castle for sale Long, France

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A neoclassical chateau with an 18th-century chapel in 23 hectares of grounds near the city of Amiens. There is a long driveway set back from a small secondary road. It is lined with age-old linden trees and it leads to a main court that lies in front of the chateau. A central lawn surrounded by a circular driveway extends at the foot of the facade. To the right, there are outhouses – tokens of a farm complex fallen into disuse. Behind the majestic edifice, the grounds extend well beyond the grassy expanse that surrounds the chateau and the chapel. There are woods on both sides of this vast grassy area. The chateau was built in 1836. A prominent architect designed it in a neoclassical style. Construction of the edifice was ordered by a family of Nobles of the Robe – French aristocrats whose rank came from holding certain judicial or administrative posts. This family was well rooted in the local region as they already owned the previous chateau here and a town house in Amiens. The estate enjoyed a dazzling existence throughout the 19th century, but then underwent the trials and tribulations of the 20th century. Indeed, the chateau housed Allied officers during the First World War. And in August 1918, King George V of the United Kingdom and US General John J. Pershing visited the chateau. During the Second World War, the chateau was occupied again, but this time by German soldiers, who accidently set fire to it in the winter of 1940. When France was liberated at the end of the war, the chateau’s owners were able to get back their estate. Yet they had to order restoration of the facade and in 1950 they made the chateau look exactly as it did before – with the notable exception of the large triangular pediment that it used to have and that was never rebuilt. A hipped slate roof crowns the chateau. This roof slopes down to gutters that are hidden behind a cornice. The edifice is rectangular. Its facade, made entirely of dressed stone, displays perfect symmetry with evenly spaced windows fitted with louvred shutters that are painted white.

This magnificent chateau, built in 1921, spans 425 sqm of living space, nestled in 8200 sqm of wooded parkland. The estate boasts a host of leisure facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, tennis court and greenhouse, providing an exceptional living environment. Located just 30 minutes from the charming coastal town of Le Tréport, this chateau is ideally placed to combine tranquility and accessibility. On the ground floor, the chateau opens onto a vast space comprising a living room, a dining room, two separate lounges, two kitchens, an office, as well as a toilet and a shower room. The first floor houses four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, an additional shower room and two toilets, offering optimal comfort for family or guests. The second floor continues to offer generous space with four further bedrooms, accompanied by three shower rooms and three toilets, guaranteeing maximum privacy and comfort for every occupant. The third floor, meanwhile, includes a vast attic of around 70 sqm, offering considerable potential for conversion according to the future owner's needs and desires, whether to create a leisure space, storage area or even a workshop. The chateau's outbuildings include a charming dovecote and a greenhouse, adding to the property's bucolic charm. The basement, which is extremely practical, can accommodate up to four vehicles and includes various storage rooms. The chateau's roof has been completely redone. The proximity of the A28 freeway makes this exceptional residence easy to get to and further enhances its accessibility. This chateau represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history, combining the charm of the past with modern amenities, all in a sumptuous natural setting. Whether as a primary or secondary residence, this property offers incomparable quality of life, where every detail has been designed for the comfort and well-being of its occupants. Selling price : 798 000 euros Fees at seller's expense Energy class : E Climate class : E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 7440 euros and 10130 euros per year. Prices indexed to January 1, 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr