Isn't it a lovely French chateau? Well, it may look like a French chateau but it is actually located here in the States, in Lake Norman, North Carolina. Thanks to Luxist for bringing this lovely property to my attention. Apparently the owners want $15 million for it. Seriously if you have that kind of money, why not just buy a real French chateau in France? Unless of course, you don't like the French!
Here's the description from the Sotheby's web-site: "Introducing......Chateau Lyon. Ancient craftmanship in a modern masterpiece. Incredibly ornate details, from the Biblical Stone in the Grand Foyer to the imported French Limestone walls. Hand carved Mexican pinon stone surround all exterior windows/doors. Pecky Cypress eaves and ceiling on the Loggia and Grand Salon, Palm Court, kitchen, master bath and morning room. Upper level flooring is of 250 year old heart pine. Antique European Roof Tiles. Centuries-old hand carved restored doors. French Boisiere style adorns this magnificiant estate. Italian chandelier in the Palm Court, zinc coated copper roof flashing, hand forged Mar-a-Lago balcony, hand cut Texas Limestone foundation walls, original iron balcony grill from the 1880's, all compliment this 5 bedroom 6 bath work of art. Timeless in design, but completely modern in terms of efficiency and upgrades, as there are 13 heating/cooling zones, Generac generator, and equiped with Creston Home Control and Automation Solutions."
It's lovely and the Luxist site has many more pretty pictures of the inside of the chateau. Apparently the owners traveled all over Europe to find bits and pieces to decorate their chateau. I'd still rather have the real thing, a chateau in France!
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