Magnificent historic Château and domaine for sale

A breathtaking 16th-18th century château in the Perche region, just an hour from Paris. Set on 42ha it boasts formal gardens, forests, meadows, historic towers, a châtelet, a Louis XVI pavilion, and expansive outbuildings. Rich in history, charm, and development potential.

Nestled in the picturesque Perche region, just an hour from Paris. Situated in a secluded valley, the château and its extensive grounds exude an undeniable charm and grandeur. The Perche, renowned for its rolling hills and ancient forests of beech and oak, is a designated Regional Nature Park, making it a haven for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility.
The estate is within easy reach of the UNESCO-listed cathedral city of Chartres and the Châteaux of Maintenon and Nogent-le-Rotrou. Two nearby towns, less than five minutes away, provide essential services, train stations, and motorway access to Paris, as well as recreational amenities, including a prestigious golf course.

Magnificent Historic Château and Estate at the Gates of the Perche Region

A Breathtaking Legacy of History and Nature

Nestled in the picturesque Perche region this extraordinary historic estate invites you to step back in time. Situated in a secluded valley, the château and its extensive grounds exude an undeniable charm and grandeur. The Perche, renowned for its rolling hills and ancient forests of beech and oak, is a designated Regional Nature Park, making it a haven for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility.

The estate is within easy reach of the UNESCO-listed cathedral city of Chartres and the Châteaux of Maintenon and Nogent-le-Rotrou.

Architectural Ensemble
The property comprises five distinct yet complementary structures, each reflecting different periods of architectural history:

- The Château, near the village square, dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, with an 18th-century addition.
- The Châtelet, featuring elements from the 15th, 18th, and 20th centuries.
- A 15th-century tower.
- The Louis XVI Pavilion, known as the "Renaissance House," with its tower, "La Cloche," from the 16th century, modified in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- The Outbuildings, dating from the 16th century, with facade and flooring renovations carried out in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Estate Overview
- Total built area: 2,531 m² (0.5 acres)
- Outbuildings including garages: 1,085 m²
- Habitable and convertible spaces: 1,446 m²
- Land area: 42.36 hectares (105 acres)
- 23 hectares (57 acres) of woods
- 14 hectares (35 acres) of meadows
- 2.3 hectares (5.7 acres) of formal gardens and parklands
- 1 hectare (2.5 acres) of vegetable gardens

Property Layout
The estate is arranged around a formal garden, with key structures forming a harmonious composition:

Northeast: The Châtelet, comprising a tower, gallery, keep, and corner tower, encircled by a moat.

East: The Pavillon du Bourg, facing the village and serving as the main entrance beyond the gates.

South: The Outbuildings, including a grand hall and garages.

West: A Louis XVI Pavilion, overlooking elegant terraces, an 18th-century statuary, a formal driveway, perrons, and a white-water canal.

- The Château - "Le Pavillon du Bourg"
This grand edifice, the closest to the village square, consists of two separate wings connected by a central staircase. It is constructed of white stone and orange brick on a sandstone base, topped with a bell tower and a slate roof.
- Wing 1A (436 m², facing east/west, gable to the north)
Ground floor: Entrance hall, kitchen, bathroom, three enfilade reception rooms with an open fireplace, a west-facing porch, and a library.

First floor: Hallway, bathroom, WC, two bedrooms (one with a washbasin), master bedroom with a fireplace and private WC with a fireplace.

Second floor: Five rooms, two flues, attic, hallway, WC.

Basement: Vaulted cellars.

- Wing 1B (297 m², facing east/west, gable to the south)
Ground floor: Covered porch with exposed beams, storage cupboard, boiler room, entrance hall, small kitchen, large kitchen with exposed beams and antique stove, staircase.

First floor: Corridor, bedroom, bathroom with WC, large bedroom with washbasin, small library (formerly a bedroom) with WC.

Second floor: Corridor, large bedroom with washbasin, bathroom, WC, kitchen, small bedroom, attic room converted into a sitting/dining room, small landing bedroom with washbasin.

- The Châtelet - "Le Donjon" (263 m²)
A striking combination of white stone, orange brick, and grison base, with a slate roof. The 20th-century extension integrates seamlessly with the historical structures.

Ground floor: Guard room with fireplace, dungeon access.

Raised ground floor: Seigniorial chapel with ribbed vault, stained glass windows; small spiral staircase leading to upper floors.

First to third floors: Bedrooms with fireplaces, bathrooms, exposed beams, walkways.

Basement: Dungeon and storage galleries.

- 15th-Century Gallery
Single level above a vaulted cellar, accessible from the Châtelet tower.

Converted into a dining room, restored in the 20th century with a fireplace, stone benches, bookshelves, and cupboards.

- 18th-Century Corner Tower & Extension
Ground floor: Rotunda lounge with fireplace, dining room.

Extension (1980s, three levels): Porch, hallway, WC, kitchen, bedroom, shower room, attic, basement (linen room, boiler room).

- The 15th-Century Saint-François Tower
A four-level structure built of white stone and orange brick with a slate roof, featuring:

Raised ground floor: Beamed room with fireplace.

First floor: Room with fireplace, walkway.

Second floor: Vaulted room.

Basement: Vaulted room.

- The Louis XVI Pavilion - "La Maison Renaissance" & "La Cloche" Tower (136 m²)
A flint and white stone Renaissance-style building with a flat terracotta tile roof.

Ground floor: Dining room with fireplace, hallway, staircase, bathroom, kitchen, large sitting room with fireplace.

First floor: One bedroom, bathroom with WC.

Basement: Cellars, storeroom, linen room.

Attic: Convertible space.

- "La Cloche" Tower (54 m²)
Ground floor: Room with fireplace, accessed via exterior walkway.

First floor: Room beneath bell-shaped slate roof.

Basement: Painter's studio with fireplace.

The Outbuildings
- A large, bayonet-shaped structure (1,085 m²), partially convertible.

Ground floor: Garages, reception areas, stables, tack room, carriage shed.

First floor: "Wood loft" with large dormer windows, "grain loft."

Additional Features
- The Water Tower: Flint construction, carved stone belt, former estate water supply.
- The Watchtower
- Well
- Woodshed
- Shed
- Wash-house
- Sheepfold.

The Gardens & Parklands
Originally redesigned in the 19th century, the gardens feature a formal French layout, star-shaped woodland paths, and a central crossroads.

This exceptional estate blends history, architectural splendor, and natural beauty, making it a unique sanctuary at the gateway to the Perche region.