castles for sale Laval, France

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.4668 : Chateau and caretaker's cottage set in 13 acres for sale in Mayenne Situated near the town of Mayenne, close to the river and in the eponymous department, stands this neo-medieval château. Mayenne town centre is 2 km away by car, and easily accessible on foot or by bike. Laval, 30 km away, has a TGV train station that takes you to Paris in 1 hour 15 minutes. The capital is 280 km away by car. The historic town of Mayenne, which has been awarded the ‘Pays d'art et d'histoire’ label, has a population of 12,000 and boasts an 11th-century castle, as well as a full range of shops and services (hospital, doctors, chemists, supermarkets, secondary schools, etc.). Laval (Train and motorway) is a 35-minute drive away. The countryside around the town is beautiful and undulating, as evidenced by the nearby Alps Mancelles and the department's highest peak: Mont des Avaloirs. There are many fine tourist attractions and historic sites within easy reach in Nord Mayenne, including the Notre Dame de Pontmain basilica, the village of Lassay-les-Châteaux, which has been awarded the ‘Petite cité de caractère’ label, and the Gallo-Roman town of Jublains. Built at the very beginning of the 20th century, this château stands on the site of an earlier château that burnt down. The original property had its own spinning mill. The retired battalion commander who owned the old building had it rebuilt in 1899 until 1902, when it was sold to an industrialist who reused the spinning mill buildings as a foundry. The building was designed by the Laval architect Louis Marchal, using sandstone rubble and a slate roof. The windows are made of beige granite ashlar. Several volumes stand out from the building, giving the château a neo-medieval appearance: ‘The complex arrangement of volumes and roofs reflects the interior layout’. (Demeures en bord de Mayenne, 303 editions). The east/west-facing castle spans a floor surface area of approx. 480 sqm (120 sqm per storey) and comprises : Garden level (semi-buried): entrance, landing with stairway, lounge/library (44 sqm), kitchen (34 sqm), boiler room (14 sqm), cellar (21 sqm), stairway in a turret. Ground floor (raised): entrance, landing with stairway, large lounge (44 sqm), dining room (29 sqm), small lounge (21 sqm), study (14 sqm), back stairway in the turret. First floor : a corridor leads to 4 bedrooms (36, 19, 18, 14 sqm), one of which has a wash-hand basin, 1 shower room with wc, 1 bathroom, kitchen (6.6 sqm), wc and wash-hand basin, back stairway in the turret. Above: living room/bedroom, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, toilet and washbasin, back staircase in the turret. Belvedere accessed via the service stairway turret. It gives access to a large attic on the building's right-of-way. The outbuildings comprise : A/ A caretaker's cottage of approx. 70 sqm in need of restoration; with independent water and electricity meters; attached garage and outbuilding; B/ 2 wells; C/ A riverside boathouse. The grounds comprise a beautiful driveway leading up to the chateau surrounded by parklands and meadows. Below, the river Mayenne flows past and is easily accessible. There is also a small beach. The park around the château is planted with large, beautiful ornamental trees. The total surface area is 13 acres.

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.

A Timeless Manor – Eastern Mayenne – 18.7 ha with Private Lake At the end of a tree-lined avenue of linden trees, through the woods, a rare and noble residence reveals itself. Here, time seems to stand still. This late 15th–early 16th century manor, listed in its entirety on the French Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments (ISMH), embodies the elegance of a preserved heritage, magnificently restored with extraordinary care. Behind its granite walls, 380 sqm of history unfold. Every stone, every beam, every monumental fireplace speaks of centuries past, while discreet, refined comforts allow for a modern and serene lifestyle. The Manor House The entrance is through the original granite spiral staircase tower. Inside, the rooms follow one another harmoniously: • a welcoming salon with a monumental fireplace, • a convivial kitchen, • a bedroom with terracotta tiles and exposed beams, • generous, light-filled bedrooms with carved fireplaces, • a unique bathroom still boasting a functional fireplace. Under the soaring roof, a breathtaking cathedral-like room showcases the original chestnut-beamed framework, with a private study and library nestled alongside. At the very top, a secret stairway carved into the stone leads to a former watch room, a unique reminder of the manor’s history of vigilance and protection. The Outbuildings The estate also offers remarkable outbuildings with vast potential: • To the east, a 370 sqm lodge, fully restored, now serving as an atelier and office. Its vast open-plan space, crowned by a Louis XIV marble fireplace, is bathed in natural light through wide glass openings. Heated by underfloor systems and finished with polished concrete floors, it could easily be transformed into a guest residence, gallery, or secondary home. • A stone barn shelters the boiler and wood reserves. • The former pigsties have been converted into a charming workshop opening onto a paved courtyard. • A large outbuilding with garage (for two cars) and storage areas, in excellent structural condition, offers significant scope for conversion. A Natural Haven The manor sits within a stunning 18.7-hectare estate of landscaped parkland and woodland. At its heart lies a 3.5-hectare lake, a living mirror reflecting the sky and the seasons, around which one can walk, contemplate, or simply enjoy the serenity of nature. A traditional vegetable garden, an orchard, and a charmingly designed parking area nestled in a hornbeam alley complete this idyllic setting. Location The property enjoys both seclusion and accessibility: • just 2 km from a small town with shops, services, and a primary school, • 4 km from the motorway, • 25 km from a TGV station, linking Paris in just 1h15. An additional 12 hectares of land are available upon request. ⸻ Highlights • An exceptional restoration, true to history and tradition. • A perfect balance between authenticity and contemporary comfort. • The beauty of the landscaped park with its 3.5 ha lake. • Immense potential in the restored outbuildings. • An ideal location: peaceful countryside, yet within easy reach of Paris. ⸻ A rare and timeless estate, where history, nature, and modern comfort come together to offer a unique art of living — ready for its next chapter.  Risk information available at: www.georisques.gouv.fr