Castles for sale Chevreuse, France

This castle and its wildlife park are an ode to history and nature.

Near Paris, a 17th century castle, in the heart of an exceptional romantic and botanical park of about 45 ha. A gate flanked by two lodges opens onto an alley that leads to the main courtyard. The castle consists of a main building framed by two wings at right angles, an extension called 'Le petit château' (the small castle) has been added to the south wing, which is slightly set back by an elegant small courtyard. To the north are the outbuildings, stables, water tower, chapel, service quarters and two greenhouses. On the west side, a lake adorns the largely walled park.

This remarkable ISMH-listed Music Pavilion is a jewel of 18th-century French architecture designed by architect Claude Ledoux for the favorite of King Louis XV. The main Pavillon covers 1300 sqm on three levels, with two elevators, two staircases to the upper floors and a freight elevator to the two basements. On the ground floor: four reception rooms totaling 260 sqm with marble, wood panelling, mirrors, stucco, fireplaces and parquet floors: the Salon de Musique, the Salon du Roi, the Salon Ledoux and the Salon Fragonard. They open onto the outside via five French windows: the main one opens onto the rotunda to the south-west, two to the north-west and two to the south-east. Upstairs you'll find five bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a living room and study (finishing work to be scheduled). Basement with kitchen, laundry and boiler room, swimming pool and small apartment (finishing work to be scheduled). The Pavillon is mainly intended for events, set in 6ha of superb parkland planted with trees and flowers. 400 sqm terrace with panoramic views over the valley and the Seine. The brick and stone outbuildings include a 275 sqm gatekeeper's house on two levels with two independent apartments, and an independent 60 sqm gardener's dwelling on two levels with two garages. The walled property includes two entrance gates, one of which is the main gate, numerous parking spaces, two garden sheds and a tennis court. Sale price including fees: 44,290,000 euros Fees at buyer's expense Fees : 3% incl. VAT of the price excluding fees Sale price excluding fees: 43,000,000 euros Energy class : N/A Climate class : N/A Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr