Grand 9 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in La Chatre, Centre

3,750,000 EUR 3,225,000 GBP 4,050,000 USD

Reference: 247550

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 7
Floor Size: 1,455 m2
Plot Size: 2.33 hectares / 5.75 acres

Features

Walk to Amenities
Traditional Style
Good Condition
May Require Improvement
Garden
Land
Build Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Multiple Dwellings
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Rentable Accommodation
Countryside View
Parking

Details

With Millenium of history, this is an impressive and carefully renovated fortified chateau in a village setting near Le Chatre in the Indre department.

Nestled in a serene village boasting a charming bakery and restaurant, this historic masterpiece stands as a timeless testament to medieval grandeur. Dating back to the 15th century, this extraordinary estate sits atop ancient foundations, showcasing architectural transformations from the Renaissance to a 19th-Century restoration.
Meticulously revitalized over the past decade, the chateau now stands in all its splendour, a harmonious blend of history and modern luxury.

Surrounded by fortified walls and watchtower remnants, the property exudes an air of intrigue and elegance. The meticulously landscaped grounds are adorned with ornamental trees, a captivating cloister with its 10th century decorative columns and mysteriously named English tower both awaiting restoration (subject to necessary permissions), and meandering pathways leading to vegetable gardens, orchard, fountain and every hidden corner.

Within the chateau's walls lie grand halls, a divine chapel, and beautifully restored reception rooms, alongside private suites, staff quarters, and a cinema/games room designed for indulgent relaxation.

Multiple terraces offer breathtaking views of the estate's lush landscape and historic structures, each promising a moment of tranquility.

Perfect for connoisseurs of timeless beauty and historical prestige. Having housed Nobles and Royalty and rumoured to contain vast hidden treasure, this is an extraordinary chateau -"a rare hidden gem and masterpiece awaiting your discovery. ".

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France Property Buying Guide

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

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

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

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.