18th & 19th century castle in Allier in the center of France

An outstanding 18th and 19th century CHATEAU in the heart of France in Allier offering 1,000 square meters of living space and including several outbuildings in 22,5 hectares of private park.

In Allier and Bourbonnais, 3 hours from Paris, the château includes a main building with 2 wings and 2 levels, cellars and attics. Campanile and south terrace. 2 pavilions from the 19th century and a chapel in the west pavilion.

On the ground floor of the main building, an entrance hall with gallery and monumental staircase, sitting room of 62 square meters with parquet floor, 56 square meters spacious dining room, small Napoléon III style sitting room, billiard room with woodwork and noble fireplace. Kitchens, storage and toilet. Lovely south-exposed terrace 160 square meters.

On the 1st floor a nice library, large 24 square meters bedroom with bathrom, 26 square meters bedroom with alcove and powder room, & 20 square meters bedroom with balcony, a 24 square meters bedroom with bathroom, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 toilets.

The 200 square meters attics can be refurbished with 1 bedroom and 11 rooms. The basement at the garden level includes an old 40 square meters kitchen, a dining room, a 31 square meters wine cellar, store room and boiler room.

In the west wing a beautiful 43 square meters chapel with sacristy. On 1st floor a master balcony overlooking the chapel and a study/sitting room. On 2nd floor a bedroom (called the ’king’s bedroom’), 2 bedrooms, bathroom and toilet. In the attics 4 rooms. In the east wing 6 rooms and 2 bathrooms.

The outbuildings include one wing on the side is comprising a barn with stable and workshop, a dovecote, 3 buildings at the east: caretaker’shouse, garage, barn and storage. An old guard house in bad conditions at south entrance of the property.

The 22 hectares (54acres) park including 2 large meadows are situated at the south and at the west of the château. A 500 meters alley located at the south of the park is leading to a main road. A 2nd entrance is located at the north.

The castle is in good general conditions, it has been well taken care of and renovated in accordance to the spirit of the original architects and builders. A part of the pavilion and the wing has been restored to create guest bedrooms. Central heating in the Château. Some comfort works could be done (insulation, modernization, elctricity...). The basements and the attics could be refurbished. A part of the roof of the outbuildings has been renovated during the last years.

A beautiful and rare quality property in the heart of historical France.

Contact Nicolas Pasquier from Agence Mercure for more information: n.pasquier@agencemercure.com - +33 680 076 301