Character 10 bedroom Castle for sale with countryside view in Coulommiers, Paris-Ile-de-France

2,500,000 EUR 2,150,000 GBP 2,700,000 USD

Reference: 244772

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 650 m2
Plot Size: 2 hectares / 4.94 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
Private Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Walk to Amenities
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Sumptuous 19th Century Chateau, which is set in a quiet setting within lovely woodlands of the Brie region between Paris and Coulommiers.

Magnificently restored, renovated and modernised whilst retaining its period features, this superb Chateau also has a guest house (2 bedrooms), caretaker's house, party pavilion, greenhouse, ponds with a grotto and large heated indoor swimming pool.

This property is in pristine condition throughout and is set within 5 acres of parkland adorned with majestic century-old trees.

Built over 3 floors, plus converted attic space and a full basement, the main house - of approximately 650m2 (7,000 ft2) - encompasses 15 rooms including 10 bedrooms arranged as follows:

Ground floor: entrance hallway leading to a vast living room of 70m2 (750 ft2), the main staircase leading to the upper floors, a reception area with a fireplace, dining room with French windows opening onto the winter garden, separate and fully equipped kitchen also with independent access and a small dining room next to it.

Antique parquet flooring in all the rooms, mouldings, fireplaces, numerous built-in storage cupboards.

First floor: 2 staircases lead to the first floor, a circular corridor leads to the various bedrooms (4 to 6) with lovely park views, bathroom and shower room.

Second floor: also served by a circular corridor, 5 rooms / bedrooms are arranged around the 4 sides of the building. Bathroom and shower room.

Top floor: large single space of 145m2 (1,560 ft2), completely renovated and fitted out, usable for a fitness room, a large office/library, movie living room.

In the vaulted basement, facilities have been fitted: laundry room, a shower room, technical room with a new gas boiler, many storage spaces and a wine cellar.

Adjacent to the main house is a charming guest house, completely renovated, with a large living room with an open kitchen on the ground floor, a beautiful shower room and 2 bedrooms on the first floor.

Also a few steps away, a separate party pavilion (70m2 / 750 ft2) bathed in light with high ceilings is a large multipurpose space next to an 11m long greenhouse.

The entirely enclosed park has beautiful century-old trees, a sunken pond with a grotto and 2 other ponds.

The access to the property is by a remote-controlled metal gate with separate pedestrian entrance on the side. Ideal for family use, it is also possible to carry out a liberal activity. 4 to 5 cars or more can easily be parked inside.

1 hour from Paris (47km) by car or 41 minutes by train from the Gare de l'Est to Mortcerf railway station not far away. All shops and school are a few steps away.

Main house - surface areas:
Ground floor:
- Entrance hall : 15m2
- Reception room : 54m2
- Kitchen : 29m2
- Office : 13m2
- Winter garden : 36m2

1st floor:
- Landing: 19m2
- Master bedroom : 27m2
- Bedroom 1 : 18m2
- Bedroom 2 : 20m2
- Bedroom 3 : 21m2
- Bathroom : 8m2
- Shower room : 5,4m2

2nd floor:
- Bedroom 4: 27m2
- Bedroom 5: 12m2
- Bedroom 6: 15m2
- Bedroom 7: 18m2
- Bathroom : 8m2

3rd floor -
Total space: 145m2

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1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

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The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

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3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.