A C13th - C15th CHATEAU, SITUATED IN A 135 HECTARE / 334 ACRE ESTATE in the heart of Cher, surrounded by pasture, woods and a lake.
A drive of approximately 1 Km / 0.6 miles, leads to the heart of the property through fields and woods.
A drive of approximately 1 Km / 0.6 miles, leads to the heart of the property through fields and woods.
TO THE RIGHT is a large, fully fitted, family Kitchen with dining area, terracotta tiled floor and French windows onto the courtyard. This leads to a large Store Room and Utility / Boiler Room.
TO THE LEFT is a Dining Room with terracotta tiled floor and French ceilings. From the Dining Room, double doors lead to a Billiard Room with beautiful terracotta tiled floor, stone fireplace and French ceilings. This continues on to the Lounge with large fireplace and French windows onto the terrace and gardens.
TOWER with small lounge.
FIRST FLOOR: A corridor leads to:
The Master Suite, comprising a large Bedroom with a stone fireplace and a beautiful arched passage leading to two further bedrooms, one of which is in the Tower and a Shower Room.
Through another landing, which also serves as a study, there is a large Bedroom, a small Lounge, Bathroom and a second Bedroom.
SECOND FLOOR:
This is approached through a landing, which serves as a Lounge / Library. Separate Games room and adjoining this, a Loft.
GUEST'S APARTMENT:
Comprising two Bedrooms and a large Bathroom with bathtub, shower, washbasin and WC.
The Master Suite, comprising a large Bedroom with a stone fireplace and a beautiful arched passage leading to two further bedrooms, one of which is in the Tower and a Shower Room.
Through another landing, which also serves as a study, there is a large Bedroom, a small Lounge, Bathroom and a second Bedroom.
SECOND FLOOR:
This is approached through a landing, which serves as a Lounge / Library. Separate Games room and adjoining this, a Loft.
GUEST'S APARTMENT:
Comprising two Bedrooms and a large Bathroom with bathtub, shower, washbasin and WC.
OUTBUILDINGS:
In the courtyard there is an enormous garage capable of accommodating several cars and an upper floor of approximately 150 sq. metres, with elegant wooden structure, which is suitable for conversion.
CHARMING MAISONETTE called the 'House of Happiness' comprising three small rooms for storing garden furniture.
There is also a wooden firewood shed and gated access to several farm buildings, as follows:
FARMHOUSE (belonging to the Château) comprising several outbuilding which form an impressive courtyard and surroundings of 1 Hectare / 2.5 Acres.
In the courtyard there is an enormous garage capable of accommodating several cars and an upper floor of approximately 150 sq. metres, with elegant wooden structure, which is suitable for conversion.
CHARMING MAISONETTE called the 'House of Happiness' comprising three small rooms for storing garden furniture.
There is also a wooden firewood shed and gated access to several farm buildings, as follows:
FARMHOUSE (belonging to the Château) comprising several outbuilding which form an impressive courtyard and surroundings of 1 Hectare / 2.5 Acres.
THE ESTATE:
135 Hectares / 334 Acres of unspoiled countryside in a single holding, including the following:
PASTURE of 75 Hectares / 185.3 Acres on a long-term lease (to an important Charolais cattle breeder) with underground water supply to drinking troughs.
WOODLAND of 52 Hectares / 128.5 Acres under single management plan. A significant part of this woodland is under cultivation of Oak, Beech, Wild Cherry, Poplar and Chestnut trees.
THE LAKE of 5 Hectares / 12.4 Acres licensed for breeding and annual fishing.
CHATEAU GROUNDS and gardens of 2 Hectares / 5 Acres. This property is situated within natural hunting ground for Big Game, Duck and Woodcock; bordered by 1,600 Hectares / @4,000 Acres of private woodland.
135 Hectares / 334 Acres of unspoiled countryside in a single holding, including the following:
PASTURE of 75 Hectares / 185.3 Acres on a long-term lease (to an important Charolais cattle breeder) with underground water supply to drinking troughs.
WOODLAND of 52 Hectares / 128.5 Acres under single management plan. A significant part of this woodland is under cultivation of Oak, Beech, Wild Cherry, Poplar and Chestnut trees.
THE LAKE of 5 Hectares / 12.4 Acres licensed for breeding and annual fishing.
CHATEAU GROUNDS and gardens of 2 Hectares / 5 Acres. This property is situated within natural hunting ground for Big Game, Duck and Woodcock; bordered by 1,600 Hectares / @4,000 Acres of private woodland.
STATE & OBSERVATIONS:
The whole property is in a very good state of repair.
Roofing of the farm buildings is almost entirely new.
Window and door frames have been updated.
Basement areas are regularly maintained by a builder.
The Château has a new boiler.
The property is ideally situated between Bourges and Sancerre.
Small shops are only five minutes away.
The unspoiled countryside contains no eyesores or noise pollution.
TAXES: ISF exemption:
WOODLAND: 75% of the declared value. Revenue on woodcutting is exempt.
RENTED PROPERTY: 100% of the declared value.
THE LAKE: 100% of the revenue it generates.
THE CHATEAU: 100% if it is the principle residence.
The whole property is in a very good state of repair.
Roofing of the farm buildings is almost entirely new.
Window and door frames have been updated.
Basement areas are regularly maintained by a builder.
The Château has a new boiler.
The property is ideally situated between Bourges and Sancerre.
Small shops are only five minutes away.
The unspoiled countryside contains no eyesores or noise pollution.
TAXES: ISF exemption:
WOODLAND: 75% of the declared value. Revenue on woodcutting is exempt.
RENTED PROPERTY: 100% of the declared value.
THE LAKE: 100% of the revenue it generates.
THE CHATEAU: 100% if it is the principle residence.
Guide price: 2,600,000 Euros
For further information, please phone or email William Montgomery's office as follows:
+44 (0)28 4278 8666 / 8668
william.montgomery@sothebys.com
Also in association with:
Campagnes du Soleil,
10 Bd du Pecher,
26200 MONTELIMAR,
FRANCE.
Tel. : +33 (0) 4 75 01 66 33
Françoise Dessoy : dcs@campagnesdusoleil.com
For further information, please phone or email William Montgomery's office as follows:
+44 (0)28 4278 8666 / 8668
william.montgomery@sothebys.com
Also in association with:
Campagnes du Soleil,
10 Bd du Pecher,
26200 MONTELIMAR,
FRANCE.
Tel. : +33 (0) 4 75 01 66 33
Françoise Dessoy : dcs@campagnesdusoleil.com
