castle with reception room for sale Chazé-sur-Argos, France

Located in peaceful and unspoiled natural surroundings in Sarthe and Maine-et-Loire, close to La Flèche, this magnificent residence of over 800 sq.m was built in the early 19th century on ancient 12th-century foundations. It sits on 9 hectares of grounds on the edge of a forest featuring English-style and French-style gardens, a lake and a moat. Restored by the current owners, the property consists of a main house, outbuildings and two large garages. The spacious main house is spread over four levels. The ground floor comprises a large entrance hall to the east, a large living room with fireplace, a dining room with fireplace and wood panelling adjoining a kitchen, a wood-panelled library, and a bedroom with shower room. On the first floor, there are 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a large hallway. On the second floor/attic, you will find 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a WC. Two staircases, including a main staircase, lead to the upper floors. The house also has a mezzanine floor equipped with a cellar, a pantry, a summer dining room, a utility room and a boiler room. Outbuildings: Set apart, there is a group of three buildings forming a U-shape with a floor area of approximately 800 sq.m spread over two floors. They house a caretaker's lodge (currently rented out), a large reception room and four other spaces (two of which are attic rooms in need of conversion). Dovecote and stables (three boxes). This is a historic and rare property that would be ideal for a variety of projects: family residence, tourism or events business. (4.00 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.)

Just 3.5 hours from Paris, this Napoléon III château (late 19th century) offers over 32 hectares (79 acres) of landscaped parkland, woodland, and lakes in the heart of the Mayenne countryside — ideally located near Fougères, Rennes, Laval, and Mont-Saint-Michel. A rare opportunity to acquire a property that blends heritage, lifestyle, and revenue potential in one of France’s most serene and strategic regions. Painstakingly renovated, the château provides 570sqm of refined living space (over 1,170 sqm in total including outbuildings). The interiors feature: – Grand reception rooms (five on the ground floor) – 3.7m ceiling heights – Original parquet floors, fireplaces, woodwork, and ornate mouldings – Exceptional natural light thanks to a quadruple exposure (N/S/E/W) The estate provides 84 sleeping accommodations, spread across the château and several fully equipped outbuildings: – A spectacular orangerie, perfect for private events – A renovated barn for weddings or seminars – Four independent guest houses with kitchens and lounges – A caretaker’s house – Equestrian facilities, including stables and paddocks over 10 hectares The Grounds : 32 hectares comprising • 9 ha of free land • 5 ha under farm lease • 2 ha of parking areas • 4 ha of woodland • 2 lakes Event-ready: A premium marquee is installed on the grounds, allowing for up to 400 seated guests, ideal for weddings, receptions, and corporate events. Value-add potential: Several parts of the estate are buildable, offering excellent scope to develop a swimming pool, spa, additional guest accommodation, or bespoke business spaces. A one-of-a-kind French dream, perfect for an international buyer seeking a grand historic residence that is both a private retreat and a revenue-generating asset — in an exceptional setting between Paris and the Atlantic coast. Strategic location near Paris, Rennes & Mont-Saint-Michel 570 sqm + numerous annexes | 84 beds | 32 hectares of land | Marquee for up to 400 guests.

Nestled in a sumptuous hilly landscape, between the prestigious towns of Chinon and Saumur, this exceptional wine château rises in the heart of the Loire Valley. Facing south with a dominant view of the valley, the 22-hectare property is distinguished by its stone tuff wall enclosure, bringing a charm that blends majesty and intimacy. The origins of the château date back to the early Middle Ages, but it has benefited from delicate restorations in the 19th and 20th centuries, equipping it with around 1,500 m² of living space spread over three levels. Organized around a large central courtyard, it features remarkable architectural characteristics such as slate roofs, wooden frames, and stone facades, all in impeccable condition. One wing has been meticulously renovated with high-quality materials, while another part awaits further development, allowing future owners to unleash their imagination. In the main wing, on the ground floor, there is a equipped kitchen, two dining rooms (including one with a warm and cozy character), a music room, and two refined lounges dedicated to both conviviality and relaxation. The first floor offers four bedrooms with their own bathrooms, each carefully decorated to combine elegance and comfort. The top floor is a genuine leisure area, including a game room, an office, an additional bedroom with an adjoining shower room, as well as an impressive cinema room. The full basement includes, among others, a room equipped with a fireplace, a boiler room (with an oil boiler supplying all the buildings), as well as technical and storage areas. Underfloor heating is installed in the reception rooms and some adjacent spaces. The individual sanitation system will require reassessment. The outbuildings surrounding the main courtyard include two independent apartments, two large, bright reception rooms of 200 m² and 100 m², and a fully equipped professional kitchen. These spaces have recently hosted prestigious events such as weddings, highlighting the unique character of the place. One of the greatest prides of the estate lies in its exceptional wine cellar. Designed to host exclusive tastings and exceptional evenings, this 350 m² octagonal wine store adorned with frescoes offers a unique atmosphere. It connects to an impressive underground network accessible via an elevator, housing a remarkable collection of oak barrels — symbols of a precious winemaking heritage. Overall, this estate undoubtedly represents one of the jewels of the region's wine industry. The vineyard, which has been planted since 1994 covering 14 hectares, is classified AOC "Saumur". It consists of 30% Chenin Blanc and 70% Cabernet Franc, with the first harvest taking place in 1997. Currently leased to a winemaker under a short-term rental agreement ending after the next harvest. An impressive stock could be included in the transaction. Fees are the responsibility of the seller. Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.This description has been automatically translated from French.

42-BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION ESTATE, LE MANS CIRCUIT - Fully restored princely Napoléon III-style chateau with accommodation complex, 42 bedrooms, 3,000 m² of living space, 8 hectares, in the countryside. 20 km from Le Mans, 18 km from the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit. Le Mans, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire. Built for a princely family in 1882 on a T-shaped plan designed by Pierre-Félix Delarue (1795–1873), the chateau displays Napoléon III-style architecture, with a polychromy of materials evoking 17th-century French architecture: brick and cut stone with multi-pitched slate roofs and domes. This elegant chateau is sheltered by woodland in the heart of the Sarthe countryside. The entrance opens into a vast hall featuring a grand staircase with Neo-Gothic wood paneling. The large reception room (120 m²), decorated with wood paneling, opens through its original large bay windows onto a terrace with a double-flight staircase. The ground floor also offers a splendid Louis XV library with 18th-century “à la capucine” woodwork signed by Étienne Leroy (1724–1774), cabinetmaker in La Flèche. On the first floor are three suites and two salons, and on the second floor nine bedrooms with shower rooms. On the third floor, 11 bedrooms requiring restoration. Oak parquet flooring covers the floors from the ground floor to the second floor, and each bedroom features its own marble fireplace. Particularly remarkable are the superb 18th-century wood panelings in one of the first-floor bedrooms, decorated with trophies of musical and gardening instruments suspended by ribbons above mirrors framed with elegant leafy reed motifs. The attic beneath the roof is entirely convertible. In the basement, accessed via the service staircase, are the boiler room with newly renovated electrical installation, a storage room, and a professional kitchen. The collective accommodation annex, a vast 1970s building currently offering 35 beds and 28 bedrooms, is ideal for a collective accommodation project. On the ground floor: ten studio apartments and a professional kitchen. On the first floor: ten bedrooms and five bathrooms. On the second floor: three two-room apartments with kitchens and bathrooms, and two one-bedroom apartments with kitchens and bathrooms. The property also includes a large multipurpose hall of approximately 200 m², including toilets, backstage room, cinema room, and bicycle garage. Two offices of 50 m². Three-bedroom house. 60 m² billiard room. -Chateau surface area: 1,500 m². -Accommodation complex surface area: 1,400 m². Beautiful 18th-century walled vegetable garden with greenhouse and ornamental pond. Land area: 81,458 m². Location: -Countryside setting, without overlooking neighbors. -5 km from Écommoy, all services including train station. -23 km from Le Mans, TGV station, 1h30 from Paris Montparnasse station. Price: 1,500,000 euros agency fees included (agency fees payable by the seller). Fees to be paid by the seller. DPE blank. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

Nantes Sotheby's realty propose you an exceptional property near Le Mans, featuring a Napoleon III style château, expansive outbuildings, and a sprawling English-style park spanning over 8 hectares. Just 21 minutes from the Le Mans racetracks and 4 km from a village with a train station connecting to Le Mans in a mere 13 minutes, this residence boasts a 900 sqm château with spacious reception rooms, 13 bedrooms, and 7 bathrooms. The outbuildings provide substantial accommodation capacity, and a 200 sqm hall allows for diverse project possibilities. Don't miss this unique opportunity near the Le Mans racetracks. Contact us for more information.

Château located in a peaceful setting in the heart of the Loir Valley, near the Bercé state forest, 30 km from Le Mans, 40 km from Tours, 50 km from Angers, and just 10 km from the nearest train station with a direct service to Paris. Built using tufa stone, this elegant light-filled château offers approximately 600 sq.m of living area. It includes 5 beautiful reception rooms, a professional-standard kitchen and 13 bedrooms spread over two floors. It sits on 5 hectares of private grounds comprising a garden adorned with delightful mature trees and a wooded area. There are also two separate modern buildings that offer additional accommodation, each measuring approximately 300 sq.m. This makes a total of 1200 sq.m of living area and 28 bedrooms. The property is therefore ideal for use as an events venue, a destination for school trips or a hotel facility. You will also find several outbuildings and garages.

Exceptional 19th-century château for sale - A gem in the heart of a landscaped park! Discover this magnificent 470 m² château nestled within a vast park combining forest and meadows. Combining historic charm and modern comfort, this exceptional complex will seduce you with its vast, bright reception rooms of over 100 m², its authentic architectural features, and its unique atmosphere. The estate also includes numerous outbuildings: impressive vaulted cellars with an old press and bread oven, a large recent stable with 10 boxes, as well as a caretaker's house to be renovated. The château offers on the ground floor a majestic entrance with a period staircase, three magnificent living rooms with herringbone parquet floors and exceptional fireplaces, a kitchen, and an office. Upstairs, four elegant bedrooms with fireplaces, a dressing room, a shower room, and a laundry room. The second floor offers six bedrooms and two shower rooms. Ideal for heritage and nature lovers, ready to welcome your most beautiful projects. Don't miss this rare opportunity! Contact us today to arrange your visit.

3h30 from Paris, 1h from Tours, near Chinon, equestrian estate and its 19th century castle, having retained its period features, surrounded by woods, meadows and a park with a total area of 25 hectares . Outbuildings with very high potential for tourist activity 1km from a historic town center. The Castle: Ground floor: Large hall of 42m2 and its departure from the staircase to the upper floors, original cement tiles Fitted and equipped kitchen of 29 m2 with its dining area, a bathroom of 5 m2 Large living room of 40 m2 with fireplace , parquet floors, moldings and original coffered ceilings Small living room of 28 m2 with fireplace, parquet floors, moldings and original coffered ceilings Dining room of 38 m2 with fireplace, fabric hangings, parquet floors, original and restored coffered moldings and ceilings 12 m2 office with fireplace Boiler room Toilet First floor: Landing and hallway of 34 m2 Master suite of 29 m2 with shower room of 9 m2 Bedroom of 22 m2 Bedroom of 20 m2 Bedroom of 13 m2 Shower room Bathroom Lingerie 9 m2 Toilets Second floor: Landing and hallway of 32 m2 Bedroom of 24 m2 Bedroom of 19 m2 Bedroom of 14 m2 Bedroom of 10 m2 Bedroom of 9 m2 Office of 8 m2 2 Shower rooms Attic of 8 m2 Attic throughout. Outbuildings: Former caretaker's house of around 180 m2 to be refreshed, ideal gite, guest rooms, or seminars. A set of outbuildings of approximately 500 m2 to refresh and/or renovate, ideal gite, guest rooms, or seminars. A set of troglodyte cellars, old original press, ideal reception or event room. Barn of 92 m2, ideal reception or event room. New stables of 350 m2 including 10 horse boxes All decorated with an outdoor swimming pool. The whole 25 hectares is made up of woods, beautiful meadows ideal for horses traversed by a stream. Roof in perfect condition in natural slates, sanitation, electricity, heating by heat pump, plumbing, fiber connection, facades, floors, and all Infrastructure elements are in excellent condition and do not require work. In the heart of a sought-after valley, you will find independence and a rare serenity lulled by nature and its rhythm. The area would lend itself to a bed and breakfast activity, the creation of gites or any tourist or cultural and equestrian projects. Primary and secondary schools are located less than 10 minutes by car . There are also restaurants, bakeries, shops, four supermarkets, a mini-market and butchers. Finally, the City Center market takes place every Tuesday morning. For more for information regarding this property, do not hesitate to contact Damien Jacquot at 06.80.27.48.55 and Nicolas Saulnier, your specialists who have been passionate about charming and prestigious real estate for over 20 years. The Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr. The fees are the responsibility of the purchaser, i.e. 1,499,900? including 4.89% fees payable by the buyer. Sale price excluding agency fees charged to the buyer: 1,430,000? Damien JACQUOT, real estate agent, sarl Registered with the Tours RCS: 948 779 384 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the government's Georisks website.