Champagne-Ardenne, Marne, Vitry-la-Ville, France
- PROPERTY TYPE
Castle
- BEDROOMS
23
- BATHROOMS
12
- SIZE
16,523 sq ft
1,535 sq m
Key features
- 23 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 15 toilets
- outbuilding(s)
- Outdoor amenities: Plot area 171970 m²
Description
This beautiful property, comprising a 17th and 18th century château, is located in the Champagne-Ardenne region, famous for its prestigious champagne wines. Currently run as a bed and breakfast and for the organisation of events (weddings, seminars, receptions), it represents a rare opportunity for a hotel development project, events venue or exceptional private residence.
A Unique Historical Heritage
Classified as a Historic Monument since 1992, this chalk and stone castle, topped with an Irish slate roof, has been embellished over the centuries. It is distinguished by its balanced architecture imbued with nobility: moats, drawbridges and French gardens inspired by Le Nôtre.
The architectural ensemble:
• 1,535 m² of living space + 338 m² of attic space.
• Ground floor (595 m²): Paved hall of honour, double oak spiral staircase, large adjoining reception rooms with period wood panelling, fireplaces and parquet flooring, dining room, professional kitchens.
First floor (610 m²): Library, 7 bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, separate 4-bedroom apartment.
Second floor: 9 bedrooms, 5 shower rooms, attic space for conversion.
Outbuildings and Current & Potential Use
• North dovecote (135 m²): Fully equipped gîte (living room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms).
• South dovecote: To be converted into a second gîte.
• Reception marquee: 300 m² (parquet flooring and fireproof awnings), ideal for events.
Heated swimming pool (4x10 m, 64 m³ of water, heat pump).
Seminar area: Three training rooms.
Parking spaces: Capacity for more than 300 vehicles.
A 17-hectare estate with great potential
The French gardens, faithful to the work of Le Nôtre, and the moat create a unique romantic setting, ideal for organising high-end events. With its numerous outbuildings and convertible spaces, this property offers an exceptional opportunity for the development of a hotel or events project or a prestigious private residence.
A property, ready to reveal its full potential.
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website:
Champagne-Ardenne, Marne, Vitry-la-Ville, France
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Distances are straight line measurements- Metz (Frescaty)(Local)77.9 miles
- Nancy (Essey)(International)82.3 miles
- Paris (Charles de Gaulle)(International)87.1 miles
- Paris (Orly)(International)96.7 miles

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