This is an exceptional 257 hectare estate in Ile de France, located 20 km from Paris in a rural environment and close to a lovely village. Absolutely unique, this property was built in the 17th century for the King’s “fontainier” (hydraulic engineer).
The property comprises a Napoleon III Chateau with beautiful reception areas, a “modern” 1970’s Chateau, a large modern house and luxurious priory, stable yard, secondary house with two 18th century pavilions, stud farm, two farms an enclosed 32 hectare park with 1686 canal, prairies and agricultural land, 32 hectares English-style park enclosed by walls around a 3 hectares water canal dating from 1686.
CHATEAU NAPOLEON III:
- around 1,200 square meters of living space, excluding basement
- triple-reception area with marble monumental fireplace, painted ceiling and finely carved oak doors
- finely carved oak staircase
- dining room with fine marble fireplace and French-style ceiling
- boudoir with marble fireplace
- study with marble fireplace
- lift and access to basement
- large Masters’ bedroom with marble fireplace, dressing room and a 1950’s bathroom and toilet
- bedroom with marble fireplace, bathroom and toilet
- small bedroom with bathroom
- large bedroom with marble fireplace, bathroom and dressing room
- two small bedrooms, each with bathroom and toilet
- large bedroom with bathroom and toilet
- small bedroom with bathroom
- attic with staff bedrooms
- basement with very large mosaic swimming pool, sauna and shower room, office, large kitchen with staff dining room and several cellars
CHATEAU NEUF (from the 1970’s) – approx 1,300 sq.m of living space
On the ‘rez de jardin’ (480 sq.m)
- paved hallway with lift and stone staircase
- large vaulted summer room with pillars, monumental fireplace and large glass windows looking onto the park
- very large mosaic swimming pool with sauna, shower and toilet
- laundry room
- kitchen
- cold room
- wine cellar
On the ground floor (330 sq.m)
- study
- lounge with stone monumental fireplace and French-style painted ceiling
- main lounge looking onto a terrace with a fountain
- dining-room with painted woodwork
- large kitchen with back kitchen
On the first floor (320 sq.m)
- landing with lift
- bedroom with bathroom
- family suite consisting of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
- very large parental suite with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (one of them with sauna) and large dressing room
On the second floor (170 sq.m)
- three staff bedrooms, each with a bathroom
- round room under roof structure (at the top of the tower)
PRIORY – 600 sq.m – entirely decorated, possibility to purchase the furniture
On the ground floor:
- hallway with stone staircase
- study
- lounge with stone fireplace
- dining room
- winter garden
- laundry
- very spacious kitchen with eating space
- large terrace
On the first floor:
- Masters’ apartment with dressing, bathroom and WC
- 2 bedrooms, each with a mezzanine, bathroom and WC
- bedroom and bathroom at the top of the tower
THE GUEST HOUSE:
- lounge with fireplace
- bedroom on the mezzanine level
- bathroom and WC
THE 17TH CENTURY PAVILLONS:
RIGHT Wing Pavillion of approx. 230 sq.m:
On the ground floor (120 sq.m):
- entrance hall
- lounge
- dining room
- kitchen
- WC
On the first floor (110 sq.m):
- 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
- child bedroom
Basement level (120 sq.m):
- cellar, boiler room, laundry, shower room and WC
LEFT Wing Pavillion of approx. 215 sq.m:
On the ground floor (115 sq.m):
- entrance hall
- lounge
- dining room
- kitchen
- WC
On the first floor (100 sq.m):
- 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
Basement level (30 sq.m):
THE ‘CHAUMIERE’ – approx. 75 sq.m:
On the ground floor (45 sq.m):
- lounge/living room
- kitchen
- bathroom
- WC
On the first floor (30 sq.m):
PAVILLION DU LAC of approx. 275 sq.m:
On the ground floor (195 sq.m):
- entrance hall
- lounge
- dining room
- kitchen
- WC
On the first floor (80 sq.m):
- large landing area
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
Basement level (140 sq.m):
- cellar, boiler room, 2 large rooms, bedroom with bathroom
ENTRANCE PAVILLION – approx. 90 sq.m:
On the ground floor:
- entrance
- dining room
- kitchen
- bedroom
- WC
On the first floor:
THE FARMHOUSE – approx. 2,170 sq.m:
- 4 apartments totalling 380 sq.m
- boxes 810 sq.m
- stables, garages and various outbuildings of 976 sq.m
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE BUYERS:
- serious enquiries only please, you will be asked to provide:
- letter of interest
- non disclosure document
- financial / bank letter
For further details on this property or to arrange a viewing,
call us on 0845 123 5885 (local rates in the UK).
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