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Château d’Archambault Cours, Noyers sur Serein Burgundy, France |
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A 19th-century maison de maître that once belonged to Napoleon III’s chef, the Château d’Archambault is set above a small bucolic valley through which winds the lovely river Serein. Completely restored in 1996, this stunning character property is set within 3 hectares (7.4 acres) of grounds encircled by the original stone wall. The grounds offer a variety of pleasures, from open lawn with mature shade trees to a wooded area with gravel paths for strolling. At the back of the house and facing the winter garden conservatory lies a traditional, formally planted vegetable garden, or potager. A gracious country house with enormous cachet, the château offers a way of living that is both elegant and utterly relaxed. The outbuildings include a renovated caretaker’s cottage currently used as a short-term rental property; a greenhouse; two 18th-century pigeonniers, one of which is fully restored; an unrestored kennel that once housed 17 hunting dogs; various workshops and storage areas; a beautiful unrestored barn; and a stunning 60 m2 (645.83 square foot) chais (semi-submerged wine cellar) with its storage attic. The property offers one hectare (2.471 acres) of currently unexploited vineyard land. The adjacent working farm, originally part of the château property, is also available for reasonable separate purchase. Located in Cours, a quiet hamlet 1.5 km (0.93 miles) south of medieval Noyers sur Serein, one of the most beautiful villages in France, the château is currently operating as an established and successful B&B (Chambre d’Hôte) business. Ideally located for tours of the wine country around Chablis and visits to the many châteaux in the area, the château is within an easy drive of many interesting attractions, including Vezelay, the Puisaye region, and the Burgundy canal. A 15-minute drive from the vineyards of Chablis, and 30 minutes from the nearest TGV station, Paris is only an hour away by train. |
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Main features |
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| Year built | 1800 |
| Footprint | 200 m2 (2152 square feet) |
| Living space, main house | 600 m2 (6456 square feet) |
| Lot size | 3000 m2 (32280 square feet) |
| Number of rooms, main house | 18 |
| Bedrooms, main house | 12 |
| Toilets, main house | 10 |
| Bath rooms, main house | 9 |
| Number of floors | 4 |
| Outbuildings | Numerous |
| Terrace/balcony | 7 balconies |
| Condition | Perfect, like new |
| Setting | Quiet, but not isolated |
| Views | Panoramic |
| Parking | Private |
| Plantings | Potager garden |
| Outdoor lighting | Yes |
| Trees | Chestnuts, acacia, pines, sequoia, gingko, maples, boxwood, beech, purple beech, ash, hornbeam, linden, lilac |
Layout of main house |
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Technical information |
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| All equipment dates to 1996, the year the château underwent restoration. | |
| Plumbing; Waste | No lead pipes; all-waters septic tank (8 cubic meters or 10.46 cubic yards) |
| Electrics | Installed to legal norms |
| Heating system |
Central heating via radiators; oil-fueled system with exterior tank of 10 cubic meters; De Dietrich boiler designed to heat 1000 m2 (10.765 square feet) Conservatory has under-floor heating linked to the central heating system and supplemented by two complementary radiators to accelerate heating |
| Hot water | Hot water is produced via a 500-liter (132 US gallon) tank attached directly and with priority to the boiler, ensuring hot water is permanently available |
| Double-glazing | Windows - extensive but not comprehensive double glazing |
| Fireplace | 4 working fireplaces in main house; 1 in cottage |
| Ventilation | Mechanical; CMV (controlled mechanical ventilation) in kitchen and bathrooms |
| Media and Communications |
All bedrooms are equipped with TV and telephone outlets with telephone lines available Wi-fi is available in the rooms on the 2nd floor |
B&B Business |
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| Number of rooms | 5 rooms, of which 2 are double Detached 2 BR cottage |
| Capacity | 15 people |
| Rating | Luxury; 4 stars |
| Current income | 80,000 euros ($123,600 US Dollars as of June 4, 2008) |
| Meal service (Table d’Hôte) | Not currently exploited but possible |
| Regime | Currently established as an SARL under the TVA regime |
Distances (Google Map) |
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| Train station |
Tonnerre; 20 km (12.43 miles) Montbard (TGV); 32 km (20 miles) TGV Montbard – Paris: 1 hour TGV Montbard - CDG: 1 hr 15 min |
| Highway access | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Town centre | 1.5 km (Noyers, 0.93 miles) |
| Shops | 1.5 km (Noyers, 0.93 miles) |
| Shopping centre | 20 km (Tonnerre, 12.43 miles) |
| Schools | 1.5 km (Noyers, 0.93 miles) |
| Public services | 1.5 km (Noyers, 0.93 miles) |
| City | Auxerre; 40 km (25 miles) |
Other |
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| Furnished | All B&B rooms’ furniture included in sale |
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For more information about Château d’Archambault, please contact Marie@berkeleylodging.com |