Splendid castle

Our agency, a subsidiary of eXp Realty, world leader in real estate, offers you a magnificent castel in the heights of the Ain plain. Built in the 13th century, the castel is a recognized historic monument, having been listed as an ISMH (Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques). In 1595, the building was sacked by the troops of Maréchal de Biron. In 1840, a fire destroyed the château's outbuildings. In 1947, another fire damaged the roofs. Madame de Belvey, born Constance de la Teyssonnière, was responsible for the restoration of this sublime castle. She was advised by architects Dulin and Bossant from Lyon, the latter of whom designed the plans for the basilicas of Ars and Fourvière. And for the record, it was at Richemont that unbreakable glass was invented around 1870 by Alfred de la Batie, grandson of Madame de Belvey. This property will therefore be appreciated by people who love history, architecture and art. Owners who want to ensure that history, with a capital H, continues... Enjoying unrivalled peace and quiet, this castel is ideally south-facing, with magnificent panoramic views over the Ain plain and the Bugey mountains. Easily accessible via the A42 freeway and close to all amenities, just 10 minutes from Ambérieu-en-Bugey, 35 minutes from Lyon Saint-Exupéry international airport and its TGV train station, and 40 minutes from Lyon, our castel stands in a large landscaped garden and woods. It will seduce you with its luminosity and generous spaces. - A total surface area of around 20,000m². - Approx. 1100m² of living space with 24 rooms, including 14 bedrooms - Green space and woods adorned with majestic trees - 4 corner towers and a central tower - A courtyard with a fountain - A chapel at the far end of the grounds. This superb castel combines elegance with the undeniable charm of the past : brickwork, stained glass windows, monumental staircases, ceremonial balconies, battlements, oak floors and marble fireplaces. Ground floor - a large 35m² entrance hall with staircase departure - a 48 m² kitchen - a 49m² dining room - a large 66m² reception room - a small 15m² lounge - miscellaneous rooms, cellars, workshop and outbuildings. 1st floor - a approx. 38m² passage (or antechamber) - a approx. 46m² games room (now with a billiard table and piano) - a approx. 41m² lounge - an elegant library (approx. 32m²) - several bedrooms of approx. 16m², 18m², 28m², 28m², 30m², 31m² and 33m². - bathrooms, water points, large corridors, wall cupboards... 2nd floor - a passage (or antechamber), approx. 34m² in size - a approx. 47m² hall - a circular room approx. 21m² in size - bedrooms of approx. 10m², 17m², 25m², 28m², 29m², 30m² and 34m², - and more bathrooms, water points, large corridors, wall cupboards... On the 3rd floor - approx. 234m² and 164m² attics - roof structures and roofing (Roman tiles) in good condition and easy to access And as is often the case with a château, there are other surprises... Of course, even if the château is in very good condition overall, some of the rooms on the upper floors can be renovated or created. Your future château has great potential, offering you a dream setting for family get-togethers, cocooning moments such as cousinly get-togethers, and opening its doors to you for magical receptions with friends. 1,714,300 € Agency fees not included - Agency commission: 5%VAT included Agency fees payable by buyer - Gérard ANDRIEUX - Agent commercial - EI - RSAC Lyon 523924397