Arthies, Île-de-France 95420

On the edge of a state-owned forest, this chteau, built in 1430 and altered in the 17th and 19th centuries, was fully renovated in 2014 by a renowned architect. Set on 3 hectares and surrounded by checkerboard ramparts (made of stone and red brick), the property overlooks the village and the surrounding area.It consists of a 728 sq.m. (7, 836 sq.ft.) stronghold spread over 5 levels with an elevator and a magnificent staircase, featuring:Ground (U.S. 1st) floor :Entry in a pentagonal towerGrand salonReception roomDining roomKitchenPantry1st (U.S. 2nd) floor above the kitchen (accessed via a staircase):Bedroom with shower room and terrace1st (U.S. 2nd) floor accessed via the main staircase and the elevator:Magnificent winter lounge opening onto a bridge leading to the garden and forestBedroom with shower roomGallery or libraryAnother bedroom2nd (U.S. 3rd) floor :Extremely large, bright suite with bathroomSecond bedroom with shower room3rd (U.S. 4th) floor :Vast bedroom with bathroomSecond bedroom with shower room4th (U.S. 5th) floor :Two bedrooms under the eaves, each with its own shower roomLarge vaulted cellarGuest house of 66 sq.m. on 2 levelsCaretaker's house of 92 sq.m on 3 levels with a cellarDovecote of 44 sq.m. from the 15th century, may be converted into a gym or spaMagnificent exposed beams, period woodworkThe fireplaces are the only interior listed itemsRenovated in contemporary styleThe castle and dovecote are listed historic monuments