castle for sale Fontenay-Saint-Père, France

Located on the edge of Yvelines and Eure, this XVIIth century castle, registered as Historic Monument, was built on the foundations of an ancient moated manor dating from XVIth century. At the French Revolution, the castle was sold by auction as national property, and then again became again in the XIXth a private property. At the original main building facing the park were adjoined in the XVIIIth century, two pavilions extended with round towers, following the moat drawing and flanking the courtyard. These pavilions were in the nineteenth century connected to the main building by two wings incorporating the Louis XIII style of the main building. The entrance and reception hall distributes, on the one hand the vast armory and its large fireplace, on the other hand the professional kitchen and its annex rooms. Upstairs, by the main staircase, you go from one side to a beautiful reception room and two lounges, at the opposite, two large suites with fireplaces and antique woodwork. Appointed in the wings of the castle and on the upper floors to the attic, a total of thirty rooms with bathrooms, partly with a lounge. An indoor pool was implemented on the ground floor of one wing, while the pavilion extension of the south wing houses two large meeting rooms on the ground floor and upstairs. The opposite pavilion is deicated to an office space with two apartments upstairs. Near the property's main entrance, a 450m² reception hall including rooms arranged for caterers, and an annex building with the toilets of the reception hall, four staff bedrooms upstairs and a large cathedral room under construction. The 21-hectare park is mostly wooded pierced by two large lawns giving way to beautiful prospects to the west. The site is ideally located near Pacy sur Eure and close to the A13 access to Paris at 73 km. Bertrand GUENIOT +33671071839

- ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GARDENS IN ILE DE FRANCE - 60KM FROM PARIS - CHATEAU WITH SUMPTUOUS RENAISSANCE AND 18TH CENTURY ARCHITECTURE - SUPERB DECORATIONS - GALLERY - 26 HECTARES FREE, MH CLASS, VEXIN, VAL D'OISE, ILE-DE-FRANCE. EXCLUSIVE 60km from Paris in a beautiful preserved valley of the verdant Vexin, this Renaissance castle built around 1540 and enlarged around 1710 and 1780 is nestled in a magical setting of Italian gardens, among the most beautiful around Paris. On the main courtyard, the 1540 Renaissance facade is adorned with a rich decor of pilasters, capitals, friezes of foliage scrolls which make it one of the most beautiful examples of Renaissance architecture in private hands. A large staircase gives access to the great hall of the castle. On the right, the medieval keep with two watchtowers has been preserved and also adorned with Renaissance decor. To the west, the extraordinary gardens inspired by the Villa Gambéraia in Tuscany, among the most beautiful in France, are discovered on three Renaissance terraces by a play of perspectives of boxwood, yews trimmed in topiary, linden alleys, running water games. The secret garden with its statue of Neptune, its four squares of white and black tulips. the greenhouse garden and its 24 squares of tree peonies, hellebores, 'Black Parrot' tulips. The Moon Garden, wonderfully composed after that of the Gambéraia, is inspired by the painting of the beginning of the 16th century by Mantegna 'Vices and Virtues' preserved in the Louvre. The architecture is made by nature, the portico is made of yew, the half-moon is made of water. A waterfall crosses the garden from north to south. The sun garden on the upper terrace is composed of a chessboard, blooming in spring with 40,000 daffodils and pawns in clipped yew. To the south, a superb classical façade built around 1710, of great architectural quality, has five arcades on the ground floor framing the steps of the Renaissance gallery opening onto the park. The large pediment is decorated with a Rocaille cartouche. The interior is divided between sumptuous Renaissance volumes and high-quality 18th century decorations. This residence bears witness inside to the splendor of the Renaissance with two lounges with vast fireplaces, one of which has a remarkable sculpted ceiling, a large Renaissance gallery, a Renaissance staircase ramp on ramp, vaulted in a semicircular arch, decorated with moldings and pilasters. The refinement of the 18th century is displayed in the particularly open, bright and theatrical staircase hall, with a cabochon floor and a very elegant wrought iron banister. A small living room, a dining room decorated with woodwork, a spectacular library office open on two floors with a balustraded skylight. A library. A small dining room. On the second floor, 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets, a large 100m2 living room decorated with a marble fireplace. In the bedrooms, several very beautiful decorative elements, woodwork, alcove, 18th century marble and limestone fireplaces. On the third floor, a beautiful south-west bedroom, toilet, bathroom, large attics. Two spiral staircases. A caretaker's accommodation on the ground floor restored in 2023-2024, 100m2, 2 bedrooms, living room, entrance hall, bathroom. Large outbuildings, barns, monumental press, footbath. 5 accesses. Septic tanks. Developed surface area approximately 2300m2 Central oil heating Town water. Source by gravity. 26 hectares of a block and free in total, including 4 hectares of gardens enclosed by walls. EBTS label; 2015 grand prize for gardens. Historic monument protection: The castle, excluding the listed parts: registration by decree of June 4, 1926 - The facades and roofs: classification by decree of June 20, 1945 - The castle park, including the built parts and the surrounding walls and with the exception of the statuary, as well as the facades and roofs of the outbuildings and the two original elements removed from the castle turret (see plan annexed to the decree) (cad. B 1676, 640, 643): registration by decree of December 13, 2006 OPTIONAL: A beautiful 18th century farm restored in 2023 of approximately 500m2, 5 bedrooms, large kitchen open to nature and the indoor swimming pool. New swimming pool. 8000m2 free. (Price: 790,000 Euros HAI of which 4.76% is payable by the purchaser; option only offered in addition to the castle). Price: 4,460,000 Euros agency fees included (of which 4.76% fees are payable by the purchaser). Exclusively at Denniel Immobilier - Antiquaires en Immeubles. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

50 km from Paris and benefiting from easy access, this remarkable Neo-Renaissance style chateau built between 1853 and 1873 is in an elevated setting in the heart of the Vexin Regional Nature Park. Constructed in a V-shape, it is listed and truly original thanks to its elegant and atypical architectural style, and boasts monumental reception rooms benefiting from superb decorative features. The magnificent rolling grounds designed by landscape gardener Edouard Renon feature elements particularly en vogue in the 18th century, and are planted with a variety of magnificent trees as well as an old rose garden. The property is partially crossed by a stream, and feature a near 1.5 hectare lake. Entirely enclosed, the 70 hectares of grounds include about 52 hectares of forest and about 12 hectares of meadows. An exceptional property a short distance from the capital. Detailed presentation file (100 pages) and video on demand.

Discover a masterpiece of history and elegance, this 16th-century castle, a mere 50 kilometers from Paris, presents an unparalleled investment opportunity for discerning international buyers. Located on a serene hunting estate spanning over 100 hectares, this property promises not just a home, but a retreat into the grandeur of French heritage, effortlessly accessible via highway in under an hour from the bustling heart of Paris. The estate's crown jewel, a 3500 m² castle, stands as a testament to architectural brilliance, classified as a Historical Monument. It invites you into a realm of extraordinary volumes and a legacy encapsulated within its ancient walls. Accompanied by a rich ensemble of outbuildings, including former stables now transformed into charming accommodations, an expansive farmhouse hosting additional residences, a consecrated chapel, an iconic dovecote, and a caretaker's house, the estate offers endless possibilities. Set against a backdrop of lush woodlands, open meadows, and a tranquil pond fed by its own spring, the estate's natural beauty is as compelling as its historical allure. This exceptional setting provides a canvas for imagination—a perfect contender for transformation into a luxury hotel, a private retreat, or an exclusive events venue. This 16th-century castle is more than a property; it's a gateway to a lifestyle of prestige, privacy, and potential, positioned in one of France's most sought-after locales. Embrace the opportunity to own a slice of history and make your mark on this exquisite estate.

70km from the west of Paris - Château Louis XIII at the beginning of the 17th century - Former hotel with 32 rooms - 1 hour from Paris - Normandy - Giverny - Vernon. In a 21-hectare park 70km from Paris, this proud castle from the beginning of the 17th century with brick and stone architecture in very beautiful dry moats has a high-quality interior decor that has retained its old elements and the memory of the American diplomat. having lived there with the Russian princess whom he had saved from Russia during the 1917 revolution. The castle stands facing a wrought iron gate, surrounded by dry moats that we cross to enter the large U-shaped main courtyard. The castle is presented by a large central main building between two pavilions with four sides and two common wings with arcades, all punctuated by square turrets. The general U-shaped organization, the brick and stone architecture, the ceremonial rooms on the first floor is contemporary with the first Palace of Versailles built for Louis XIII around 1624. On the park side, the facade presents the large main building between two pavilions of corners and two corbelled watchtowers, very beautiful moats along the entire facade of the building. Two towers in pepper pots line the access to the main courtyard. The ground floor presents a crossing entrance hall on cabochon floors, opening towards the park at the back. A vast hall with typical Louis XIII wooden stairs, with straight banisters and wooden balustrade. A large and very beautiful medieval funerary slab and a commemorative stele decorate the hall. A large room under beams and joists decorated with a large fireplace. In the back wings, professional kitchens, technical rooms; indoor pool. On the first floor are the through and very bright ceremonial rooms, typically 17th century, ceilings with French beams and joists, tiled floors, 18th century woodwork, a large living room decorated with woodwork and a beautiful Louis XIV stone fireplace . A living room decorated with 18th century woodwork, a Louis XVI trumeau, woodwork cupboards. A very beautiful bedroom with an alcove decorated with woodwork, a Louis XV marble fireplace. A bedroom decorated with woodwork, a fireplace and a Louis XV overmantel. Several other rooms adorned with 18th century woodwork, fireplaces and overmantels. Bedrooms under exposed oak framework. 32 rooms with bathroom in total. Three circulation stairs. Reception room of around 450m2 built in an adjoining barn in 2005. Two conference rooms of approximately 120m2. Gas central heating. 21 hectares free, in park and wood. Detached house in the park. An outbuilding on the street side. Two accesses. Facade of a 19th century neo-Gothic chapel. Situation, 2km from the interchange, A13 motorway. 77km, 1 hour from Paris Porte de Saint Cloud. 8km from Vernon, 15km from Giverny. 1h15 from Deauville. Price: 2,680,000 Euros fees included (including 6.7% fees payable by the purchaser) Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

72 kilometers from Paris, in a delightful rolling environment in the heart of the Vexin Normand and Epte Valley area. With a total of about 27 hectares of grounds including woodland and farmland, this remarkable Neo Gothic chateau is nestled in an elegant enclosed near 5-hectare park featuring majestic centennial trees and with a swimming pool, a pool house and a tennis court. Outbuildings offer further possible living space. The work of a student of Viollet-le-Duc, this true architectural gem boasts remarkable decorative features, and is in a very good state of maintenance both in the buildings and the sumptuous gardens thanks to meticulous work undertaken by the owners. The chateau is currently not listed of registered as a Monument Historique. 100-page file on request.