Flat in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, 1 000 m²

surface: 1,000 m²;

• ✓ Land: 144.79 arov
• ✓ Year of construction: 1190
• ✓ Terrace: Yes
• ✓ Energy efficiency class: Blank
• ✓ Thermal insulation class: Blank
• ✓ Oil heating: Yes
• ✓ Fireplace: Yes

Chateau Septfontaines, built in the 12th century, is a medieval Luxembourgish castle that overlooks the church on a rocky ridge, overlooking the village of Septfontaines in Habscht and part of the Valley of the Seven Castles.

Historians do not know the exact date of construction of the first Septfontaines castle, but a document from 1192 mentions a certain Tidier as the owner of the castle. In 1233, Countess Ermesinde de Luxembourg gave the castle and village in the fief to Jean de Septfontaines. In the 13th century the castle was expanded. In 1600 Christophe de Criechingen built a square tower in the Renaissance style. In 1779, a fire destroyed the castle and it began to deteriorate. In 1919, the castle was partially dismantled, but in 1920 the owners tried to stop the destruction and converted it into a seigneurial estate.

Today the castle includes the main building, partially renovated but in need of completion. It should be a prestigious residence with the advantage of location above the picturesque area of ​​Septfontaines. Recent renovations include reconstruction of external walls, installation of an elevator (to be replaced), concrete slabs, brickwork, wooden windows (to be replaced), various heating and electrical systems. The roof has been updated with copper and the insulation needs work.

The building is equipped with bridges leading to two terraces with exceptional panoramic views, one of which is located on a round tower, while the other is opposite the main castle. The underground floor includes a spacious parking area that can easily accommodate more than fifteen cars with access via a reinforced concrete ramp. Also visible here are the initial works on the construction of wooden structures intended to create a pyramid and a glass dome to illuminate the underground floor. These structures give the castle a modern accent and attract attention from the courtyard.

The site is classified as a National Monument and is maintained by an architect from the Historic Preservation Service. Government grants encourage renovation work, and a variety of architectural and engineering studies are available for use.