€890k Allier, FRANCE. Chateau in Established Parkland For Sale

 

At the end of a long bridle path which crosses a superb park with hundred-year-old trees, rises this castle whose origins date back to the 12th century. Composed of a massive main building, it is flanked by two circular towers, one of which, dating from the 13th century, has retained its defensive elements: breteches and loopholes. The north facade was altered in the 17th century, a double-revolution staircase leading to a large porch allows access. In the south, the facade was redesigned in 1767 thus bringing comfort and clarity.

Raised on 3 vaulted cellars, it develops around 384 m² of living space.

 

On the ground floor, an entrance gallery distributes a 38.29 m² living room and its Louis XVI decor, a superb 36.72 m² dining room and its Louis XV plasterwork surmounted by a frieze painted in the 17th century, a kitchen and in the towers, an office and a bedroom.

Access to the upper floors is via a large 17th century wooden staircase with molded balusters.

On the first floor, a gallery gives access to two bedrooms of 37.17 m² and 39.43 m², an oratory and a bathroom.

In the second, a gallery gives access to two bedrooms of 37.34 m² and 39.49 m² and a bathroom.

Above, a large attic in one piece under the splendid oak and chestnut frame of the sixteenth century in perfect condition. The southern section of the roof has been redone.  Under the porch, the old kitchen and the boiler room. Town gas central heating. 

 

The entire castle has been renovated and redecorated over the past twelve years.  An outbuilding houses a garage of 40 m² and an annex house to renovate of 108 m². In the center of the courtyard, two imposing Medicis vases sit enthroned in the middle of two flowering groves. The park is spread around the castle and is made up of many hundred-year-old trees, shaded lawns, flower beds, arbours and a pleasure pool.   Adjoining the park, a 202 m² farm and a barn are to be renovated.

In total, the property covers 4 ha 47 to 94 ca.  The environment is without nuisance and yet at the gates of a small town benefiting from all the shops and amenities. Montluçon and the A 71 are only 13 km away.

 

The price includes 5% TTC of fees charged to the purchaser. Price excluding fees: 847 619 €.