Reference: B2-5058LY
Remarkable 17th-C château offering 900 m² of living space set within 48 hectares near Roanne. Featuring 17 bedrooms, extensive outbuildings, a renovated 4 bed guest house and income potential, this characterful estate provides an exceptional opportunity for restoration, family living or a long-term lifestyle investment project.
Situated conveniently close to Roanne and within easy reach of Lyon in just over an hour
Just 20 minutes from Roanne, in the direction of Lapalisse, this rare 48-hectare estate centres around an elegant 17th-century château, offering approximately 900 m² of living space and a wealth of architectural character.
The château is built over partial cellars, some of which predate the 17th century, and presents a traditional layout with generous volumes throughout. The ground floor comprises several reception rooms, a bedroom and a spacious kitchen with adjoining service areas. Multiple direct access points open onto a large east-facing terrace, providing sweeping views across the surrounding meadows.
Upstairs, the property offers seventeen bedrooms of varying sizes, offering significant potential for reconfiguration into en suite accommodation. This level also includes a bathroom, a shower room and a laundry room. Above, the attic is in excellent condition, showcasing impressive exposed timber framing and benefiting from natural light through skylights.
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The estate is further enhanced by an extensive range of outbuildings. A substantial farmhouse complex forms a square around a central grass courtyard, part of which is currently leased, providing an element of income.
Two striking orangeries, each measuring approximately 103 m², define the southern side of the courtyard and offer excellent potential for further development or event use.
A separate residential house, carefully renovated in 2015, provides comfortable independent accommodation with four bedrooms and modern heat pump heating. This house could serve as a primary residence during renovation works or as a future rental property.
The land extends to 48 hectares, predominantly composed of leased meadows (approximately 42.5 hectares), with around 5.5 hectares retained for private use, including the château grounds, courtyard, vegetable garden, orchard, pond, former tennis court and a charming dovecote.
This is an ideal opportunity for those seeking a substantial historic property to restore at their own pace, whether as a family home, a hospitality venture or a long-term investment. Combining scale, history and a peaceful rural setting, the estate remains conveniently close to Roanne and within easy reach of Lyon in just over an hour.
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