Historic 18th Century Chateau with Majestic Grounds

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Champeaux, France

Property Highlights

  • 18th century Louis XV style chateau
  • Fire-resistant "voutes catalane" construction
  • Ingenious subterranean drainage system
  • Grounds include springs and water features
  • France's first English-style garden
  • Extensive Napoleon III outbuildings with orangery

Overview

This elegant 18th century Louis XV style chateau with great potential for a tourist-based activity is located about an hour from Paris in a location known as the “croisée des trois chateaux” in the Seine et Marne department. Ground-breaking in its construction, it was conceived by its original owner to avoid the risk of fire which had ravaged the previous edifice, using the technique known as “voutes catalane” which eliminates the use of a timber frame for the structure. Using subterranean canals, the property’s drainage and sanitation system was also remarkable and particularly ingenious for the time. The property’s proportions are reasonable, and even two centuries ago it was easier to maintain than the numerous sprawling and ostentatious chateaux of its era. Featuring springs, water features, woodland and France’s first English-style garden, the grounds also boast probably the most majestic plane tree in the Ile de France region. Extensive outbuildings mainly dating from the time of Napoleon III include an orangery, a greenhouse, stables, several pavilions to accommodate staff, as well as a hunting lodge outside the domain. “Mérimée” listed, the property, in part, replies to standards allowing to host up to 300 guests, and the existing buildings offer great further potential for conversion.
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Property Features

Champeaux, France offers the following features:

Bedrooms: 6
Living Area: 6458.35sf
Property Type: Single Family
Status: Active
Reference ID: 85170505

What's Nearby

Local businesses near Champeaux, France:

Public Transportation: < 1 mile
School: < 1 mile
Grocery/Shopping Center: < 1 mile
Gym: 3 miles
Hospital: 3.2 miles
Police Station: 4.1 miles

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