castles for sale Yvelines, France

Originally, it was a chateau consisting of three U-shaped buildings, whose date of construction is uncertain. Louis XIV gave the castle to one of his natural daughters, Louise de Maisonblanche. On the site of this castle, the present castle was rebuilt during the Second Empire, in stone and brick, with a slate roof and a floor area of approx. 1,000 m2. In the park, a decorative pond has been laid out from a diversion in the course of the river. The walled English park extends over 53 hectares, of which 40 hectares are classified. On the ground floor, the 15 rooms of the Chateau feature white oak panelled walls. The masterly entrance hall leads to three luxurious reception rooms, a dining room adorned with ecclectic fireplaces, a pantry and a kitchen. The second floor offers a library and four large 'royal' bedrooms with bathrooms, followed by three other classic bedrooms with bathrooms, and a study. The second floor features a master bedroom with boudoir and bathroom. Four further rooms, forming an apartment of approx. 100m&, with a choice of use for staff, complete this beautiful ensemble. A further 1,000m² of outbuildings include an orangery, janitor's and gardener's accommodation and a house. Ideally located less than 15 minutes from Rambouillet, with all the advantages of this town of 25,000 inhabitants, it offers the possibility of living in the chateau as a main residence, or of recharging your batteries in the company of the pink flamingos and wallabys present in the park, depending on whether you want to keep them or not... The Montparnasse train station can be reached in 35 minutes, making this property a rare opportunity in the Ile de France region. Property in very good condition.

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This remarkable ISMH-listed Music Pavilion is a jewel of 18th-century French architecture designed by architect Claude Ledoux for the favorite of King Louis XV. The main Pavillon covers 1300 sqm on three levels, with two elevators, two staircases to the upper floors and a freight elevator to the two basements. On the ground floor: four reception rooms totaling 260 sqm with marble, wood panelling, mirrors, stucco, fireplaces and parquet floors: the Salon de Musique, the Salon du Roi, the Salon Ledoux and the Salon Fragonard. They open onto the outside via five French windows: the main one opens onto the rotunda to the south-west, two to the north-west and two to the south-east. Upstairs you'll find five bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a living room and study (finishing work to be scheduled). Basement with kitchen, laundry and boiler room, swimming pool and small apartment (finishing work to be scheduled). The Pavillon is mainly intended for events, set in 6ha of superb parkland planted with trees and flowers. 400 sqm terrace with panoramic views over the valley and the Seine. The brick and stone outbuildings include a 275 sqm gatekeeper's house on two levels with two independent apartments, and an independent 60 sqm gardener's dwelling on two levels with two garages. The walled property includes two entrance gates, one of which is the main gate, numerous parking spaces, two garden sheds and a tennis court. Sale price including fees: 44,290,000 euros Fees at buyer's expense Fees : 3% incl. VAT of the price excluding fees Sale price excluding fees: 43,000,000 euros Energy class : N/A Climate class : N/A Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr

This castle and its wildlife park are an ode to history and nature.