castles for sale Sens, France

1h30 from Paris, on the edge of a village with shops, you will discover the CHÂTEAU DE BELLERIVE, surrounded by greenery and overlooking the Yonne.This property was built around 1885 on the ruins of an old inn by Mr. D., who returned from the Transvaal after making his fortune in gold and diamond mines.This elegant neo-Renaissance château, with 15 rooms and approximately 480 m2 of living space, includes on the ground floor: a large entrance with marble cabochon flooring and Gothic windows that opens, through double doors, onto a large salon, a small salon and a former music room. These three richly decorated rooms -- with herringbone parquet, beautiful mouldings and superb ceilings -- total 130 m2 of reception space. A corridor leads to a large 20 m2 kitchen, an office, a WC, a dining room and two technical rooms.On the first floor, entirely oak-floored, a wide gallery leads to 6 large bedrooms, 5 of which have ensuite bathrooms and WCs. One bedroom opens onto a turret-flanked terrace with a superb view of the river. The top floor includes a 77 m2 habitable room plus 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a WC.Since 2006 numerous works have been completed: waterproofing, roofs and downpipes in full, connection to the mains sewer, water-to-water heat pump, electrical panels, one tower rebuilt to its original style, outdoor terraces... The interior of the château now remains to be renovated.This property also includes a covered swimming pool of 13 m x 6 m (liner to be redone), a caretaker's house of 90 m2 to renovate near the entrance gate with a new roof.A very pleasant enclosed park surrounds the château, bordered by the river with numerous old trees. Two access gates, one of which allows walking to the center of an old village with its bakery, pharmacy, restaurant, and grocery store. An 8-minute drive to a town with all shops and amenities and a train station for Paris with some direct trains in 1h20. A6 motorway exit 14 minutes away.Several owners have succeeded one another, such as the Godin family, an ambassador, a famous doctor. All have maintained the authentic character of this piece of human-scale architecture. But for now, no one has discovered the treasure of diamonds hidden by its builder.Information on the risks to which this property is exposed can be consulted on the georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.Contact Laurent Sineau for information and visits.

1 hour 30 minutes from Paris, between Jovinien and Puisaye, located on the edge of a town with all amenities, charming and authentic SEIGNEURIE built in the 17th century, its guest house and its outbuildings in the heart of a park enclosed by moats and tree hedges of 1.9 hectares. The property is accessed via a 50m private driveway. On either side, there is an orchard and lawn, and a first outbuilding of 100m2 used as a garage and storage shed with adjoining parking. A motorized wrought-iron gate disappears, allowing you to cross a fixed bridge. Beneath your feet, the water-filled moat, fed by a stream, whispers the history of this ancient stronghold. A large, square-plan reception courtyard, in the French style, measuring 1500 m2, is bordered by three buildings: The MANOR HOUSE, approximately 210 m2, is all on one level. With a ceiling height of 3.70 m, a large entrance hall provides access to the second part of the park. On the right, an elegant 52 m2 living room, a library with alcove, toilet and shower room nestled in one of the turrets. On the left, a 29 m2 dining room separated from the kitchen by timber framing. Adjoining this is a 46 m2 master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom in the second turret; a toilet and dressing room complete this wing. Antique terracotta tiles, herringbone parquet flooring, half-timbering and beams, preserved materials. Large attic of 210 m2 above. To the right of the main house, a 120 m2 guest house comprises two entrances, four bedrooms, two bathrooms with toilets, and a small living room with a fireplace. There are also two cellars and a room housing two heat pumps (installed in 2018) and an oil-fired boiler that supplies the first two houses. On the left wing, a symmetrical 3rd building of 140 m2, comprising 6 rooms and a workshop, is just waiting for your renovation projects (artist's house, gîte or offices). Rare authentic property, having retained most of its original materials, well maintained, permanently modernized. Around the three dwellings: a large lawn of 4000 m2 behind the main house, a moat filled with water, fed by a stream, protecting the property and long avenues of ancient trees surrounding everything. Pleasant town with all shops within walking distance of the property and heritage. A bit of history: This manor, mentioned as early as the end of the 15th century, originally had a defensive role. Protected by its moat and overlooking the river and its mills, it also controlled access to the town. From the 17th century onwards, it gradually lost its role as a fortified house and was transformed into a pleasure property at the beginning of the 18th century. Completely preserved during the Revolution, it passed from family to family and became the property of a deputy from Yonne in the 19th century. Still maintained and modernized by heritage enthusiasts, it is now available to you. Contact Laurent Sineau for information and visits. Diagnostics are currently being carried out. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr