Dreamy French Chateau Set in 145-Acre Estate, Just 10 Miles From Paris
The Louis XIII-period chateau dates back to 1620, built by a student of Salomon de Brosse and Clément II Métezeau, the architects behind the Palais du Luxembourg in Paris.
Set within an extensive parkland estate totalling 145 acres, the French chateau for sale is approached via a 2km private drive.
The brick-and-stone chateau is surrounded by water moats, with a large paved courtyard on one side, flanked by stables and outbuildings, and a park-facing terrace on the other, complete with a bridge across the moat.
The facade was classicized in the 18th century, and two lower side wings were added in 1830 and 1900.
Inside, the French chateau for sale features fine period detailing throughout, seen in the Versailles parquet flooring, Rococo-style adornments, and exceptional woodwork.
The ballroom, known as the "Maréchal de Saxe's party room", was added in the 19th century and decorated with stucco and faux marble and fluted pilasters with Corinthian capitals.
Beautifully maintained, the French chateau is listed as a Historic Monument, as are the grounds, which include greenhouses and vegetable gardens, a riding arena, and a nymphaeum in one of the moats.
Offering a total of 34 bedrooms, the chateau was previously run as a boutique hotel in the countryside near Paris and is just 2.5 miles from the RER train station.
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