castles for sale Auxerre, France

A listed Renaissance-style castle, surrounded by a water-filled moat, formal French garden and 6 hectares of grounds, 2 hours from Paris. Built at the end of a narrow valley, the castle has been protected as a historic monument since 1988, notably the facade and roofs of the main dwelling, the entire dovecote, the entrance gate, the balustrades and all the perimeter walls. Initially a medieval manor house marked by history, having withstood a siege during the French Wars of Religion, the castle is an unfailing witness to the history of Calvinism and the Catholic League in the Yonne thanks to Marafin de Guerchy, lord of the manor between 1560 and 1572. Subsequently, it belonged to the family of Marie d'Avigneau for more than two centuries. In the 17th century, after the civil wars, some of the buildings were restored. Further underlining the nobility of the place, illustrious historical figures such as François I, Admiral de Coligny and Louis XIV stayed here. Two entrances flanked by stone pillars provide access to the property, one from the village and the other from the hamlet. Both open onto a path bordered by a river which forms part of the estate. A bridge crosses the moat, which is home to different types of fish, including Chinese carp. The bridge features a more recent arch, built when the drawbridge was removed. A new wrought-iron gate has recently replaced the original one, which the current inhabitants have kept. It is crowned by an arched pediment and flanked by two stone pillars topped by flame-vase finials adorned with two pine cones. The date 1733 is engraved on the pediment, but the building retains traces of 15th, 16th and 17th century structures, which can be found, for instance, on the facades of the main dwelling. Once inside the gates, the castle emerges, rising to two storeys under an attic topped by a hip roof clad with Burgundy tiles and featuring hip roof dormers. The symmetrical main facade is of rendered stone with small-paned windows, enhanced by dressed stone surrounds and corner quoins. A gravel area provides space for parking vehicles. At the rear of the castle, there is a lodge facing the formal French garden with its central fountain, several original statues, stone basins and benches. Two heraldic lions - unique sculptures - appear to stand guard in front of another building that currently houses a garage and a workshop. Close by, there remains a stone well - similar to the one in the Musée de Cluny in Paris - adorned with a stone gargoyle. An entryway defined by two pilasters leads to a walled orchard, where a double wooden door opens onto the footpath. There are two small bridges over a river feeding the moat. A tennis court and an old dovecote can be glimpsed from the formal French garden.

About fifteen kilometres from Auxerre and chablis, in approx. 13.5 hectares of wooded, enclosed parklands with a 5500 m² lake and a swimming pool, chateau built towards the end of the 18th century in the Louis XVI style, comprising a main main building with approx. 342 m² (3,074 sq ft) of living space comprising eight main rooms including reception rooms with a row of windows and three bedrooms with bathrooms, a secondary main building with approx. 220 m² (2,153 sq ft) of living space comprising six main rooms including a vast library and two bedrooms with bathrooms, a guest flat with approx. 82 m² (882 sq ft) of living space, a guest house with approx. 38 m² (389 sq ft) of living space, a caretaker's cottage with approx. 75 m² (75 sq ft) of living space and several outbuildings used as a garage and storage space. Harmonious, luminous property with attractive features, sold with furniture, equipment and garden features, with the exception of the paintings. Location: In a rural village 15 km from Auxerre and Chablis and 10 km from the first Chablis vineyards. Junction 19 (Auxerre Nord) of the A6 motorway is just 10 minutes away, giving access to Paris and Orly airport in an hour and a half to two hours. Laroche-Migennes SNCF train station is 15 km away by car. It offers a regular TER service of one hour and twenty minutes to Paris-Bercy station. Troyes and the A5 motorway are an hour's drive away, Lyon 3 hours and Switzerland and Belgium 4-5 hours. Energy class : E Climate class : E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €5.400 and €7.370 per year. Prices indexed to January 1, 2021. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the GeoHazards website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

A long tree-lined driveway leads to this property near Auxerre. Elevated on a moat-formed platform, it was built in the 16th century and later renovated in the 18th century. The estate comprises formal French gardens, wooded areas with centuries-old trees, streams, and ponds. No disturbances are to be noted. The four main buildings, including a fortified pavilion, encircle an elegant square courtyard. Three of them rise above the moat. The entrance to this courtyard is through a porch with traces of a drawbridge, which has withstood various restorations and remains a beautiful relic from the 16th century. It is protected by a large wrought-iron gate. The upscale restoration of the four buildings was done in keeping with the spirit of the place (stone, marble, tapestries, wallpapers from renowned houses) and the highest standards of modern comfort (internet, heat pumps combined with gas boilers, independent room and pavilion air conditioning). The four historic residences boast spacious reception rooms with beautiful fireplaces and bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, featuring refined sanitary elements that provide luxurious independence to each guest. The south facade of the main building opens onto the French gardens, accessible via a stone bridge over the moat. In the center of this extensive garden, a pond has been converted into a pool (heated by a heat pump) with water features and accompanied by a sauna. At the edge of the woods stands a small consecrated chapel. A meticulously cultivated orchard and extensive vegetable garden, designed for complete self-sufficiency, are irrigated by the abundant spring on the estate. At the property entrance, there are outbuildings converted into four accommodations (2 apartments and 2 studios) spread across two buildings restored in the 20th century, equipped with all modern conveniences. Each unit, perfectly isolated from the castle and its pavilions, enjoys complete privacy and private gardens. At the property entrance, an elegant secured garage has been designed to accommodate eight vehicles and provide maintenance facilities (car lift and resin flooring). In its center, there is a spacious exhibition area that will delight collectors of vintage models. The meticulously maintained property is fully secured with a video surveillance system. Detailed description available upon request: 50 pages with photographs, technical details, and descriptions.