18Th Century Castle Near Rambouillet South Yvelines

Property Description

Originally, it was a chateau consisting of three U-shaped buildings, whose date of construction is uncertain. Louis Xiv gave the castle to one of his natural daughters, Louise de Maisonblanche.
On the site of this castle, the present castle was rebuilt during the Second Empire, in stone and brick, with a slate roof and a floor area of approx. 1,000 m2.
In the park, a decorative pond has been laid out from a diversion in the course of the river.
The walled English park extends over 53 hectares, of which 40 hectares are classified. On the ground floor, the 15 rooms of the Chateau feature white oak panelled walls.
The masterly entrance hall leads to three luxurious reception rooms, a dining room adorned with ecclectic fireplaces, a pantry and a kitchen.
The second floor offers a library and four large 'royal' bedrooms with bathrooms, followed by three other classic bedrooms with bathrooms, and a study.
The second floor features a master bedroom with boudoir and bathroom. Four further rooms, forming an apartment of approx. 100M&, with a choice of use for staff, complete this beautiful ensemble.
A further 1,000m² of outbuildings include an orangery, janitor's and gardener's accommodation and a house.
Ideally located less than 15 minutes from Rambouillet, with all the advantages of this town of 25,000 inhabitants, it offers the possibility of living in the chateau as a main residence, or of recharging your batteries in the company of the pink flamingos and wallabys present in the park, depending on whether you want to keep them or not...
The Montparnasse train station can be reached in 35 minutes, making this property a rare opportunity in the Ile de France region.
Property in very good condition.