castle for sale Chapelle-Guillaume, France

Ref.4942 : French chateau for sale in the Perche region On the edge of the Perche Regional Natural Park, in the heart of the Sarthe Perche, this rare property enjoys a privileged position, less than 2 hours from Paris by train or by car. Located 7 minutes from La Ferté-Bernard, a well-served town with shops and services, it benefits from an unspoilt setting in a sought-after region, easily accessible and close to amenities. The rolling landscapes of the Perche offer an idyllic setting of meadows, hedged farmland, woods and small paths ideal for walks. Nearby, the heritage of the Perche reveals itself through its characterful villages, manor houses and fine old residences. Beyond the impressive gate, at the end of a 1 km private drive, the chateau comes into view atop a small promontory, offering unobstructed views for miles around. Although impressive in height, the building has all the makings of a family home. The central section, dating from the 18th century, is flanked by two projecting side pavilions and was remodelled in the 19th century, with a stair turret added at the end of that century. With a living area of approximately 750 sqm, the chateau comprises: On the ground floor: entrance hall (19 sqm), foot of the staircase, two living rooms of 42 sqm and 46 sqm with wood panelling and marble fireplaces, an octagonal dining room (34 sqm) with rich decoration, a library (29 sqm), 2 kitchens, a pantry, a bathroom and various service rooms. On the first floor: a large corridor leads to 7 bedrooms (from 13 sqm to 22 sqm) with 3 bathrooms and a shower room, and several dressing rooms. On the second floor: 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 shower rooms, a linen room and dressing rooms. Above: attics. The outbuildings include: - A 12x6-metre swimming pool, situated in an enclosed courtyard, with a terrace and pool house. - A 145 sqm caretaker’s house comprising two living rooms, a dining room, a kitchen, three bedrooms and a shower room. - In various outbuildings near the château : a 157 sqm barn, several garages, stables, cowsheds, service buildings and a former gardener’s cottage. - A charming family chapel stands on the edge of the woodland. TERRITORY The chateau stands at the heart of an English-style park of nearly 17.30 acres, which forms the centrepiece of the 461.90-acre estate in a single block. Within the park, the chateau, the outbuildings and a former kitchen garden form a complete and harmonious whole. Thanks to its commanding position, the chateau offers views over a pond below and over the fine clumps of trees scattered around it. The hunting is permitted. Current hunting tags: – Deer (cervids): 5 – Roe deer: 8 WOODLAND The property includes 178.53 acres of woodland under an approved Simple Management Plan (Plan Simple de Gestion, PSG) valid until 2031, mainly composed of mature oak forest. FREEHOLD AND LEASED LAND Of the estate, 94.92 acres are offered with vacant possession. The remainder consists of 188.45 acres leased to a farmer under a rural tenancy agreement for an annual rent of approximately €16,000. 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.

Situated in the heart of the Perche region of Normandy, just 1.30 hours from Paris and 10 minutes from a motorway exit, this unique property is 30 minutes from Nogent-le-Rotrou station, offering direct access to Paris Montparnasse in 1 hour 50 minutes. Set in a 22 hectares estate, this remarkable property comprises a number of authentic historic buildings, including a 16th, 17th and 18th century château, a 15th century medieval châtelet, a 15th century tower, a 16th and 18th century manor house and 16th century outbuildings. All surrounded by a magnificent formal garden. Other outbuildings include a watchtower, a wash-house, a sheepfold, a coach house and a water tower. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1948, this property is a real heritage treasure. The chateau Built of white stone and orange-coloured bricks, on a base of sandstone, this castle is covered in slate (renovated in the 1980s) and has an oak roof structure. A bell tower crowns the property. Spanning around 730 m², the château has 20 main rooms spread over three levels. As soon as you enter, you are greeted by a series of vast reception rooms, adorned with fireplaces and painted wood panelling. A magnificent wooden staircase leads to the two upper floors, which contain 15 bedrooms of varying sizes, as well as 5 bathrooms and toilets. The châtelet This 15th-century building is predominantly built of white stone on a sandstone base, while orange bricks adorn the gallery and rotunda, with stone surrounds. A twentieth century extension blends harmoniously into the ensemble, with rendered facades and a slate roof that was redone in the 1980s.The main facade, with its two towers and drawbridge pediment, is linked to the house by a gallery with an ‘inverted ship's hull’ frame. Together, the châtelet and the house cover some 260 m², with 11 rooms including a chapel, a guard room, 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. One of the towers also hides a dungeon. The Saint-François tower Built in the 15th century, this tower of white stone and orange bricks is set on a sandstone base and topped with a slate roof.The interior is arranged over four levels, served by a stone spiral staircase.The ground floor features a room with a fireplace and exposed beams, while the upper floors offer vaulted rooms and fireplaces, all in a unique medieval setting. The Renaissance manor house This elegant Louis XVI-style pavilion, with its tower nicknamed ‘La Cloche’, boasts flint and orange brick facades and Renaissance-style white stonework. With a total floor surface area of approx. 370 m², of which 136 m² is currently converted, it comprises a dining room with fireplace, a kitchen, a vast lounge, as well as a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. The domed ‘La Cloche’ tower is linked to the pavilion by a footbridge.It has a painter's studio in the basement and rooms with fireplaces on the upper floors. The outbuildings These comprise a large, bayonet-shaped brick and stone building with a flat tile roof featuring large dormer windows. The complex spans around 1,085 m² on two levels. The ground floor comprises three enclosed 150 m² (1,615 sq ft) garages that can be used as reception rooms, linked to another adjoining 100 m² (1,076 sq ft) reception room. Upstairs, a 250 m² space under a ship's hull roof offers vast potential. The property also includes a stable with 2 boxes, 3 stalls, a tack room and a garage for horse-drawn carriages. This exceptional estate, with its rich architectural heritage, its formal garden and its 22 hectares crossed by a river, is a real gem in a unique, grandiose setting.However, all the buildings are in need of complete renovation. Property presented by Hugues de Jessey +33 (0)6 60 12 33 33 With agency fees: €2,756,000 Excluding agency fees: €2,600,000 6% agency fees payable by buyer. Energy diagnostics not applicable to MH listed buildings. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

This historic estate presents an ideal opportunity for a large-scale hotel project. Built gradually between the 15th and 20th centuries, the property comprises five main buildings totaling 22 bedrooms and offering approximately 2,500 square meters of living space. Nestled near Chartres, a cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the prestigious châteaux of Maintenon and Nogent-le-Rotrou, the property enjoys a strategic location. Situated in the southern Perche region, it is 10 minutes from the A10 motorway and extends over a majestic estate of approximately 42 hectares, including 23 hectares of woodland, 14 hectares of meadows, and a meticulously landscaped park. While the main structure of the estate is generally in good condition, the interiors require extensive restoration. Located on the edge of a small village, the château was built on the ruins of an earlier fortress destroyed during the Hundred Years' War. Two separate entrances provide access to the property: one, facing the village, is marked by a large wrought-iron gate leading to the former gatehouse, now converted into a spacious living room. The other entrance, opening onto the park, passes through a crenellated gatehouse surmounted by an imposing tower, nicknamed the ''water tower,'' and crosses a canal via a bridge. The buildings are arranged around a U-shaped courtyard enclosed by the Louis XVI pavilion and the outbuildings, offering breathtaking views of the park. The park itself, spanning 42 hectares, is distinguished by a monumental 200-meter terrace overlooking a verdant meadow and woodlands sheltering a variety of deciduous trees, intersected by a canal. The landscaping also includes topiary parterres of boxwood and yew, a majestic tree-lined avenue, and a one-hectare kitchen garden. The five main buildings each bear witness to several historical periods: - **The Village Pavilion**, built between the 16th and 18th centuries near the village. - **The Gatehouse or Keep**, combining elements from the 15th, 18th, and 20th centuries, linked by a medieval gallery dating from the 15th century; a residential wing was added in 1980. - **The Saint-François Tower**, dating from the 15th century. - **The Louis XVI Pavilion**, sometimes called the ''Renaissance House,'' to which is attached the La Cloche Tower, dating from the 16th century and modified in the 17th and 18th centuries. - **The outbuildings**, comprising buildings constructed between the 16th, 19th, and 20th centuries and featuring remarkable 16th-century timber frames. The location of this property is considered a major asset. Paris is only 120 kilometers away, and a motorway access point is available 16 kilometers away in the direction of the capital or 8 kilometers away in the direction of Le Mans. The neighboring town of Brou, located 8 kilometers away, offers all the necessary shops and services. Technically, the property benefits from a partial mains water supply and has a combined wastewater treatment system, including a septic tank and a connection to the public sewer system. Thus, this exceptional property combines historical heritage with potential for large-scale projects. Number of units in the condominium: 4. Average annual share of charges (estimated budget): €12,000, or €1,000 per month. The fees are payable by the seller. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. ** ENGLISH SPEAKERS: please note that Capifrance has an international department that can help with translations. To see our range of 20,000 properties for sale in France, please visit our Capifrance website directly. We look forward to finding your dream home!

A multi-century chateau, its 15th-century gatehouse, immense outbuildings and romantic 42-hectare grounds traversed by a river, in the former Perche province. Behind its massive wrought-iron entrance gate, the chateau’s main façade is visible from the village and is arranged on either side of its former carriage entrance, the wooden door of which once opened onto a covered passageway, temporarily closed, which provided access to the courtyard, from where the property’s three-storey gatehouse with its corner turrets can be seen in all its glory. Topped with a slate hipped roof, the main chateau is also crowned with a small bell tower atop which stands a 19th-century zinc statue of a slender female figure who seems as if to watch over the village. To the north, the chateau’s main façade faces east towards the village and is extended by a wing, which is framed by two square brick towers. To the west, the chateau’s exterior, structured around its former carriage entrance and cadenced by windows protected by wooden louvred shutters, faces the topiary gardens and stands out thanks to its brick exterior, which is mirrored in the surrounding buildings. To the north of the chateau, the gatehouse stands near the Saint François tower, called such in reference to its wrap-around stone décor resembling Franciscan knotted cords. Above, bricks and white stones are topped with slate pepperpot roofs supported by stepped corbels, which are, in turn, crowned with ancient weathervanes. To the south, the gatehouse and its fairy-tale silhouette represent the centrepiece of this building complex. This ancient passageway was once the main entrance to the fortified chateau, accessible from a drawbridge that no longer exists today, but whose vestiges have been preserved. Flanked by two towers topped with slate pepperpot roofs and supported by stepped corbels, its white stone, massive towers on either side of the entrance and cross-windows are all reminiscent of the chateau of Ussé, located nearby on the banks of the Loire River. In addition, a wing with a gallery provides access to a more recent edifice adjoining a tower from the medieval enclosure. To the west, towards which the grounds extend, the Renaissance-era dwelling is a reminder of the pleasure and decadence of holiday homes in centuries past. With windows framed by richly sculpted elements on both of its floors, it has a flat tile roof, while a walkway provides access to the 'bell tower', called such due to the unusual shape of its slate roof. To the south, immense outbuildings with brick-clad exteriors are topped with slate roofs, which are, in turn, punctuated with cross-windows. Marvellously restored over the course of the second half of the 19th century using the original constructions, their style displays an understated Neo-Gothic charm. The Property’s History Although momentarily lost to the darkness of the High Middle Ages, this chateau’s history reappears during the Hundred Years’ War (1337-1453) when it was pillaged in 1420 by Thomas de Montaigu, the Count of Salisbury and General-in-Chief of the English troops on their way to laying siege to Orléans. Meticulously reconstructed sixty years later based on the fortification principles in vogue at the time, wide 'fortified' moats were created around the immense square enclosure in which the chateau was located, while water from the Foussarde River was used to fill the moats and, to the north, the water from a large pond reached all the way up to the walls of the chateau. At that time, each successive renovation used what already existed, which makes it possible, today, to see that some of the towers’ foundations have stones that appear to be older and probably date, in part, from the late 12th-early 13th century, while, the sections made out of white ashlar stone probably date from the late 15th century. From this building, which marked the entrance to this fortified enclosure, it is possible to understand how feudal architecture was able to ensure the protection of its inhabitants during attacks: the outer barrier, made up of the remains of the gates and enclosure wall built in the 19th century, allowed the residents of the village to enter and seek protection in the outer bailey, occupied at that time by the chateau’s vegetable garden and poultry population. Today, this area is occupied by the former outbuildings, stables and other elements that have now become accommodations, a portion of the topiary garden, the 'Village' Pavilion and Saint François tower, which is the only defensive tower still remaining from the original four corner towers. In addition, a second barrier provided extra protection for the seigniorial dwelling: the gatehouse’s drawbridge entrance, which is now covered by topiaries and box trees, the gatehouse itself, the western gallery rebuilt in the 18th century and a watchtower to the north. Owned by wealthy lords over the centuries, the property underwent many restorations including, specifically, one carried out by Jean Métézeau, a disciple of the architect Philibert de l’Orme (architect of the royal Fontainebleau chateau as well as the one in Anet, among many others) who was in charge of the reconstruction of the so-called 'Village' Pavilion between 1584-1586. This was then reorganised a century later by the Gramont family before a floor was added and its exteriors were redesigned in the 18th century in such a way as to better comply with the symmetry of 17th-century French classicism. The current group of buildings is therefore rather similar to what they would have looked like on the eve of the Revolution, except for the 20th-century addition and the moats, which are no longer filled with water.