Chateau in Albert

UNDER OFFER

Rare property consisting of a chateau of about 1700 sqm on three levels, built in 1619, enlarged by two side pavilions in 1777.

Preceded by a main courtyard to the north, the chateau is set on a south-facing terrace overlooking a park alternating lawns and ponds, gently sloping down to the river. This 10 hectares French-style park is extended by a 8 hectares wood.

The 18th century interior fittings were completed in the middle of the 19th century with decorations in style of Louis XIV and the Renaissance, which are subject to protection.

Entrance hall leads to vestibule, dining room and boudoir with wood paneling and equipped kitchen. The ground floor suite is composed of a bedroom, antechamber and bathroom, a private salon, an entrance hall with a grand staircase decorated with pink and grey marble, and a chapel with neo-Gothic painted decorations.

On the first floor, there is a landing leading to three vast reception rooms: a large living room, a library, a gallery forming a music room, a former Renaissance-style dining room with a painted ceiling and a monumental fireplace. Today, it is used as a bedroom and is adjoined by a bathroom. Four lovely bedrooms with bathrooms complete this floor.

On the second floor, the landing and the corridors lead to 12 guest rooms and 10 shower rooms, some of which need to be fitted out.
Large attic for conversion.

In the basement there is a large old kitchen with its fireplace, laundry room, wine cellar, storerooms and boiler room.

Brick and stone combination outbuildings: framing a courtyard, building of 220 sqm used as workshop and dovecote, 18th century orangery offering 200 sqm with garages, stone vaulted hall, studio with kitchenette, bedroom, large and comfortable studio and attic suitable for conversion in the mansard; stone house extended by former stables, cottage on the river.

Paris at 1h40, Roissy CDG at 1h15, Brussels at 2h.