luxury house with reception room for sale Saint-Fargeau, France

Location: 1 hour 40 minutes from Paris via the A6 motorway; only 10 km from the villages of Toucy, Saint Sauveur en Puisaye and Saint Fageau, villages bustling all-year-round with shops and cultural landmarks including the Musée Collette. Perched on a hilltop accessible by a grand driveway, this magnificent property is in need of no works. It comprises six farmhouses totaling over 2,500 sq.m of living area on 7 hectares of landscaped grounds including meadows, tree-lined paths, woodland and a pond. The entire property has been fully restored with high-end materials. It features several reception areas, private and communal lounges, and 18 bedrooms, each with its own contemporary bathroom with toilet. Sitting on 7 hectares of landscaped grounds with tree-lined pathways and several relaxation areas, including terraces, this property boasts a stunning heated indoor swimming pool and hot tub looking out to the natural surroundings. There are also meadows suitable for horses and a pond. Situated in a bucolic and secluded setting, this unique property has been fully renovated and is ready for immediate occupancy. Sold furnished, it would be ideal for use as holiday rentals, a business venture or a large family holiday home. Further information is available upon request.

Rare historic estate of exceptional authenticity, comprising a chapel listed as a Historic Monument since 1907, the Commander's residence, and a tithe barn, both registered on the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments 7-hectare park with spring and stream, with the possibility to acquire additional land, outdoor swimming pool Suitable for a wide range of projects (prestigious private residence, exceptional secondary home, hospitality, cultural or event venue showcasing rare heritage, equestrian property or animal facilities, weddings, concerts, cultural events, etc.) 1h30 from Paris, 10 minutes from the A77 motorway and Cosne-sur-Loire with SNCF train station, 20 minutes from La Charité-sur-Loire and Sancerre Significant tax advantages (works eligible under the Historic Monuments scheme) A listed historic estate dating from the second half of the 12th century, set within a preserved domain of over 7 hectares. Nestled in the heart of a vast wooded park, entirely private and free from any disturbance, the Commanderie de Villemoison is a heritage property of remarkable authenticity. It lies within a verdant valley crossed by a stream, supplied by a natural spring and a Roman well sealed with lead. Exceptionally rare, the estate has preserved its three original buildings, characteristic of a Romanesque commandery of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, later the Order of Malta: the chapel (listed as a Historic Monument since 1907), the Commander's residence, and the tithe barn—formerly the refectory and dormitory of the monk-soldiers—whose façades and roofs are listed. Such preservation is outstanding and endows the property with exceptional historical, architectural, and heritage value. The chapel houses a remarkable medieval wall painting depicting Christ in Majesty in the apse, recently restored with the support of the DRAC (Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs). Two magnificent Renaissance dormer windows on the eastern façade of the Commander's residence, adorned with the carved coat of arms of Claude d’Ancienville—cupbearer to King Francis I and Commander of Malta at Villemoison around 1530—attest to the estate’s historical significance and evolution over the centuries. The residence is complemented by an elegant 16th-century stone stair tower and extended by a former farmhouse dating from the early 18th century, offering approximately 400 sqm of living space. Carefully restored, the property now comprises nine principal rooms, including five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two shower rooms. It successfully combines the charm of period architecture with modern comfort, allowing immediate occupancy. The attic, notable for its superb inverted ship-hull timber frame, as well as the room at the top of the tower, offer significant conversion potential. The grounds also feature an outdoor swimming pool, several outbuildings, and extensive land. A meadow of approximately two hectares, with the option to acquire additional acreage, offers numerous possibilities, particularly for equestrian use or animal facilities. The tithe barn, with a footprint of approximately 100 sqm beneath an impressive historic timber frame, offers striking volumes and considerable development potential. The chapel, still consecrated, also allows for the organisation of weddings, concerts, or cultural and heritage events, subject to applicable regulations. This property is ideally suited as a prestigious family residence, an exceptional second home, or a hospitality, cultural, or event-driven project highlighting rare historic heritage. The property is located just 6 kilometres from Cosne-sur-Loire, offering all shops and services. The A77 motorway is accessible at the same distance, providing access to the outskirts of Paris in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Cosne-sur-Loire train station offers regular connections to Paris-Bercy in around two hours. As a protected Historic Monument, the estate may, subject to current legislation and administrative approvals, qualify for tax advantages on certain works, as well as grants or support from the DRAC for conservation and restoration projects. Heritage authorities are particularly attentive to the continued enhancement of the Commanderie de Villemoison. Conventual complexes that have preserved their medieval layout, original buildings, and such an unspoiled natural setting have become exceedingly rare. The Commanderie de Villemoison therefore represents a unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional heritage property spanning nearly nine centuries of history. As a property protected under the Historic Monuments Act, the estate may, subject to applicable legal provisions and administrative approvals, qualify for tax benefits on certain types of work, as well as grants or assistance from the DRAC for conservation and restoration projects. The seller is responsible for the fees. Asking price (agency fees included): €1,235,000 Agency fees payable by the buyer: €35,000 Net seller price: €1,200,000 Energy rating: N/A Climate rating: N/A Information on potential risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr