Ref.3869 : Magnificent chateau for sale in Sarthe department. Easily accessible by motorway (15 minutes), this property is located between Le Mans and Tours, in a preserved environment. This beautiful castle has retained all its exterior architectural character. A true home for living. From the very first moment, the charm is undeniable: spacious rooms, bright reception areas, a warm and welcoming atmosphere… The château naturally invites you to imagine: • a large family home • a prestigious second home • a place for intergenerational gatherings With its numerous bedrooms and living spaces, it lends itself perfectly to family life rich in shared moments. Part restored and modernised this family owned domain offers numerous possibilities This chateau has already benefited from a significant restoration, conserving the potential future options permitting the next owners to finish the project depending upon their wishes. The ground floor opens onto the entrance hall, situated in the tower beneath an elegant carved stone staircase leading to a gallery and a toilet. Next comes a spacious 110 sqm reception room, fully modernised, with large tiled floors, an octagonal coffered ceiling and breathtaking views over the park and the Fare Valley. Discreetly equipped with a video projector, a motorised screen and an integrated audio system, it can serve as a family lounge, dining room or reception area. A functional bar is situated at the western end, with access to a storage area. The tower’s cloakroom offers the possibility of installing an internal lift. At the other end, a large fireplace and double doors open onto the 35 sqm dining room, featuring a rib-vaulted ceiling, stone columns, panelling and original herringbone parquet flooring. The 15 sqm ‘small sitting room’ continues this décor, with double aspect, a carved fireplace and period parquet flooring. From the dining room, a service staircase leads discreetly to the upper floors, whilst the 31 sqm semi-professional kitchen, complete with pantries and a dumbwaiter, provides direct access to the basement. Finally, behind the bar in the main lounge, an internal passage leads to the former chapel, which has been partially modernised and can be adapted to suit your needs. The first floor has been renovated and modernised today providing 2 family rooms, an independent shower room with wc, 1 standard bedroom with shower room and 4 luxury individually decorated suites. The second floor remains in its configuration when the property was used as a holiday centre for children with its dormitories and communal shower blocks, all presented in good condition and representative of how the 1st floor once was: an internal project of refurbishment depending upon the project of the future owner... perhaps apartments, cinema rooms, further guest rooms, etc. A small door on the landing on the 2nd floor leads us up to 2 hidden rooms and an attic space in the high tower above the central stairs. In line with the traditional construction of the period underneath the whole of the ground floor we have a basement/garden level. Today home to the modernised heating/boiler room, laundry rooms, wine cellar, storage and 2nd kitchen area with the original changing rooms for the staff and dumb waiter. The outbuildings include : A/ A large building of approximately 175 sqm: the main outbuilding has been part converted on the ground floor providing a spacious professionally equipped gym and sauna. The remaining ground floor rooms are ideal for conversation into seminar or entertainment rooms with the 1st floor ripe for extra accommodation space if required. The current owners have also completed an annexe within this larger outbuilding with separate access from the rear providing a living room with office, a double bedroom and shower and wc... easily converted into a studio apartment if required. B/ A guest lodge: on the ground floor: open plan modern kitchen of 15 sqm with island into lounge 41 sqm a light triple aspect room, an office of 6 sqm, shower room, wc and 2 bedrooms, 20 sqm and 15 sqm both with dressing areas. An attic above covers the whole area and with good headheight is ripe for conversion. C/ Additional outbuildings: - a large wooden barn/garage and workshop - a stone built stable block - the ruins of three old houses near the entrance gate - a modern stable block/garage - kennels - a dove loft An exceptional 25-hectare estate The landscaped grounds offer a unique setting, perfect for peace, quiet and unwinding: • centuries-old trees • vast open spaces • unobstructed views of the countryside • swimming pool A true haven of nature, where time seems to stand still. The recently completed salt pool tiled with Bali (giving an enticing blue water effect) including submerged sun deck, waterfall feature, intergrated lighting and speakers and « travertin » terrace area of 150 sqm is located in the former walled garden, offering privacy and natural separation from the château and its outbuildings. The lawned area next to the pool also has the unique possibility of housing an up to 500 sqm of new construction (maybe a reception hall, spa area, etc.). To the east of the château courtyard, underneath the trees is a raised exotic wooden deck with jacuzzi. Offering views over the lawns and valley below as well as the château, a picturesque setting to enjoy those evening drinks and shared party moments with friends and family. The main entrance drive benefits from a recent tarmac road with lighting and there is also a separate gated « trades » entrance drive. Within the 25 hectares there are the central courtyard with fountain, formal lawns, walled pool area, parking, fields and paddocks (currently cut as hay), woodland, etc. Cabinet LE NAIL – Touraine - Loire Valley – M. Tony WELLS : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Tony WELLS, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 444 692 156. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.
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