castle for sale Hédé, France

45 minutes from Saint-Malo, an 18th-century estate. The estate includes a castle, three converted outbuildings, a reception hall, an outdoor swimming pool, and a chapel. It is currently organized for hosting weddings, family stays, and private events. The accommodation capacity is sixteen rooms, totaling 960 m² of living space. The buildings are situated within a 25-hectare park, where walking paths lined with streams reveal the natural wealth of valleys, woods, and ponds. Chateaubriand mentions in his writings the painter François-Agathon Pinot-du-Petit-Bois, who lived here at that time and whose paintings were found by the current occupants in the attics. Meticulously restored, these works are now displayed in the lounges and rooms of the castle. Oriented north-south, the main house of about 450 m² dates back to the 19th century. It is backed by an ancient manor, whose known origins date back to 1429. To the north, the central body is flanked by two pavilions topped with long slate roofs. The facade is tall, rhythmically featuring six regular bays over three levels. The walls are covered with yellow plaster, and the door and window frames and corner chains are made of red granite. A significant central dormer with flaps, topped with a sculpted pediment, crowns the whole, while a corner turret rises to the northwest. On the south side, facing the grand garden of the park, the old house is built of dressed sandstone and granite. Under a slate roof, this rectangular building is rhythmically arranged with seven regular bays over three levels.This description has been automatically translated from French.

CASTLELocated 10 minutes from Rennes, with its TGV station connecting to Paris-Montparnasse in 1 hour and 25 minutes and to Rennes Bretagne airport, this castle enjoys a privileged location in the heart of a landscaped estate of 3.34 hectares.Mentioned as early as 1419 and then rebuilt in 1655, this Louis XIII style castle is listed as a Historical Monument, along with its two outbuildings.The castle offers 646.6 m² of living space, plus an additional 110 m² outbuilding. The generous reception areas are bathed in light, suitable for both family living and hosting events.The night quarters include a master suite and four bedrooms, each with its own shower room or private bathroom, ensuring comfort and independence. The outbuilding comprises two additional bedrooms, a kitchen, and a dining room, providing self-contained accommodation for guests or staff.The estate retains many elements of its original heritage: former stables converted into garages and workshops, two registered outbuildings, one of which currently houses a wine cellar, as well as an old bakery, creating a set of remarkable architectural coherence.The park, meticulously maintained, combines large lawns, a water feature, a rose garden, and remarkable trees, including a majestic ginkgo. A tennis court completes the offerings of this discreet address. Sheltered from view, the estate provides a peaceful living environment where heritage, nature, and proximity to Rennes harmoniously coexist.Beyond its architectural qualities and location, the castle’s designation as a Historical Monument offers attractive tax benefits to support a strategy of enhancement and heritage transmission.An exceptional family residence, this castle will also appeal to buyers seeking a prime asset suitable for the development of a high-end project, in a rare historical setting at the gates of Rennes.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Superb castle located just 15 minutes from the center of Rennes, with the TGV station connecting to Paris in 1 hour and 28 minutes, and only fifteen minutes from the airport. Established since 1419, this exceptional property was rebuilt in 1655 in the purest Louis XIII style. Listed in the Inventory of Historic Monuments, the building benefits from official heritage recognition, as well as the favorable tax regime for protected buildings, which is a key advantage for its enhancement and transmission. The central section, flanked by two slightly protruding pavilions, rises harmoniously over four levels. Dormer windows with curved pediments, harp-shaped door frames, molded bands, and limestone surrounds create a refined and perfectly balanced architecture. Two turrets topped with imperial roofs and lanterns highlight the silhouette, while the high slate roof, accented with ridge finials, underscores the property's elegance. The castle offers over 663 sqm of living space, not including outbuildings. The interiors blend spaciousness and elegance, featuring a superb master suite of about 50 sqm, five additional bedrooms—most with en-suite bathrooms—as well as large reception rooms of nearly 80 sqm, ideal for entertaining or hosting private events. The renovated old stone stables now include two large garages, a workshop, a laundry room with a spacious laundry area, and an independent guest house with two bedrooms, a dining room, and a kitchen. Additional highlights include a dovecote, a pigeon house converted into a wine cellar of over 25 sqm, and a former bakery, all contributing to the estate’s historic character. The property is set within a landscaped park of about 3.4 hectares, featuring a water feature, a small woodland, a rose garden, and a remarkable ginkgo tree—a true signature of the garden. Outdoor amenities also include a tennis court discreetly sheltered by hedges, and a well.

A chateau from the era of King Louis XIII of France, listed as a historical monument and nestled in Brittany, just 10 minutes from the city of Rennes. The chateau’s style is typical of the era of King Louis XIII of France. Indeed, its architecture is characteristic of the 17th century. Though the edifice was mentioned as early as in 1419, it was rebuilt in 1655. The chateau has been listed as a historical monument since 1969. It offers a 646m² floor area. The building has a central section, extended with two pavilions that protrude slightly. The facade is coated with rendering and punctuated with five even bays of four floors. The edifice is capped with a steep slate roof with dormers that have arched pediments. Fleur-de-lys-shaped finials crown the pavilion roofs. The window surrounds are made of limestone, laid in vertical toothed courses that frame the windows. Stringcourses with mouldings, also made of limestone, mark the different floors. The decorative features are discreet. They include sculpted suns and coats of arms in bas-relief. From the east elevation, the pavilion ends are extended with two half-timbered corner towers. Each of these two towers is capped with an ogee roof, crowned with a small bell tower. Outbuildings dot the rest of the estate. They include a caretaker’s house, a bakehouse and two dovecotes, which are also listed as historical monuments. The whole collection of buildings is surrounded by a French-style topiary garden and tree-dotted grounds that cover more than three hectares and include a lake, a kitchen garden, a rose garden and a tennis court.

Renaissance Castle & Private Exceptional Estate — A unique destination in FranceIn the heart of a remarkable private estate, this fully renovated Renaissance castle embodies a rare vision of high-end hospitality, wellness, and prestigious sports.\n\nDesigned as a complete destination, the estate currently offers around 60 rooms, complemented by several eco-lodges integrated into a preserved environment. A project already underway will soon expand this to 92 rooms, further opening up the potential for exploitation and development of the site.\n\nThe elegantly rehabilitated orangery hosts weddings, private events, and receptions in an exceptional setting. The wellness area provides premium services with a pool, sauna, jacuzzi, and cold bath, offering a complete experience dedicated to relaxation and recovery.\n\nA true signature of the estate, the FIFA-certified Football Center features two training fields, a 5-a-side pitch, a beach soccer area, a gym, and a medical center. The ecological 9-hole golf course, with the possibility of expanding to 18 holes, completes this unique offering in France.\n\nThe estate also benefits from a particularly advanced environmental approach: the golf course and Football Center are water self-sufficient thanks to a phytodepuration station fed by wastewater and the estate's lake.\n\nDevelopable land finally offers numerous opportunities for expansion and enhancement for an investor or group wishing to develop a large-scale project.\n\nAt the crossroads of high-end hospitality, elite sports, event planning, and experiential tourism, this property paves the way for multiple ambitious projects, in a confidential and perfectly controlled environment.\n\nA rare, confidential, and visionary place, aimed at a clientele in search of an extraordinary patrimonial asset.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Set within more than 15 hectares of landscaped and flowered parkland, Château de la Giraudais stands gracefully at the end of its wooded driveway. Rebuilt in 1782 on the foundations of a former fortified manor, the property has been meticulously restored to preserve its soul and heritage while embracing modern comfort and contemporary charm. The château's comprehensive renovation, begun in 2015, showcases fine materials and remarkable energy performance. Parquet floors in Versailles and ladder patterns, ornate steel radiators, and a majestic central staircase all contribute to an atmosphere that is both authentic and refined. Today, La Giraudais is more than a château — it is a welcoming and vibrant estate, designed for sharing and celebration. It offers spacious guest rooms, reception spaces for weddings, corporate events, and family gatherings, and accommodation for up to 45 guests across the château, guesthouse, and lodges. The estate still offers strong development potential, both in accommodation capacity and in weekday corporate hospitality. A 17th-century consecrated chapel allows for religious ceremonies, while outdoor weddings and receptions can be held among the estate's many enchanting settings — vineyards, flower gardens, a lakeside terrace, gazebo, and the château's front lawns. Inside, the château spans over 600 m² of living space, blending wood, stone, and light to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Shared areas — including a billiard room, bar lounge, and reading corner — foster conviviality and relaxation. Each suite has been elegantly appointed with noble materials and contemporary comfort. The reception facilities have been designed with professionals in mind: two spacious event halls (150 m² and 250 m²) with high-end sound systems and heating for winter use, two meeting rooms, a large equipped catering kitchen, storage areas, and modern sanitary blocks — all perfectly arranged for smooth and memorable events. Between heritage and modernity, Château de la Giraudais is a rare place — where timeless charm meets today's vitality. A place to live, to host, and to create unforgettable moments. Ref. 835 — Contact: Yvon ROUZIC – RSAC RENNES 853 638 799 SAS KARACTERRE ® – Authentic Property Specialists Registered with RCS ANGERS 899 365 811 Operating across Pays de la Loire & Brittany regions. Energy rating: D (155 kWh/m²) – GHG: D (30 kg CO?/m²) Estimated annual energy cost: €7,960 – €18,860 (2023 reference) Property tax: €4,724 Compliant individual sanitation. Including fees of 4% TTC to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 2 750 000 €. Energy class D, Climate class D Estimated amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use: between 7997.00 € and 10821.00 € for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023 (including subscriptions). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.