castle for sale Alençon, France

Exceptional 19th Century Château in the French Countryside Discreetly set within a beautifully landscaped and fully enclosed 3-hectare park, this remarkable 19th century château perfectly embodies the elegance of French country living. Ideally located between Le Mans and Alençon, just 3 km from a village and 3 hours from Paris via the A11 motorway, it offers both accessibility and complete tranquility. The property rich in history, featuring beautifully preserved period details: refined wood paneling, original fireplaces, hardwood floors, and traditional terracotta tiles create a warm and timeless atmosphere throughout. The château offers approximately 450 sqm of living space across three levels, including: - Elegant, light-filled reception rooms with dual aspect views - 10 bedrooms, ideal for family living or hosting guests - Attic space with further development potential Outstanding outbuildings enhance the estate: - Towers and a charming former dovecote, now arranged as two rooms with fireplace and an attic showcasing an impressive timber frame - Stables with a habitable section - Garage, boxes, tack room, additional attic space - Several cellars An exceptional setting: The landscaped park, fully enclosed and meticulously maintained, includes a tennis court and enjoys open views over the surrounding countryside, in absolute peace and privacy. This unique estate is perfectly suited as a prestigious family residence or for a high-end hospitality project (guesthouse, events, retreats). Full details and private viewings available upon request with Coldwell Banker Le Mans. For more photos and information, please visit our website. Agency fees payable by the buyer. Information regarding the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr .

Réf. 4801: a beautiful château near Alençon, 40 km from Le Mans. Located on the edge of the famous Alpes Mancelles, the property is set in unspoilt countryside, yet remains just a few kilometres from a prefecture town. In the immediate vicinity of Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, a ‘small town of character’ that will charm you with its fortified town built on a rocky promontory offering an exceptional view over the meandering Sarthe river, this property also offers easy access to the motorway and the SNCF rail network. Once past the charming entrance gate, you cross the grounds to reach the attractive 19th-century castle, built of rendered stone and topped with a slate roof. Symmetrical on one side, with a central section flanked by two corner turrets and an elegant canopy at its centre, it is not symmetrical on the other, as the façade features a rectangular tower, likely a remnant of the original château, on which a 16th-century architectural detail can be seen. An elegant gallery has also been added to the façade, providing easy access to the ground floor and a welcoming entrance. With a living area of 446sqm, it comprises: On the ground floor: a gallery with attractive cabochon flooring (21 sqm) leading to a central, open-plan dining room with parquet flooring and a marble fireplace (30 sqm), the start of the staircase, and a large living room with parquet flooring and three-sided views (32,5 sqm) through which one enters a bright study (14,45 sqm) situated in a tower. Behind the staircase, a small utility room used as a kitchen opens onto the former kitchen with its monumental granite fireplace set on terracotta tiles (30,5 sqm), which leads to a small room in a tower, a laundry room, a shower room, as well as a service entrance and a scullery. On the first floor, a long corridor leads to five bedrooms, one of which is a connecting room (ranging from 14 sqm to 32 sqm), a bathroom and a shower room. Above, the same corridor leads to two bedrooms, four rooms requiring refurbishment and a terrace. Partial basement Outbuildings : At the entrance to the property stands an elegant outbuilding constructed of rendered stone with brick detailing and a recently installed slate roof. It houses a double garage, stables with four stalls, a tack room, a feed store, and a former caretaker’s flat comprising, on the ground floor, a living room and kitchen area, a bathroom, and upstairs, two bedrooms, one of which has a bath and washbasin, as well as an additional room and access to the loft. A beautiful tower, 6.75 m in diameter over two levels, comprises one room per level. A small turret containing old latrines adjoins it. Vaulted cellar beneath the terrace. The grounds, covering a total area of approc. 7 acres comprise: An English-style park, partly enclosed by a pretty stone wall, laid out in terraces and attractively planted with ornamental trees, including a remarkable cedar, lime trees and hornbeam hedges… criss-crossed by paths offering various views of the château. Below the château, a pond and a tennis court with a changing room featuring a washbasin, shower and terrace. An old access path to the château, a long stretch of meadowland lined with trees. Cabinet Le Nail: +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 CPI 5301 2018 000 028 835 - CCI de la Mayenne We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Approached through a striking stone column gateway, this extraordinary château estate opens onto a picturesque courtyard, flanked by elegant outbuildings and formal gardens, offering a rare combination of historic charm, luxurious living, and versatile event spaces set in 25 acres of beautiful grounds. The main residence comprises; Ground Floor Entrance & Hallways – A welcoming vestibule leads to a central hallway connecting reception rooms, guest WC, storage areas, and the cellar. Kitchen & Dining – A 26 m² kitchen with an exceptional stone fireplace, is brimming with character and complemented by a 6 m² back kitchen/scullery area, double doors lead into a 30 m² dual aspect dining room with terrace access, perfect for entertaining. A central Orangerie (32 m²) with French doors leading out onto the rear terrace, runs along the rear of the property linking the the dining room and main lounge. Reception Rooms – To the left of the entrance: Living Room (28 m²) with stone flooring and marble fireplace Study (6.5 m²) Library / Small salon (18 m²) with herringbone parquet and corner marble fireplace Large lounge (31 m²) with herringbone parquet floor, marble fireplace, and ornate mouldings Staircase – A stunning wooden spiral staircase provides access to the upper floors. First Floor To the right of the landing are two large bedrooms featuring marble fireplaces and en-suite bathrooms with roll top baths, basins and wc, Separate shower room with shower, basin and wc. Small bedroom with adjoining dressing room To the left of the landing, there are three bedrooms, two with en-suite bathrooms, plus a dressing room. Second Floor To the right: two large bedrooms with fireplaces and en-suite bathrooms, a small bedroom, and a storeroom To the left: two further bedrooms, a small bedroom, and a shared bathroom/WC Small cellar Outside in the courtyard; Former Coach House – Exceptional 76 m² reception room with arched windows and French doors opening onto a terrace and garden; additional open area with feature arches, ideal for weddings or events Banqueting Hall – 56 m² with small gallery; further rooms to be finished offering potential for kitchen and utility areas Additional Outbuilding – Requiring renovation, providing flexible space to the rear Gardens & Grounds Set within approximately 25 acres, the estate includes: Formal gardens, terraces, and water features Former vegetable garden and orchard Woodland glades and lime walks Paddocks, including one with the remains of an ancient chapel

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