castles with panoramic view for sale Seine-Maritime, France

Historic castle & exceptional estate – Approximately 2,000 m² of living space – 4.5 hectares – Pays de BrayAt Strategimmo - Rouen Rive DroiteDiscover an exceptional estate of approximately 1,200 m², accompanied by about 800 m² of outbuildings, set on a plot of land of about 4.5 hectares, in the heart of a preserved environment of the Pays de Bray.Built in the 17th century and later enhanced and altered in the 19th century, the castle bears witness to several centuries of history and architectural evolution. After being somewhat neglected following World War II, the estate gradually regained its splendor thanks to significant renovation work.Many renovations have since been carried out to improve the comfort, performance, and sustainability of the property: renovation of the heating system, replacement of a large part of the windows with double-glazed PVC, insulation work, roofing revision of the castle, and re-roofing of the outbuildings, which are now new.In line with these improvements, photovoltaic panels are to be installed soon over an area of about 178 m², providing a new perspective on energy production.The estate is set within a park of ancient trees, enhanced by the presence of historic moats now converted into a body of water, two old forgotten wells, and an existing borehole. The land also offers the possibility of developing a swimming pool.The castle – approximately 1,200 m²:The main building offers generous volumes and numerous reception rooms, including:- 12 bedrooms;- 6 bathrooms or shower rooms;- several lounges and reception areas;- two independent kitchens;- an office;- a library;- a billiard room;- a weapons room;- heating system: air/air or air/water heat pump, electric heating and two fireplaces.The outbuildings – approximately 800 m²:The estate features an impressive set of outbuildings, representing about 800 m² of living or convertible space, offering many opportunities for exploitation and development.The former stable – approximately 160 m²:Converted into a large sleeping area with high capacity, it also includes a kitchen and a shower room.The dovecote:Converted into independent housing with a living room and kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.The caretaker’s house – approximately 140 m²:Independent, it includes a living-dining room, a kitchen, three bedrooms, and two shower rooms.The sheepfold – approximately 100 m²:A large free space offering many possibilities: reception room, wellness area or spa, workshop or additional guest house.The container accommodation:A unit yet to be finished, offering original potential for creating an unusual and romantic dwelling.The mobile home:An existing accommodation in need of refreshing, which can complement the hosting capacity of the estate.The pigeon house:A charming heritage element that can also be converted into unusual accommodation.An estate ready to host numerous projectsThe configuration of the estate, its volumes, its many accommodations and reception spaces allow for various projects: exceptional family home, guest rooms, gîtes, unusual accommodations, group receptions, or event estate.Another appreciable asset: about 90% of the furniture currently present in the property is included in the sale, allowing future owners to retain a large part of the charm and atmosphere of the place.Between heritage, nature, and exploitation potential, this property offers a rare opportunity to continue enhancing a historical estate already largely renovated.Land: approximately 4.5 hectares.Land suitable for a swimming pool.Property tax: approximately 2,800 € per year for the entire estate.DPE E - GES F (Many works completed since this assessment - Double-glazing PVC window frames - Heating system: heat pump - Insulation)Estimated annual energy expenditure for standard use between 9,720€ and 13,190€ indexed to the years and 2023.I offer this property at the price of 1,990,000.00 euros HAI including 4.7% fees payable by the buyer, that is 1,900,000.00 euros net seller.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Normandy - Near Dieppe - An exceptional place linked to Impressionism In Normandy, in the Seine-Maritime department (76), near the chalk cliffs of the Pays de Caux, John Taylor is delighted to present for sale an exceptional property: the « Château de Wargemont », an estate considered the last of the great Impressionist sites still in private hands. The 25 acres property, described by the American Mary Cassatt as “a pretty place, an English park, rather isolated”, is strongly associated with the life and work of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, for whom it served as a vacation spot, studio, and meeting place with the most important collectors of his time. It has come down to us in its original 18th- and 19th-century condition. The manor house, listed and classified as a historic monument, houses the only Impressionist decor, by any master, remaining in its original location: the Two Hunts, painted by Renoir directly on the woodwork of the dining room (listed as a historic monument in 1993). A remarkable and human-scale ensemble, typical of the residences of the peers of France in the early 19th century, strongly influenced by exile in England during the post-Revolutionary period. The main 18th-century building, made of brick and flint, was completed with two wings in the early 19th century. One was intended to house the rare books from the library of Philippe-Antoine Merlin de Douai. Most of the rooms are associated with important paintings by Renoir, now exhibited worldwide. Upstairs are several suites and bedrooms. The attic is insulated and partly converted with staff rooms, linen room, and attics. A chapel, a walled vegetable garden with an orangery, a pond and greenhouses, as well as an orchard, form part of the romantic route offered by the 25 acres park with its original layout. It features a large number of rare and centuries-old species: purple beeches, sequoias, oriental plane trees, cedars, etc. Rose bushes known to Renoir during his stays still grow in the estate's vegetable garden and are currently being studied. Renoir spent long summers here, mainly in the 1880s and 1890s, which led to important commissions and some of the artist's most significant works. Scholars consider this period to be the happiest in his career. Mary Cassatt, Monet, Jacques-Émile Blanche, and Caillebotte, among others, were also visitors during the heyday of Impressionism. Patrons and collectors Charles Deudon, Victor Chocquet, and Charles Ephrussi were regulars.