Building for Sale

Septfontaines Castle, dating from the 12th century, is a medieval castle in Luxembourg, perched above the church on a rocky ridge overlooking the village of Septfontaines, in the municipality of Habscht, and part of the Valley of the Seven Castles. HISTORY: The exact date of the first Septfontaines Castle is unknown. Historians do know that in 1192, a certain Tidier appears in a document as Lord of Septfontaines. In 1233, Jean de Septfontaines received the castle and the village of Septfontaines as a fief from Countess Ermesinde of Luxembourg. In the 13th century, the castle was enlarged. The square tower, built in the Renaissance style, was erected around 1600 by Christophe de Criechingen. In 1779, a fire destroyed the castle, which then fell into increasing disrepair. In 1919, the castle was partially demolished before, in 1920, the castle's various owners attempted to halt its progressive deterioration and transformed it into a stately home. TODAY: The castle is composed as follows: 1. Main entrance to the castle; 2. Round tower equipped with a staircase leading down to the basement (garage, glass pyramid and unfinished glass dome) (formerly the castle chapel); 3. Well; 4. Inner courtyard I; 5. Inner courtyard II; 6. Panoramic terrace; 7. Outbuildings (partially renovated); 8. Remains of the tower built in 1600; 9. Main building accessible by an elevator requiring renovation. The main building of the castle (9) has been partially renovated, although some of the renovation work remains to be completed. The idea behind these renovations was to create a prestigious residence, enjoying a privileged location overlooking the picturesque town of Septfontaines. Indeed, the main building (9) has undergone significant renovations in recent years, including: reconstruction and renovation of the exterior walls, installation of an elevator (which needs replacing) in the square tower providing direct access to the living quarters of the castle, concrete slabs, masonry, wooden windows (which need replacing), various heating systems, and various electrical installations. The roof has been redone and covered with copper; the insulation needs to be redone. Furthermore, the building provides access via walkways to two terraces offering exceptional panoramic views, one located on the round tower and the other on the opposite side of the castle. The basement includes a large underground parking garage that can easily accommodate fifteen cars, accessible via a reinforced concrete ramp. In two different locations, one can also observe the beginnings of a wooden structure, intended to simulate the construction of a pyramid and a glass dome, in order to bring light into the basement and the entrance staircase. These structures would also draw the eye from the castle's inner courtyard, giving the castle a touch of modernity.

Favorable factors:
- The site's classification as a national monument
- The assistance of an architect from the Sites and Monuments Service
- State subsidies for renovation work
- Various architectural and engineering studies have been prepared by a consulting engineering firm and are available at the agency.

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Sale Details
- Fees payable by: Not disclosed
- Land area: 144.79 ares
Agency Reference: APM:15455-6228964