France
, Paris
Historical castle in the park
A historic castle of the XVII century in the picturesque surroundings of Paris, on the territory of the Fontainebleau National Park.
Fontainebleau is one of the most beautiful residences of kings; as well as one of the equestrian capitals of France: the hippodrome is located here and the largest international competitions in all disciplines of equestrian sports are held; the world-famous town of Barbizon, which has become a "mecca" for French landscape painters, golf.
The castle is in excellent condition.
The living area of the castle is 800m2: a spacious hall, formal living rooms and a dining room with elements of the era, a mahogany library, 5 suites with bathrooms and dressing rooms.
An amazing landscape park of 6 hectares with fountains, a grotto, architectural elements is a real work of landscape art.
Caretaker's house, utility rooms, garage.
Historical background: for centuries, the Castle has often been a participant in the cultural life of France: at one time it belonged to a fashionable miniature painter of Napoleon; one of the last owners of the Castle was the famous writer Herve Bazin - a lover of hosting receptions in the Castle with the participation of politicians, artists, literary bohemians.
Price: 2,900,000€