castle for sale Baugé, France

Exceptional property for sale in Sarthe, 50 km from Le Mans and Tours and approximately 2 hours from Paris (close to the main motorways). Dating back to the 19th century, this chateau of 1900 sq.m has been fully restored and has retained many of its period features, including magnificent reception rooms with high ceilings and monumental fireplaces. In the English-style gardens, you will find ancient trees and a fully restored stable of 900 sq.m. The entire estate comprises approximately 55 hectares of parkland, woods and meadows, including several outbuildings, guest accommodation, a caretaker's house, a sports area, and workshops (total additional floor area: approximately 6,000 sq.m). This property is ideal for a business project (hotel, bed and breakfast, catering, private school, conference venue). Full file available on request.

In the heart of Sarthe, on the border of Touraine, Coldwell Banker ValProperty offers you for sale this historic castle, surrounded by over 25 hectares of nature. Located in the heart of the Loir Valley, just 200 km from Paris and 50 km from Tours, this majestic estate spans 25 hectares of lush green and wooded land. With its numerous outbuildings and modern facilities, it is ideal for a private project or a prestigious economic activity.Ideal LocationNestled in the countryside, this property is close to major transport connections. Two TGV stations connect you to Paris in less than an hour, and the motorway, just a few minutes away, places you 1.5 hours from Nantes, 2.5 hours from Lille, and 3 hours from Lyon. You will also enjoy the cultural richness of the region with the nearby Loire châteaux and renowned attractions such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit just 40 km away.A Remarkable EstateThe castle is accessible by two distinct driveways, surrounded by woods and meadows, leading to a majestic arrival courtyard. The estate includes a secure swimming pool area, several outbuildings, a barn, stables for horses, and vast meadows. The English-style park extends over 5 hectares, with centenary trees such as cedar of Lebanon and sequoias. A private well supplies the irrigation and the pool.The CastleSpread over four levels of 250 m² each, the castle blends historical elegance with modern comfort. The facade is adorned with neo-Gothic turrets and crenellations, while the interior features sumptuous reception rooms with fireplaces, moldings, and herringbone parquet floors. An elevator serves the floors, and the ground floor includes several living rooms, a spacious dining room, and a professional kitchen. In total, the castle offers more than 13 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, with additional layout possibilities.The OutbuildingsThe numerous outbuildings offer substantial potential: an annex house, horse boxes, a 350 m² building converted into a gym and dormitories, as well as a former deconsecrated chapel, now transformed into a luxury suite. Modern facilities, such as a wellness area and equestrian infrastructures, are perfectly suited to host hotel or event projects.Exceptional PotentialIdeal for a private residence or a hotel project, this historic castle is a gem of architecture and heritage. With the possibility of arranging up to 30 bedrooms, it offers a unique potential for the development of tourism or event activities. The current owners have already begun meticulous restoration, particularly of the ground floor and first floor, combining historical charm and modernity.For more photos and information, please visit our website.Fees borne by the seller.Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques site: www.georisques.gouv.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.

A listed medieval tower in the heart of Anjou, the building stands in a remarkable site on the road along the banks of the Loire between Saumur and Angers. This tower-keep combines the medieval defensive model at 30 meters high, its walls pierced with gun arches, with the more residential one which opens to the light with rooms with superb ribbed vaults, tall windows with thick grilles overlooking the Loire, and cushioned seats. The promontory forming a vast terrace overlooking the neighboring church and the Loire, is joined by a climb of steps cut into the rock at the foot of which we come across the entrance to an old troglodyte refuge with its bread oven. At the level of this terrace, a perron staircase accesses the tower served on the 5 levels and the roof terrace, by a superb spiral staircase. The tower appears on the 1862 list, and has been classified as a Historic Monument since 1904. SAUMUR 11 km (markets, theater, Paris-Montparnasse SNCF station 2h15 on average) PARIS 311 km including 285 by motorway TOWER ? Spiral staircase made of sandstone slabs, 4 m thick wall Level 1 : -Circular room approximately 4.10 m in diameter, probably an old jail? 4.90m in height under the ribbed arch? Small spiral staircase going down to the underground. Level 2 : -Octagonal piece approximately 5.70 m in diameter? 2 gunboats and 2 daylights? 3.50 m high under 3 Lys ribbed arches. Level 3: on the stairs, direct exit at the mound level -Kitchen approximately 7 m in diameter? Fireplace and bread oven, stone vegetable garden, 2 windows covered with thick grilles, cushions? 5 m height under arch -Bathroom (shower, sink, macerator toilet) Level 4: Entrance on steps on the mound side Room approximately 6.70m x 10m on terracotta tiles? Fireplace with 3 Lys coat of arms, 5 m high under Triple ribbed ribs, 4 high windows under grilles and cushions? Wardrobe Level 5: Room approximately 4m x 3.60m? Window with Loire & Village view? 5.60m height under arch. Room approximately 6m x 7m? Fireplace, Tomettes, 2 windows with Loire & Village view? 6 m high under arches. TERRACE The last level of the staircase leads to the terrace bordered by a crenellated parapet where the watchtower remains, a veritable lookout over the Loire valley. GROUND ? 4764 m2 2 entrance gates access the part of the land, south side of the mound. At the foot of the promontory, some cellar entrances. Open building (2 sheds and a storage room) A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY ? On this thousand-year-old site inherited from a struggle led by Foulques Nerra in the 11th century, it was in the 15th century that the land was taken over by Robert Lemaçon, chancellor of Charles VII, it uses significant toll rights that the Loire provides, particularly on wine and salt, and more precisely 'tribute and toll on each pipe of wine passing the said river of Loire down or up by battel or batteaux in front of the said chastel of Trèves or crossing by cart the said châtellerie the sum of 10 deniers; on each barrel of wine, 5 deniers, likewise a bushel of salt on each barrel of salt. »? A fortune ! In 1642, Cardinal Richelieu, to counter a local rebellion, went so far as to purchase the fortress for 200,000 pounds and sold it to the daughter of the Marshal of France Claire-Clémence de Maillé-Brézé who had just married the Great Condé, cousin of Louis XIV. The fortress deteriorated, it was abandoned, and in 1750 John de Stapleton, a rich Irish merchant close to his king, bought it for 510,000 pounds and had the rest of the fortress buildings demolished, with the exception of the Keep Tower. , which belongs to the family of tower-residences from the end of the Middle Ages, such as the Tour de Vincennes near Paris. CLASSIFIED MONUMENT! The Tour de Trêves is one of the first historic monuments protected in the 1862 list. It appears on the list of Historic Monuments by decree of August 5, 1904. The classification as a Historic Monument allows access to very attractive taxation, and to receive a level of advice in