Ref.4803 : French chateau for sale in Mayenne department. Built in Mayenne, in the historic province of Maine, this chateau stands near a small, vibrant town. Perched on a hill, it overlooks a small river flowing below. A regional train station is located 700 meters from the property. All daily necessities are within walking distance (supermarkets, bakeries, movie theater, etc.). Laval, a 20-minute drive away, offers a full range of shops and services. The wooded countryside of Maine is renowned for its picturesque charm and fertile soil, surrounded by the provinces of Normandy, Anjou, and Brittany… The chateau was built in the 20th century as an extension of a small chateau that had been built in the late 19th century, around the 1870s. The structure is constructed of plastered rubble stone and covered with slate. The main façade faces south. The complex is flanked by six turrets. The imposing structure forms a beautiful ensemble. A few steps lead up to a terrace running along the south-facing façade. The entrance door, inviting us inside the building, is crowned by an imposing pediment featuring a winged lion – the ‘Lion of Saint Mark’ – rendered in mosaic. The chateau covers an area of approximately 600 sqm, excluding the attic, and comprises: On the ground floor: a monumental entrance hall and staircase (47 sqm) topped by a dome and its peristyle. A corridor (36 sqm) leads to two living rooms (40 sqm each, ceiling height: 4.25 m), which can be combined to form a single 80 sqm lounge thanks to an ingenious retractable partition, a billiard room (33 sqm), a toilet/washbasin area (9.5 sqm), a dining room (21 sqm), and a kitchen (14 sqm); then in the 19th-century section, a service staircase, 2 bedrooms (12 and 24 sqm), a bedroom/shower room (19 sqm), a study (16 sqm), an entrance hall (6 sqm), and 2 toilets/washbasins. On the first floor : 10 bedrooms ranging from 17 to 36 sqm (ceiling height: 3.4 m), 1 bathroom, 1 shower room, 2 toilets/washbasins, toilet. Above: attic comprising the former staff quarters. Cellar running beneath the entire chateau, including the boiler room and wine cellar. Harmoniously arranged around the château, the outbuildings comprise: A/ A caretaker’s house (former gatehouse) of 52.8 sqm excluding the attic, comprising: kitchen/living room (27 sqm), 2 bedrooms (13 and 9 sqm), shower room, toilet; 3 rooms in the attic above; cellar below; property in good visible condition, in need of refreshing: electric radiator heating, 4 main windows replaced in 2024 with double glazing; electrical wiring approximately 25 years old, insulation, mains drainage. B/ Garages block, 100 sqm per level. C/ Stables of 130 sqm, with attics above; small shed attached. D/ A former greenhouse extended to include a kennel. E/ Gazebo. F/ An orangery of 50 sqm, extended by former sheds requiring restoration. G/ An aviary below the chateau. The chateau is prominently situated at the centre of its grounds and surrounded by a lovely, beautifully landscaped park, featuring tall ornamental trees, mainly conifers (cedars, sequoias, spruces, etc.). The vegetation provides both a picturesque setting and the protection that such a property requires. Part of the property is enclosed by walls. To the south and east, the land slopes down towards the river, with the undulating terrain offering views of the horizon. The total area is 8.27 acres (3 hectares, 34 ares and 89 ca). Cabinet Le Nail: +33.(0)2.43.98.20.20 CPI 5301 2018 000 028 835 - CCI de la Mayenne 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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