$1,502,180

Former Cistercian Abbey 56 Hectares 8 Ponds Abbey Palace Sumptuous Environment 3 Houses

  • 14 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 21,528 Sqft
  • 138.38 Ac lot
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- EXCLUSIVE - 56 HECTARES - 8 PONDS - ABBEY PALACE - THIERACHES - CISTERCIAN ABBEY XII-XIII-XVII-XVIII CENTURY - SUMPTUOUS ENVIRONMENT FREE OF ANY NUISANCE - RUINED ABBEY CHURCH - 3 HOUSES - TO BE COMPLETELY RESTORED - SURROUNDING CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES - ARDENNES.
Facing a splendid view nestled at the confluence of three valleys, this Cistercian abbey founded in 1152 presents sumptuous remains
- EXCLUSIVE - 56 HECTARES - 8 PONDS - ABBEY PALACE - THIERACHES - CISTERCIAN ABBEY XII-XIII-XVII-XVIII CENTURY - SUMPTUOUS ENVIRONMENT FREE OF ANY NUISANCE - RUINED ABBEY CHURCH - 3 HOUSES - TO BE COMPLETELY RESTORED - SURROUNDING CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES - ARDENNES.
Facing a splendid view nestled at the confluence of three valleys, this Cistercian abbey founded in 1152 presents sumptuous remains of the 13th century abbey church with a 52 meter long nave, a 17th century abbey palace, a Louis XIII pavilion, a clock tower, 13 ponds.
The ruin of an abbey church from the beginning of the 13th century in the shape of a Latin cross, has a 52m long nave, with a sumptuous rose window on the south transept, triforium, chapels, Romanesque style portal.
Conventual dwelling resembling an abbey palace in the mid-17th century around 1650. Symmetrical facade; containing refectory, dormitory, library, kitchen, one wing of the vaulted cloister, monumental staircase, contemporary with the ducal place of Charleville-Mézière 1612-1628, brick and stone, chaining, bands, end vaults of the cloister, before projecting monumental body ; length of 90 meters (including 45m of main building).
On the ground floor: sumptuous staircase hall; vaulted gallery; chapel, living room, dining room, monks’ kitchen, fireplace; semi-detached apartment.
First floor ; large hall, gallery, billiards, 6 rooms decorated with woodwork, alcoves, low paneling.
Attic.
Restored accommodation in the lower wing as an extension of the abbey dwelling.
Abbot’s house, interior work in progress, new roof.
Clock campanile with the clock still running.
Old farm, including barns and a house currently inhabited which is the subject of a right of use given for life to a person outside the sale born in 1968. This right of use is strictly personal and cannot be nor given or sold.
Numerous outbuildings: Barns, workshops, stables, garages... Charming Louis XIII pavilion on the edge of one of the ponds.
Significant presence of water: springs, ponds, fountains and streams at the confluence of three valleys. Water renowned for centuries for its purity.
56 hectares: around 7,5 ha of park free of leas, 31,5ha of agricultural land, 10ha of woods, around 7 hectares of ponds (8 ponds)
Listed MH: ruin of the abbey church.
Location :
- 200km Paris
- 150km Lille, airport
- 40km Charleville Mézière, TGV station; 50 minutes; Paris at 2:13.
- 20km Belgium, 15 minutes.
- 15km Rozoi sur Serre, shops, services, supermarket;
- 23km Hirson.
- 67km Laon.
Price: 1,286,400 Euros agency fees included, payable by the seller
OPTION: 161 HECTARES IN TOTAL AT A PRICE OF 2,572,800 Euros.

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  • Property type

    Castle

  • Floors

    3

  • Price/sqft

    $69

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