Reference: K4-19650CL
Fine 16/19th C. Chateau, chapel & outbuildings. 8,000m2 lake, bordering a canal. Enclosed park of 18 hectares. Listed Pigeonnier. Outbuildings. Peaceful.
1 hour from Bourges
3 hours from Paris
This property is situated in a very quiet environment, without any nuisance
15 km (9 miles) from a town with all amenities.
The mainline SNCF train station is 30 km (19 miles) away. Easy access via the A71 or A77/N7 motorways.
Lovely 16/19th C Chateau for sale with 680 m2 of habitable space. Set in a commanding position within an 18-ha enclosed park with 8,000 m2 lake and bordering a canal.
The main 19 th Century section of the building is flanked by a wing and an MH-listed pigeonnier. Outbuildings include a chapel and a caretaker's house.
The Chateau
Ground floor:
- Entrance hall (21 m2) with staircase
- Hallway, with mosaic floor
- Large Salon (50 m2) with attractive period features (coffered ceiling, parquet floor, fireplace)
- Small Salon in a corner tower
- Superb Library (30 m2) with parquet floor and door to south-facing terrace, looking out onto lake and canal
- Further Salon (47 m2)
- Music room (15 m2)
- Large Billiard room (17 m2)
- XVIth C Wing : Dining room (32 m2); Pantry; Study; Kitchen; Service staircase.
First floor:
- 5 bedrooms (40 m2, 34 m2, 25 m2, 21 m2, 17 m2)
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 shower rooms
- WCs
- Linen room / store cupboards
- West wing : 4 bedrooms (27 m2, 19 m2, 14 m2, 11 m2); bathroom; WCs
Second floor: 7 bedrooms, store rooms
Basement: Under part of the main building, comprising boiler room (oil-fired heating); cellars, wine cellar, fruit store.
Additional Information: The château is generally in good condition, with regular roof maintenance. However, the interior has been vacant for several years and requires upgrades and modernization, including the heating system, kitchen, plumbing, drainage, and redecoration.
Outbuildings:
- A remarkable Pigeonnier, 12m in diameter (MH-listed), comprising 3 floors with a magnificent exposed wooden roof structure.
- Chapel
- Second house (currently rented out)
- Former lock keeper's house (currently rented out)
NB. The two houses which are rented out appear to be in good condition and have up-to-date septic tank systems corresponding to current standards.
- Barns and stables
Grounds:
18 hectares overall of enclosed park (and gardens) which is partially walled,
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