castles for sale Mayenne, France

A manor listed as a historical monument dating back to the 14th and 16th centuries with 20 hectares of grounds, nestled in France’s Mayenne department. In the middle of the estate, two driveways lined with oaks and linden trees lead to a rectangular court. Different buildings stand around it. Most of the facades are more or less south-facing. On the west side, there is the manor’s old section, which dates back to the 12th century. Its height was raised in the 14th century and a new section was built on its north side at a right angle to it with a square staircase tower linking the two parts. The two rectangular wings each have a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space. They are made of rubble schist and sandstone with pointing of lime and ochre sand. Slate tiles cover the roofs. Brick chimney stacks rise up from these roofs. The elevations of the two sections were redesigned in the 16th century. They are punctuated with stone-mullioned cross windows set in sandstone surrounds. The large section has decorative features that date back to the Second French Renaissance and that are sculpted in tuffeau stone: a twin dormer, pilasters, a triangular pediment and a cornice with corbels. On the east side of the court, there is a large L-shaped outhouse. And there are two annexes in line with the manor’s old section, immediately south of it. To the north of the court, there is a former moat that runs along the northern elevation of the manor’s large section. The manor and its outbuildings are surrounded by a tree-dotted garden. Beyond this garden, there is farmland divided with hedges.

This property is located in Mayenne, 30 minutes from Laval, 60 km from Le Mans and 250 km from Paris, near a village with all amenities and close to the motorway junction. This listed manor house presents a surface area of 380 sq.m. Built in 1522, it stands as a very beautiful example of skillfully restored regional architecture. Access is via a granite spiral staircase, which serves four floors (reception areas, two floors of bedrooms and a small watch room). Many original elements have been preserved, such as fireplaces, the spiral staircase, terracotta tiles, lime plaster, doors and high ceilings. A long building of 370 sq.m, entirely restored in a contemporary spirit at the foot of the tower, houses a workshop/show room, a large living room with fireplace, a bathroom, two rooms which can be used as bedrooms, a bathroom, a cellar and a garage. Upstairs, you will find an office, a living room and a room that can also be transformed into a bedroom. Opposite this is an outbuilding offering of approximately 300 sq.m on two levels (in need of renovation). There is also a barn and another small outbuilding. It all sits on over 18 hectares featuring beautiful bridle paths, woods, a 3-hectare pond, an orchard, meadows, a landscaped garden and lush and wild nature. Truly enchanting.

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In the Pays de la Loire region, 15 minutes from Laval, on over 16 ha, a striking 18th century listed castle, fully restored. A long driveway, bordered by trees and crossing the parkland’s grasslands and woods, leads from the village to the property. Entrance gates open on to a very wide courtyard, partially surrounded by a dry moat and laid out in front of the chateau’s regular, elegant facade. The outbuildings, set out around the courtyard, comprise stables, a dovecote, pigsties, a barn, a small corner pavilion, a caretaker’s cottage and, lastly, a chapel. A central parterre, displaying its original design, takes up a large section of the courtyard in front of the chateau. A copse of very old trees stands to one side. A regular, terraced, back garden, reached via granite steps, looks down on to the rear of the chateau. The first castle dated from medieval times. In the 16th century, its status was raised to that of a “châtellenie” (an officially recognised castle and its land). All that remains of these eras are the dovecote, the chapel as well as the castle’s two pavilions. At the beginning of the 18th century, these two pavilions were connected by a vast building. The chateau, the outbuildings and parklands underwent major restoration works in 2010. A good number of these features are now protected with French Historic Monument listing (by order dated 13 March 1989): the chateau and the chapel; the dovecote facades and roofs; the perimeter wall with its moat and its support walls; the facades and roof of the little, 18th century corner pavilion; the garden with its fencing and its towers as well as the shelter over the central well; the wood and, lastly, the large alleyways in the parklands. Nowadays economic activities, notably linked to culture and events, are held by the current owners. But the potential of the buildings, not all actually in use, and the existing parklands which extend over a total of more than 16 hectares, make it possible to envisage other development possibilities, especially as the town of Laval is near and Paris and Rennes are within easy reach.

Square Habitat has the honor of presenting to you this magnificent Château located in the heart of nature. A rare pearl, nestled in the middle of a green estate of 32 hectares. Enjoy elegance timeless charm and authentic charm of this exceptional residence, offering 1270 m² habitable. Features : Classic architecture, elegant 18th century facades and slate roofs with sound old-world charm. Ideal Environment: Surrounded by 32 hectares of lush gardens and woodland. Usable spaces: 1270 m² of living space with large bathrooms reception, spacious bedrooms, elegant lounges. Multiple Potential: Private residence, family home or guest room project, wedding service and seminar. Located just minutes from a town with all amenities, this chateau offers privacy and easy access to transport. A complete presentation video is available in agency. Your dream starts here.

In exclusivity, 3 hours from Paris, in the heart of the Mayenne region, Château built from the 17th century, on a special commission from Louis XIV, by Mansart and Le Nôtre. Nicknamed 'Le Petit Versailles du Haut Anjou' (the Little Versailles of Upper Anjou), this jewel of French classicism has been largely renovated and extends over an estate of more than 38 hectares. Ground floor: majestic entrance hall with grand staircase, ceremonial salon with paintings by Antoine Watteau, salon, music salon, chapel, study, dining room, reception room, billiard room. 1st floor: large 100m2 suite with bathroom and dressing room, 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. 2nd floor: large convertible plateau. Elevator. On the opposite side of the main building, in a first wing, the hunting lodge with adjoining rooms. In a second wing, the modernized orangery features a large living room with kitchen, lounge and indoor swimming pool. Vaulted cellars under the main part of the Château with guard room. Large outbuilding known as the Pavillon d'Abondance, vegetable greenhouse, pond and private access to the river. Complete file with photos, plans and video on request.

Located on the border of Brittany and Normandy, 11km from Mayenne, 29 km from Bagnoles de l'Orne and 48 km from Laval, this countryside property is peacefully sheltered from view. A place of rest in the heart of nature, it is located on over 4 hectares of land with two outbuildings. The property is only 5 minutes from the local amenities. The main house dates back to the 15th century and is built in schist and granite rubble.The ground floor comprises a living room with fireplace, a lounge, a small kitchen and a toilet. Upstairs, accessible by a wooden spiral staircase in the tower, there is a landing serving two bedrooms and a bathroom. On the second floor, a second landing serving as an office leads to two bedrooms and a bathroom. Away from the accommodation, an old outbuilding has been completely restored and houses a beautiful living room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, a veranda, a kitchen and two bedrooms. Upstairs, there is a mezzanine and an attic bedroom and bathroom. At the entrance to the property, you will find a large garage and a carport. Meadows, two small ponds, woodland and a river border the property. There is a swimming pool (lining in need of replacement) on the terrace boasting a breathtaking view of the Mayenne.

Located on the border of Brittany and Normandy, 11km from Mayenne, 29 km from Bagnoles de l'Orne and 48 km from Laval, this countryside property is peacefully sheltered from view. A place of rest in the heart of nature, it is located on over 4 hectares of land with two outbuildings. The property is only 5 minutes from the local amenities. The main house dates back to the 15th century and is built in schist and granite rubble.The ground floor comprises a living room with fireplace, a lounge, a small kitchen and a toilet. Upstairs, accessible by a wooden spiral staircase in the tower, there is a landing serving two bedrooms and a bathroom. On the second floor, a second landing serving as an office leads to two bedrooms and a bathroom. Away from the accommodation, an old outbuilding has been completely restored and houses a beautiful living room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, a veranda, a kitchen and two bedrooms. Upstairs, there is a mezzanine and an attic bedroom and bathroom. At the entrance to the property, you will find a large garage and a carport. Meadows, two small ponds, woodland and a river border the property. There is a swimming pool (lining in need of replacement) on the terrace boasting a breathtaking view of the Mayenne.

A 19th-century Renaissance Revival chateau with outbuilding and grounds overlooking a river on the outskirts of Laval. An impressive wrought-iron gate flanked by sculpted stone pillars opens onto a shady driveway leading to the chateau, set high above the beautiful surrounding grounds. To the north of the residence, there are a former caretaker's lodge and a garage. To the south, a swimming pool adjoins wooded parklands with a pond. To the west, the noble dwelling backs onto meadows stretching across a rocky promontory. Built in 1871 by architect Alfred Boutreux for a Laval doctor, the chateau is ideally situated overlooking the river Mayenne. The main facade is punctuated by four bays and five storeys, including a basement and an attic. The walls are of lime-rendered rubble masonry, while the corner quoins and window surrounds are of dressed tuffeau limestone. The foundations are of granite. Facing south-east, the main elevation is one of the most exuberant in the region, reminiscent of a theatre, it features a loge and balconies. The tall building is a superb example of the Renaissance architectural repertoire as revived by artists and architects in the 19th century. It features Corinthian columns, stringcourses, cornices, surroundings, entablatures, pediments, mascarons, balustrades and rustications, among other sculpted or moulded stone elements. The windows have basket-handle arches and large-paned wooden frames with rounded edges. The French windows on the ground and first floors are topped by glazed transoms and protected by small stone balustrades or wrought-iron railings. The steep pavilion roof is of slate, topped with brick and stone chimney stacks and features five massive, highly ornate pedimented dormers, three of which are arranged in a tiered group in the centre, together forming a pediment at the top of the building. These basket-handle dormers, set at the edge of the roof, are flanked by columns forming straight jambs, with massive stone pediments of various shapes, including the circular one at the top, which crowns the entire building, above the oriel window that forms the avant-corps of the building. This projecting section forms the most striking feature of the chateau. Built in the centre of the main facade on two storeys, including the basement level, it houses a winter garden bordered on three sides by wrought-iron glass walls. It is topped by a terrace with pear-shaped stone balusters, accessed from the first floor. To the south, there is a perron covered by a glass and wrought iron canopy. Lastly, to the north, a service entrance leads to a kitchen.

Ref.3044 French 19th century chateau for sale in Haut-Anjou Situated in the Mayenne department, former district of the Haut-Anjou renowned by its mild climate, this chateau was built at the exit of a quiet village. Slightly elevated, the property dominates it nice English style park and a beautiful pond. A small city with shops and services is less than 7 miles away from there. Of about 700sqm of living space, it comprises: On the basement : a large old kitchen, boiler room, cellars and other rooms. On the elevated ground floor, accessible by a nice stoop: large vestibule (53sqm) with stairway, study (28sqm), large sitting room (50sqm), library (23sqm), dining room (39sqm), small kitchen in the former pantry, small dining room (25sqm), toilet and secondary stairway. Height under ceiling is about 4.20m. The ground floor offers beautiful reception rooms : all of them with oak parquet floors, panelling and beautiful woodworks with a décor of vertical folds. Beautiful painted or coffered ceilings and marble fireplaces. On the first floor : 7 bedrooms with oak parquet floors and decorated fireplaces, 5 bathrooms and shower rooms. On the second floor has pine parquet floors and can be converted. The chateau has benefited from important renovation works these last few years. A courtyard with stone outbuildings covered with slate roof comprises : On the east side, an old dwelling of 3 rooms. On the centre : a beautiful building with a comfortable dwelling with kitchen, toiler and on the first floor, a superb loft. Garage and shed. On the back: 17 horse loose boxes. On the west side : a building with a comfortable flat with sitting room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Tackle room and horse loose boxes. An agricultural hangar of about 300sqm. At the entrance, the gatehouse. It comprises a sitting room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and bathroom Of about 47 acres, the land is nicely distributed around the chateau and slightly hilly. It is composed of a superb English style park planted with great ornamental trees designed by a great landscaper of the 19th century, some woods with beautiful paths, meadows with paddocks with wooden fences and a beautiful pond.

Ref.3132: French listed castle for sale with its chapel. The chateau is situated in the Mayenne department, about 161miles West from Paris by motorway. Paris is 1h15 away by train. The chateau is situated in a nice hilly countryside close to a small village with shops and services, health services as well. The history of this important seigneury dates back from the 12th century. The buildings, as we see them today, date back from the 17th and 19th century. The large dovecote tower dates from the 16th century. The chateau comprises : On the ground floor: vestibule, important stairway, 2 sitting rooms, dining room, kitchen, the former kitchen used as sitting room, laundry and toilet. The reception rooms present several decorative period features from the 18th century (fireplaces, woodwork, and doors) and a remarkable quality of decoration and finishing. A large stairway with banisters leads to the first floor: master suite with shower room, room in the tower with toilets, wardrobe and antechamber, 4 other bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and storage. Above: bedroom with large shower room and independent toilet. Laundry or bedroom and attic space. Under the chateau, some cellars used as a wine cellar, boiler room, oil stock room, etc. The whole chateau, as well as most of the outbuildings, the garden, and the woods, are registered on the French Supplementary Historic Monument List. The outbuildings comprise: A nice building formerly used as stables and converted into a reception room with professional kitchen and toilets. An interesting dwelling in the old dovecote tower from the 16thc century. A building used as garage, shed, woodshed and workshop. A caretaker's house. A chapel with great decoration of fleur de Lys and a vault that represents the starry sky that reminds the Apparition of Notre-Dame de Pontmain. The territory of about 41 acres is well laid out around the chateau. It begins with a long avenue extended by some woods, meadows and a pond. There is a remarkable French formal garden with flower beds delineated by some small boxwood hedges, interlinked by some gravel paths. This is a magnificent property, very pleasant to live in, that dates from a time where the dwellings were harmoniously built, bright and refined. Its restoration, rare by its quality and its scale, allows easy and quiet accommodation.