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Essonne, Ile-de-France, France

£8,141,229 *  [€9,500,000]

House for sale

Essonne, Ile-de-France, France

£8,141,229 *  [€9,500,000]

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Situated 35 km south of Paris in the Essonne region, this 1,800-meter-high chateau, built in 1848, features classic, well-balanced architecture It was completely restored to the highest artistic standards in 2010. Harmoniously styled on all four facades, the chateau features a Mansard roof, balusters on all 3 levels, ashlar and stucco facades, and ordered pilasters on the ground floor The interior of the chateau is particularly striking for its spacious, well-proportioned rooms. The entrance hall with its grand staircase sets the tone as soon as you step through the door: marble, columns, cut stone, ironwork and high ceilings. The 4 reception rooms overlooking the park are of the same high quality: large glass doors guaranteeing permanent luminosity, herringbone parquet flooring, marble fireplaces, mirrors, moldings, gilding and a particularly rich set of woodwork in the music room. The contemporary kitchen on the ground floor is in perfect harmony with the ensemble. The second floor features a master suite with a large bedroom overlooking the park, a bathroom, a dressing room and a gym. Five further bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and marble fireplaces reflect different themes. On the 2nd floor, 10 studio bedrooms with bathrooms. The basement features a vast spa with pool, sauna, hammam, massage room and gym. A workshop and wine cellar complete this level. The 10-hectare park stretches from a flat starting point at the top, where the chateau is located, to a gradual descent into the valley. From the chateau's vast terrace overlooking the park, a large lawn slopes gently down to the belvedere, offering a lovely view over the gardens. Below, a stretch of meadow and woodland. From the right-hand side of the terrace, you can see a pretty water feature with a pavilion, a tennis court at the rear and, once again, a wooded area. The English-style grounds are harmonious, with unobstructed views over the valley. Several golf courses are nearby. Access to the property is easy from Paris via the A6 freeway or from Charles de Gaulle airport via the Francilienne.

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