castle for sale Baugé-en-Anjou, France

Ref.4868 : French castle for sale in Anjou Touraine. This marvellous architectural gem is situated on the border between Maine-et-Loire and Touraine, in the heart of a little-known corner of the Anjou countryside, rich in remarkable historical heritage, charming rural villages and some of the best-preserved natural environments in the West. The elegant château, which takes centre stage here, stands on ancestral land deeply rooted in its architectural and seigneurial heritage. The region, renowned for its gentle Anjou charm, captivates visitors with the beauty of its landscapes and its quality of life. The nearest shops and amenities are in neighbouring villages, less than ten minutes away, whilst the cities of Angers, Saumur and Tours offer relatively easy access to a range of shops, leisure facilities and the main business hubs of western France. Its location, both secluded yet accessible, makes it an ideal choice for anyone seeking the charm of a property with regal splendour, set in a peaceful environment with unspoilt views. The chateau comprises a main building constructed of local stone and tuffeau, laid out over three storeys with a slate roof, flanked by a chapel to the east and a right-angled wing to the west, which frames a vast open courtyard. Numerous architectural features in the medieval, Renaissance and classical styles bear witness to the successive alterations over time. The frames of the openings, windows, dormer windows with pediments, and corner string courses are built of cut stone from the Loire region. Far from being monotonous, the chateau’s façades display a silhouette of remarkable architectural richness. Towers, gables, recesses, projections and roofing elements interplay in a composition full of depth and verticality, with each perspective revealing new facets. from a defensive structure to a stately home serving both residential and agricultural purposes. Once through the doorway, this impression continues. The rooms, with their varied layouts and decorative features, cover an area of approximately 750 sqm as follows: On the ground floor, a vestibule leads, on the one hand, to the grand drawing room, the chapel – whose remarkable ceilings, with their semi-circular arches resting on ribbed vaults, display the family coat of arms – the sacristy and the reception room. On the other hand, it leads to the dining room, several service rooms, the dining room in the south-west tower, a long gallery leading to the kitchen and other service rooms, a second kitchen, the study, the sitting room/library, and a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. On this level, one can admire beautiful Hungarian-pattern parquet flooring, panelling, mirrored trumeaux, Louis XVI-style fireplaces and others made of tuffeau stone, door lintels painted in grisaille, and splendid coffered ceilings. On the first floor, accessed via the imposing external stone spiral staircase, a gallery leads to the five bedrooms in the main building, each of which has its own washbasin, bathroom or shower room. Connected to the main building, the 18th-century wing is also accessible via a secondary staircase leading to a long gallery which opens onto six bedrooms, most of which also have a shower room or bathroom, and a spacious study featuring a splendid, monumental tuffeau stone fireplace. As on the ground floor, the rooms here feature herringbone parquet flooring, as well as terracotta tiles, decorative panelling, marble fireplaces, mouldings and exposed beams on the ceiling. On the second floor, there are various unfurnished rooms in the attic. Several outbuildings, in a state of preservation rarely seen, complement the property as follows: - The former barn, built of local stone plastered with lime and roofed with slate, currently used as a storeroom. - Two of the four former curtain walls in the north-east and south-east, built of local stone rendered with lime and covered with slate, currently used as storage sheds. - A complex built of local stone and tuffeau, covered with slate and tiles, formerly used for agricultural purposes, comprising: - A former stable converted into a storage area. - A garage. - A former cowshed now used as a woodshed. - A second cowshed used as a storeroom and workshop. - A lean-to used as a woodshed. - Other outbuildings and storage rooms. - The charming wine press, built of local stone and tuffeau with a slate roof. - A large old barn built of local stone and tuffeau with a slate roof. - Set back from the main buildings, the adjoining farmhouse of approximately 150 sqm, built of local stone rendered with lime and covered with slate, currently let, and comprising several outbuildings: - A barn used for storage. - Former cellars used for storage. - A lean-to/shed used for storage and as a woodshed. A splendid and extensive park covering 31.50 acres (12ha 75a 08ca), interwoven with courtyards, paths, meadows and woodland, comprising numerous species of trees, some of which are several hundred years old (oaks, holm oaks, chestnut trees, sweet chestnuts, poplars, cedars, sequoias, pines, yews, cypresses, …). Spanning the ancient moat, an elegant stone bridge perfectly complements the spirit of the place. In this unspoilt setting, the views unfold in harmony, each one inviting contemplation. Woodland of approximately 24.71 acres (10 hectares) available for purchase separately. Cabinet LE NAIL – Maine-et-Loire - Mr 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.