Nicknamed the Petit Versailles, the Château de Long, or “folly”, one of the jewels of the Somme, is for sale.
The sumptuous residence in pink brick and stone from the 18th century and Mansard roof of 1500 m2 is displayed at 11.5 million euros by Terres D'Oc Immobilier Sotheby's International Realty.
It is surrounded by a 20 ha estate including a French-style park, a 6 ha pond, 4 ha of woods, 700 m2 of 19th century greenhouses, a dovecote... And even has private access to a mooring. on the Somme.
Overlooking the river, the terrace offers panoramic views of the bucolic village and the surrounding area.
The refined interior houses 30 rooms including 17 bedrooms.
The photos and video on the agency's website are worth all the talk.
"There is not a centimeter that is not square," assures Catherine Jousselin, director of the real estate agency.
It's incredible !
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The castle comes back from afar
The owners, a couple in their nineties who have owned it since the 2000s, want to remain discreet: “It's a superb property, confides a tourism professional.
They did a lot of work.
They bloom and maintain the exteriors with a very good taste.
The interiors, on the other hand, make you dream.
It was possible to visit it at certain times.
It is hoped that it will remain open to the public.
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Listed as a Historic Monument, the Château de Long has come a long way.
It was occupied during World War II by the Germans who left it in poor condition.
It is said that they returned there in a sidecar and had burned doors, windows and floors!
It was then abandoned.
During a walk in the Picardy countryside, Roger Van Glabeke, industrialist from the North and creator of AVI paintings, bought a castle in ruins in 1964.
He had it patiently restored to restore it to its former glory.
He will also receive the first prize for the television program “Masterpieces in Danger” in 1967, awarded by the Minister of Culture at the time, André Malraux.
