity. At the front, a double stone staircase leads to an elevated terrace bordered by balustrades. The uniformly distributed windows, the steep slate roof, and the simplicity of the overall design reflect successive transformations that successfully blended medieval austerity with classical harmony. The park, covering an area of about two hectares, shares part of its land in a co-ownership occupied by a few villas without disrupting the coherence of the estate.This description has been automatically translated from French.

SENLIS. CLOSE TO CHANTILLY AND 45 MINUTES FROM PARIS: REMARKABLE CHÂTEAU, LISTED AS A MONUMENT HISTORIQUE, SET WITHIN AN 8.49-HECTARE CLASSIFIED ESTATE. Why does the Domaine de Vagenceuse welcome some of the greatest writers, who drew inspiration since the 18th century? The answer lies within the estate itself: Hidden behind a screen of century-old lime trees, the Domaine de Valgenceuse is approached along a magnificent 900-meter avenue, framed by terraces and mirror-like pools. - The first recorded in the 14th- century, Valengeuse has evolved over the centuries in a refined neoclassical style with Directoire period influences. - The 8.5-hectare park was landscaped in the 17th- century, to a design attributed to Le Nôtre, designer of the gardens of Versailles -. - The Nonette, a charming river, runs along the estate. The terrace, its stone balustrade, statues and pedestals have been listed since 1942, followed by the mirror-like in 1992. - The 19th- century brought a more romantic character trees and sweeping curves, softening the classical lines of the original groves, alongside centuries-old boxwood. - Built as a single, harmonious structure, the château features statue niches and a central pediment. Its west-facing façade opens onto a vast terrace linking the two wings. - The Orangerie, once a theater, forms an integral part of this harmonious architectural ensemble. - The park, also, holds the official "Jardin remarquable" label awarded by the French Ministry of Culture. Alexandre Dumas fils himself described Valgenceuse as "a miniature of paradise on earth. The property also includes stables, several lock-up garages, a fitness room, and a caretaker's house. CONSULTANTS IMMOBILIER LUXURY REAL ESTATE PARIS. For further information and viewings, please contact Mrs de Chalon: +33 6 75 67 32 19.