castle with pool for sale Le Vésinet, France

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.