luxury houses for sale The Loire Area, France (page 58)

Ref. 3945 Charming mansion for sale with accommodation capacity This beautiful building is ideally situated in the South Sarthe in the centre of a triangle formed by 3 large cities which are Le Mans (50 km), widely known for its 24 hours racetrack, Tours (55 km) and Angers (75 km), economic poles and university towns of repute. A small town of some 1,500 inhabitants is 3 km away from the property and has all the necessary shops and services as well as a train station (Le Mans in 40 minutes). A resource town is 11 km away. The main house of approx. 660 sqm offers good capacity for accommodation, particularly for guest rooms, and is distributed as follows: On the ground floor: entrance, living/dining room, study, hallway, kitchen, laundry room, reception room, toilet. On the first floor: a first part comprising 5 bedrooms, each with a bathroom and toilet and in the second part 4 bedrooms with a shared bathroom and toilet, mezzanine. The outbuildings are diverse and consist of : A small pavilion with bedroom, shower room and toilet. Electric heating, An unheated swimming pool of 12x6m with chlorine, A pool house with changing room and sanitary facilities, Under the pool house, a workshop and a garage Small pavilion used for storage near the secondary entrance. Cellar in the rock on the other side of the road. Access to the property is through a gate with a stone pilaster, extended by a pleasant lime tree alleyway, which opens onto an English-style park of approximately 3,58 acres (1.45 hectares), leaving room for the free expression of the plants. There are many species of trees, such as catalpa, blue cedar, chestnut, California pine and liquidambar. This entirely enclosed area is bordered to the east by a small road and to the west by a river below. A water basin and an orchard complete the property. Cabinet LE NAIL – Loiret - Sologne – M. Baudouin LE GRELLE : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20

This elegant and historic Château Choletais offers the charm and calm of the countryside at the gates of the city with a breathtaking view of the lake. Built in 1862 by the famous architect René Hodé, this unique property currently operated as a Hotel-Restaurant reveals approximately 1500 m² of living space in the heart of a vast wooded and landscaped park of 3.4 hectares. A majestic and long driveway in the woods leads to this architectural ensemble built from Mortagne granite and Saumur tufa. The facade recalls Italian architecture with its large flat pilasters and dormers crowned with ribbed shells. This place steeped in history takes us back in time from the entrance. Built on 4 levels, the authentic setting, period decoration and stylish furniture transport us to the world of Château life. The 1st floor accommodates various reception rooms as well as the dining room. In the continuation, a beautiful chapel. The monumental staircase leads to the floors dedicated to the sleeping areas of the hotel where each friendly and refined room reveals its unique character, each of them having a bathroom. A completely renovated private apartment completes this second floor. The third level gives way to a row of several bedrooms. The last level of this house offers several rooms to be reinvented according to use. The exteriors guarantee peace, serenity and relaxation at the edge of a heated swimming pool, terrace as well as a squash room. This exceptional property is close to all amenities and shops. In absolute calm, it offers a privileged living environment on a daily basis. Contact: Mathilde 06 70 23 47 63 Commercial agent registered with the RSAC d'Angers under number 789 635 448. The fees are the responsibility of the seller.