Arc-et-Senans, Franche-Comté 25610

Exceptional property, located in a charming village with all amenities, just 20 minutes from Arbois and 30 minutes from Besanon and Dole.This castle, a true witness of history, was built in several stages and enriched by successive generations in the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The building develops more than 547 m2 of living space, in the heart of a magnificent enclosed park of about 1 hectare, where more than 200 species of flowers and trees flourish, some centenary, silent guardians of the past.Listed as a Historic Monument, the castle has recently been renovated on nearly 480 m 2, with particular care taken to preserve its authenticity: original parquet floors, mouldings, woodwork and period fireplaces have been preserved. On the comfort side, a pellet boiler of last generation ensures efficient heating, economical and environmentally friendly.On the ground floor, the entrance reveals a vast kitchen steeped in history, whose oldest stone dates back to 1441. A wood stove and a majestic historic fireplace dating from 1635 complete this room, with direct access to the outside. Two large stone vaulted rooms, as well as four cellars. Extend this space.The ground floor revolves around a sublime rotunda, true heart of the castle, which harmoniously distributes the rooms: an elegant oval wooded living room, three adjoining lounges and a bedroom with private bathroom. Two terraces, one covered of 50 m 2, the other of 120 m 2, are connected by a spinning balcony, offering enchanting panoramas on the park.Upstairs, the sleeping area, served by the circular corridor of the rotunda, consists of five bedrooms with remarkable parquet floors and antique fireplaces. Each room reveals a unique wood essence and patterns. Two bedrooms have their own shower room, complemented by an elegant bathroom located in the castle tower.To perfect this timeless place, a dependence of 200 m2 is to be rebuilt and four closed garages complete the set.A place full of history and authenticity, ideal for lovers of heritage, old stones and nature.ENERGY Class: C/ Climate Class: A. Estimated average annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on 2021 energy prices: between 3, 863 and 5, 227.Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards site for the areas concerned.