castle for sale Grosrouvre, France

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.

A carriage ride from Paris, the Château de la Fontaine, an eternal fable. Just 35 kilometers from Paris, where the capital gradually yields to foliage and silence, the Château de la Fontaine in Auffargis emerges as a timeless interlude. Built for himself by the Parisian architect Jean-François Yvert between 1871 and 1875, the estate spans just over 1050 square meters. It stands at the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Natural Park, embraced by the Rambouillet Forest, and overlooks the Abbey of Vaux-de-Cernay, a Cistercian jewel nestled in the valley. Architecturally, it echoes the Louis XIII style and the traditional brick and stone châteaux of the Île-de-France. Here, the stone does more than recount history; it whispers it, like the wind stirring through the asphodel leaves. This château is poetry, and more than that, a fable worthy of La Fontaine, where every façade and every perspective invites contemplation and reverie. Its theatrical elegance, expressed through carved woodwork, intimate proportions, and a meticulous attention to detail characteristic of the grand residences of its century, makes this jewel a true family home. A caretakers house and an outbuilding complete the ensemble. Surrounding it are 30 hectares of landscaped gardens and preserved nature, a verdant setting where the seasons unfold like a ballerina crossing the stage in an ethereal movement. Pathways trace meditative walks, clearings create moments of openness, and the entire estate seems suspended between dream and reality. An exceptional renovation, carried out with uncompromising standards, has reinterpreted the château for contemporary living without ever altering its soul. Modern comfort blends in discreetly: a wine cellar, spacious garage, heated indoor swimming pool, gym, billiard room with English bar, orangery, elevator Each a contemporary note inscribed within a perfectly orchestrated heritage composition. Five bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms are currently fitted, with the possibility of creating four additional bedrooms in the outbuilding. This property is an emotion, a rare address where the art of living converses with history, and where luxury expresses itself through grandeur in simplicity. Modest in scale yet radiant in spirit, this château carries within it the nobility of great houses. It invites its future custodian to continue an ancient legend patiently etched in stone, and to engrave their own, framed by the enduring word : family.

Sébastien Amieil, specialist in charming and prestigious properties at DE LA COUR AU JARDIN, invites you to discover: Just 1 hour from Paris, this fully renovated 19th-century château offers 583 m² of living space. Set on grounds of over two hectares, it is surrounded by a landscaped park with trees, a Napoleon III-inspired rock fountain, several terraces and a pétanque court. The property has two garages, outbuildings, vaulted cellars and a stone ruin located on one of its two private islands on the river. Discover a refined universe with marble floors, terracotta tiles, parquet flooring and moulded decorations. The 21 m² entrance hall leads to the ground floor rooms, the wine cellar and the staircase leading to the upper floors. The separate 33 m² kitchen is fully fitted and equipped, with a wood-burning stove for cooking. Adjacent to this, the 20 m² dining room welcomes you under a wooden coffered ceiling. The first 34 m² living room, with its exposed beams and fireplace with wood-burning stove, creates a warm atmosphere. The second living room, spacious and bright, covers approximately 77 m². The inlaid parquet flooring, fireplace, mouldings, cornices and rosettes give this room an undeniable charm. The first floor comprises a games room with a wood-burning stove, a laundry room, a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and adjoining children's bedroom, a third bedroom with herringbone parquet flooring, fireplace and shower room, a fourth bedroom with study, bathroom and lounge, and a fifth bedroom with herringbone parquet flooring and shower room. On the second floor, you will find a relaxation area, a large study, a sixth bedroom with an open bathroom and terracotta floor tiles, a seventh bedroom with a bathroom, a room to convert, and an eighth bedroom with a shower room. Offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, this exceptional property is the ideal home for a large family looking for a main or secondary residence, or for a bed and breakfast project. Advantages: electric gate, fibre optic and RJ45 sockets in all rooms, park lighting, vegetable garden, orchard, chicken coop, high-performance pellet boiler, land suitable for a swimming pool, shops nearby, quick access to supermarkets, railway station and N12 motorway to Paris. Sébastien AMIEIL | +33 (0)6 75 05 74 57 | [email protected] | Consultant for Eure, Eure-et-Loir and Yvelines DE LA COUR AU JARDIN | France's leading network specialising in charming properties | RCS Paris 811 493 162 | Carte T: 7501 2017 000 015 964 In accordance with Article L.561.5 of the Monetary and Financial Code, you will be asked to present proof of identity when arranging your visit.