17th-century château with a moat, in the heart of the Pays de Bray

In Sainte-Geneviève, between Buchy and Forges-les-Eaux, this 17th-century estate lies at the heart of a wooded park spanning nearly 4.5 hectares, in a secluded and well-preserved setting.

Encircled by a moat, the château?offering approximately 1,200 m² of living space?immediately asserts its character with its tower, steep slate roofs, and architecture steeped in history.

Inside, the scale of the rooms befits the grandeur of the estate. The various reception rooms have retained numerous period features that define the property’s atmosphere, including intricate woodwork, parquet flooring, fireplaces, original floor tiles, ornate doors, and impressive ceiling heights.
A series of elegant living rooms leads into a vast dining room, a wood-paneled library, a billiard room, an armory, a large study, and two separate kitchens.

The upper floors house twelve bedrooms and six bathrooms or shower rooms, providing exceptionally generous accommodation capacity.

Beneath the roof, a vast, spectacular space reveals an imposing, historic timber framework. Currently set up for hosting, this is one of the château’s most unique areas?perfectly suited for receptions, private events, or seminars.

The estate also includes several converted outbuildings.

The former stable, spanning approximately 160 m², now serves as a dormitory-style space for groups, complete with its own kitchen and shower room.

The dovecote has been transformed into an independent dwelling, featuring a living area with a kitchen, a bedroom, and a bathroom.

The caretaker’s house provides a second self-contained residence, comprising a living room, a kitchen, three bedrooms, and two shower rooms. Finally, a former sheepfold of approximately 100 m²?currently an unfinished shell?offers numerous possibilities for development, whether as a reception area, workshop, wellness space, additional accommodation, or a professional workspace.

In total, the estate features more than sixteen bedrooms, distributed between the château and its various outbuildings.

Outside, the grounds?spanning nearly 4.5 hectares?are integral to the property’s character. Centenary trees, sweeping vistas, and the moats surrounding the château create a peaceful, secluded atmosphere that feels almost timeless.

Given its scale, architecture, and the diversity of its buildings, this property is equally well-suited to serve as a grand family residence or to host a commercial venture, such as a bed and breakfast, holiday cottages (gîtes), event hosting, weddings, or seminars.

A unique estate in the Pays de Bray, where heritage, nature, and expansive space converge in a rare setting?one that remains open to a wide range of potential projects.

ENERGY RATING: F / CLIMATE RATING: F
Estimated average annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on energy prices from 2021, 2022, and 2023: between €9,720 and €13,190.

Information regarding the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr