Elegant Louis XIII Style Castle - 1 Hour from Paris

Located just one hour northwest of Paris, at the borders of Normandy, Vexin, and Oise, this exquisite Louis XIII-style castle offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and neighboring stud farms. The castle, partially rebuilt in 1858 on the foundations of a late 16th-century structure, boasts a stunning terrace surrounded by dry moats and showcases a magnificent blend of brick and stone architecture.
 

Property Highlights:

• Bedrooms: 13 rooms currently, with the potential for 20 bedrooms.
• Restoration: Beautifully restored over the past 20 years, featuring a sumptuous enfilade of lounges with elegant interior decorations.
• Notable Features: The castle was recognized as one of the top 200 guest rooms by Figaro Magazine in 2011.

Architectural Details:

• Design: The castle features an L-shaped plan with a grand central pavilion accessible via a large flight of steps. The main façade is symmetrical with large windows adorned with pediments and antique vases on consoles.
• Interior: A grand hall with black and white stone flooring leads to a monumental staircase with oak balusters. The reception rooms include a large living room with woodwork, a Versailles floor, marble fireplaces, and a dining room with oak woodwork and painted hunting scenes. The return wing houses additional living areas and a professional kitchen, as well as a chapel.

First Floor:

• Owner's Apartment: Includes 8 bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large kitchen.
• Guest Accommodation: 5 guest rooms, each with its own bathroom (three with bathtubs and showers), all well-insulated for thermal and acoustic comfort.

Additional Features:

• Cellars: Large vaulted cellars open onto the dry grass moats.
• Park: A 2.6-hectare park with beautiful trees, including hornbeams, and well-maintained pillars and gates.
• Amenities: Includes a tennis court and an impressive 600-meter access driveway.
• Listed Status: The castle, including its facades, roofs, and surrounding moats, is listed as a Historic Monument.

Current Status:

• Restoration: Approximately 1300 m² in total, with around 1100 m² restored to high standards using quality materials such as stone and terracotta tiles. There is an additional 250 m² on the second floor that could accommodate up to 7 more bedrooms.
• Heating: Gas central heating in the castle and oil central heating in the return wing.
• Recent Upgrades: Includes three-phase electricity, updated plumbing and electrical panels, new doors and windows, improved thermal and sound insulation, and new sanitation systems.

Location:

• Proximity:
  • 60 km from Paris (about 1 hour by car)
  • 60 km from CDG Airport (50 minutes)
  • 70 km from Le Bourget Airport (1 hour)
  • 26 km from Gisors
  • 17 km from Beauvais Airport (20 minutes)
  • 110 km from Le Tréport (sea and beaches)
  • 45 km from Chantilly (522,000 visitors in 2023)

Price: €2,756,000 (agency fees included at the seller's expense).

For more information about the risks associated with this property, please visit the Géorisques website: //georisques.gouv.fr