Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais, Béthune, France

Superb French chateau with excellent and varied income potential in Bethune, famed for its historic events and fine architecture less than an hour from calais.

This classic property comes with 1,000m2 of living space and provides huge potential to generate revenue including as

- A luxury apartment hotel [2 apartments in perfect condition already exist on the 2nd floor]

- An event centre - receptions - weddings in these spectacular triple-glazed reception rooms

- A restaurant - cafe - tea room - exhibition space for tourist attraction.

Set in half an acre in Bethune, just 300 metres from the Grand Place and the renowned Belfry. A recent event saw 5,000 visitors pass through the garden gates during the evening to see the arches of the old church in the grounds built around 1515 by the Franciscan order known as "the Recollects. " . Only the central nave, listed as a historic monument, remains today.

The Splendid private mansion is secluded from view, with a wooded garden enclosed by stone walls and located on a quiet side street.

Further construction on the site could be allowed according to the architect of the Batiment de France.

GROUND FLOOR: 253m2.

MAGNIFICENT BANQUETING HALL 100m2 beautifully decorated to the very highest standard with faux effect graining and marbling on the walls and ceiling mouldings. Period features include oak parquet flooring, a superb chandelier and a magnificent marble fireplace. Full length south facing windows provide excellent natural light throughout with views across the grounds towards the historic Franciscan arches.

KITCHEN 36m2 with 39m2 of cold and ambient storage. Conveniently located next to the banqueting hall this spacious kitchen with a large marble topped central aisle unit that is ideal for food preparation. STRONG ROOM: 5m2

GEORGE Vl ROOM: 19m2 currently used as a music room.

VISITOR CLOAKROOM: 9.5m2 includes a washbasin and two wc featuring marble walls and faux effect decorated ceiling.

ENTRANCE HALL: 36.2m2 has a beautiful mosaic floor with an art deco theme echoed in the decoration on the walls.

The hall leads to the magnificent MARBLE STAIRCASE overlooked by a stained glass window by George Depienne (1877-1937).

Access to the 1st floor is via these stairs or by an ELEVATOR.

1st FLOOR : 251m2 comprises 4 individually styled reception rooms which could be used as offices or bedrooms.

"CATHERINE DE MEDICIS" RECEPTION ROOM 41m2. This Italian themed room has authentic pink Venetian stucco plastered walls, faux effect marble columns and an original marble fireplace. A south facing balcony that overlooks the garden is accessed via a beautiful oval alcove.

"ALEXANDER THE GREAT" RECEPTION ROOM 34m2. Decorated with dramatic faux effect marbling and trompe l'oeil figures, this reception room projects a modern dynamic image.

"NAPOLEON" RECEPTION ROOM 24m2. Trompe l'oeil wood panelling on the walls and a marble fire place reflect the imperial theme of this impressive study.

"THE CHILDREN'S" RECEPTION ROOM 19m2. Highly original lettered panels adorn the walls of this beautifully decorated room.

FERNANDEL GAMES/PROJECTION ROOM 51m2, currently used as a games/projection room and has 2 adjacent WCs totalling 4.4m2. With access to the first floor fire escape.

DISCO ROOM 20m2.

FIRST FLOOR CORRIDOR 48m2, with 2 WCs 9.5m2 with marble walls and a hand painted faux effect ceiling.

2nd FLOOR: - 261m2 consists of 2 independent luxury apartments/gites.

The 1st apartment has 3 double bedrooms, a large living room with an open plan kitchen, a shower room with toilet, a bathroom and separate wc.

The 2nd apartment is a duplex with a black marble shower room, living room with fitted kitchen and separate wc. On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms and a circular gallery with room for a further bed.

EXTERIOR:

The secluded landscaped garden is versatile and can be used in summer months for large events, weddings, seminars, etc. or alternatively as private off road PARKING for up to 25 CARS.

In addition to the 16th century arches, there is a 1940 bunker that provides a secretive & original refuge.

THE BASEMENT: - 193m2 with brick flooring. The Boiler room: 10m2, has an oil fired boiler. Oil storage room: 9m2. The adjoining storage room is 19m2 with the gas meter for the kitchen. The Wine cellar: 16.7m2 has a steel reinforced door. Other Storage rooms total: 138m2.

Floor plans are available .

REFERENCE: 254103