Castles for sale Craon, France (page 2)

Ref.3903 : Exceptional castle for sale in Anjou. This beautiful and large chateau is situated in the Haut-Anjou, at the exit of a small village with first amenities in a rural and quiet environment. There is a small city situated less than 6mi away and the city of Angers is only 31mi away. The train from Angers to Paris takes an hour and 30 minutes. The chateau was built in 1874, on a Louis XIII style, by an architect from Angers. Of about 1500sqm of living space, it comprises: On the garden level, it constitutes the basement: study, playroom, fitness room, billiard’s room, kitchen, workshop, boiler room, laundry, toilets and wine cellar. A lift serves all floors, from the ground floor to the second floor, also a secondary stairway. A stairway with iron wrought handrail goes from the ground floor to the second floor. On the ground floor, accessible from the outside by a magnificent honour white stone stairway: a majestic entrance hall decorated with a colonnade, 2 sitting rooms and a dining room, another dining room and kitchen, a study, small sitting room. Access to the chapel. Height under ceiling, on the ground floor: 4.80m On the first floor: landing space and hallway leading to 8 bedrooms and bathrooms or shower rooms. On the second floor: 10 bedrooms with bathrooms or shower rooms. The outbuildings include : 23 horse boxes, saddlery and covered riding hall (20 x 40 m) Another building including a home cinema and an apartment with living room, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. Swimming pool and pool house. English style park planted with great trees (cedars, oak trees, lime tress ..) and meadows. All in about 34 acres.

Ref. 4291 : For sale, Neo-gothic Château in Anjou This beautiful neo-Gothic château with its remarkable architecture is built close to a charming historic Anjou town. Ideally positioned, it has all the shops and services within 5 minutes, and Angers, the economic and tourist capital of Maine et Loire, is 30 minutes away. Angers railway station provides a link to Paris in less than an hour and a half. The A11 motorway is around 10 minutes away. The property benefits from a certain tranquillity, having been built slightly back, in a pleasant atmosphere, on the outskirts of a small village. This elegant château was built on a four-storey, five-bay plan in rendered stone and slate-clad tufa. The interior is accessed by an imposing staircase from the north facade and by a beautiful double spiral staircase from the south facade. Numerous ornamental elements sculpted into the tufa stone sections, corner quoins, window quoins, window transoms, pilasters, etc. are clearly visible on all of the château's facades. With approx. 450 sqm of living space, it is laid out as follows: - Courtyard level: via the back staircase, a hallway leads to a separate dwelling comprising a lounge with fireplace, a kitchen, a bedroom and a shower room. - Ground floor: a vast vestibule, from which rises a wrought-iron baluster staircase, leads on either side to a VIP lounge, a study, a sitting room, a dining room and a kitchen. There are pretty polychrome floor tiles, fine oak parquet flooring, wooden picture rails, wooden shutters, marble fireplaces and ornate ceilings. - First floor: A landing and corridor lead to five bedrooms, two of which are in need of renovation, four bathrooms and two dressing rooms. There are also polychrome cement tiles, oak parquet flooring, wooden shutters, marble fireplaces and ornate ceilings. -Second floor: A corridor leads to former utility rooms and other rooms in need of renovation. A number of outbuildings adorn the property and provide a glimpse of a wide variety of possible uses. A group of tiled, attic-roofed outbuildings, set around a vast, fully enclosed courtyard, comprises : living accommodation (lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms), an old stable and tack room, a former kennel, various sheds and garages,a courtyard used as a laundry room and shed, an orangery and a greenhouse. Beautiful romantic English-style parkland extended by a wood, making a total of 66.91 acres adorned with cedars, firs, spruces, chestnuts, oaks, beeches, lime trees and magnolias, and crossed by a river. There are remarkable features such as bridges linking the park to two islands surrounded by water, as well as a walled kitchen garden with numerous fruit trees. 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.

A neo-gothic chateau, its orangery and its outbuildings on a 27-ha estate near to one of the Anjou region’s historic villages. The main entrance, with its wrought iron gates, opens off of the road on to a driveway which crosses the parklands, runs alongside the vegetable garden and the orangery, leads to the chateau and, finally, reaches a courtyard and its outbuildings, set a little further away. Another two entrances, both also protected by wrought iron gates, lead directly to the outbuildings. The landscape parklands extend all around the chateau and are continued, on the south side, by a wood, crossed by a river with two islets.

Impressive property, remarkably located, just a few minutes from the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and Saint-Malo beaches. Lovely château, built on promontory, on site of old fortified castle, surrounded by terraces and moats. Lovely view of countryside and bay of Mont-Saint-Michel. Roughly 2 000 sqm floor space, arranged over 4 floors, with initial demolition work completed prior to restoration. Set in 25 ha grounds, some of which suitable for building. Outbuildings, awaiting conversion and repurposing. Château could be used as a family residence or for commercial purposes. Potential to divide up property. Energy class: NC/NC.

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A chateau, its outbuildings and grounds in Fougères. Off a country road, a wrought-iron gate opens onto a long avenue lined with century-old plane trees. The chateau stands at the top of a slope in the centre of its wooded grounds. The numerous outbuildings, vegetable garden and orchard are to the north. A small chapel dominates the grounds to the east. Two caretaker's houses have been built at the north and south ends of the grounds.

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This amazing 19th century Renaissance style castle, opens onto a landscaped park of more than 5 Ha. It offers an area of 1600 m2. These particular dimensions offer multiple possibilities for the realization of events. Facing the castle, a beautiful pond of 1ha 5a forming part of the property, filled with carp and very pleasant to navigate or swim there. Beautiful architectural elements such as the resting doe carved above the entrance door of the castle or the interior decoration in its large dining room representing the 4 seasons, gives an incomparable character. This castle has two towers in rubble of coated schist and carved limestone openings, a kennel, a sheepfold, a laundry room and a pyre. In the castle part: 15 beautiful rooms including 9 beautiful bedrooms, many with bathroom, a large dining room, a living room, a library... In the adjoining part: Huge ballroom, billiard room, bar and other rooms, all served by a large central corridor. This large extension allows to organize activities, such as receptions, seminars, catering, or other events. Ideal for a large family, or for professional use. 30 MN from Rennes 10 minutes from a TGV station Bringing Paris 1H30 only.

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Located 15 km from Fougères and 35 km from Laval, this 19th century castle enjoys an exceptional environment. It was built in 1850 and renovated from 2014 to today including the renovation of the facade in May 2020. With an area of about 577 m² on 3 levels plus a basement of about 224 m², it is in very good housing condition. It has 2 front and rear entrance halls, 4 reception rooms all with functional fireplaces, 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a shower room. The rooms enjoy a lot of light with large openings, a nice view of the park... 7 outbuildings with a total area of about 600 m², also restored, complete this property - 4 buildings (reception rooms, bedrooms, etc.), 2 houses and a chalet - for a total accommodation of 78 people. To this is added a barn of about 350 m² and storage and work spaces behind the outbuildings. It is surrounded by 32 hectares of land comprising 2 ponds (1 ha and 7,000 m²), almost 4 ha of woodland, a park, orchard, vegetable garden, meadows and agricultural land. The castle can be used as a private residence and can also be suitable for an event activity. A rare and beautiful property, all the comforts of today in a house of yesteryear. The sale price includes a marquee, garden furniture, professional kitchen, tent, crockery, kitchenware and some furniture… DPE old version. Well presented by Florence GRALL +33 (0)6 16 63 26 12 COMMERCIAL AGENT EI “Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website: www.georisques.gouv.fr”

10 minutes from Vitré, this castle in a neo-Gothic style enjoys an ideal location. This magnificent 19th century castle has been partly renovated. With an area of about 450 m², it has an entrance and 3 lounges. On the 1st floor, 4 bedrooms each with a shower room. On the second floor, 3 bedrooms remaining to develop. In the basement: a dining room and a kitchen. An attic can also be arranged if necessary. To this is added 2 outbuildings, former stables. It has a plot of 1.3 ha. Property presented by Florence GRALL +33 (0)6 16 63 26 12 SALES AGENT EI Price with agency fees: 1568000 € Price excluding agency fees: 1500000 € Agency fees: 68000 € at the expense of the buyer “Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website: www.georisques.gouv.fr”

20 minutes south of Rennes, this property enjoys an ideal location. This elegant castle built between the late 17th and early 18th centuries has been largely renovated. With an area of about 650 m² living space, it has a majestic entrance with a Carrara marble floor that distributes 4 reception rooms with fireplaces and parquet floors of Versailles, a kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a laundry room. On the 1st floor, 5 beautiful rooms with private bathroom. The 2nd floor is to be converted if necessary. To this are added several outbuildings including a chapel, a dovecote, a seigneurial bakery partially renovated as well as a house and a barn to restore. It benefits from an exceptional environment, it is built on an area of more than 6 hectares including a pond of about 7,000 m² surrounded by century-old trees, a wood, a park, a garden and a swimming pool. This residence charged with art and history will be suitable as much for a family property as for a commercial activity of type bed and breakfast. It is quiet, it is a haven of peace where many projects are possible. This magnificent castle built during the reign of Louis XIV is in good condition, it is classified in the Additional Inventory of Historical Monuments (ISMH), the exterior of the castle (walls, frame, shell roof of turtles), the chapel and also its altarpiece. Estimated annual energy expenditure for standard use: €3577 (2021). Property presented by Florence GRALL +33 (0)6 16 63 26 12 COMMERCIAL AGENT EI “Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: www.georisquess.gouv.fr”

20 minutes east of Rennes, this magnificent property enjoys an ideal location. This elegant 19th century castle has been renovated. With an area of about 450 m², it has an entrance, a double living room, a library, a dining room, a kitchen and a scullery. On the 1st floor, 1 master suite with dressing room and bathroom, 4 bedrooms and a shower room. On the second floor, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and attic remaining to be converted if necessary. In the basement: a cellar. To this is added several outbuildings including a caretaker’s house, 2 garages, a farm building and a greenhouse. It enjoys an exceptional environment, it is built on an area of about 16 hectares including a park, a pond, meadows and a wood. It is quiet, it is a haven of peace. Estimated annual energy expenditure for standard use: 7310€ - 9960€ (2021). Property presented by Florence GRALL +33 (0)6 16 63 26 12 COMMERCIAL AGENT EI “Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website: www.georisques.gouv.fr”

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.

A Renaissance chateau listed as a historical monument with an Italian-style garden, nestled on the banks of the River Loir in France’s Anjou province. The grounds cover just over 11 hectares beside a village. A long driveway lined with plane trees leads to the property’s entrance. Beyond a gate and drawbridge, the chateau’s majestic western towers come into view. The edifice’s south elevation faces the River Loir. Beside it, several buildings form a courtyard. The outhouses include a watermill that dates back to the 15th century. The chateau's northern elevation faces an Italian-style garden beyond a moat. This garden was created at the start of the 20th century. A wood and meadows extend from the garden’s north-east side. The whole property is nestled in an entirely natural backdrop.

Ref.4281 : Remarkable listed castle for sale in Pays de la Loire. This remarkable architectural edifice, located in the Sarthe département, enjoys a well-deserved reputation. It is much admired by the locals, no doubt due to the graceful evolution of its architecture through the ages, once transforming a medieval fortress into a charming seigneurial residence. Its position on the banks of the River Loir adds to its undeniable charm. On many occasions, the château has been used as an emblem in communication media, testifying to the architectural wealth and the quality of the exceptional sites in the département. Since 1910, this noble building has been owned by a family who have invested heavily in its preservation, making it accessible to the general public. Today, this family has decided to pass on the torch to a worthy successor, capable of perpetuating the grandeur inherited from its predecessors. Built of rendered stone with tufa stone surrounds and features, and topped with a slate roof, the castle spans a floor surface area of approx. 700sqm. It faces north-east/south-west and comprises : Ground floor: a kitchen (34.8sqm) with fireplace, terracotta floor and exposed beams, a scullery with sink, a storeroom, wc, a corridor with access to the spiral stairway in the tower, a pantry/laundry room, a guards' room/entrance (50. 4sqm) with monumental stone fireplace, beamed ceiling, rendered walls, 19th century cement tile floor; small 18th century lounge (23sqm) with terracotta floor, moulded ceiling, 18th century stone fireplace and 18th century wood panelling; large lounge (41sqm) with terracotta floor, 18th century marble fireplace, direct access to the north-facing terrace; a library (12sqm), a billiards room (17.8sqm) with oak parquet flooring and exposed joist ceiling and a dining room (27sqm) with oak parquet flooring, stone fireplace and exposed joist ceiling. 1st floor: accessed by a stone spiral staircase: 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a toilet, a kitchen, a linen room (13.7sqm) with washbasin and toilet. - Bedroom 1: 27.8sqm, 3.34 m high ceilings, pine parquet flooring, 19th century marble fireplace, double aspect; - Bedroom 2: 29sqm, 2.69 m high ceilings, pine parquet flooring, plaster ceiling, 19th century fireplace; - Bedroom 3: 25sqm, 3.56 m high, spruce parquet floor, 18th century fireplace; - Bedroom 4: 19.3sqm, 2.85 m high, spruce parquet floor, exposed beams, 18th century stone fireplace; - Bedroom 5 : 27.5sqm, 3.44 m high, pine parquet floor, 19th century fireplace, exposed beams, washbasin; - Bedroom 6 : 29.6sqm, 2.98 m high, pine parquet floor, exposed beams, alcove, 18th century stone fireplace; - Bedroom 7: 18.2sqm, 2.95 m high, spruce parquet floor, exposed beams, 18th century stone fireplace. 2nd floor: a former library (31sqm) with terracotta tiles and stone fireplace; a landing room (23sqm), a corridor leading to 6 bedrooms and a bathroom with toilet: Bedroom 1: 22.2sqm, fireplace, terracotta floor, plaster ceiling; Bedroom 2: 19.7sqm, 2.77m high, 18th century stone fireplace, terracotta floor; Bedroom 3: with alcove, 26sqm, 3.03m high; Bedroom 4: 45.8sqm, 2.84m high, 19th century fireplace, oak parquet flooring with an adjoining kitchen to be converted into a shower room (14sqm); Bedroom 5: 23sqm, terracotta floor, 2.3m high, exposed beams; Bedroom 6: 16sqm. The outbuildings include : - Immediately next to the castle: a large building built on an L-shaped plan, in stone under crocheted slates. It houses: a boiler room, various sheds, a workshop, former stables, 2 garages and another shed (51sqm). - A former mill on the Loir. - An old, dilapidated caretaker's cottage at the end of the property, comprising: a 41sqm living room with open-plan kitchen, toilet and shower room. Terra cotta floor, fireplace. Above: a 28sqm room, 2.15 m high, 2 bedrooms (16sqm and 18 m²). - An elegant chapel (25sqm) accessed via the chateau's porch (51sqm). With a total surface area of 27.88 acres (11 ha 28 a 65 ca), the grounds comprise : the park itself, entirely replanted at the beginning of the 19th century, based on the plans of a French garden with an Italian touch, adorned with a majestic avenue of cypress trees straight from Florence, evoking the picturesque charm of Italy. Sumptuous century-old trees adorn the park: giant sequoia, bald cypress, weeping cedar, umbrella pine, holm oak and plane trees. The park is surrounded by a box hedge, bordered by a ditch. Several bridges span the park and the Château moat. Meadows (approx. 14 acres / 6 ha), most of which are rented out. An old kitchen garden.

Ref. 4231: remarkable chateau for sale near Nantes. This beautiful château, also known as the 'folie Nantaise', was built in a small commune to the east of Nantes. A quiet alley provides access to the Loire River. The village is a bridge between the north and south of this timelessly charming, world-renowned river. It's a pleasant place to live, much sought-after by hikers and bikers alike. This small town of 10,000 inhabitants has retained its village spirit. It offers a wide range of services, including a sports park, cultural center, leisure centers, five schools and a secondary school. The town has also made a point of preserving its historical heritage, which includes a castle with a remarkable dovecote, listed as a Monument Historique, a Roman bridge, and numerous late 19th-century residences. The town is within easy reach of the freeway, and can be reached by train in less than 10 minutes to Nantes, and in 20 minutes to Nantes Atlantique airport. This elegant, fully restored 'Nantes folly' dates from the second third of the 18th century. The plans were drawn up by Jean-Baptiste Ceineray, the famous architect of the city of Nantes, after whom a quay is named. The high quality construction is in the classical style, topped by a large triangular pediment pierced by an oculus. The chaining and framing are in tufa stone, with the rest in rendered stone. In front of the main courtyard, the château is preceded by a courtyard of perfectly restored outbuildings, surrounded by walled parklands. As you cross the threshold, you are immediately imbued with the soul of this timelessly elegant residence. The immaculate white walls reflect the light that streams in through the tall windows. Meticulous restoration, carried out with an obvious love of authenticity, has preserved the unique character of this Nantes folly. Exceptional services have brought modernity and comfort to this residence, while preserving its soul. The surface area spans 410 sqm on three levels. On the ground floor, an entrance hall leads to a first living room (48 sqm) adjoining a checkroom, a hallway and a vestibule leading to a second living room (38 sqm). The reception rooms open onto a large 118 sqm terrace on the east side of the Loire. The reception rooms are extremely refined, with their cabochon floors, parquet flooring, wood panelling and beautiful fireplace topped by a trumeau mirror. They offer beautiful views over the park. To the right of the entrance is a cosy dining area with a gas fireplace and exposed beams, and a beautifully appointed kitchen area (39 sqm). A staircase with an attractive wrought-iron banister leads to the upper floors. On the first floor, the luminous bedrooms, decorated in light tones and with parquet flooring, have retained their mirrored fireplaces. To the right, a landing leads to a corridor with two bedrooms, a dressing room and a shower room. The master suite (50 sqm) includes a bedroom (22 sqm), toilet and bathroom. A linen room and storage areas complete the first floor. On the second floor, a large landing leads to a sitting area, ideal for reading, and two large bedrooms, each with parquet flooring, exposed beams and a fireplace, and each with its own bathroom. The basement contains the boiler room, cellar and storage space. The outbuildings: A second wrought iron gate provides access to the outbuildings, set around a rectangular courtyard. The property has been perfectly restored and includes a very beautiful reception room with a fireplace and four large rounded windows opening on to the courtyard of the outbuildings, and bedrooms on the first floor. Then there is a storeroom, workshops, barns and a large garage (4 cars). A restored dovecote stands in front of the outbuildings. The park covers more than 4,94 acres. To the west of the château, after passing through a large wrought-iron gate, a driveway leads up to the residence, facing a pond in which it is reflected. After taking a path through a wood, you come to a small chapel, topped by a cross, in a peaceful setting conducive to meditation. To the east, a beautiful view stretches to the far end of the park, which is framed by two beautifully restored pavilions. The stone wall overlooks a sunken meadow, bordered by a municipal path separating it from the Loire. Two gigantic cedar trees stand proudly like sentinels of time, adding a touch of verticality to the park, which stretches out towards the Loire. To the right, a formal garden has been laid out, with elegant symmetry, a tribute to the geometric rigour that characterises the classical style. You can stroll along a path framed by beautiful frames that are home to numerous rosebushes. The pool area is revealed. The new 5 x 12 m pool and terraces invite you to relax and admire the perfect harmony between nature and architecture. The park covers more than 4,94 acres. To the west of the château, after passing through a large wrought-iron gate, a driveway leads up to the residence, facing a pond in which it is reflected. After taking a path through a wood, you come to a small chapel, topped by a cross, in a peaceful setting conducive to meditation. To the east, a beautiful view stretches to the far end of the park, which is framed by two beautifully restored pavilions. The stone wall overlooks a sunken meadow, bordered by a municipal path separating it from the Loire. Two gigantic cedar trees stand proudly like sentinels of time, adding a touch of verticality to the park, which stretches out towards the Loire. To the right, a formal garden has been laid out, with elegant symmetry, a tribute to the geometric rigour that characterises the classical style. You can stroll along a path framed by beautiful frames that are home to numerous rosebushes. The pool area is revealed. The new 5 x 12 m pool and terraces invite you to relax and admire the perfect harmony between nature and architecture. Cabinet LE NAIL – Loire-Atlantique and Vendée - Mrs Nathalie TOULBOT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Nathalie TOULBOT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 418 969 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Exceptional Estate in Anjou of 134ha in one piece consisting of a house of Master Louis Philippe, an orangery, a swimming pool, a caretaker's house all enclosed by a wall, several farms, three ponds , meadows, game crops and woods. A haven of tranquility. File on request. Hugues Primard, Sotheby's International Realty, +33 6 03327685, [email protected], real estate consultant RSAC Tours EI 883 843 492