Grounds & Setting:
Set on 5 acres of lush, private land, the property offers:
• A south-facing limestone manor house built in 1833
• Expansive slate sun patios at both front and rear
• Front lawns, a Victorian walled vegetable garden, and a pasture with apple, peach, cherry, plum, and walnut trees
• Stables (with development opportunity), woodland, and a large rear pasture (2 hectares – 5 acres)
• A high brick wall enclosing part of the estate, with an additional entry through a double-wide iron gate leading to the lower pasture
From the rear patio, enjoy tranquil views of the village church and the historic mill below—a perfect setting for morning coffee or evening wine.
Development Potential:
Planning permission is in place for up to 6 additional plots—3 east of the stables and 2–3 west of the main drive. Importantly, none of these would be visible from the house, preserving your privacy and views.
Interior Highlights:
Ground Floor
• Bright, spacious kitchen — ideal for family gatherings or quiet mornings
• Cozy sitting room (snug) with a wood-burning stove
• Elegant study with wooden floors and a marble fireplace
• Large utility room with farmhouse sinks, built-ins, and modern appliances plus oil fired central heating boiler
• Grand hallway with a sweeping staircase—perfect for wedding photos or holiday memories
• Formal dining room (seats 12) and formal sitting room with a wood burning marble fireplace
• Expansive playroom with vaulted ceiling, wood stove, and exterior access—ideal for games, guests, or conversion into a self-contained apartment
First Floor
• Three large bedrooms, two with en-suite washrooms
• Two additional bedrooms
• Family shower room and toilet
• Bathroom (with overhead shower) and Toilet
Additionally
Fully floored attic with staircase access
• potential for 4 more bedrooms
Basement
• A four-room cellar with exciting potential for an indoor swimming pool, wine cellar, or spa retreat
Room Dimensions:
Ground floor :
Kitchen – 16’ x 16’ (23sq metres)
Utility - 16’ x 15’ (23sq metres)
Snug – 16’ x 11’ (17sq metres)
Study – 15’ x 12’ (21sq metres)
Formal Sitting Room / Dining Room – 18’ x 32’ (52sq. metres)
Playroom – 15’ x 32’ (49sq. metres)
First Floor:
Bedroom One – 14’ x 7.1’ (9.5sq metres)
Bedroom Two – 14’ x 7.2’ (9.2sq metres)
Bedroom three - 14’ x 15.8’ (20.5sq metres)
Bedroom Four – 14’ x 15.6’ (20.3sq metres)
Bedroom Five - 14’ x 17’ (22sq metres)
Attic: - 93sq metres
DPE: F
The village is charming and welcoming and there’s a supermarket within two minutes’ walk, as well as local tennis courts, a primary school, football fields, a sports center plus a number of beautiful cross-country walks. For bigger shopping, the Auchan Hypermarket in St Omer, or Lidl and Carrefour in Aire Sur La Lys, plus a myriad of other shops, parks, churches and Historical locations are within a short drive.
Why Château Gateau?
Whether you're seeking a family estate, a countryside retreat, or a development opportunity, this manor offers unmatched charm, space, and versatility. Its proximity to the UK makes weekend escapes or permanent relocation effortless.
PRICE: 499,000 Euros.
