castle for sale La Madeleine-Bouvet, France

This historic estate presents an ideal opportunity for a large-scale hotel project. Built gradually between the 15th and 20th centuries, the property comprises five main buildings totaling 22 bedrooms and offering approximately 2,500 square meters of living space. Nestled near Chartres, a cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the prestigious châteaux of Maintenon and Nogent-le-Rotrou, the property enjoys a strategic location. Situated in the southern Perche region, it is 10 minutes from the A10 motorway and extends over a majestic estate of approximately 42 hectares, including 23 hectares of woodland, 14 hectares of meadows, and a meticulously landscaped park. While the main structure of the estate is generally in good condition, the interiors require extensive restoration. Located on the edge of a small village, the château was built on the ruins of an earlier fortress destroyed during the Hundred Years' War. Two separate entrances provide access to the property: one, facing the village, is marked by a large wrought-iron gate leading to the former gatehouse, now converted into a spacious living room. The other entrance, opening onto the park, passes through a crenellated gatehouse surmounted by an imposing tower, nicknamed the ''water tower,'' and crosses a canal via a bridge. The buildings are arranged around a U-shaped courtyard enclosed by the Louis XVI pavilion and the outbuildings, offering breathtaking views of the park. The park itself, spanning 42 hectares, is distinguished by a monumental 200-meter terrace overlooking a verdant meadow and woodlands sheltering a variety of deciduous trees, intersected by a canal. The landscaping also includes topiary parterres of boxwood and yew, a majestic tree-lined avenue, and a one-hectare kitchen garden. The five main buildings each bear witness to several historical periods: - **The Village Pavilion**, built between the 16th and 18th centuries near the village. - **The Gatehouse or Keep**, combining elements from the 15th, 18th, and 20th centuries, linked by a medieval gallery dating from the 15th century; a residential wing was added in 1980. - **The Saint-François Tower**, dating from the 15th century. - **The Louis XVI Pavilion**, sometimes called the ''Renaissance House,'' to which is attached the La Cloche Tower, dating from the 16th century and modified in the 17th and 18th centuries. - **The outbuildings**, comprising buildings constructed between the 16th, 19th, and 20th centuries and featuring remarkable 16th-century timber frames. The location of this property is considered a major asset. Paris is only 120 kilometers away, and a motorway access point is available 16 kilometers away in the direction of the capital or 8 kilometers away in the direction of Le Mans. The neighboring town of Brou, located 8 kilometers away, offers all the necessary shops and services. Technically, the property benefits from a partial mains water supply and has a combined wastewater treatment system, including a septic tank and a connection to the public sewer system. Thus, this exceptional property combines historical heritage with potential for large-scale projects. The fees are to be paid by the seller. 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!

Situated in the heart of the Perche region of Normandy, just 1.30 hours from Paris and 10 minutes from a motorway exit, this unique property is 30 minutes from Nogent-le-Rotrou station, offering direct access to Paris Montparnasse in 1 hour 50 minutes. Set in a 22 hectares estate, this remarkable property comprises a number of authentic historic buildings, including a 16th, 17th and 18th century château, a 15th century medieval châtelet, a 15th century tower, a 16th and 18th century manor house and 16th century outbuildings. All surrounded by a magnificent formal garden. Other outbuildings include a watchtower, a wash-house, a sheepfold, a coach house and a water tower. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1948, this property is a real heritage treasure. The chateau Built of white stone and orange-coloured bricks, on a base of sandstone, this castle is covered in slate (renovated in the 1980s) and has an oak roof structure. A bell tower crowns the property. Spanning around 730 m², the château has 20 main rooms spread over three levels. As soon as you enter, you are greeted by a series of vast reception rooms, adorned with fireplaces and painted wood panelling. A magnificent wooden staircase leads to the two upper floors, which contain 15 bedrooms of varying sizes, as well as 5 bathrooms and toilets. The châtelet This 15th-century building is predominantly built of white stone on a sandstone base, while orange bricks adorn the gallery and rotunda, with stone surrounds. A twentieth century extension blends harmoniously into the ensemble, with rendered facades and a slate roof that was redone in the 1980s.The main facade, with its two towers and drawbridge pediment, is linked to the house by a gallery with an ‘inverted ship's hull’ frame. Together, the châtelet and the house cover some 260 m², with 11 rooms including a chapel, a guard room, 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. One of the towers also hides a dungeon. The Saint-François tower Built in the 15th century, this tower of white stone and orange bricks is set on a sandstone base and topped with a slate roof.The interior is arranged over four levels, served by a stone spiral staircase.The ground floor features a room with a fireplace and exposed beams, while the upper floors offer vaulted rooms and fireplaces, all in a unique medieval setting. The Renaissance manor house This elegant Louis XVI-style pavilion, with its tower nicknamed ‘La Cloche’, boasts flint and orange brick facades and Renaissance-style white stonework. With a total floor surface area of approx. 370 m², of which 136 m² is currently converted, it comprises a dining room with fireplace, a kitchen, a vast lounge, as well as a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. The domed ‘La Cloche’ tower is linked to the pavilion by a footbridge.It has a painter's studio in the basement and rooms with fireplaces on the upper floors. The outbuildings These comprise a large, bayonet-shaped brick and stone building with a flat tile roof featuring large dormer windows. The complex spans around 1,085 m² on two levels. The ground floor comprises three enclosed 150 m² (1,615 sq ft) garages that can be used as reception rooms, linked to another adjoining 100 m² (1,076 sq ft) reception room. Upstairs, a 250 m² space under a ship's hull roof offers vast potential. The property also includes a stable with 2 boxes, 3 stalls, a tack room and a garage for horse-drawn carriages. This exceptional estate, with its rich architectural heritage, its formal garden and its 22 hectares crossed by a river, is a real gem in a unique, grandiose setting.However, all the buildings are in need of complete renovation. Property presented by Hugues de Jessey +33 (0)6 60 12 33 33 With agency fees: €3,180,000 Excluding agency fees: €3,000,000 6% agency fees payable by buyer. Energy diagnostics not applicable to MH listed buildings. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

The property, dating from the 19th century, features a lovely park with trees and plants covering 2.2 hectares (including the built area). The park comprises various spaces including lawns, an orchard, a vegetable garden, a pond, tennis courts, terraces, and walkways. It is enhanced by a caretaker's house (currently rented) and an outbuilding used as a workshop, wood shed, garage, and storage rooms.On the ground floor: A large entrance, a dining room, a kitchen, a back kitchen, a hallway, a small living room, a large living room, a second hallway, and a toilet.On the first floor: A landing and a service gallery leading to 5 bedrooms (including one with a shower room, and one with a toilet), two bathrooms, a toilet, and two small dressing/storage rooms.On the second floor: A service gallery leading to 3 bedrooms, two attics, and a bathroom.Others: A cellar/heating room.Price: €1,050,000This description has been automatically translated from French.