castle for sale Parc Sud-Moulin du Vallon district of Autun, France

Ideally located between Autun and Dijon, at the gateway to the Burgundy wine route, this château built in 1840 offers approximately 12,900 sq ft of living space spread across four levels. Around thirty rooms make up the property: a basement with a professional kitchen and vaulted wine cellar, a raised ground floor featuring a 1,075sqm reception hall and a caretaker's apartment, an upper floor that can be converted into bedrooms or offices, and vast attic spaces with exposed beams offering excellent potential. The slate roof and timber frame are in outstanding condition; double-glazed PVC windows throughout. Five outbuildings: Le Foyer (3,230 sqm) – Guest lodge sleeping 20, a 1,075sqm ft multipurpose room, and five underground garages. Le Grand Pavillon (6,460 sqm) – Two floors of flexible event spaces and accommodation areas. La Lingerie – Sound structural shell with a brand-new roof. The interior requires a full fit-out to create a gîte sleeping 6 to 10 guests; workshop and garage attached. Le Pavillon – Former 4-room staff quarters in need of complete renovation. The Park Studios & Houses – Two 4-bedroom cottages, one 2-bedroom unit, one studio apartment, and four additional studios nestled in the wooded section of the grounds. Independent boiler room; the entire ensemble requires rehabilitation. Facilities & Grounds 30-space paved parking area Stone sheepfold and dovecote, large horticultural greenhouse Pumping station with underground irrigation network Two gatekeeper's houses at the entrance to the estate Covered lean-to shelter for 6 vehicles or equipment 30-acre park combining meadows and woodland Potential A remarkable estate suited to a hotel project, events venue, tourist residence, equestrian activity, or large-scale family conversion. An opportunity for a visionary buyer ready to undertake a significant renovation in a lush, unspoilt setting.