Castles for sale Louveciennes, France

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At the heart of an approximately 8,500 sq m landscaped park, sheltered from view and set within an exceptionally peaceful environment, Villa Beau-Chêne embodies the timeless elegance of a distinguished estate. Once home to Josephine Baker, this remarkable property gracefully combines heritage, history and the finest French art de vivre. Offering a total surface area of approximately 750 sq m, including a full lower ground floor largely fitted out as a garden level, the residence features expansive reception rooms bathed in natural light and opening onto a beautifully landscaped park with remarkable views. The grounds are further enhanced by a vast horticultural greenhouse, a fitted pavilion and an aviary. From the moment one enters, the house reveals the quality of its proportions and layout. The ground floor is arranged around three generous reception rooms, filled with natural light and opening widely onto the park through extensive terraces that seamlessly extend the living areas outdoors. Adjoining one of the reception rooms, an elegant winter garden with an interior fountain provides an additional reception area overlooking the grounds throughout the seasons. A spacious study and a large fully equipped kitchen complete this level. A splendid oak staircase leads to the upper floors. The first floor comprises three bedrooms, a study, three shower rooms and a dressing room. The generous landing provides an additional and inviting living area. The second floor offers numerous additional rooms that may be arranged as further bedrooms, offices, private sitting rooms or leisure spaces. Two bathrooms already serve this level. Finally, beneath the eaves, a remarkable rotunda room overlooks the estate and its park, creating an exceptional setting equally suited to contemplation or work. The full lower ground floor, largely fitted out and opening directly onto the garden, includes a spacious area flooded with natural light, ideal for a gym, relaxation lounge or leisure room. It also comprises an independent kitchen, a living room, a shower room, a wine cellar, a workshop, a laundry room and direct access to the garden. A substantial additional area beneath the terrace offers further development potential. An independent caretaker’s house of approximately 150 sq m completes the estate. It comprises a double reception room, a fitted kitchen, a bedroom and a shower room. In addition, the former stable building, entirely converted into a separate residence of approximately 168 sq m and benefiting from its own landscaped garden, further enhances the property. The original architectural features have been meticulously preserved: a magnificent solid oak staircase, mouldings highlighted with gold leaf, period parquet flooring and refined decorative details all bear witness to the unique character of this historic residence. Perfectly suited to the demands of contemporary living, Villa Beau-Chêne represents a rare opportunity on the market. Ideally located in close proximity to renowned schools, the Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, local shops and the RER A station, the property provides access to Paris in just twenty minutes.

Only 25 kilometers away from Paris, 12 kilometers from Château de Versailles, in the heart of the village of Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche, lies a jewel of French heritage: the Château de la Bretèche. Built in the 17th century and enlarged during the 18th century, this château, listed as « Historic Monument », was once owned by the Count of Toulouse, the legitimised son of Louis XIV. It features refined classical architecture, a majestic staircase and precious period woodwork both attributed to Mansart de Sagonne. On the edge of the Marly forest, the property extends over 18 hectares of walled landscaped grounds, with formal gardens, an old vegetable garden, bridle paths and unobstructed views of the Versailles plain. The estate includes several characterful outbuildings and a caretaker's house. This exceptional location, discreet and secluded, is ideal for a family residence or for cultural projects. Close to the famous Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche golf course, this rare property embodies the charm and elegance of the French art de vivre.

Built in the 18th century and embellished with a tower in the 19th century, the Château and its charming park of 2.3 hectares enclosed by walls are today located at the border between the plain and the residential area that has become this former hamlet of Pontchartrain. Its bright, through lounges offer a succession of generous spaces including a suite with en-suite bathroom, while the floor hosts 4 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The entresol offers real living spaces: vast through dining kitchen with exposed beams and stove in the fireplace, back kitchen for domestic equipment and the water point, locker room and amenities, through study with separate entrance, laundry room and storeroom. The park is populated with remarkable trees, adorned with a pond and a gap of lawns inviting to escape. The vegetable garden and the orchard accessible by charming small bridges give the estate its character and the imprint of the rural lifestyle that prevailed at the time of its construction. A modern and heated swimming pool as well as an old tennis court testify to the art of living and the exclusivity of the spirit of the place.