castles for sale Center, France (page 6)

Ref.4478 : Beautiful french chateau for sale in Sologne. In Sologne, in the department of Cher, at the gateway to the Pays Fort Sancerrois, stands this sublime château nestling in the heart of a private contiguous forest of over 200 hectares. The silence here is so perfect that it becomes music to the soul, soothing any inner turmoil. And yet, despite being protected from any nuisance, the property is only twenty kilometres or so from Salbris and Vierzon stations, making it possible to reach the capital in 1hr 30mins and 1hr 40mins respectively. The main shops and services are around ten kilometres away in a small, dynamic and historic Sologne town. Golf and other outdoor activities are also nearby. Built over a mezzanine floor, the château is constructed of rendered rubble stone and topped with a pavilion-style, three-sloped slate roof. It comprises a square body with an imposing pavilion, half of which is built into the structure, a four-sided tower, also half of which is built into the structure, and a cylindrical tower above the structure. The frames and quoins are in red brick with pointing, giving the building a certain elegance. A projecting string course surrounds the building, marking the separation between the ground and ground floors and giving rhythm to the façade. The half-hipped dormers on the first floor are topped with a zinc finial, demonstrating the building's attention to detail. The attic floor is pierced with skylights to let in natural light. The building faces north-east/south-west and spans approx. 700 sqm of living space over three stories: Ground floor : A vast gallery entrance of almost 30 sqm, with cement tiles on the floor and picture rails on the ceiling, sets the scene. It opens onto a pleasant billiard room on the right and a bright, spacious study on the left, with its herringbone parquet flooring and marble fireplace. Towards the south-west, a splendid lounge (45 sqm, 4 m high ceilings) bathed in light provides a warm, soothing atmosphere that every guest will appreciate. This is followed by a large hall with the start of a beautiful solid oak winding staircase, then a corridor leading to a second, more intimate sitting room with views over the parklands. This is followed by the dining room with its trumeau over the marble fireplace, its picture rails and its bow window giving it an uninterrupted view over the parklands. A pleasant, double-exposed kitchen of almost 30 sqm with a central island completes the western layout. It has direct access to the outside from the small circular tower. To the east are a laundry room and a toilet, as well as the start of a secondary staircase. On the first floor : a landing leads to a large corridor with 6 bedrooms on either side, including a large master suite with its own bathroom and dressing room, as well as private wc in the tower. The south-east-facing bedroom offers the luxury of access to a roof terrace bordered by square pear-shaped balusters with a square base and rounded pedestal and spine. The neighbouring bedroom, facing south-west, has a suspended balcony with wrought-iron railings. There are also two shower rooms and separate wc. The second floor : even though it is under the rafters, it is still very spacious. There are three bedrooms, a bathroom, wc, an artist's studio with a floor surface area of more than 40 sqm and various other rooms. The latter, currently used for storage, could easily be converted into bedrooms as they already have all the comforts required for such use. The mezzanine floor contains cellars, a boiler room, a laundry room and storage rooms. The property is in good condition and offers excellent conversion potential. Outbuildings : To the north-west of the château is a comfortable caretaker's cottage which, although built in the 21st century, respects the château's architectural style. The walls are rendered and covered with a slate roof. The ground floor comprises a living room with open-plan kitchen and separate toilet. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, wc and a bathroom. It has electric heating, Polyvinyl chloride double-glazed windows and an independent drainage system. The building also houses two enclosed garages and, adjoining them, a lean-to with an electric charging point for two additional vehicles. To the south is a splendid 11 x 5 m swimming pool, built in 2000 and covered by an elegant 19 x 8 m conservatory-style glass roof. The swimming pool uses salt water and is heated by its own oil-fired boiler. After a long, straight, gravelled driveway, more than 500 m long, in the middle of the woods, you reach the entrance gate to the property. The enchanting backdrop is a magnificent château set in 1.65 hectares of fully enclosed landscaped parklands. The gardens, a subtle blend of geometry and romanticism, offer idyllic perspectives that captivate the eye. Here, the flowerbeds compete in colour with the seasons, while the paths lined with trees and pruned bushes invite you to stroll and contemplate. In the evening, the park's lighting, rivalled by that of the moon, offers an altogether different setting, but one that is just as pleasing to the eye. A well with a submersible pump provides automatic watering for the various fruit trees, shrubs and flowers. In addition to its refined gardens, the property enjoys the immense privilege of benefiting from the natural protection of more than 200 hectares of thick woodland, giving it perfect privacy, but without the burden of maintenance, as it belongs to an adjoining owner. This place, deeply rooted in its terroir, seems to breathe the soul of its history and no nuisance disturbs the beauty of the surroundings. Cabinet LE NAIL – Loiret - Sologne – M. Baudouin LE GRELLE : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Baudouin LE GRELLE, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 917 712 358. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Ref.4439 : Spacious 16th and 19th C. noble residence with 4 separate guest lodgings in wooded park of 19 acres. A private and secure edge of village setting hidden from view offering a secluded setting to enjoy the abundance of wildlife and nature at its best within the private woodland. A stroll into the local village with a choice of shops, restaurants, and only a short distance further to a train station with links to Blois, Tours and Paris. This family sized noble home provides comfortable accommodation of roughly 560sqm in the main residence on three floors with large basement level below. The formal entrance hall (19sqm), with ceiling height of 3.6m, accessed via the stone steps from the front lawn, with elegant tiled floor and panelled ceiling provides distribution to the rear corridor along with the two lounges on either side. To our right is the first reception room 23sqm, today used as a lounge but most probably the dining hall as it has direct access to the kitchen. An elegant double aspect room with feature marble fireplace with window above (smoke ducting to one side, permitting a central fireplace and window above), original wood half-panelling on the walls, ornate plaster work on the ceiling and herring bone parquet flooring. This room also has direct access to the corridor leading to the stairs etc. The kitchen (22sqm) is well appointed and features red and white harlequin flooring, the original stone fireplace, double aspect views with doors to the exterior as well as corridor and rear lobby with basement access. The other side of the entrance hall is a second lounge also of 23sqm with double aspect windows including another centrally located above a working marble fireplace (there are 4 such fireplaces in this property with hand wind operated shutters) and herring bone parquet flooring and plaster-worked ceiling. The entrance doors into the two receptions rooms are directly opposite in the hallway and with their windowed central fireplaces permit an impressive cross view of the property from each side and the hallway. The music room (27sqm) to the North West side of the property has an impressive marble fireplace, herringbone parquet, double aspect with direct access to the south exterior as well as linking internally. Taking the door to the corridor (19sqm) we pass the wc and arrive at the foot of the stairs, a soft spiral winding up to the uppers floors. The 1st floor offers a family bathroom, wc, five bedrooms each with marble fireplaces (two with windows above) and two with ensuite shower rooms. The bedrooms are 15sqm, 19sqm x2 and 23sqm x2 all with views and three double aspect. The top floor provides a TV room (could be bedroom) of 20sqm is vaulted with exposed beams and parquet flooring. There are 3 further bedrooms, two of 19sqm and the third of 23sqm, all with parquet flooring. A large dressing room with bathroom of 22sqm and wc complete this floor. The basement level accessed via the rear lobby covers the whole of the ground floor area (140sqm) with seven storage rooms including boiler room and one with the original well within. The outbuildings include : 4 separate self-contained guest lodges (two 1 bedrooms, a 2 bedroom and a 3 bedroom) all restored and used for tourist lets ; a restored original greenhouse ; Orangerie 31sqm attached to a storage room and original stables 41sqm ; wood store ; “Chai” a wine fabrication/maturing/storage building circa 200sqm over two floors with reception hall above and underground wine cellar 19m deep. Over 7hectares (21+ acres) of private land with formal park and gardens, tree lined avenues, gravelled parking, swimming pool, mature trees, orchard and sizeable woodland (home to a family of 10 deers, the owner tells us). Cabinet LE NAIL – Touraine - Loire Valley – M. Tony WELLS : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Tony WELLS, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 444 692 156. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Between Bourges and Issoudun, exceptional property in need of extensive renovation, comprising a Renaissance-style château with a total surface area of 2,100 sqm, its numerous remarkable outbuildings and a former farmhouse, set in 5 hectares of pleasure grounds and 19 hectares of woodland. The château : Built on the foundations of an ancient 11th-century feudal motte, the château is built on a square plan around an inner courtyard. It is surrounded by a dry moat and features five towers, including a central one and four corner towers. Its Renaissance style, enhanced by neo-Gothic features, is particularly striking, with its mullioned windows, arcades, gargoyles and sculpted dormer windows.) It features three vast and majestic reception rooms, a hunting room, a chapel and twenty bedrooms with twenty shower/bathrooms. Over 3 stories, it is built partly on a cellar. The château outbuildings: - A building of approx. 900 sqm is situated within the castle grounds (including sheds, stables, etc.). - A farm of approx. 2,500 sqm - An 18th century house of approx. 200 sqm situated at the entrance to the estate. - To the east, on the edge of the forest, an outbuilding of approx. 500 sqm with its sheds. - A forest house. - The 24-hectare parklands comprise 5 hectares of pleasure grounds and 19 hectares of woods and meadows. - The château requires renovation work. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: georisques.gouv.fr

Wing of Castle for sale in Sologne with a private garden and a swimming pool In the heart of Sologne, 1h50 from Paris, 20 km from Lamotte Beuvron and 24 km from Salbris. The current castle, whose construction began in 1604 by François Sabathier (treasurer of savings in 1577), was completed by the most illustrious lord of Brinon Pierre Séguier who was President of the king's councils, Grand Master of the Parliaments, founding member of the French Academy, chancellor of France under Louis XV, first person in the kingdom after the King, who owned it for nearly thirty years. He must leave it to his daughter the Duchess of Sully. The Château is built in its partially enclosed 23.5 hectare park. He has a pond of one hectare and borders the Sauldre river for 900 meters. The Castle is divided into four parts, the two wings and the center divided in two. The park is wooded and has a network of paths allowing easy movement. The part of the castle for sale includes; On the ground floor which is accessible via two entrances (main courtyard or ground private) a vast gallery of 30 sqm with high ceilings, numerous cupboards, Burgundy stone floors and old tiles, a fitted kitchen and equipped Bultaup of 40 sqm with fireplace, Provençal tiles, a living room of 58 sqm with 6 windows and a 17th century fireplace, original tiles, a laundry-boiler room and scullery with exit to the outside, toilet On the 1st floor: a large hallway, a bedroom with its bathroom, a second bedroom with fireplace and bathroom, two other bedrooms, a bathroom On the 2nd floor: An attic bedroom with bull's eye and roof window and a room of 55 sqm with a superb exposed framework and oak parquet flooring, a bathroom with Orient Express faucets and a beautiful exposed framework. This whole set is very bright. Then an outbuilding: Duplex apartment comprising on the ground floor a space living room kitchen of 57 sqm and 2 bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs Outside: a private garden with trees with a surface area of 6,707 sqm, beautiful terraces paved and wooden terraces, two superb period greenhouses and the gardener’s house A swimming pool of 15 meters x 5, changing room and technical room in part of an old tight. The whole is on a closed courtyard with independent access by road with a gate. automatic as well as access from the park. The Castle and the Outbuildings are listed in the Inventory of Historic Monuments. The useful surface area is 551.65 sqm The main courtyard and the 23.5 hectares park are shared. Lots of charm, character and authenticity with very nice old features, beams, moldings, functional fireplaces, very beautiful floors, high ceilings in a place steeped in history. The whole is in exceptional condition and perfectly maintained. This part of the castle can be used for various main residence projects or secondary but also investment because the seasonal rental to be developed can generate a turnover of around 40,000 euros by renting only in the summer. The town center and the village shops are within walking distance.

Ref. 4314: Beautiful property for sale in the Loiret french department. At the gateway to the Loire Valley, renowned by UNESCO for its châteaux, wine estates and rich historical, astronomical and cultural heritage, this peaceful and tranquil country chateau is a haven of peace where flora and fauna abound and waterfowl splash on the pond in its bucolic grounds. All within easy reach of Paris. The Château, with a surface area of 827 sqm, is built around a central pavilion and two wings, north-west and south-east, and comprises of Ground floor: A bright reception room with limestone floor tiles, a corridor with a washbasin and two toilets, On the left, towards the north-west wing of the reception room, one finds an entrance hall and sitting room, stone paving, wc, living room with 3.75 m high ceiling and a fireplace leading to a kitchen fitted with good quality modern units and an adjoining utility room. To the right, towards the south-east wing, a second entrance hall, stone floor, wc. A sitting room and a second large, bright sitting room with a south-facing fireplace and the same limestone floor. A second spacious and well equipped kitchen east facing connects to, the large sitting room and corridor First floor: Corridor and three bedrooms, each with a corridor and wash-hand basin. Towards the north-west wing, accessed via a winding wooden stairway, a study on the upper half-floor, a landing with oak parquet flooring, wc, bedroom with dressing room and adjoining wc, bathroom, two bedrooms with shower room and wc. Towards the south-east wing, accessed by a winding oak staircase, a landing and corridor, hallway, bright bedroom at the south end with bathroom, bedroom, wc, bedroom with shower room and bedroom. Second floor: At the end of the north-west wing a landing and a beautiful bedroom under the rafters, shower room and wc, then towards the south wing a large set of rooms that could be converted. The outbuildings: In the north-west extension, a storeroom and boiler room, and in a second extension, a shed and semi-buried wine cellar. The outbuildings dating from the 19th century are set at right angles to the west of the Château and comprise 250 sqm of usable floor space: -On the ground floor are three offices and part of the outbuildings, including a former chapel. -First floor: attic dining room, toilet, archive room, attic. Greenhouse: old masonry construction, metal frame and glazing in good condition. Timber-framed hangar 102sqm. Wash-house built on the edge of the pond. Old tennis court in poor condition. The about 17 acres park comprises about 6 acres of woodland, about 8 acres of lawn and a approx. 2 acres pond. The well-proportioned english-style parklands include lime trees, oaks, cedar pines and other trees. The property is walled except for the eastern end, which opens onto the neighbour's 74 acres of woodland. Deer often grace the grounds. The pond is fed by the Mauves river, which then flows onwards. Cabinet LE NAIL – Centre - Eure et Loir – M. Ernesto SORIA : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail ( www.cabinetlenail.com/en/ ) to browse our latest listings or find out more about this property.

EXCLUSIVE. SOLOGNE Partially listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments, this château boasts significant heritage value and is set within a remarkable natural landscape, opening onto a park, woodlands, and a pond. Fully restored, the property offers nearly 1,000 m² of high-end living space. Expansive reception rooms and numerous suites and bedrooms define a residence where spaciousness, light, and elegance blend seamlessly. Over 600 m² of restored outbuildings complement this exceptional estate, offering extensive possibilities for hosting guests or enjoying a refined lifestyle. A rare property combining heritage, architectural excellence, and the art of livingone of the finest estates in the Sologne region. Confidential dossier available upon qualified request.

Ref.3920 : French chateau for sale in the centre of France. This charming property is located on the border of the Indre and Cher departments, in the natural region of Berry, only 2h30 from Paris. It is built in a beautiful hilly and wooded environment out of sight. The main shops and services are 5.5 km (3 miles) away and Vierzon with its SNCF train station (Paris in 1.5 hours) is 15 minutes away. Motorway access is available in 10 minutes. Built at the beginning of the 19th century, this pleasant building consists of a central body flanked by two single-storey side pavilions. Two rectangular towers frame the building and give it a more substantial appearance. With a living area of approx. 575sqm, it is distributed as follows: On the ground floor: a vast entrance hall with a stairway and toilet, which leads to the right-hand side, a lounge (36sqm) with a ceiling height (HSP) of 3.66 m, a dining room (50sqm) (HSP 3 m), a kitchen and a scullery with a boiler room, storeroom and toilet. To the left is another lounge (3.45 m high) with adjoining study and in the tower a shower room and wc. On the first floor: 5 bedrooms, one of which is a master suite with its own anti bedroom, dressing room and bathroom/wc, 2 other bathrooms or showers and wc. On the second floor: a bedroom with its own shower room and wc, a large cinema or games room, a space with bathroom, sauna and hammam. The outbuildings are harmoniously distributed throughout the property and consist of : A guest house with open kitchen, living room and toilet. On the first floor, a bedroom with shower and toilet. This one is judiciously opened on the orangery which is used as a living room. Underfloor gas heating. In the extension a greenhouse with water, electricity and heating. A building facilitating the management of the property with a wood/mechanical workshop and storage. Above, a convertible attic. Adjacent to this, a shed housing 4 boxes with tack room, a henhouse and a garage for a tractor. Two sheds, one housing a garage and workshop, the other used for storage. The chateau is built in a magnificent park where nature is skilfully tamed. One finds there both the symmetry and the worked forms of the French park and the wilder and less rigorous aspect of the English park. This combination of landscapes, which extends over more than 19.76 acres (8 hectares), creates a theatre of greenery composed of boxwoods, water circuits, arched hedges, an English river and a rose garden, forming a veritable arboretum. A few meadows to let animals graze complete this ensemble, which is free of any rental. Cabinet LE NAIL – Loiret - Sologne – M. Baudouin LE GRELLE : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20

18th century castle, 950m2 approx., 14 bedrooms, 19 rooms, Orangery, 1 flat, several cellars and other outbuildings, 2.8 ha. OFF MARKET Located at the gateway to the wine valley, troglodytes and a preserved environment, this magnificent 18th century chateau, a very luminous U-shaped building, has preserved its period features: parquet flooring, marble fireplaces, cement tiles. A delightful blend of old world charm and modernism, this estate is ideal for a luxury hotel project, events or a fitness centre. Its proximity to the TGV station makes it a popular location. Close to all local shops and services. Quiet and peaceful place where everything is within reach. On the ground floor: - Very bright and spacious lounge with pink marble fireplace, - Meeting room in the left wing forming the U-shaped part of the building, access to the terrace and garden, - 2 toilets, including disabled access and washbasin. - Beautiful main entrance in the centre with a beautiful staircase leading to the first floor. Bright and spacious entrance with marble fireplace. - Small corridor with lift to the upper floors, - Spacious, very bright dining room - Kitchen in the right wing forming the U-shaped part of the building. Small corridor reserved for the service area - Office reception. On the 1st floor: Main staircase with wrought iron railing giving access to the upper floors. Lift leading to the upper floors where all of the castle's rooms are located. The rooms are both spacious and very luminous, benefiting from the surrounding environment thanks to its imposing French windows. - 7 bright and spacious rooms, 2 rooms in each wing and 3 rooms in the central part. Each room has its own bathroom and toilet. Among the 3 bedrooms in the central part is 1 suite offering 1 beautiful and large bedroom with its bathroom and toilet as well as another bedroom with 2 single beds and its bathroom + toilet. On the 2nd floor : - 7 bright and spacious bedrooms, 2 bedrooms on each wing and 3 bedrooms in the central part. Each room has its own bathroom and toilet. Information : Structural work done: roof, facade, double glazed French windows, heating equipment, bathroom, new toilet, floors partly finished ... Remain some works. Outbuildings : Orangery, a flat, large cellars used as an indoor swimming pool to be finalised, Wellness area, Restaurant area......Numerous other outbuildings Exterior : Backyard, ground, Tennis court, Woodland, For more information, please contact us.

Castle hotel-restaurant in Sologne, starred hotel, 900m2, 21 rooms including 11 in the castle, 2000m2 of outbuildings, 33ha, in Sologne This 19th century residence is located in the heart of Sologne. The first stones date back to around the 18th century. Estate with an area of 33 hectares. Property well restored and having managed to preserve and highlight its original elements such as its woodwork, fireplaces, staircases, lounges, etc. Description : - Reception, Bar-lounge, 2 lounges, 2 dining rooms with 20 and 40 seats, Toilets, Kitchen equipped to standard standards, Kitchen for staff, - 7 bedrooms, bathroom and toilet. 4-star comfort, 4 large suites, bathroom and toilet. 4-star comfort. - Annexes: 10 bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, telephone, 4-star comfort. - Outbuildings: A seminar room with 25 to 50 seats, A reception room dedicated to weddings with 160 seats, equipped kitchen, toilets. A house of 100m2, 4 apartments between 50 and 60 m2, a farmhouse of 130 m2. - Exterior: swimming pool, tennis court, dovecote, fitness trail, fitness room... A river crosses the property, a pond. Large lawn around the castle with some rare and century-old species, Large wooded area with bridle paths (250 years), hunting. All on approximately 33 hectares. In good condition, oil central heating, equipped as a hotel, and suitable for a private residence. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: georisks.gouv.fr