castle for sale Chablis, France

Exclusively with Sotheby’s. Close to the prestigious Chablis vineyards, a superb Neo-Classical château lies at the heart of its magnificent 13.5-hectare enclosed park. From the moment you arrive, you are struck by the beauty and refinement of this exceptional estate, located just two hours from Paris. Built on a hillside, the Louis XVI–style château offers 758 sqm of living space and is composed of two main wings, elegantly framed by wrought-iron gates inspired by Versailles and opening onto a majestic courtyard of honor.Beautifully renovated and maintained with meticulous care, the château is in remarkable condition. Each of the two wings features large openings overlooking the park, providing open views and generous natural light. The reception rooms stand out for their elegance, the suites for their comfort and thoughtful design, and the kitchens for their full range of equipment. On the lower level, a fitness room with sauna and, as a centerpiece, a remarkable sycamore wood office-library housing 8,000 volumes. At the entrance to the estate, a caretaker’s house with several bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen, as well as two fully equipped independent pavilions, allow family and friends to be hosted in great comfort. The property also includes a closed garage for four vehicles and several outbuildings for garden equipment. The park, absolutely magnificent, combines formal French-style landscaped gardens, an orchard, vast wooded areas, and floral beds planted with rare species. Two ornamental pools, water fountains, a 6,000-sqm pond equipped with pedal boats, a forest, and horse paddocks with boxes give the estate a poetic atmosphere where swans, ducks, and birds find refuge. Two main entrances, including a tree-lined drive bordered by century-old plane trees, as well as several pedestrian gates, serve the property. The location is ideal: 2 hours from Paris, 3 hours 30 minutes from Geneva, 15 minutes from an SNCF train station, and in immediate proximity to shops. Chablis is 20 minutes away, and the first vineyards of the Chablis region only 10 minutes away. Gas heating, recent boilers. Energy performance rating: E. The sale price includes certain pieces of furniture, appliances, curtains, as well as garden equipment and furnishings. A rare, refined, and elegant property that we invite you to discover. Full file and visit on request — please contact us.