Jura, Centre-Val de Loire 39000

Located in the heart of the French Jura, this exceptional castle is only 1 hour away from Geneva by road and 9 minutes by air. Built on a 132-hectare estate, this 13th-century building was previously a real fortress with its keep, towers and drawbridges to cross the moat that surrounded it. At the end of the 19th century, it was bought by a wealthy industrialist from Lyon who restored it in Renaissance style, earning it the title of the best restoration in France. In 2002, the castle was bought by its current owner, who completed the restoration in 2007 according to historical, artistic, scientific and technical criteria, thus making it a listed French historical monument. Once you pass through the entrance gate, a driveway lined with centuries-old trees will take you to the castle grounds, the former 16th-century Barony. The authenticity of the site has been carefully preserved throughout the renovations that have made it a very comfortable residence. It has a living area of 4,000 m2, with 70 rooms spread over 3 floors, including 24 bedrooms and 27 bathrooms. The royal stables are a gem for horse lovers, with 8 large boxes, a riding school and an outdoor sand-based training area measuring 20x60m behind the castle, several outbuildings have also been restored: - The caretaker's house - The service building is dedicated to the accommodation of service staff. It has several apartments as well as a dormitory and a refectory. Several workshops such as the forge, bakery and carpentry are an integral part of the building. - The gardener's house - The barn (the only building that has not been restored) An enclosing wall surrounds the property on 80 hectares. The numerous gravel or cobbled paths serve the different parks and lead to the sublime French-style garden, structured over 20 hectares, between forests, mountains and vineyards. Water is very present throughout the property thanks to an English river, stone canals, waterfalls and a pond. This castle is a marvel for lovers of history and old stones. It is listed as a Monument of France. Contact me for a visit of the place. Buildings - Castle and its keep - Royal stables - Service building - Caretaker's house - Gardener's house - Barn Outdoors: Equestrian facilities: - 8 boxes - 20x40m riding hall - 40x60m outdoor training square - Covered walker for 4 horses - Shower - Solarium - Parks Gardens: - 20 hectares of French-style gardens - 10 hectares of unplanted vineyard, "La Champagne" - Grotto - 2 waterfalls - 1.3 hectare pond - English river - 2 km of stone canals - Dutch greenhouse - Vegetable garden - Neo -Renaissance garden - Tennis court, enclosed with wrought iron - 15 km of paths: 7km gravel and 8km cobbled roads Technical: - Water: water sources for the drinking water supply of the entire property - Gas heating: 2 buried tanks, 4000 liters of gas - Wastewater treatment: private treatment plant - Electricity: private transformer of 1.5 MW Selling price: 25,000,000 euros. furniture included, brokerage commission to be paid by the buyer