manor for sale Maubeuge, France

A few kilometers from the Belgian border, in a pleasant commune of the Avesnois park, surrounded by forests, meadows and hedged farmland typical of the region, lies this remarkable family château, which displays its cachet and charm in the midst of a wooded park of over 7000 sqm. Built at the end of the 19th century by a Parisian textile entrepreneur who fell in love with the area and decided to build his country residence here, this elegant residence, tastefully renovated by its current owners, offers the appeal of an exceptional place conducive to relaxation, calm and rejuvenation. With a total living area of approx. 600 sqm, it is divided over 3 levels: The first floor, accessed via a vast staircase, comprises an entrance hall, a fitted kitchen, a large living room with a monumental fireplace overlooking the park, a small sitting room, a billiards room and a bathroom. The 2 upper floors, accessible via a main staircase and a service staircase, comprise 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms with toilet, plus a large children's area dedicated to games and TV. The ensemble is completed by a basement comprising various cellars and a garage equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles. Last but not least, the large park provides the château with a green setting where, come fine weather, everyone can enjoy the outdoor terrace and relaxation areas in the shade of the tall trees. Perfectly renovated and ready to move into, the property requires no work whatsoever (new roof). It lends itself equally well to a bed & breakfast activity or to hosting a large family. Situated around 1h30 from Brussels and Lille and 45 minutes from Charleroi, the nearest airport, it benefits from the exceptional environment of the Avesnois Park and its many tourist and cultural attractions. Energy class : D Climate class : D Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 10,400 euros and 14,150 euros per year. Average energy prices indexed to 2021, 2022 and 2023. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

A manor house in 12,000-m² tree-filled grounds, 100 km from Lille, in the Avesnois regional natural park. The manor house features on Cassini’s famous map of 1754 and stands in walled grounds of more than 12,000 m². It also possesses outbuildings and an estate keeper’s cottage. Its general layout already featured on the first land registry published in 1806 mentioning the edifices, which could be reached by an entrance tower. The land registry of 1868 indicated that the main residence possessed 32 doors and windows. The elevations are made of rough-hewn blocks of shale and bricks for the western façade overlooking the courtyard, while the rear, east-facing façade is made of bricks and Tournai stone. The construction was overhauled in 1927 following a fire and the façades were rendered. This two-storey building has a floor surface of approximately 300 m². It also boasts a first floor and a convertible attic also measuring 300 m², as well as a barn and a lean-to. The tree-filled grounds, divided into ornamental gardens, boast tall, hundred-year-old trees. It also includes a 64-m² estate keeper’s cottage, which is currently unoccupied. The property is hidden away from prying eyes and only looms into sight after passing through the entrance gate.

Close to the Belgian border, 20 minutes from Mons and Valenciennes, 45 minutes from Lille and Brussels, Anglo-Norman style property built in 1925 on a 14,435m² plot of land enjoying a wooded park with alleys, pond and tennis court. On the ground floor, the main entrance serves 2 living rooms, 3 dining rooms and 1 meeting room. The kitchen is equipped with professional equipment and has a service entrance. Completing this level of 350m², a large reception room with meeting room, checkroom and toilet, also benefiting from a secondary entrance. On the 1st floor, 5 main rooms, 2 of which with terrace and balcony, 2 bathrooms, a dressing room. On the 2nd floor, 2 offices and an access to the attic. A full basement of 350m² with wine cellar in a still lower level completes this exceptional property. Exterior outbuildings : 7 garages 90 m2 Garden shed 30 m2 Tennis court Pond Greenhouse Dovecote A real asset, 10 000m² of the plot are buildable and accessible in a totally independent way by an adjacent street. The whole property is very charming, and lovers of houses full of history and architecture will not remain insensitive. This exceptional property is ready for a professional use (seminar, bed and breakfast, restaurant, weddings...). The additional land area (10000m2) can be separated and resold or allows a professional real estate developer to create a set of houses to build. A real investment opportunity to seize. File on request at the agency.