An incredible chateau with links to Notre Dame has gone up for sale and it’s the perfect home for people who want both the country and city lifestyle – but you’ll have to cough up just over £3 million for the pleasure.
The luxurious Neo-Gothic home is perfectly located in the heart of the Vexin Normand and Epte Valley, but is just under two hours’ drive from Paris.
The property was designed by an architect who studied under Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, a famous French architect who lived during 1814-1879 and restored famous buildings across France, including having installed his designs inside the Notre Dame.
Built in 1870, the chateau, which has several turrets, is nestled inside a glorious five-hectare park with green views as far as the eye can see, and comes with its own swimming pool, pool house and tennis court.
The estate includes 27 hectares of outdoor space including woodland and farmland, and has outbuildings that can be converted into additional living space, if the future owner so desires.
If that’s not enough space for you to roam around, you’ll find an additional 30 rooms and 8,181 sq ft in the chateau.
Stepping inside the 13-bed home, you’ll be taken back in time with stunning architectural features throughout including artistic painted ceilings, solid wood detailing and huge fireplaces.
The pièce de résistance is undoubtedly the master bedroom with its intricate wood-carved bed frame, stone floor and high ceilings with large windows letting the sunshine flood the room.
Although the home is not currently listed as a historical monument (Monument Historique), owners can request a 100-page file from the estate agents for future consideration.
You will also have history on your doorstep with amenities including the Muséum de Mécanique Naturelle and Museum of Impressionism, as well as fine dining restaurants, libraries, the town hall and fitness facilities.
The chateau is currently listed at just over £3M (€3,700,000) with Luxury Portfolio International, Belles Demeures de France.
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