castle for sale Menil, France

Ref.4358 : French listed chateau to be restored for sale in Pays de la Loire. Situated in the south of the Mayenne department, in the old historic province of Anjou, this charming property is built on the outskirts of a small village. Château-Gontier, 10 km away, is a dynamic town steeped in history. This ancient medieval town, through which the river Mayenne flows, boasts a rich property heritage. These include the former Ursuline Convent (dating from the 17th century), which now houses a national theatre, the Romanesque church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste (dating from the 11th century) with its interior frescoes, and the timber-framed houses and concentration of private mansions that symbolise the wealth of this town. This charming, authentic little château is listed on the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques, a guarantee of its architectural quality. The stone building has a slate roof. Tufa stone adorns the facades of the house (bosses, stringcourses, cornices, frames). The château faces north and south and spans a floor surface area of approx. 365 sqm under the rafters. The north facade, which includes the sculpted pediment, leads to the entrance to the property, guarded by two round turrets. The south facade features a square tower overlooking the garden. A splendid granite stairway with double steps leads to the 18th century wooden double-leaf entrance door, topped by a half-moon window, which leads to : The ground floor comprises a 25 sqm entrance hall with a remarkable stone stairway leading to a 66 sqm lounge on the left, a 15 sqm kitchen opposite in the square tower, a 30 sqm dining room on the right, a former 17.5 sqm bathroom, a 35 sqm bedroom and a 7.5 sqm boudoir in a small room projecting from the south facade. First floor: a former study (14 sqm) on a half floor, then a large landing (24 sqm) leads to 4 bedrooms (42, 21, 12 and 35 sqm) and 2 former bathrooms. Unconverted attic above. Cellars accessible from both inside and outside, including a former kitchen with vegetable garden and well. This property is of very high architectural quality. Most of the decorative features (fireplaces, overmantels, doors, etc.) have been preserved inside, although some have been dismantled. This property has been uninhabited for many years. It needs to be completely restored. The window frames were changed around ten years ago. The old heating system is out of order. The north-west entrance is guarded by two round stone turrets with slate roofs, which flank the wooden gateway. To the north-west of the château, overlooking the courtyard, is an attractive 18th century caretaker's cottage with a Mansard roof pierced with stone dormer windows. It comprises an old wooden staircase and four rooms. In the eastern extension of the castle: garage and storage room with old oil tank. Attic above. To the south-west of the castle: another Renaissance-style building with a beautiful pilastered door used as garages. The pleasure garden is walled on the village side and partly bordered by the outbuildings. It is planted with apple trees and other ornamental trees. The kitchen garden is bordered by a box hedge. The total surface area is 3.66 acres (1 ha 48 a 31 ca).

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.4226 : LARGE 19TH C. CHÂTEAU AND ITS 24 ACRES OF LAND IN MAINE-ET-LOIRE This beautiful and large chateau is located in Haut-Anjou, at the exit of a small village which ensures the first shops. The environment is quiet and rural. A small city is less than 10km away and the city of Angers is 50km away. The TGV from Paris serves Angers in 1. On the first floor from West to East: Chapel, room used as a library, large living room, hall, with the main staircase, dining room, kitchen, back kitchen, gallery, laundry room, children's dining room and study both giving access to a bathroom, toilet. The ceiling height of the reception rooms is 6.5m. The volumes are impressive but everything is well proportioned, the architectural quality as well as the quality of the restoration are exceptional. Rare are the properties that have benefited from such a restoration that has not taken anything away from the charm and authenticity of the place. On the second floor: 4 superb bedrooms equipped with beautiful bathrooms, wardrobes and toilets. Lounge on the second floor. Everything is luminous, well distributed and perfectly arranged. The quality of the sanitary facilities are at the rendezvous. On the second floor: attic where technical elements of the central heating are installed. Attached to the chateau : On the ground floor: Old part of the chateau including 2 reception rooms and an orangery. On the first floor: 5 bedrooms with bathroom, decoration and electricity have not been redone. On the second floor: 6 bedrooms with bathroom. 5 garages 5 gites in the outbuildings A caretaker’s house at the entrance of the property, the structure has been redone but not the interior design. 2 rooms. This castle is leaned against a beautiful park planted with beautiful trees. The surroundings of the chateau have been carefully laid out with gardens, ponds, the vegetable garden has also been restored and all this gives this place something magical. The whole for a capacity of 10ha 49a 36ca. Cabinet LE NAIL – Touraine - Loire Valley – M. Tony WELLS : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Tony WELLS, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 444 692 156. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

An early 20th century manor house, its annexes and outbuildings on a 15 hectare estate in the Anjou countryside. The manor house stands proudly in the heart of its grounds, rising slightly above the surrounding countryside. A driveway leads from the southern end of the property through woodland to a vast landscaped park and the main building. Built in the early 20th century in the style of the First French Empire, it comprises a stately rectangular main dwelling, with a central octagonal tower projecting to the south, extended by a raised terrace surrounded by a balustrade. To the north, another central projecting structure, a square tower, is punctuated by three symmetrical bays. Wide, splayed granite approach steps lead up to the entrance. A second driveway, further north, also runs through a wooded area and serves the outbuildings, including the former stables converted into additional lodgings. All the buildings are of rendered or exposed stone, with slate or tiled gable or four-pitched roofs featuring dormer windows and chimney stacks.

Ref.4110 BEAUTIFUL 19th CENTURY CHATEAU IN ANJOU This delightful 19th century property and its parkland are located in the Maine Anjou countryside, forming a wonderfully homogenous estate. A remarkable example of an architectural style that was not very common at the time, the castle overlooks its surroundings and seems to be suspended above a green setting. Situated in the heart of the Angevin heritage, a land of numerous tourist opportunities, and not far from the town of Angers, this castle benefits from an ideal position both in terms of its proximity to essential amenities; it is 4 km (2.5 miles) from a charming village providing the main services and shops; and in terms of its accessibility from the motorway/railway axes serving the metropolises and professional areas of Paris, Le Mans, Angers and Nantes. Set back from all nuisances without being isolated, the absolute charm and poetry that emanates from this building will seduce those who love timeless, modernist architecture while providing them with comfort and an idyllic environment. Built on four levels of ashlar and stone rubble under slate according to the plans of the architect Adrien Dubos, who was largely inspired by the achievements of the 17th and 18th centuries, this castle is one of the very last architectural jewels of the classical style to have been built. With a surface area of approx. 1,000 sqm, it features a central three-bay forebuilding to the north-east, adorned with an imposing main building accessed by a monumental staircase and a marble staircase with tufa stone railings. To the south-west, the facade features a central polygonal body in the forefront of the dwelling, surrounded at its base by a vast terrace bordered by splendid tufa stone railings. The facades are harmoniously provided with numerous openings adorned with beautifully decorated tufa jambs, lintels and spandrels, ensuring optimal light everywhere. A slate roof adorned with pretty pedimented dormer windows and beautiful tufa fireplaces tops this property of approx. 1,000 sqm, which is distributed as follows Ground floor: Superb entrance hall decorated with marble columns followed by a gallery leading to a main living room, a small living room, a dining room, a pantry, a study, a kitchen, a small dining room and a bedroom. These rooms are adorned with beautiful decorative elements, marble fireplaces, antique parquet floors, high woodwork and moulded ceilings. First floor : A monumental solid wood staircase leads to a large landing. In one corner, a high library and its reading area, then a huge gallery leads on either side to four double bedrooms, a master suite, a single bedroom and a linen room. There are also many decorative elements, beautiful parquet floors, beautiful marble fireplaces, woodwork and ornate ceilings. Second floor : A long gallery leads to six bedrooms, a suite and a possible attic. Garden level: organised as a pleasant flat, it comprises a vast living room with an open-plan kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a boiler room, a shed, a workshop and a laundry room. The property has several outbuildings in good condition and close to the chateau as follows: A gîte housing two flats of approx. 110sqm each, well equipped and heated either by electric convector heater and wood stove, or by oil-fired boiler, (individual sanitation system). The gite building also contains an old stable and a tack room. Three annexes, workshops and sheds, one of which has been converted into a chapel. A heated swimming pool of 12m x 8m and its pool house. A garden shed used as a shelter for outdoor maintenance equipment. Beautiful romantic English-style park of about 37 acres (15hectares) decorated with majestic trees, some of which are centuries old (oak, cork oak, lime, chestnut, cedar, Douglas fir, pine, camellia, rhododendron, etc.) and numerous fruit trees (quince, apricot, pear, apple, cherry, vine, raspberry, etc.) Stabilised paths lead easily to all parts of the park and in particular to the vast 4000m² vegetable garden, entirely enclosed by walls and fed by a well that also serves other water points in the park. A second well is not functional. From any point in the park, the views of the surrounding countryside are varied and inspiring. There is no doubt that we are in an exceptional place. 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 recently restored chateau-museum in the Anjou region, the historic family residence of a famous writer, surrounded by extensive grounds. In the shade of centuries-old trees in an English landscaped park, the residence has been completely restored over the last three years (roofs, electricity, plumbing and windows). The 40-meter long facade extends from north to south. The main building features full-width rooms. It is flanked by a first lodge to the north, then a second to the south, as well as turrets, one of which contains a chapel. Like a genuine museum, furniture and collectors' items relating to its history and that of its illustrious inhabitants are displayed inside the chateau. The ensemble is fitted out to ERP standards and allows for commercial activity without any delay. To the south and west of the residence, there is a wooded park.

A mansion with outbuildings and equestrian facilities on 19 hectares of land in the southern part of the Mayenne area, near to Sablé-sur-Sarthe. The curving drive leads off a country road past parking spaces and up to the mansion, to the south of which there are two large outbuildings, the first of which has been fully converted. The second boasts a vast space with a cathedral ceiling. Hidden from the mansion behind these buildings is an old barn that can be converted as well as equestrian buildings and facilities made up of a round pen next to a stable, saddlery, manege and second stable, all of which can be reached from a second entrance. The mansion probably dates from the 16th century. The main building is L-shaped and boasts two towers. A renovation in the 19th century focused on the windows and an extension on the southern gable. It is made of rubble stone covered in traditional limewash rendering. The window frames, cornices and dormer windows are made of tuffeau stone. The mansion has three storeys, one of which is an attic level, topped by a hipped slate roof. The two towers are topped with pepper-pot turrets. The building is surrounded by tree-filled grounds and notably an imposing and archetypal horse chestnut tree. Beyond the grounds, there are vast meadows for the horses. To the east, a lawned drive runs past mirabelle plum trees and leads to a small lake surrounded by a wood.

Ref.4313 : French Historic castle for sale in Pays de la Loire. Built on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding countryside and a small river, on the borders of the Sarthe and Mayenne départements, 230 km from Paris and easily accessible by TGV train and motorway, this beautiful château, listed in its entirety on the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques (Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments), comprises around fifteen rooms that have been restored to a very high standard. The property comprises the château itself and a vast outbuilding that houses a separate dwelling and exhibition space. THE CASTLE : Its total covered surface area on 5 levels is 1,400sqm, of which 300sqm is in its 19th century state and approx. 900 sqm is maintained, spread over 3 levels. It houses : Ground floor (level 0): access via the main courtyard : former guard room (55sqm) 3.77 m high double ribbed ceiling, housed in the former medieval keep, with a monumental Gothic-style fireplace emblazoned with a coat of arms 'two swords in saltire, three chevrons in pale, two swords in pale, two swords in saltire, two swords in sable', beautiful oak parquet flooring. Large lounge (68sqm) 3.7 m high, with its medieval fireplace bearing the same coat of arms; Large bedroom (41sqm), 3.7 m high, where Steve Mcqueen stayed during the filming of 'Le Mans', with en suite bathroom; Library/Billiard room (42 sqm, 3.5 m high, with access to the south-west-facing summer terraces; Small study (8.5sqm) and large study (31 sqm). 1st floor (level 1): Corridor with terracotta tiles leading to : Former balcony of the chapel ; King's bedroom (31 sqm), 3.16 m high, oak parquet flooring, monumental fireplace with stone column, en suite bathroom with bath and washbasin; Bedroom (20.27 sqm), 3.22 m high, terracotta tiled floor, 19th century marble fireplace, en suite bathroom (11 sqm) with bath, bidet, washbasin. separate wc. Bedroom (22.37 sqm), 3.09 m high, terracotta tiled floor, 19th century marble fireplace, en suite bathroom with bath and washbasin; Library (former bedroom) (34.5 sqm), 3 m high, oak parquet flooring, monumental stone fireplace; Bedroom (41.5 sqm), HPS: 3.28 m, oak herringbone parquet flooring, monumental stone fireplace, en suite bathroom with bath, washbasin, wc; Master bedroom (34.3sqm), HPS: 3.21 m, oak floor with herringbone pattern, monumental stone fireplace, en suite shower room with shower, washbasin, wc; dressing room (10.2 sqm), modern shower room with double washbasin and shower. On the 2nd floor (level 2): Approx. 350sqm of living space comprising 7 rooms to be completely renovated (floors, walls, ceilings) and 2 sanitary areas also to be renovated. Attic above. Garden level (-1) : Large dining room (36 sqm), HSP: 2.45 m, wc with washbasin, kitchen and dining area (41 sqm), HSP: 2.45 m, utility room. Basement (level -2): Former kitchens and unfinished preparation and storage areas, former ice houses, vaulted cellar, wine cellar and various areas, boiler room. The outbuildings include : Adjoining the castle, with access via the main courtyard, is a beautiful early 16th century chapel. At the entrance to the castle, a U-shaped building that houses : former caretaker's accommodation, restored in 2010, comprising a room (37sqm), 3.01 m high, a bedroom (16.8sqm), a shower room (4.9 sqm) with double wash-hand basins, shower, separate toilet and a kitchen (20.8 sqm). Oil-fired heating, 2010 boiler. A showroom (60.5 sqm), 3 m high, tiled, exposed beams, cement floor with parquet flooring, entrance (14.82 sqm) with staircase, wc with washbasin. First floor: showroom (75 sqm), projection room (57sqm), cement floor. Garage (56 sqm); Stable with 3 boxes (50 sqm); Former tack room (9.4 sqm); Garage (52 sqm), attic above. With a total surface area of 17.59 acres (7 ha 12 a 88 ca), the land comprises : - an attractive driveway and bridle path ; - a pretty terraced garden - an equestrian arena (80x40m) covered with Fontainebleau sand following earthworks and the laying of a bidime; - a small ornamental wood (approx. 6.17 acres / 2.5 ha); - Paddock (approx. 2.47 acres / 1 ha); - pleasant, harmoniously planted areas. The château, its chapel and the recognised layout of the gardens (cad. Zi 31p) were included in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 24 April 1989. The entrance gate (cad. ZI 31p) was listed by decree on 22 July 1991. This property benefits from the advantageous tax status of Historic Monuments. This property is registred on the additionnal inventory of historic monuments (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France). OPTION TO PURCHASE IN ADDITION : ARTICLE 2 : The former chateau farm comprises : A comfortable dwelling house, recently restored, of approx. 160 sqm with entrance hall, study, living room, kitchen, utility room, wc/washbasin. First floor: lounge, 3 bedrooms, 3 shower rooms and 1 bathroom. Oil-fired central heating. Outbuildings used as sheds. A beautiful 18th century building with a floor surface area of 270 sqm, built of stone on an L-shaped plan, housing former stables (9 loose boxes), a treatment room (32.8 sqm) and a barn. The slate roof was redone in 2014. Land in the nature of gardens and meadows, representing a total surface area of : 4.32 acres (1 ha 75 a 20 ca). ARTICLE 3 : Beyond a small road, a beautiful property of more than 67 acres consisting of woods and moorland with a pond (approx. 6,300 sqm).

Ref.4408 : Beautiful french chateau for sale in Pays de la Loire. The chateau, situated between Le Mans and Angers, was built in an unspoilt countryside, less than 2 miles from a village with basic amenities. A small city, less than 7 miles from the property, offers shops, services and train station with TGV. The property is easy accessible by the motorway. The current chateau was the former abbatial dwelling of the monastery. The Abbots administrators use to reside in the Court or in the bishoprics, this dwelling was converted and decorated to be rented in the middle of the 18th century. This use explains the civilian character of the inside decoration that remains almost complete. About 400 sqm of living space, per level, the château comprises : On the ground floor : A vestibule with stone floors. Situated in the centre of the facade, it leads to the reception rooms and in the past, to the cloister. Both side doors are decorated with carved tittle blocks, the one from the large sitting room has a decoration of stylised leaves, the one in front is decorated with a medallion with an armoured character with quiver and laurel wreath. To the left of this vestibule : A large sitting room (7.29 x 10.72m) with stone tiled floors, lit by 4 windows opened to the main courtyard and the park. This rooms has kept its original 18th century decoration. The main door, with its woodworks and old door furniture, is topped with a panel that represents a trophy of musical instruments sculpted in the stone with a bust with tinsels. The four side doors are decorated with stucco medallions represent an allegory of the 4 seasons. These four panels, relatively rare in the region, have been realized by Italian travelling artists. The stone fireplace is decorated with a typical decoration on rockworks and was originally painted in fake marble. The grey paintings in the room, although they have been several times redone, have the colours that they used to have before the Revolution. A small sitting room with tiled floor and wooden fireplace. A kitchen/dining room with terracotta tiled floors. A bedroom with dressing room and modern bathroom. A secondary stairway. To the right side of this vestibule : A study with oak parquet floors and 19th century marble fireplace created in the former waiting room of the abbatial dwelling that was divided on 2 on the 19th century to create this small study and a corridor to the dining room. The dining room has kept most of its original decorative features Louis XV style. The fountain, the fireplace, and the 2 sideboards under the windows are on black marble from Solesmes. The mantel of the fireplace, that imitates woodworks, is in sculpted stone as well as the framing of the central door, with its fruit basket and the one from the fountain topped by a Neptuno’s head. A vestibule with stairway. This wooden stairway, with square banisters dates back from the time of the construction of the Abbey, at the end of the 17th century. It has the particularity of having its first flight of steps inside the wall, liberating the access to the library. The entrance is topped by a 19th century sculpted head. The library. A dining room (in the former kitchen) with terracotta tiled floors, monumental fireplace and former vegetable garden. Small kitchen. Laundry, some staff rooms, small cellar and toilet. On the first floor, a gallery leads to : - 4 bedrooms with bathroom or shower room. - 2 other bedrooms - Children’s room - Bathroom - Laundry On the South wing : An apartment composed by: - A sitting room with 18th century fireplace - Library - Kitchen - Bedroom with bathroom and toilets. Attic space above. The outbuildings include : - outbuildings housing: sheds, workshop, stables, tack room, barn, dovecote, sheepfold, former bakery and dairy. - a caretaker's cottage comprising: entrance hall, tiled kitchen, utility room, lounge, two bedrooms, bathroom and toilet. This house has been completely restored in recent years. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES Stable: Regupol rubber flooring also in the boxes and outside in the wash area. Röwer & Rub hardwood boxes (4x3.6m), galvanised and painted burgundy. Solarium with UV and IR. Riding arena: 21x61m riding arena (Olympic size). Drainage around and every 10m. Crushed stone foundation with compacted top layer. On top, 14-16cm of Fontainebleau sand with high quality Belgian fibres. Mirrors: 6m in the centre and 3m in each corner in safety glass. Water supply from the river with an automatic watering tractor. Lounging area : Diameter 18m with compacted crushed stone foundation. Mixture of Fontainebleau sand and natural sand with fibres (for a deeper base). Wooden paddocks A beautiful set of land, crossed by a stream, is composed by a nice entrance avenue, a beautiful main courtyard, a park nicely designed, decorated with an old tree covered walk and some beautiful ornamental trees, a small vegetable garden and fields with old oak trees. All in about 44 acres. This property is registred on the additionnal inventory of historic monuments (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France). - The entrance porch, the facades and the roof of the abbatial dwelling, the well, and the vestibule with the stairway, the following rooms and its decoration: the large sitting room and the dining room on the ground floor, the 7 bedrooms on the first floor as well as the bridge over the stream are classified as Historic Monuments. - The facades and the roofs of the outbuildings, as well as the dovecote are registered on the French Supplementary Historic Monuments List.