listed castles for sale Angers, France

Ref.4798 : Medieval castle and 16th-C. noble dwelling, listed as a Historic Monument, with outbuildings and 8.22 acres in Anjou Set in a peaceful setting in the heart of the Layon Valley, this remarkable medieval castle forms part of a landscape typical of southern Anjou, where vineyards and valleys intertwine. Situated between the old village and the River Layon, it enjoys a location that is both central and secluded, reflecting the pivotal role it once played in the local community. Close to the business hubs of Angers and Cholet, and within easy reach of Saumur, the property offers excellent accessibility whilst retaining the charm of a preserved rural setting. The Layon Valley, renowned for its landscapes and vineyards, offers a sought-after lifestyle, ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the heritage of the Anjou region. The numerous surrounding vineyards contribute to the region’s economic and cultural vitality, whilst the paths and roads criss-crossing the hillsides invite you to go for a stroll. A few shops and services are within walking distance (bar-restaurant, nurses’ practice, winegrowers), and the nearest amenities are located about ten minutes away in a small neighbouring town. The property now offers an interesting heritage base, suitable for a residential or development project, in an area appreciated for its relaxed lifestyle and authenticity. All that remains of the medieval castle, dating from the 12th and 15th centuries, is an imposing square keep overlooking the valley and the ruins of its original seigneurial layout. The main tower was built on a four-storey plan with a slate roof and features spacious rooms whose opulent furnishings for the time suggest that powerful lords once resided here. Built on a promontory, the complex forms a double enclosure enclosed by defensive curtain walls with flanking towers, whose functions were to observe the valley and protect the inhabitants from external attacks. In addition to the castle, a former residence dating from the 16th-C. currently serves as the main dwelling on the estate. Built of local stone with a three-storey layout and a slate roof, it covers an area of approximately 450 sqm and is laid out as follows: On the raised ground floor, accessed via a stone stepway, a gallery leads on one side to a kitchen, a large room converted into a living/dining room featuring a monumental stone fireplace and a mezzanine accessed via a remarkable solid oak spiral staircase with a central baluster featuring a twisted design, and then to a study/library; and on the other side to a toilet, a bathroom, a dressing room, two bedrooms, a lounge with a built-in fireplace, and a shower room. On this floor, the floors are laid with Rairies terracotta tiles and solid wood parquet, the interior doors and shutters, and the ceilings feature ornate cornices or exposed beams. Partially attic space above. On the ground floor, a spacious living room used as a reception room with a monumental fireplace and an old bread oven, two en-suite bedrooms, each with its own shower room/toilet, a kitchen/utility room, storage rooms, a boiler room and a cellar. The property features numerous outbuildings: - A restored former farmhouse of approximately 100 sqm, built of local stone with a tiled roof, converted into a comfortable home comprising a large living/dining room with a mezzanine, a kitchen, a shower room, a toilet, and a ground-floor bedroom. At the rear, there are lean-to buildings (storage sheds and a woodshed) and a walled garden. Heating is provided by a De Dietrich oil-fired boiler (2000) and a wood-burning stove, with hot water supplied by an electric water heater. Note that parts of the timber frame are exposed, and an imposing stone fireplace featuring the wood-burning stove ensures a warm and cosy atmosphere. - A third dwelling of approximately 50 sqm, built of local stone with a slate roof, comprises on the ground floor a kitchen, a living room with an old limestone fireplace featuring a straight lintel, and a bedroom on the first floor. The ceilings feature exposed wooden joists, and heating is provided by a wood-burning stove and electric convector heaters. - A local stone barn with a tiled roof, currently used as a garage. - A local stone wine store with a tiled roof, comprising storage and utility rooms. - A former local stone barn/stable with a slate roof, featuring a room converted into a honey house. - A bread oven. - A kennel. - A gatehouse built of local stone with a tiled roof, currently comprising two rooms used as offices. - An American-style barrack serving as a large reception hall. - A vast hangar. - A second brick wine store/cellar. - Cellar rooms dug into the hillside. - Various other outbuildings and lean-tos. A vast plot of land covering 8.22 acres, comprising courtyards, paths, woodland, meadows, an orchard, a vegetable garden, and a park featuring beautiful ornamental trees, some of which are centuries old (plane trees, cedars, oaks, maples, ash trees, chestnut trees, Judas trees, ginkgo, paulownia, prunus, birch, poplars, camellias, lilacs, rhododendrons, laburnum, viburnum, vegelia, Mexican orange trees, hydrangeas, roses, fruit trees, vines, peonies, irises, walnut trees, olive trees, fig trees, cherry trees, plum trees, apricot trees, peach trees, apple trees, pear trees), offering exceptional views over the Layon Valley. Cabinet LE NAIL – Maine-et-Loire - M. Lodoïs HUBERT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Lodoïs HUBERT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 792 044 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Réf. 4770 : Impresive 19th C. château 34km from Angers. Built not far from the banks of the Loire and near charming, typical Loire Valley villages, this sumptuous château, designed by renowned architects, is set in a pristine environment, as can be seen on the hillsides of the “Loire des Promontoires.” This setting, with its rolling countryside and wooded landscapes, provides a harmonious backdrop worthy of the most opulent estates found in Maine-et-Loire during that era. Owned by members of an illustrious family for over eight centuries, it is undoubtedly a reflection of an era that saw the flourishing of numerous châteaux throughout the region, embodying French-style grandeur and comfort. Today, Anjou is among the most sought-after regions for the richness of its historical and architectural heritage. It also stands out for its economic and cultural vitality, of which the Puy du Fou estate is a flagship. In everyday life, the property offers a pleasant living environment. Its central location makes it easily accessible from the major economic hubs of western France, and essential shops and services are nearby. Built of tuffeau stone and terracotta tiles to a design featuring five storeys and a double depth, with a slate roof, the château presents classical façades on the outside, enlivened by the interplay of vertical and horizontal lines formed by the corner string courses, spandrels, bands and a continuous cornice. The main façade consists of a central section flanked by a projecting section and extended by two wings, whilst the opposite façade adopts a composition structured around a central projecting section topped by a half-dome and framed by two return wings. The whole is dotted with sculpted motifs and heraldic elements evoking the history and alliances of the commissioning family. The imposing hipped roof, characteristic of the grand residences of that era, is distinguished by a lively silhouette of multiple hipped sections, dormers and oculi. The interior has largely retained its original layout and décor. The ground floor is centred around a spacious entrance hall leading to a remarkable suspended spiral staircase in oak, connected to an interior gallery and topped by a coffered ceiling adorned with a painted sky motif. On either side, a succession of spacious reception rooms in the Louis XIV and Louis XVI styles: drawing room, state drawing room, billiard room, dining room, state dining room, pantry, small drawing room, study, bedroom with en-suite bathroom, toilet, kitchen, service staircases and lift. On this floor, the décor combines weathered panelling, full-height panelling with medallions, skirting boards painted to resemble marble, console tables and wall sconces, complemented by remarkable woven drapes and valances. On the first floor, the gallery leads to eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms and various utility rooms. This floor features herringbone parquet flooring, remarkable marble fireplaces,a wide variety of decorative motifs and moulded ceilings. On the second floor, there are around ten bedrooms, five bathrooms, a library and various other utility rooms. This floor also features herringbone parquet flooring, marble fireplaces and moulded ceilings. On the third floor, there are nine staff bedrooms and various additional service rooms, all featuring solid wood flooring and elegant marble fireplaces. The property features a number of outbuildings: A remarkable stable block built of local stone and clad in slate, comprising around twenty stalls, a tack room, a barn, coach entrances and outbuildings, all under a roof converted into three flats, each with a living room, kitchen, toilet and bathroom. A gatehouse comprising: on the ground floor, a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. An additional bedroom on the first floor. A second gatehouse comprising: on the ground floor, a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and workshop. Two additional bedrooms and a toilet on the first floor. A gardener’s cottage comprising: on the ground floor, a living room, kitchen, bedroom, toilet and bathroom. Three further bedrooms and a toilet on the first floor. The property is in need of restoration. An ice house. An old greenhouse in need of restoration. An old water tower. The château was built in the heart of a vast and remarkable landscaped park created in the second half of the 19th century. Courtyards, shaded avenues, and large ornamental trees dating back several centuries (sequoias, oaks, plane trees, Himalayan cedars, Lebanese cedars, American walnut trees, etc.), gardens, a kitchen garden, a pond (approx. 8,000 sqm), a horse training track (Loire sand), meadows and woods, all form a harmonious ensemble covering approx 122 acres, which still retains its original layout today. The property now forms an estate of great architectural and landscape coherence, a wonderful testament to the elegance and art of living of the grand French mansions of the 19th century. The following parts are classified as Historic Monument : The chateau in its entirety; the façades and roofs of the gardener’s lodge and the stables; the entire walled park with the gates, the underpass, the bridge, the two pottery workshops (with the exception of the veranda adjoining the south workshop), the ice house, the water tower, the greenhouses with the rockery, the walls of the kitchen garden, the flower barn and the ponds in the florist’s garden; all of which constitute the estate, on the plots listed in the land registry, as shown on the plan appended to the order: classification by order of 2022. This property is a historic monument (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France). Cabinet LE NAIL – Maine-et-Loire - M. Lodoïs HUBERT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Lodoïs HUBERT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 792 044 760. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.