Magnifico Castello Del XVII Secolo Attribuito A François Mansart

Exclusive Listing – MAGNIFICENT 17TH-CENTURY CHÂTEAU ATTRIBUTED TO FRANÇOIS MANSART – Partially restored estate, tastefully renovated with substantial investment (€6 million spent over 5 years) – Superb gardens and woodland across 16 hectares – Outstanding architectural features – Listed Historic Monument – New equestrian facilities – 170 km from Paris – Troyes, Champagne.

Set along the axis of a majestic and spectacular 18th-century entrance gate from the school of Jean Lamour, who also created the gates of Place Stanislas in Nancy, the château stands at the end of a magnificent 200-metre-long avenue. It is framed by two perfectly restored classical entrance pavilions, opening onto the gatehouse, and faces two lavishly appointed stable buildings. The château sits within a park of century-old trees, structured around a moat, landscaped terraces, sweeping vistas and a reflecting pool. The grounds have recently been redesigned and replanted with mature, high-quality specimens.
Restored since 2021 to the highest standards, using the finest materials and skilled craftsmen, by a passionate art and culture enthusiast, this estate has benefited from €6 million in restoration works. These include the entrance gate, the moat, both entrance pavilions, the structural works to the gatehouse, and the two stable buildings, one restored and the other newly built. A new outdoor arena and indoor riding arena have also been provided. The park has undergone extensive landscaping, including 15 km of irrigation piping and the planting of mature trees. The château itself remains to be restored, as does the hydroelectric power station.
The château features exceptionally elegant, symmetrical 17th-century classical architecture. Built around 1630 and attributed to François Mansart, it has a slightly projecting central pavilion beneath characteristic Mansart-style mansard roofs, with a grand entrance perron centred on each façade. The through-layout of the rooms can be appreciated through the transparency of this particularly airy and elegant architectural design.
Inside, beyond the grand entrance perron, the double-aspect entrance hall, flooded with natural light and connecting the two grand entrance steps, reveals a magnificent and highly impressive 17th-century staircase, worthy of the finest examples of French architecture of the period. The carved stone balustrade features interlacing motifs, oak leaves and laurel leaves, symbols of power and military glory, as well as medallions beneath marquess crowns bearing the initials of the Picot de Moras de Dampierre family, who owned the estate until 2021. Following the complete loss of the historic interior decoration during the 20th century, the remainder of the château has recently undergone a thorough and meticulous strip-out. The entire château requires restoration.
Ground floor: Two reception rooms devoid of decorative features, a dining room on a split level, a spacious entrance hall, a magnificent staircase, a service staircase and a pantry.
First floor: Two large bedrooms devoid of decorative features, two smaller bedrooms, a bathroom requiring complete renovation and a service staircase.
Second floor: Four bedrooms, some featuring beautiful 18th- or 19th-century fireplaces, and a large linen room.
Cellars: Former kitchen, currently empty, with external access. Extensive cellars.
The gatehouse
The square-plan gatehouse, pierced by a carriage archway, is flanked by four corner turrets. One contains the entrance and a stone spiral staircase.
Substantially restored since 2022, the works include the structural shell, moss removal from the roof, exterior rendering, oak-framed windows, leaded stained glass, double glazing, and shutters featuring traditional folded-towel panels. Solid timber floors, terracotta floor tiles and structural reinforcement have also been completed. The interior finishing works remain to be completed.
First floor: Dining room featuring a large and beautiful heraldic fireplace bearing the arms of the Picot de Moras de Dampierre family. A vaulted kitchen within one of the towers, a built-in dresser in a vaulted tower, and a WC in another tower.
Second floor: A large bedroom with a fireplace, a bathroom, a dressing room and a WC within the stone-vaulted corner turrets.
The two entrance pavilions
Two beautiful square-plan 17th–18th-century entrance pavilions, entirely restored to the highest standards using superb craftsmanship and materials, including antique roof tiles and solid oak.
Left pavilion: On the ground floor, a large kitchen opening onto the living room, finished with excellent materials, a Lacanche range cooker and marble worktops. The living room features a fireplace and wood panelling. A magnificent 19th-century-style spiral staircase leads to the first floor, which offers two bedrooms with beautiful wall finishes and a bathroom with WC. The garden level includes a bedroom, a bathroom with WC and a laundry room. Heat-pump heating and reversible air conditioning. Exceptional restoration.
Right pavilion: Arranged as a winter garden, featuring a magnificent trellis design beneath a dome, a fireplace and terracotta tiled flooring. Garage in the basement.
Stables and equestrian facilities
One stable building has been restored, while a symmetrical counterpart was newly built in 2025.
Restored stables: Four large, beautifully crafted horse boxes with Pyrenean marble detailing. Tack room adorned with wood panelling and featuring a Pyrenean marble fireplace. Internal garden and orchard.
New symmetrical building: On the ground floor, a staff room with a kitchen and terracotta tiled flooring, WC and shower. A separate apartment features a superb kitchen with a Lacanche range cooker, terracotta tiled flooring, a 19th-century cast-iron staircase, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a WC.
A 70 m × 30 m Fontainebleau sand arena and a horse walker. All equipment is new.
All works were completed and the facilities delivered in October 2025.
Grounds and gardens
Magnificent landscaped gardens featuring a reflecting pool, boxwood gardens, yew hedges, hornbeam alleys, lime trees and landscaped terraces. Century-old trees and woodland.
A magnificent, imposing 18th-century entrance gate, painted and gilded, from the school of Jean Lamour, who also created the gates of Place Stanislas in Nancy.
Total land area: 16 hectares.
Parking.
Three access points.

Irrigation system with 23 water points, water pumped from the river, and electrical outlets throughout the park for outdoor picnics.
Manure storage area on a concrete slab.
Extensive works carried out in the grounds
New underground three-phase electrical cable.
Ponds and reflecting pool cleaned, dredged and completely repointed. New valves for the reflecting pool.
Extensive planting, including yew, boxwood and hornbeam hedges, as well as mature lime trees.
Automatic irrigation system with 15 km of piping throughout the estate. Pumping station by the river and designated site for the hydroelectric power station.
Electrical outlets throughout the park.
New riveted steel bridge.
New pasture fencing.
New water supply system.
Water inlet regulation system within the park’s moat enclosure.
Stone bollards with chains.
Restored and repaired terrace walls.
Planning permission obtained for a swimming pool.
2025 property tax: €7,360.

Historic Monument protection
The château’s façades, roof structure and roofing; its grand staircase and vaulted basement kitchen; the gatehouse, including the gate closing its passageway; the park’s reflecting pool and the terrace connecting the gatehouse to the château.
Listed by decree dated 15 February 1929.

Location
Located in a village with no shops.
20 km from the nearest supermarkets, pharmacies and shops in Arcis-sur-Aube and Brienne-le-Château.
43 km from Troyes railway station, with Paris reachable in 1 hour 26 minutes by train.
170 km from Paris, approximately 2 hours 20 minutes by road.

Price: €1,696,000 including agency fees (of which 5.66% agency fees payable by the buyer).
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