Castles for sale Mailly-le-Château, France

Ref.4807 : 15th-C. chateau with moats and a dovecote set in a 7,7 acres park in Burgundy The château is situated on the outskirts of a small, vibrant town in Burgundy, within the Nièvre department, home to 3,600 inhabitants and traversed by three waterways, including the Nivernais Canal and the Yonne River. An ancient medieval town and former capital of timber rafting, it has been described as the “Venice of the Nièvre” by the writer Romain Rolland. It lies at the heart of the Vaux d’Yonne and on the threshold of the Morvan. Vézelay is 20 km away, and Auxerre is 44 km distant. A railway station connects the town to Paris in just under three hours, while the capital can be reached by car in approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. The town has preserved a remarkable medieval heritage, notably a collegiate church regarded as a jewel of Gothic art, alongside several half-timbered houses dating from the 15th and 16th C.. All essential shops are available, including grocery stores and organic producers, together with a local producers’ market. The town has successfully maintained its full range of public services and continues to foster a vibrant cultural life, with a media library, a museum, and a cinema. From the street, a tree-lined avenue leads to the chateau entrance. It is surrounded by magnificent moats that are still filled with water, fed by the River Sauzay. They are between 8 and 20 metres wide and are largely stone-built. A stone bridge dating from the 15th C., the only access to the château, spans the moat. The entrance, opposite the bridge, is through a carriage gate in the middle of a square tower. The terrace, on which the château stands surrounded by its moat, covers nearly 3,500 sqm and offers perfect tranquillity and privacy. To the right of the square tower stands the chateau and to the left a residential wing. These two buildings are connected at the first floor level. Once through the porch, we discover the large terrace surrounded by water and a garden planted with beautiful trees. A circular corner tower, featuring a secondary 15th-C. stone spiral staircase, provides access to the first floor of both the chateau and the dwelling. These are identical in appearance and height; the façades are lime-plastered, the corner buttresses are stone, and the roofs are covered with perfectly maintained old flat tiles. All the windows are fitted with solid wooden shutters. French windows provide direct access to the garden from all the ground floor rooms. The château faces north-west and south-east. The interior of the château has largely retained its original layout and has undergone few alterations, except for a discreet extension on the west side during the 19th–C., which is virtually imperceptible. On the ground floor, from the small entrance hall, one is immediately confronted by a wide 15th-C. staircase crafted from Burgundy stone, adorned with an ornate wrought-iron balustrade. To the right, a passage leads to a spacious kitchen/dining room of 31 sqm, featuring two windows and a French door opening onto a terrace at the edge of the moat. The floors are laid with traditional terracotta tiles, the ceilings are of exposed beams, and there is an original stone fireplace. To the left of the hall, two elegant, through reception rooms of 33 and 39 sqm each enjoy marble fireplaces and direct access to the garden. One of these rooms boasts a herringbone parquet floor. The ceiling height throughout is three metres. Behind the staircase are a pantry, a laundry/heating room, and a WC. On the first floor, there is a 25 sqm study, five bedrooms ranging from 10 to 26 sqm, two bathrooms with WC, and a dressing room that could easily be converted into a bathroom. A large billiard room of 42 sqm features two French doors, an exposed-beam ceiling, and a grey Saint-Anne marble fireplace. Above this level lies a spacious attic of nearly 120 sqm, with five dormer windows and impressive timbering, offering numerous possibilities for additional accommodation—bedrooms, bathrooms, or a games room. Finally, a stone spiral staircase provides access to the second floor of the square tower, opening into a charming 13 sqm through-room, reminiscent of a lookout, with views either toward the entrance or the park. The château as a whole is meticulously maintained and exudes considerable charm. The total surface area, including the attic, amounts to 430 sqm. Outbuildings : THE DWELLING Located on the opposite side of the square tower, forming an L-shaped wing of the château, this annex occupies approximately 90 sqm over two levels, with an attic. A charming entrance, paved with antique terracotta tiles, leads to the left into a spacious reception room of around 40 sqm, featuring a large French door opening onto the garden. The floors are of terracotta, the ceiling displays exposed beams, and there is a stone fireplace. Opposite, a kitchen provides access to a terrace along the edge of the moat, followed by a pantry and a bathroom. Upstairs, accessed by a wooden staircase, there is a large bedroom or games room of approximately 45 sqm, with a beautifully crafted French-style ceiling, and it is connected to the square tower. Additionally, there is another attractive bedroom with wooden floors and a bathroom. This annex, totaling about 180 sqm, is full of charm. It could serve as a guesthouse or children’s residence, or alternatively be adapted for commercial use such as a bed-and-breakfast or holiday rental. THE DOVECOTE Situated slightly apart from the château, yet still within the terrace/garden enclosed by the moat, the dovecote is an impressive, square-plan building spanning three levels. Its corners are reinforced with stone, and it features a well-maintained four-sloped roof covered with traditional flat tiles. At present, the ground floor serves as a workshop. Land : Covering a total area of 7.7 acres, the property comprises a garden terrace surrounded by a moat, meadows beyond the moat, and, on the other side of the Sauzay stream, a woodland area of approximately 15,000 sqm. The immediate neighbours are the old farmhouse to the east and the old mill to the west. The setting is idyllic, with unobstructed views of the countryside and wooded hillsides. The property is perfectly peaceful, free from any nuisance and very well maintained. The garden terrace features some beautiful trees. There is also a well and a wooden canopy. Cabinet LE NAIL - Nièvre - Mr Bernard ROUYER : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Bernard ROUYER, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 382 833 341. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

In Yonne, halfway between Chablis and Auxerre, a renovated 18th-century castle, its outbuildings and common areas are set within a park of over 7 hectares. The estate, which is all in one piece, covers approximately 7 hectares. It consists of meadows and wooded sections. Three accesses serve the estate, one of which leads to a parking area for the current clientele's vehicles, where accommodation and dining are offered. The castle, in a neoclassical style, is located to the south, while the outbuildings and common areas, which are more rustic in appearance, are to the north, facing each other and separated by a walled courtyard that is grassy, with shrubbery and trees. While the castle was built in the 18th century, the outbuildings date from the 19th century. The façades of the various buildings are mostly made of rubble or dressed stone and plastered, except for those of the common areas, which are made of exposed stone; the openings are predominantly straight or have a low arc, with their frames in brick or dressed stone; finally, the roofs, punctuated with dormers, skylights, and chimney stacks, are almost all covered in flat tiles from the region, or slates for three slopes that cover the castle, in various shapes. The castle dwelling, with its two levels under the eaves, and the three other habitable outbuildings (formerly a dovecote, longhouse, and farm), each raised by one floor, underwent a complete renovation in the 2010s.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Réf. 4866: Charming château near Avallon (Yonne) – ideal for a hotel business The château is situated in the Yonne department, in Burgundy. It lies at the heart of the Morvan Regional Nature Park, between the towns of Avallon and Vézelay. The château is set in the rural, rolling countryside typical of the Morvan, at an altitude of around 230 metres, in the midst of extensive wooded grounds. This location provides a peaceful, leafy natural setting, ideal for nature and heritage tourism. It is an excellent base from which to explore the treasures of southern Yonne and the Morvan. The main tourist attractions nearby are: The Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene in Vézelay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic town of Avallon. The natural landscapes of the Morvan Regional Nature Park. The Chapel of Saulce-d’Island, a remnant of a former Templar and Hospitaller commandery. Numerous hiking trails, horse riding routes and Burgundian heritage sites. Two architectural periods thus coexist: a section dating from the 15th century, comprising a rectangular main building flanked by a rectangular tower at the front and a round tower at the rear; and two projections on the façades, one of which connects to the late 18th-century extension, consisting of a large rectangular structure with numerous windows, the east gable of which features two round towers. The corner buttresses are made of stone, as are the window towers. The roofs of the main buildings are covered with flat tiles; the roofs of the towers are slate. They are regularly maintained. The façades are covered with an old lime render. The current owners have converted this château into a commercial venture comprising, to date, around 25 rooms, flats and holiday cottages. A restaurant was in operation. The chateau covers an area of approximately 1,500 sqm: The ground floor (with 3-metre-high ceilings) comprises a reception room, a dining room (45 sqm) with a large stone fireplace, a professional kitchen, storerooms, a private flat (80 sqm), a lounge/billiard room and bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. French windows provide direct access to the grounds. From the double-length hall, a stone staircase leads to the first floor, which is the main floor, with a ceiling height of approximately 3.5 metres. To the right is a large, double-length reception room of approximately 70 sqm, featuring a French-style ceiling painted with decorative motifs; the walls are entirely panelled in late 18th-century woodwork, and the floors are laid with parquet. The rest of this first floor has been entirely converted into around ten bedrooms and bathrooms. They have retained their original features, such as marble or stone fireplaces, parquet or terracotta tile floors, and partial or full panelling. The numerous windows flood the space with light. The second floor comprises a dozen bedrooms and bathrooms. The 18th-century section is partly in the attic. Here too, certain original features have been preserved. In the 15th-century section, a third attic floor houses a 45 sqm seminar room and four bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Beautiful exposed beams are visible. Outbuildings : They cover an area of approximately 500 sqm. They are situated on the north side of the courtyard. The first brick buildings were formerly stables; the central section has a first floor and could be converted into a self-contained flat. The second building is certainly older. It is more imposing and comprises a ground floor housing, amongst other things, a workshop and various utility rooms, and an upper floor partly converted into a holiday let. They are in good visible condition. These buildings offer potential for further development. The grounds cover 21 acres of which approximately 6.2 hectares are landscaped as a park. The main entrance is through a large wrought-iron gate leading into a spacious courtyard serving all the buildings. An old entrance on the south side opens onto a majestic avenue of chestnut trees, aligned with the château. From this avenue, one emerges onto a vast expanse of greenery, flanked on either side by meadows offering stunning views of the countryside and the foothills of the Morvan. There are some beautiful trees on the grounds. There is a small pond near the outbuildings. The whole property is idyllic, charming and completely free from any nuisance. Cabinet LE NAIL - Nièvre - Mr Bernard ROUYER : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Bernard ROUYER, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 382 833 341. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

2.5 hours from Paris between Vézelay and Avallon, this exceptional property is steeped in history. It is surrounded by its 9ha park, perfectly planted with century-old trees and a bridleway. This castle offers a living area of approximately 1500m², consisting of a magnificent 75m² living room entirely decorated with woodwork, 28 bedrooms with bathrooms, a billiard table, a meeting room, a large dining room . All the rooms have been restored in the spirit of the castle to preserve its authenticity. The outbuildings consist of a garage, a laundry room, an orangery, a workshop and a caretaker's apartment. This property would be suitable for a commercial or hotel activity but also for a family. “Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr”

Château located in Burgundy Franche-Comté, in the department of Yonne, between Avallon and Vézelay in the Morvan. Currently run as an ERP hotel on an estate of over 10 hectares. It has been carefully restored to preserve the authenticity and historic charm of the château. A unique opportunity for investors and lovers of historic heritage. This castle, with a surface area of 1,500 m², offers a space that is both generous and elegant. It consists of two distinct wings, one dating from the 15th century and the other from the 18th century, thus combining historical charm and modernity. The 18th-century wing houses spaces dedicated to catering, welcoming lounges, comfortable bedrooms and meeting rooms, ideal for organising memorable events and stays. A basement containing a cellar serves as a storeroom, offering additional storage space. The 15th-century wing includes accommodation, fully equipped kitchens and an oil-fired boiler room. The upper floors offer several bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, as well as a seminar room that can accommodate up to 19 people. The outbuildings, located to the north-west of the estate, include buildings with additional accommodation and storage space, perfect for staff or complementary activities. The estate is surrounded by a magnificent park, consisting of a courtyard, a lime tree-lined driveway, green meadows, a peaceful stream and woods, creating a serene and picturesque atmosphere. This hotel château is an exceptional property, reflecting a rich historical and architectural heritage. With its 25 bedrooms and 22 bathrooms or shower rooms, it is ideal for continuing a hotel business or embarking on an ambitious tourism project.

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.