castle with terrace for sale Alençon, France

 Elegant 18th-Century Château with Restored Outbuildings and 10 ha Estate — Orne, Normandy Located near a charming village, this elegant 18th-century château with its beautifully restored outbuildings sits within 10 hectares of parkland and farmland. The château, which has retained all its original character (mouldings, parquet floors, marble fireplaces, alcoves, etc.), offers over 600 m² of living space. On the ground floor, five interconnecting reception rooms, while the upper floors feature seven spacious bedrooms with bathrooms to refresh. The restored outbuildings include an orangerie and reception halls. A formal courtyard, landscaped grounds, and mature trees complete this exceptional property. Paris is within 3 hours. ⸻ Location • Close to Argentan and the Gouffern, Haras du Pin, and Écouves forests. • Paris accessible in approximately 3 hours. • Peaceful rural setting surrounded by farmland, orchards, and unspoiled countryside. ⸻ The Château (Approx. 600 m² over three levels plus cellars) Built around 1780, the château features a symmetrical French design with Mansard slate roofs, stone façades, and elegant proportions. Layout: • Ground floor: small entrance hall, long gallery, dining room, three adjoining salons (18 to 31 m²), study, WC, kitchen, and scullery. • First floor: five bedrooms (four with en-suite bathrooms/WC), dressing room, and an additional shower room. • Second floor: six bedrooms, two staff rooms, three bathrooms/shower rooms, and storage. • Cellar: approx. 60 m², with external access and high ceilings. • Average ceiling height: 3 m. ⸻ Outbuildings • Orangerie (West): large reception hall with stone walls, bay windows, and columns, opening onto terraces; upper floor suitable for conversion (two apartments possible). • South outbuilding: 57 m² reception hall with bread oven, annex under renovation (kitchen + sanitary facilities), storage room, and workshop. • Additional features: garden shed and remains of a chapel. ⸻ Grounds and Gardens (10.13 ha) • Formal cour d’honneur with circular lawn and stone gate with pilasters. • Terraced garden, ornamental pond with fountain, and linden tree avenue. • Walled orchard of approx. 2,500 m². • 1-hectare paddock suitable for horses. • Mature parkland with century-old trees and abundant wildlife. • Additional 4-hectare plot to the south. Note: A nearby railway line is slightly audible but with limited traffic. ⸻ Highlights • Well-maintained and cohesive estate, free of easements. • Excellent potential for events and receptions (orangerie + outbuildings). • Ideal as a family property, country residence, or tourism project. Information on potential risks for this property is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

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

42-BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION ESTATE, LE MANS CIRCUIT - Fully restored princely Napoléon III-style chateau with accommodation complex, 42 bedrooms, 3,000 m² of living space, 8 hectares, in the countryside. 20 km from Le Mans, 18 km from the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit. Le Mans, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire. Built for a princely family in 1882 on a T-shaped plan designed by Pierre-Félix Delarue (1795–1873), the chateau displays Napoléon III-style architecture, with a polychromy of materials evoking 17th-century French architecture: brick and cut stone with multi-pitched slate roofs and domes. This elegant chateau is sheltered by woodland in the heart of the Sarthe countryside. The entrance opens into a vast hall featuring a grand staircase with Neo-Gothic wood paneling. The large reception room (120 m²), decorated with wood paneling, opens through its original large bay windows onto a terrace with a double-flight staircase. The ground floor also offers a splendid Louis XV library with 18th-century “à la capucine” woodwork signed by Étienne Leroy (1724–1774), cabinetmaker in La Flèche. On the first floor are three suites and two salons, and on the second floor nine bedrooms with shower rooms. On the third floor, 11 bedrooms requiring restoration. Oak parquet flooring covers the floors from the ground floor to the second floor, and each bedroom features its own marble fireplace. Particularly remarkable are the superb 18th-century wood panelings in one of the first-floor bedrooms, decorated with trophies of musical and gardening instruments suspended by ribbons above mirrors framed with elegant leafy reed motifs. The attic beneath the roof is entirely convertible. In the basement, accessed via the service staircase, are the boiler room with newly renovated electrical installation, a storage room, and a professional kitchen. The collective accommodation annex, a vast 1970s building currently offering 35 beds and 28 bedrooms, is ideal for a collective accommodation project. On the ground floor: ten studio apartments and a professional kitchen. On the first floor: ten bedrooms and five bathrooms. On the second floor: three two-room apartments with kitchens and bathrooms, and two one-bedroom apartments with kitchens and bathrooms. The property also includes a large multipurpose hall of approximately 200 m², including toilets, backstage room, cinema room, and bicycle garage. Two offices of 50 m². Three-bedroom house. 60 m² billiard room. -Chateau surface area: 1,500 m². -Accommodation complex surface area: 1,400 m². Beautiful 18th-century walled vegetable garden with greenhouse and ornamental pond. Land area: 81,458 m². Location: -Countryside setting, without overlooking neighbors. -5 km from Écommoy, all services including train station. -23 km from Le Mans, TGV station, 1h30 from Paris Montparnasse station. Price: 1,500,000 euros agency fees included (agency fees payable by the seller). Fees to be paid by the seller. DPE blank. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

For sale, a partially restored 19th-century château of approximately 695 m² with a roof covering 3,363 m² of woodland. A large reception room of approximately 60 m². This château is located in the town of Orne on the border with Calvados. History and architecture This 19th-century château in the town is 3 km from Flers. Flers is a commune in the Orne department on the border with Calvados, in the Normandy region. The first references to Flers date back to the 12th century. This medieval commune is located at a strategic crossroads between Orne and Calvados. At the time of the Revolution, this commune was the headquarters of the Norman Chouans. In 1793, a riot broke out against conscription and the anti-Catholic policy of the Convention. It was affected by the fighting during the landing. The 19th-century château This 19th-century château in the town offers a peaceful setting away from any disturbances. The slate roof, door and window frames, ground floor and first floor of this residence have been renovated. This four-storey château with an attic has retained the authenticity of its history. Built in the 19th century, the château is set in 3,363 m² of grounds planted with trees that are over 200 years old. Each level measures approximately 139 m², giving a total living space of around 695 m². There is a 60 m² living room with a fireplace, a small sitting room, a study and a grand staircase leading to seven bedrooms. There is also a kitchen and a utility room. The cellars cover 139 m² with interior and exterior access. This 19th-century residence offers authentic features. The sanitation system is communal.

EXCLUSIVE / Madeleine-Bouvet (61110) ORNE / Castle with outbuildings / 12 rooms / 7 bedrooms / 600 m2 / 4.4 ha park / close to the prestigious École des Roches / Helipad. Located in the heart of the Perche Regional Natural Park, 130 km from Paris, this castle in need of renovation, approximately 600 m2 over 3 levels plus a basement, benefits from a 4.4 ha park, crossed by 2 streams and adorned with century-old trees as well as a pond. Built in a style typical of French castles. Its architecture blends several styles, reflecting the different periods of its development. On the ground floor we find a large entrance hall leading to three reception rooms: a living room with a beautiful fireplace, a second spacious living room with herringbone parquet flooring, French-style ceiling and Renaissance fireplace, as well as a dining room with fireplace, exposed beams and terracotta tiles. A kitchen with pantry, a bathroom, a separate toilet, and a gallery running along the three reception rooms complete this level. On the first floor, 4 spacious bedrooms, including a large master suite with dressing room and fireplace, 2 bedrooms opening onto a large terrace, a bedroom with dressing room and private terrace, a bathroom and a separate toilet. The top floor consists of 3 beautiful bedrooms, a shower room and a separate toilet. Numerous storage spaces and closets. In the basement, we find a large 120 m2 cellar with vaulted section and terracotta tiles, a sauna and relaxation area as well as a wine cellar. The outbuildings include: Large garage for cars and maintenance equipment. Gazebo on the pond. Property maintenance workshop. Equestrian facilities including horse boxes and a paddock. This exceptional property has its own helipad. Including fees of 3.27% TTC to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 765 000 €. Property with excessive energy consumption : Energy class F, Climate class F. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

Renaissance Manor House Listed as a Historic Monument – 5,435 sq ft – 9.1 Acres of Parkland – Sarthe, France Built circa 1530 and later remodeled in the 18th century, this remarkable period manor house, now listed as a Historic Monument, bears witness to several centuries of architectural heritage. Carefully and comprehensively restored in 2010, the property harmoniously combines historic authenticity with modern comfort. Offering approximately 505 sqm (5,435 sq ft) of living space, the residence features 12 principal rooms, including superb reception rooms with generous proportions and an impressive ceiling height of approximately 3.7 meters (12 ft), creating a refined and luminous atmosphere throughout. The sleeping quarters comprise five bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, ensuring comfort, privacy, and independence for residents and guests alike, 2 extra rooms. ⸻ Exceptional Architectural Heritage Typical of Renaissance seigneurial residences, the manor retains numerous period features of outstanding quality, carefully preserved over time: * Two independent staircases, including a stone spiral staircase * Monumental Renaissance fireplaces * 18th-century stone fireplaces and trumeaux * Original terracotta floor tiles * Gun ports * Watch turret * Secondary staircase integrated within the thickness of the walls * Guard room These authentic features reflect the defensive and residential architecture of the 16th and 18th centuries, giving the property rare historical character and heritage value. ⸻ A Charming Estate in a Preserved Setting Set within a peaceful and unspoiled rural environment, yet within convenient reach of main transport routes and services, the estate extends over approximately 3.7 hectares (9.1 acres) of landscaped grounds. The park includes formal plantings of boxwood and yew topiary, creating an elegant and structured landscape setting. The property benefits from modern security and infrastructure features, including: * Electric entrance gate * Partially walled grounds * Alarm system * Fiber-optic internet connection ⸻ Outbuildings and Potential The estate includes several valuable outbuildings: * A garage wing located opposite the main residence * An annex providing a self-contained independent dwelling * A separate house currently rented, generating rental income These buildings offer a wide range of potential uses, including family residence, hospitality activity, professional use, or investment income.

CHÂTEAU DE BELLEAU - EXCEPTIONAL ESTATE IN THE HEART OF PAYS D'AUGEDominating the rolling landscapes of Pays d'Auge, the Château de Belleau reveals itself in the heart of a preserved estate of over 20 hectares, blending a wooded park, woods, meadows, ponds, and natural springs.Sheltered from view, this property offers a precious way of life: that of space, calm, and authenticity, in one of the most emblematic landscapes of Normandy.The main castle enchants with its generous volumes and timeless elegance. A majestic entrance hall, reception lounges adorned with marble fireplaces, a dining room, an office, and a kitchen compose warm spaces designed for both daily life and grand events.The upper floors accommodate about twelve bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, allowing for comfortable hosting of family and guests in a setting steeped in history.An independent guest house harmoniously completes the estate with its spacious cathedral living room, dining room, kitchen, and two bedrooms. An ideal place to host loved ones, friends, guests, or staff with complete independence.The estate preserves many testimonies of its history. The carefully restored private chapel is one of the emblematic features of the property. A remarkable Norman dovecote as well as numerous outbuildings contribute to the unique identity of the place and its authentic charm.Outside, a vast terrace overlooks the park and invites one to fully enjoy the mildness of the Norman seasons. The two ponds, majestic trees, woods, and meadows create an exceptional environment where nature seems to reign supreme.Horse lovers will appreciate the equestrian facilities, which include several boxes as well as various ancillary buildings suitable for many uses.The estate also offers rarer discoveries with several caves, troglodyte cellars, and numerous natural springs, making this property truly unique.An exceptional family residence, equestrian property, or venue for private events, seminars, or upscale receptions, the Château de Belleau offers remarkable freedom of use while preserving the soul of great Norman homes.A property meant for lovers of heritage, nature, and history, in search of a place capable of transcending generations.Fees included of 5.63% VAT at the buyer's expense. Price excluding fees: €1,600,000. Energy class C, Climate class E. Average estimated annual energy expenses for standard use, based on energy prices from 2018: €7,279.00. Date of DPE completion: 07-08-2018. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: georisques.gouv.fr.Well presented by Agences de France by delegation. Agences de France - SIREN: 899413603 - Holder of card T: 29012021000000009 not authorized to collect fundsThis description has been automatically translated from French.

Located in a charming village near Verneuil-d'Avre-et-d'Iton, 125 km from Paris, in the heart of lush nature and nestled in a wooded park overlooking a majestic pond, this sumptuous 19th-century manor of nearly 600 m² of living space, built on a plot of more than 8 hectares, part of which is wooded with selected species, offers a privileged setting and will delight lovers of tranquility, space, and nature.Organized over four levels, the ground floor opens onto a splendid reception room of approximately 70 m² adorned with a majestic open fireplace, which leads, on one side, to a spacious dining room that will charm you with its strong character, abundant light, quality materials, and breathtaking view of the pond. On the other side, you will enjoy a warm and bright double living room that will seduce you with its intimate, authentic atmosphere and elegant decor.Also on the ground floor, you will benefit from an independent kitchen extended by a balcony, which offers direct access to the park and its idyllic setting. A spacious bedroom, an office, a shower room, and a separate toilet complete this level.From the reception room, you can access a magnificent oak staircase, which will lead you to the first floor consisting of six bedrooms, including three character master suites, a bathroom, a dressing room, and a separate toilet.As on every level, a charming ambiance reigns, distinguished by the grandeur of the rooms, its moldings, ceiling heights, flooring, and very refined interior layout.Continuing up the stairs, accessible from the hallway, you will reach the second floor, which will reserve beautiful surprises for you with a superb library benefiting from generous volumes and characterized by its sumptuous cathedral ceiling adorned with beams, a hallmark of certain charm. Two additional bedrooms and a separate toilet are added at this level.A total basement completes this property and will easily adapt to your life projects. It consists of an entrance leading to a room with a sauna, a space with a shower room and toilet, an additional bedroom with a water point, technical rooms (including the boiler room), a large pantry, a garage, and finally, a wine cellar; which will allow you to keep wine at the right temperature and will delight enthusiasts.On the outdoor side, numerous outbuildings that will please lovers of large spaces offer even more possibilities and are just waiting to host many projects: gîte, guest house, gym, reception area? You just have to let your imagination run free!The park, on the other hand, exudes an enchanting atmosphere and allows a communion with nature through its shady horse-riding paths lined with linden trees leading to small secret corners, its majestic trees, its vast orchard? all overlooked by a magnificent 2.8-hectare pond. Various ambiances will be present and will inspire you with peace, fitness, and the joy of living. There is also a private river winding all around the estate, forming two charming peninsulas.Finally, a charming annex house made of moonstone and half-timbering of nearly 240 m² raised over a ground floor, featuring interesting volumes and just waiting to be exploited, comes in addition to this sublime property.It consists, on the ground floor, of an entrance leading to a spacious living room, a double living room, a dining room, a kitchen and its back kitchen, two master suites, a bedroom, and finally, a separate toilet. On the first floor, you will enjoy a master suite with an elusive view of the pond, a bedroom, and an attic that still offers beautiful perspectives.This property, a true haven of peace, benefits from the tranquility of the countryside while being close to amenities, in an enchanting setting. It will delight lovers of authentic, characterful homes who are looking for a primary, semi-primary, or secondary residence, where to recharge on weekends and during holidays.Access the presentation video on our YouTube channel via the "virtual tour" button and contact us quickly for more information at 02.32.34.79.79!Agency reference: 17010This description has been automatically translated from French.

On the outskirts of a village in the Haut Anjou region stands this remarkable château built by a superintendent of finance for the Sun King in the late 17th century, whose classical architecture is matched only by the refinement of its interior decor. The château offers over 800m2 of living space and more than 20 rooms, including superb reception rooms on the ground floor with sumptuous Louis XV decorations: vestibule d'honneur, grand salon with rocaille gypseries and wood panelling, dining room with fountain and Solesmes marble fireplace, wine cellar, 18th-century kitchen with kitchen garden and 5-meter-high ceiling, grand baluster staircase, salon with fireplace, vaulted hall (former chapel), bathroom, study, summer kitchen. Second floor: apartment comprising kitchen, bedroom, living room with superb wood panelling, bathroom, toilet, large gallery opening onto 8 bedrooms with bathrooms. The entire property was completely renovated (except for some windows) in the 1990s (roofing, plumbing, electricity), with minor refurbishment to be scheduled. A vast outbuilding wing comprising stables (two boxes), marble dairy, bread oven, sheds and a renovated janitor's cottage with two bedrooms, kitchen, living room, closes off the courtyard of honor. Well, rose garden. The whole forms a peaceful estate on over 18ha of land, including lawn with boxwood parterre, meadows, woods and a river forming an island, as well as fine recent equestrian facilities and a tower used as a dovecote. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Exclusively for sale at Sotheby's International Realty! This beautiful property consists of a castle of approx. 730m2 of living space and several outbuildings, is accessible by a private road of 1 km. The setting is enchanting, there are several ponds, one of which borders the terrace of the castle. The chateau is in excellent condition, mostly renovated on the ground floor, in good condition on the first floor and in need of refurbishment on the second floor. It has 15 rooms including several reception rooms in a row, ten or so bedrooms and an interior chapel. Great care has been taken with the details, the beautiful reception rooms as well as the other rooms breathe a refined and luxurious atmosphere. The outbuildings offer enormous potential: a gardener's house, a guard house, an 18th century farmhouse with 2 flats in need of refurbishment, ancient horse boxes, a garage for around 10 cars, a small house housing a generator and a dovecote. A water tower fed by a 65m deep well guarantees water autonomy. During a period of great drought at the beginning of the last century, the well supplied water to the region! This marvellous property, invisible from the road and sheltered from any nuisance, will seduce lovers of old stones and nature, but could also be suitable for a collector of old cars, a project with several families, collapsologists, but also for tourist projects such as gîtes, seminars etc. The journey from Paris to Bernay takes only 90 minutes by train! Deauville is 70 km away. Contact Peter Bos on +33 6 7150 6389 for more information or to arrange a viewing of this wonderful property! REF: BR1-402 South Brittany Sotheby's International Realty, your prestige real estate agency, specialising in properties, hunting estates, chateaux, manors, sea view villas and private islands

In Normandy, in the Eure department, in the Bernay region, Rouen Sotheby's International Realty, offers for sale a pretty 19th century castle with its heated swimming pool of about 241m² and its vast outbuilding of about 235m². Located in a protected natural area, on a plot of about 5900m², the castle consists of a beautiful entrance, a bathroom, a toilet, a laundry room, a dining kitchen, a dining room, two living rooms in a row and a bedroom on the ground floor. On the first floor, a landing opens to three bedrooms, one with a balcony overlooking the surrounding countryside, toilet and a bathroom. On the second floor, the landing serves two bedrooms on either side of the staircase as well as a bathroom bathed by a well of natural light and toilets. The moldings, the fireplaces, the staircase marrying the roundness of the tower make the place both chic and pleasant. The outbuilding, completely revisited, consists on its ground floor of an entrance, a kitchen and a living-dining room open to a veranda with a view of the entire property and a bedroom. The floor consists of two vast beautifully organized suites. The right wing houses a discotheque. The latter benefits from a bedroom upstairs that dominates the valley with a large glass opening on the meadows. A carport for 4 vehicles and an annex complete the property. A place that combines calm and serenity in a neat setting, on a preserved area two hours from Paris. @Credit photos Julien Tragin Photographe

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.