A 19th-century chateau converted into an artists' residence in 2 hectares of wooded grounds, near Château-Thierry - ref 893525
A 19th-century chateau converted into an artists' residence in 2 hectares of wooded grounds, near Château-Thierry.
6 km from Château-Thierry, in the Marne Valley, the property is located in a rural commune in southern Aisne, distinguished by its church, a listed historical monument since 1922, and by its tranquillity. The surrounding area features a rolling landscape of fields and vineyards, typical of the Champagne region. Agricultural plots alternate with woods and charming villages. Nearby, Château-Thierry, the birthplace of Jean de La Fontaine, is known for its historic town centre and the remains of its medieval castle overlooking the valley. It offers all the services, shops, schools, and cultural facilities necessary for daily life. The train station provides access to Paris in 55 minutes via the Paris-Est line. The capital is approximately 96 km away by road, and Reims is 60 km away.
Rebuilt in the 19th century. Built on the site of a 14th-century castle, the three-story building is topped with a mansard slate roof punctuated by dormer windows. The long, light-coloured stucco facade is enlivened by a projecting extension, forming a distinct volume crowned by a stone terrace framed by a balustrade. Tall, evenly spaced windows complete the composition. A short distance from the chateau, two barns facing each other fashion an open, grassy courtyard, near a dovecote and a dog kennel. The property, including its two outbuildings, offers approximately 1,750 m2 of living space and occupies nearly 2 hectares of grounds. The estate currently serves as an artists' residence, a teaching facility, and an event venue.
The chateauIt appears at the end of a driveway surrounded by nature. Its size and vast slate roof, as well as in its numerous windows make it rather imposing. It presents itself as a classic chateau built according to the aesthetic principles of the 18th century, but which was heavily remodelled in the 19th century. One unusual feature distinguishes it: its central section has only one wing, the other having been destroyed during the First World War by dynamiting carried out by the German army.
The ground floor
One of the chateau entries is through a fitted kitchen that occupies the entire width of the building and opens onto the grounds. To the right, a landing leads to the former grand staircase and a recording studio, adjacent to the boiler room and the pellet storage area. A very large reception room extends to the left, equipped with a projection system. Opposite the entrance, from the kitchen, a tall arched doorway opens onto a spacious room located beneath the terrace. At the far end of this room there are a second staircase and an office, which overlooks the garden. This bright room leads to a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. There is also a toilet on this level, and the floors are tiled and heated.
The first floor
On the side of the staircase near the office, at the top of the stairs, a landing lit by a window leads to a bedroom with exposed beams. There is a bathtub in the room, and a bathroom extends on from it. On the other side, a corridor leads to a bedroom with exposed beams, then another smaller bedroom and a shower room. On the side of the main staircase there is a landing which leads via a small corridor behind a door, to a first bedroom with an adjoining bathroom. Beyond this there is a through bedroom that occupies the entire width of the building, lit by a window on each side. It includes an office, a storage area, and a shower room. Each level has two separate entrances, connected by doors.
The attic
The main staircase is extended on the left by a small staircase concealed behind a door which leads up to the second floor. This leads to a hallway under the eaves, which provides access to three bedrooms and a bathroom. The spaces are ...
