Ref.4690 : French listed castle for sale in the Loire department.
Although surrounded by a rural and unspoilt atmosphere, the estate enjoys an ideal geographical location: just 13 km away, the motorways of the Saint-Étienne conurbation allow you to reach the centre of Lyon in 45 minutes and Clermont-Ferrand in around 1 hour 20 minutes. Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport can be reached in 1 hour 30 minutes.
A haven of peace, close to all amenities.
The château is located below a small village with shops, including a supermarket.

Nestled in wooded surroundings in the heart of the Loire region, the castle stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious examples of regional history. This exceptional residence, surrounded by 10.69 acres (4.3 hectares) of grounds, opens the doors to a world where time seems to stand still.

Hidden from view, the property reveals itself in all its majesty: a main building full of character, two 18th-century pavilions steeped in history, as well as barns and outbuildings (including an old mill and a caretaker's house), witnesses to a rich and lively past.

The castle consists of a main building flanked at either end by two wings connected by a vaulted hall.
As soon as you step through the château's grand entrance, you are enveloped by the scent of wax and old wood.
Built on three levels and offering vast potential for conversion, the castle currently has around 400sqm of living space spread over two floors.

Ground floor : The monumental entrance suggests that this level once housed a large reception hall, or an aula, the central space for social and administrative life in the castle. Today, it contains a lounge, a dining room, a TV room and an office, as well as a large kitchen with a fireplace, which is still in working order. A large bathroom is discreetly tucked away within the thick walls near the entrance.

The first floor, accessible via a superb stone staircase, was most likely reserved for the lord's residence and more private functions. there are seven bright and well-appointed bedrooms, a small chapel, two bathrooms and amenities.

The second floor offers identical volumes but remains frozen in another era, waiting for you to resume the course of history.

The outbuildings include:
A caretaker's house: recently inhabited, it has a very large vegetable garden and a barn with a concrete floor and access to the road. There are plans to create an independent medical practice. The living space needs to be brought up to date.
A barn: very large, it is laid out over two floors. Equipped with electricity, it has been used to house classic and racing cars. Several entrances make it accessible from the courtyard or the road.
Two beautiful 16th C. pavilions : on two levels, they could be converted into an artist's studio or reading room.

The property covers 10,69 acres (4.33 hectares) and includes several fenced fields, ideal for keeping animals or horses.
The château is nestled in the heart of a wooded valley, where the trees ensure complete privacy.
Its French gardens, adorned with fountains, a mirror pool and an artificial pond, form a veritable green oasis, inviting you to read and relax.
Lived in with passion since 1995, the château now awaits new guardians to perpetuate its soul and prestige. Every stone of this unique place tells a story, offering a rare opportunity for those seeking calm, contemplation and grandeur.

The following parts are listed on the Inventory of Historic Monuments : the façades and roofs (listed by order in 1964).
This property is a historic monument (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France).

Cabinet LE NAIL - the Lyon and Dauphiné areas - Mr Jérôme FAUCHET : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20
Jérôme FAUCHET, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 841 243 140.
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