castles for sale The Loire Area, France (page 4)

Exclusivity. Maine et Loire. In the heart of a 26-hectare estate, fully restored 16th-century Renaissance château of approx. 1,200m². First floor: entrance hall, study, library, large living room, small living room, tea room, dining room. Basement: fitted kitchen, utility room, living room, dining room, terrace access, cellar, laundry and boiler room. First and second floors: 6 suites with en suite bathrooms, 3 double bedrooms, study overlooking the formal gardens, a small lounge, another bathroom. In the grounds, a fully restored outbuilding of approx. 550m² with: 100m² reception room, professional kitchen, lounge-bar, 2 suites with shower rooms, two further storage rooms, cinema room for 10 people. Studio with fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms with shower rooms. Garage for 3 vehicles. Janitor's cottage approx. 150m², fitted kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms with shower room. Pool House approx. 200m² with fitted kitchen opening onto living room and dining room, two cabins with shower, sauna, hammam, gym. Swimming pool 5mx20m, sound system, fountains. Period features: fireplaces, solid parquet flooring, tapestries, woodwork, high ceilings. French-style vegetable garden, lake with pontoon and footbridge. 25 minutes from Saumur and 55 minutes from Tours.

Ref 4705: Beautiful property with grounds, moat and outbuildings for sale in the Sarthe region. This historic residence is located in the Sarthe department in southern Maine, just a 10-minute drive from La Flèche, a charming historic town renowned for its natural setting, quality of life, and wide range of shops and amenities. Ideally located, the property enjoys a privileged location, less than an hour from the main cities of western France (Le Mans, Angers, and Tours) and easily accessible from Paris thanks to the rail and motorway networks. It is set in a peaceful rural environment, conducive to tranquility and the art of country living. The main building, covering an area of 420sqm over four levels, stands in the heart of beautifully maintained grounds, overlooking the moat and offering unobstructed views of the surrounding agricultural landscape. It boasts many characterful features, such as marble fireplaces, remarkable wood paneling, refined parquet flooring, and even a mysterious secret passage. On the ground floor, a vaulted entrance hall connects the basement to the upper floors via a central staircase. A long 16-meter gallery, oriented north-south, leads to all the rooms on this level. The parquet flooring and wood-paneled walls lend warmth and character to this space. The 46sqm living room, with its elegant herringbone parquet flooring, enjoys triple exposure and opens onto the south-facing terrace. An interior door leads to the library, which also features herringbone parquet flooring, rich wood paneling, and a carved wooden fireplace under a paneled and plastered ceiling. The dining room, with its black marble fireplace and straight parquet flooring, offers a view of the rear courtyard and direct access to the current kitchen, which is functional but in need of modernization. The ground floor also includes a double bedroom with an alcove and a bathroom. On the first floor: five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Each bedroom is generously sized, measuring approximately 30sqm or more, with cement tile floors and marble fireplaces. The master suite stands out with its parquet flooring and double exposure. The second floor, accessed via a central corridor reached through a secret passage hidden in a cupboard, comprises a large games room and eight former servants' bedrooms, along with three bathrooms. The basement/garden level, also accessible from inside via the staircase in the hall, opens directly onto the back garden. It features a dining room with original beams and a tuffeau stone fireplace. The old kitchen has been converted into a second kitchen with a dining area and laundry/utility room. There is also an office and a wine cellar, combining comfort and practicality. The property includes several large outbuildings. One of them, currently rented out, offers comfortable family accommodation on two floors. Opposite the private courtyard, a second outbuilding houses a 76sqm reception room, lit by magnificent stained glass windows. The rest of the building has been partially converted, with six rooms of various sizes on the ground floor and three attic rooms to be finished (171sqm, 75sqm and 64sqm). There is also a dovecote, a stable with three stalls, a garage and a 75sqm garage/workshop for tractors. This remarkable site offers unique potential for hosting corporate events, weddings, holiday cottages, guest rooms or a large family home, in a peaceful and charming setting while remaining close to amenities. The property covers more than 9 hectares (23.75 acres) featuring a variety of landscaped areas. These include an English-style park, moats, a French-style garden, as well as courtyards and gardens below. It also includes paddocks and fields bordering the forest. The property also has two separate entrances. 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.

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.

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.

Ref.4671 : Beautiful 15th and 19th century château in 25 acres of parkland in the Vendée department The estate is located in the Vendée department, between the towns of La Roche sur Yon and Niort. Close to the town of Chantonnay, it nestles at the edge of a small, peaceful village in the « Bocage Vendéen ». Nearby are the historic town of Vouvant and the pretty forest of Mervent. The popular Puy du Fou theme park is just 40 minutes away. The town of Fontenay le Comte is less than 20 minutes away. The interior of the castle offers bright and airy rooms. It retains the charm of old residences, with preserved features such as antique fireplaces, wood paneling, moldings, and rosettes. The decor is tasteful. The ground floor is accessed via a hallway with flagstone flooring. On the left is a cozy living room with double exposure and an office in the tower. On the right is a beautiful dining room, a small dining room with antique floor tiles and an antique fireplace. A large, bright kitchen facing west with access to the west courtyard. Toilets. Hallway. A bedroom in the tower. A beautiful staircase provides access to the upper floors. On the first floor, a large hallway leads to the bedrooms. A large bedroom of approximately 40 sqm, with parquet flooring, fireplace, moldings, and ceiling rose. A bathroom. An office in the tower. Another bedroom. A shower room. A bathroom with toilet. A bedroom in the tower. Toilet. Another bedroom in the tower. On the second floor, a hallway leads to five bedrooms, a bathroom with toilet, a games room, and a billiard room in the tower. A shower room with toilet. A second wooden staircase provides access to the upper floors. The number of bedrooms, with 6 bathrooms and 7 toilets, makes it possible to consider running a bed and breakfast. Outbuildings : In the perpendicular wing: - An apartment of approximately 80 sqm, with a living room with fireplace, a bedroom, a toilet, and a bathroom. Upstairs: a large room of approximately 80 sqm with an adjoining room, large stone fireplace, and window seats. - Barns. Former stables. - In the west wing: workshop, woodshed, boiler room, barns. - A 17th-century dovecote in the courtyard, roof in need of repair. - A wooden hunting lodge in need of renovation. - A summer kitchen with a utility room containing old stoves. Land : The estate covers approximately 25 acres, entirely enclosed by stone walls, ensuring complete privacy. It consists of a wide variety of landscaped areas, combining unspoiled nature and elegant features. The park is home to many century-old trees of various species: plane trees, chestnut trees, oaks, American oaks, tulip trees, lime trees, and more. One of them stands out in particular: a remarkable yew tree, estimated to be a thousand years old, which bears witness to the history of the place. A stream runs through the estate, bringing freshness and life. A pond to the south and a large lake fed by a spring complete the water features. To the north, the park is more structured, with shaded paths and a peaceful atmosphere. To the south, the spaces open onto soft, luminous meadows where sheep graze. To the west, a swimming pool area has been carefully designed, sheltered from view, in an intimate setting. Cypress trees planted in front of the pool give the place an Italian feel. A tennis court completes the leisure facilities. Finally, several wooded areas enrich the whole, offering both a natural setting and a real diversity of landscape. This park offers a rare environment, combining nature and elegance, ideal for walks, moments of relaxation, or outdoor living in a privileged setting. 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.

Ref.4642 : 19th century troubadour-style château with 29 acres for sale in Mayenne department The château was built in 1849 by a family of Laval magistrates, on the site of the former Forges. Abbé Angot describes it as a castle with ‘pointed-arched windows and doors, bastioned at all four corners by a round tower’. The building is made of rendered rubble stone with a slate roof. The ground floor is raised over the garden level, forming 4 levels of 140 sqm each, with the two upper floors. 320 sqm of living space is currently available, excluding the second floor and certain rooms on the garden level. The main reception facade faces south. The castle comprises : Garden level (semi-buried): lounge with sauna (26 sqm), laundry room (11 sqm), boiler room, cellars, storeroom, storerooms. Ceiling height of 2.69 m; Ground floor: entrance hall with stairway (21 sqm), kitchen (28 sqm) and scullery in the turret, dining room (31 sqm) with Provencal terracotta floor, white marble fireplace and toilet in the turret, lounge (31 sqm) with herringbone parquet flooring and black marble fireplace, study (28 sqm) with marble fireplace. The entrance crosses the castle from one side to the other and opens onto a single-storey terrace on the other side. First floor: a landing leads to 4 bedrooms (29, 29, 23, 19 sqm), 2 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, 3 wc and wash-hand basin. Second floor: a landing leads to 5 former attic bedrooms (32, 22, 22, 18 and 11 sqm), one of which has a wash-hand basin. Attic above (roof frame). The building is well laid out around its central stairwell. The rooms are spacious from the garden level to the second floor. Numerous decorative features are typical of the troubadour style. Broken arch windows, finely sculpted bays, ribbed windows, braces, plant sculptures, internal shutters, etc. OUTBUILDINGS : They are spread across the south-east side of the château and form a courtyard of outbuildings. They include : A/ A 1st stone stable with slate roof comprising: 4 boxes (63 sqm), tack room, horse shower (37 sqm), kennels. B/ A stone barn with slate roof comprising: workshop (27 sqm), barn (68 sqm). C/ A stone outbuilding at right angles to the stable comprising: workshop with fireplace (29 sqm), toilet, 2 rooms, summer kitchen; in poor condition. D/ Beyond this outbuilding, a 2nd stone stable with a slate roof comprising: 4 loose boxes (59 sqm), 2 rooms; adjoining: metal pillar shed covered in sheet metal (250 sqm), pool house, wood shed (23 sqm), cowshed (39 sqm); in poor condition. E/ A stone building covered in synthetic slate comprising a 3rd stable with 6 loose boxes (118 sqm) and self-contained accommodation: living room/kitchen (37 sqm, 2.45 m high), bedroom (13.8 sqm), shower room and toilet (4 sqm); single glazed windows (some double glazed), wall insulation, heating by a stove, drainage redone 8 years ago. F/ A semi in-ground swimming pool built in 2014 (11 x 3 x 2.5 m), chlorine and sand filtration. G/ A grass tennis court. H/ A sand quarry (30 x 40 m). I/ A dishevelled chapel in poor condition (to the rear of the castle). J/ A well. LAND : They can be broken down as follows: - 7 acres of parklands around the château comprising oak, chestnut, pine, cedar, willow, etc.; - 4 acres of ancient woods (one parcel) to the west of the château; - 18 acres of open meadows to the north, east and south of the château. This is a complete, homogenous plot of land that can be used for both leisure purposes (parklands, swimming pool, tennis courts) and for breeding (horses). The total surface area is 29 acres.

Located in peaceful and unspoiled natural surroundings in Sarthe and Maine-et-Loire, close to La Flèche, this magnificent residence of over 800 sq.m was built in the early 19th century on ancient 12th-century foundations. It sits on 9 hectares of grounds on the edge of a forest featuring English-style and French-style gardens, a lake and a moat. Restored by the current owners, the property consists of a main house, outbuildings and two large garages. The spacious main house is spread over four levels. The ground floor comprises a large entrance hall to the east, a large living room with fireplace, a dining room with fireplace and wood panelling adjoining a kitchen, a wood-panelled library, and a bedroom with shower room. On the first floor, there are 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a large hallway. On the second floor/attic, you will find 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a WC. Two staircases, including a main staircase, lead to the upper floors. The house also has a mezzanine floor equipped with a cellar, a pantry, a summer dining room, a utility room and a boiler room. Outbuildings: Set apart, there is a group of three buildings forming a U-shape with a floor area of approximately 800 sq.m spread over two floors. They house a caretaker's lodge (currently rented out), a large reception room and four other spaces (two of which are attic rooms in need of conversion). Dovecote and stables (three boxes). This is a historic and rare property that would be ideal for a variety of projects: family residence, tourism or events business. (4.00 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.)

Ref.4623 : 19th C. Château and its 720 acre estate for sale between Angers and Saumur In the heart of the Loire Valley, during the 19th century, this estate took root in the place of an ancient medieval seigneury and its priory. Its elegant tufa stone château, set against the hillside and facing harmoniously undulating countryside, bears witness to the quality of this location. The property enjoys a privileged location, set back from all nuisances, yet still easily accessible. Just 5 km from all amenities, the resourceful towns of Angers and Saumur are 30 minutes away, while Tours, Nantes and Le Mans are also within easy reach by motorway and rail. The location is distinguished by its absolute peace and quiet and its typically Loire-style natural environment, providing those who live here with charm and authenticity. Built of tufa stone on a three-storey, slate-floored plan, this admirable residence comprises a main building extending from its north facade into two pavilions, also built of tufa stone and slate-floored, one on a four-storey plan, the other on a three-storey plan. To the south, the building features a classical five-bay facade with pilastered quoins, large arched windows in some cases, and a remarkable ‘flat roof’ concealed by cornices forming a balustrade. With a floor surface area of around 600 sqm, it is laid out as follows: Ground floor : a welcoming entrance hall leads to a lounge and a VIP lounge, then to a long gallery distributing a billiard room, a kitchen and a dining room. A fine wooden staircase with balusters leads to the upper floors. On this level, there are fine traditional Versailles-style oak parquet floors, marble fireplaces, a monumental tufa mantelpiece, decorative wooden picture rails, exposed beams and moulded ornaments on the ceilings. First floor : a vast landing leads to seven spacious bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. It features parquet and terracotta tiled floors, exposed tufa stone walls, marble fireplaces, woodwork with stained glass windows and ceilings with exposed beams and mouldings. Second floor : This comprises five bedrooms and a shower room, as well as attics and former utility rooms. This floor has parquet flooring, terracotta tiles and floor tiles. Basement : charming vaulted tufa cellars under the terrace with tufa balusters to the north of the château. The estate includes several outbuildings with remarkable architectural qualities, offering numerous possible uses. - The former slate-floored tufa stable has been superbly renovated using traditional methods and noble materials, as evidenced by the copper ridge in the shape of a round of lees. - The building adjoining the slate-floored tufa stable was once home to the stable boys and has been completely renovated with the same care as the old stable. The ground floor features an attractive tufa fireplace. - Another carefully renovated building, used as sheds. - Framing a square courtyard: - House currently used as a hunting lodge : tufa stone building with slate roof, comprising a large dining room/kitchen with a working stone fireplace, a bathroom and a toilet (double glazing, electric heating, hot water via an electric hot water tank). - Tufa stone outbuilding with slate roof used as a workshop and storage area. - Large, old, slate-roofed tufa barn. - Old L-shaped barn : slate-clad tufa stone building providing a vast storage area. - Set of three agricultural sheds. - Small tufa stone shed with slate roof. - Tufa stone house with a steel roof, to be renovated as required. - Former dovecote and aviary in tufa stone with slate roof. This charming building is one of the architectural landmarks of the property. - A series of cavities dug into the hillside, formerly used as a bakery, wine storehouse, wine press and shed. The property extends over a number of different types of land, as follows : - 6 acre (2.5 hectares) of parkland and woodland around the château, with beautiful ornamental trees (pedunculate oak, sequoia, cedar, yew, hornbeam, etc.), hillsides and an ancient troglodyte dwelling.. - Woodland covering 325 acre (132 hectares), with a wide variety of tree species (deciduous and coniferous), not subject to a management plan. - Heathland covering 120 acre (49 hectares), - Pond covering approximately 4 acre (1.5 hectare), - 265 acre (107 hectares) of arable and pasture land, farmed by a non-trading agricultural company. - This land will be available for sale or discussion, and benefits from the European agricultural subsidies. The hunt is leased for €6,000 a year from the hunting relay. This lease can be terminated within one year. The hunting plan consists of 2 cervid bracelets, 10 roe deer bracelets and 6 hare bracelets. 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 792 044 760. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Ref.4567 : Superb 18th Century château, listed as a Historic Monument, in its 103 acres estate, in Vendée. The Château is located between Nantes, La Roche-sur-Yon and Cholet, in the Haut Bocage vendéen. The Haut Bocage Vendéen is characterised by a landscape of hills, also known as ‘Puys’, in particular the PUY-du Fou, and valleys, with alternating panoramic views and valleys. This region is one of the most picturesque in the Vendée. This area of hill ranges is also an important region for livestock farming, forestry (with many chestnut groves) and mixed farming. The region's economy is very dynamic, with an industrial fabric and a strong entrepreneurial culture. It's also a land with a strong attachment to its history, values and traditions. The estate is enclosed to the south of the château by a long gate. A wrought-iron gate opens onto a courtyard framed by the wide façade of the château and its two pavilions. Designed in a classical style, the main facade features seven bays of high windows on two levels. The castle has a total of four levels: cellars, ground floor, first floor and vast attics. The high, perfectly symmetrical slate roof of the dwelling features a central dormer window and four other smaller windows, known as Capucine windows. The two side pavilions are two storeys high under a tiled roof. The façade of the dwelling features a horseshoe-shaped staircase leading to a porch and the entrance door. On the ground floor, the entrance door opens into a vast hall. To its right is the start of a wide staircase. This hall also opens onto a long gallery to the right, leading to a 33 sqm office and two other offices in the pavilion to the right. Opposite the entrance hall, a beautiful double door opens onto a 54 sqm lounge, which includes a library with a mezzanine and walls entirely covered in wood panelling. To the left of the hall, another double door opens onto the large 67 sqm lounge. The dining room and kitchen are in the left-hand pavilion. The north facade of the château opens onto a terrace with stone balusters overlooking the pond. The first floor comprises seven bedrooms with full bathrooms or shower rooms and two rooms used as offices. The chateau spans around 900 sqm and features a wealth of decorative and antique features, including herringbone parquet flooring with marquetry decorations, wainscoting, sculpted doors with decorations surmounted by their pediments, sculpted mouldings, rosettes, etc. Numerous outbuildings including : The ‘Bergerie’: recently renovated outbuilding with lounge, living room, kitchen and master suite on the ground floor and three bedrooms upstairs. Swimming pool Forming a courtyard : - Garages, with caretaker's office - Large barn - Large building used as offices, reception and flats 15th century watchtower, recently renovated, warmly decorated, with a lounge on the ground floor, a shower room on the first floor and a bedroom upstairs. 15th century chapel (listed) Various small roofs The 103 acres estate, partly enclosed by stone walls, is set in a peaceful setting. The chirping of the birds is the only sound to be heard from this castle, which is set in beautiful, well-kept grounds. Many of the trees are over a hundred years old. Peaceful animals attached to the property graze in peace: Ouessant sheep, two donkeys and ponies. A superb pond at the foot of the château offers sublime views. It is home to white and black swans, ducks and herons. Another pond is nearby. An old racecourse is close to the château. 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.

Karacterre ® Cholet. Majestic castle with timeless elegance of 740 m2 for a historic experience in the heart of Vendée. Surrounded by a 2.3 hectare park, this completely enclosed green setting guarantees preserved privacy. The 10 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms were renovated in 2020 to offer all the necessary comfort to customers but also for private use. 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on the 1st level 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on the 2nd level 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the 3rd level The ground floor is perfectly suited to receiving the public with a professional kitchen, a bar, a reception hall and WC. You also have three reception rooms decorated with architectural details which testify to the unique character of this residence: wall woodwork, moldings, fireplaces, parquet floors... Assets which make this castle an ideal place for meetings and festivities. Located just 30 minutes from the famous Puy du Fou park and an hour from the marine shores, this exceptional place combines the charm of the countryside with proximity to leisure activities. Two completely renovated gîtes (74m2 and 34m2) with outdoor swimming pool, perfectly integrated, offer the possibility of creating rental income while preserving the privacy of the estate. The outbuildings, an orangery and a stable, add an additional touch of authenticity but also a certain potential for events. This castle represents much more than a property. It is an invitation to history, tradition and prestige. Come discover this architectural gem where each stone tells a story, each room evokes a memory, and each detail encourages daydreaming. Let yourself be seduced by the perfect harmony between elegance and modernity. A visit is essential to reveal all the splendor of this exceptional estate. Namely: Oil boiler, single-glazed carpentry, gas tank for the kitchen, 2 wells, roof redone just before the 2000s. Karacterre is an agency specializing in Authentic goods, We extend over the regions of the COUNTRIES OF LOIRE BRETAGNE ANGERS CHOLET SAUMUR RENNES SAINT MALO Discover our properties such as mansions, bourgeois houses, lofts, contemporary houses, private mansions, castles, manors, charming farmhouses, character apartments, exceptional properties, luxury properties, charming properties, investment properties, directly on the karacterre real estate website Free estimate on request Including fees of 4.45% TTC to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 1 100 000 €. Property with excessive energy consumption : Energy class F, Climate class F Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on the year's energy prices 2021: between 8000.00 and 10870.00 €. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.

Ref.4257. Chateau for a professional activity with a family life near Le Mans (Sarthe department). Situated 15 kilometres from Le Mans town centre and all the economic, social, sporting and cultural activities that it has to offer, this chateau is nevertheless set in the countryside in a beautiful location at the end of a long, straight avenue. The village has all the shops, schools, services and sporting activities you need to enjoy a vibrant local life. Excellent access of all kinds adds to the attractiveness of this beautiful location, ideal for a good business to boost. The large château was built around 1896, as evidenced by its architectural style, with exposed stonework and a roof as high as possible to give it a slender appearance. A basement underneath the entire building adds a little extra height. And the location chosen to build it adds to the effect, as it overlooks a valley at the back of the park. The basement underneath the entire building includes cellars, a pantry, a boiler room and an oil store. The raised ground floor includes a vestibule with the start of an oak baluster staircase and a mosaic floor, and distributes 3 reception rooms, most with their original décor (parquet flooring, fireplace, moulding, even wallpaper). They seat 95 people. A 90sqm reception room has been added to these reception areas. This is followed by the pantry, kitchen, storerooms and two rooms (offices) and toilets. First floor: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and wc. Second floor: this level has been converted into a self-contained family home: entrance hall, kitchen, lounge, dining room, study, utility room, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and wc. A goods lift connects the ground floor to the 2nd floor and access is also via the back stairway, which is wide enough for everyday use. Above, there is a vast attic under a roof frame. Each level has a floor surface area of approx. 250sqm. The layout is designed to accommodate both a professional activity and an independent family life. The outbuildings comprise several buildings : - The V-shaped outbuildings include 5 bedrooms with bathrooms, 2 of which were converted on the first floor in 2006. The rest of the building consists of garages, a former tack room, sheds and a workshop. Photovoltaic panels on part of the roof. - In the pavilion to the left of the entrance gate, a fire room for staff relaxation, and 4 bedrooms with bathrooms, converted in 2007. 3) The pavilion to the right of the entrance gate contains the hunting room and an upstairs room. These pavilions were built before the château. - The corner pavilion in the vegetable garden, used for storing equipment, comprises a cellar level (25 metres long, dug into the tufa) and 3 levels above. Land in the form of a courtyard, path, park, land, woods and meadows, totalling 46.95 acres (19 hectares). The walled vegetable garden includes a 6 x 16 m swimming pool heated by a heat pump. POSSIBILITY TO PURCHASE IN ADDITION : LOT 2 : - A rental house restored around 2006-2007. Gas-fired central heating; living room with kitchen and fireplace with wood burner, 5 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, 2 wc and mezzanine. And its outbuilding. Surface area 135sqm. Rented since 02 september 2019. - The rental house has been restored to a modern standard; a large living room with a kitchen area, a bedroom and upstairs 1 bedroom, a shower room and a mezzanine. Large volumes. French windows. Heat pump heating. Restoration work carried out around 2008 (approx.). Surface area of 140sqm. Courtyard, laundry room and garden. Diagnosis DPE 2023 classified in C. Start of lease 3 February 2024. - A farm shed, built in 2002, covered in fibre cement, covering a surface area of 850sqm surrounded by concrete areas. -) Various other sheds used in the 19th and 20th centuries to house pigs, poultry and cows. + lands in the form of a courtyard, road, land, woods and meadows, totalling 78.23 acres (31 hectares). LOT 3 : - Land, woodland and pond, totalling 10.30 acres (4 hectares).

Located in the department of Mayenne, in the former province of Haut-Anjou. This castle is built at the edge of a peaceful village. Slightly elevated, it overlooks its pretty English-style park and a beautiful pond. A small town providing services and shops (doctors, pharmacists, supermarkets, high schools, hospital) is less than ten kilometers away. With a living area of approximately 700 m², it includes: - In the basement: a large former kitchen, the boiler room, cellars and various storage rooms. - On the raised ground floor, which is accessed by a pretty staircase: a large entrance hall (53 m²) with a wooden staircase, office (28 m²), large living room (50 m²), library (23 m²), dining room (39 m²), small kitchen installed in the former office, small dining room (25 m²), bathroom, service staircase. The ceiling height is 4.20 m. This ground floor offers very beautiful reception areas: all the rooms have oak parquet floors and are decorated with beautiful paneling and remarkable oak frames decorated with folded napkins. They have beautiful painted or coffered ceilings. The marble fireplaces are all different and elegant. - On the first floor: 7 bedrooms with oak parquet floors and fireplaces; 5 bathrooms or shower rooms. - The second floor, with fir parquet flooring, is convertible. Major restoration work has been carried out in recent years. A courtyard of outbuildings built in stone and covered in slate, includes: - To the east: an old three-room dwelling house. In the center: a beautiful building which houses a comfortable accommodation with kitchen, toilet and upstairs: superb loft. Garage and shed. At the rear: 17 horse boxes. - To the west: a building that houses a comfortable apartment with a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Tack room and horse boxes. A farm shed of approximately 300 m². At the entrance to the property: the gatehouse, which includes a living room, a kitchen, three bedrooms, and a bathroom. With a total surface area of 20 ha, the grounds are pleasantly laid out around the château and are gently undulating. It consists of a superb English-style park planted with large ornamental trees, designed by a great 19th-century landscaper, woods with beautiful paths, and meadows converted into paddocks fenced in wood, all embellished with a beautiful pond. The fees are the responsibility of the seller. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. ** ENGLISH SPEAKERS: please note that Capifrance has an international department that can help with translations. To see our range of 20,000 properties for sale in France, please visit our Capifrance website directly. We look forward to finding your dream home!

Réf. 4482: For sale near Angers, magnificent 15th and 17th C. listed château. Situated in the heart of the Haut-Anjou region, in the Loire Valley, this exceptional château is surrounded by a moat, around thirty kilometres north of Angers, in Maine-et-Loire. Set in the heart of a 171.25 acres estate, this property is easily accessible from the main roads. Angers (population 160.000) is a 35-minute drive away. This town, capital of the Anjou region, has all the shops and services you need (university hospital, universities, TGV station with links to Paris in 1 hour). The town centre is magnificent, winding through the narrow streets of the historic town centre, shaped by the imposing silhouette of its 13th-century castle, and brightened up by the parks and gardens in the heart of the town. What's more, the town has been awarded the title of France's leading green town and is a great place to live. In other words: the ‘gentle Angevine’. The A11 motorway is 25 km away, providing a 330 km link to Paris. A small town 8 km away offers all the shops and services you need. The castle is surrounded by a moat spanned by a stone bridge. A châtelet flanked by two round towers defends the entrance, giving access to 3 courtyards enclosed by outbuildings: the main courtyard, the forecourt and the lower courtyard. To the south are the gardens and the fishpond. At the end of the main courtyard, in the extension of the châtelet, stands the dwelling. The original dwelling was built in the splendour of the Renaissance period in the 15th and 16th centuries, then extended in the 17th and 18th centuries to in clude the main building, which was 'refurbished' around 1850, and a wing set at right angles to it. This ensemble forms the main dwelling, which comprises : Ground floor: entrance hall (30 sqm) in the corner between the between the main dwelling and the wing: On the left: dining room (49.3 sqm), lounge (58 sqm), lounge in the Renaissance- style dwelling (57 sqm), small lounge (25 sqm) in the former guards' room, toilet and wash-hand basin (10 sqm), library (14 sqm) and pantry (5 sqm); On the right: study (18 sqm), kitchen (53 sqm), second kitchen (18 sqm), pantry (9 sqm), various back rooms; Opposite: stairwell, woodshed, boiler room, toilet and wash-hand basin. The first floor is accessed by a large stone staircase and a wooden spiral staircase in the tower of the Renaissance dwelling: 9 bedrooms (from 19 to 27 sqm), 2 dressing rooms (9 and 18 sqm), 5 bathrooms, 4 shower rooms, one with a sauna, 2 wc and wash-hand basin. Attic space above. In the wing at right angles, spread over three levels: vast games room 150 sqm games room, former cellars, home cinema (22 seats) and adjoining kitchen, 7 bedrooms, 6 shower rooms, a large study, 7 wc and wash-hand basin, other rooms. The reception rooms feature attractive floors: oak parquet flooring, terracotta tiles or flagstones; and attractive decorations: wood panelling, trumeaux, stone or marble fireplaces, painted joist ceilings. The volumes are very generous: the main living rooms are spacious, with joist heights of over 3.7 metres. This is one of the great historic châteaux of Haut-Anjou, combining the comfort of adjoining rooms with double exposure and the character of a Renaissance dwelling. Outbuildings : A truly autonomous place over the centuries, the property still has all the outbuildings that once enlivened this ancient seigneury. They are laid out around the castle, within the enclosure formed by the moat. They include : A/ A magnificent 16th century entrance châtelet, flanked by two pepper-pot towers, comprising a carriage entrance and a small pedestrian gateway once fitted with a portcullis and drawbridge. It comprises an upper room and two towers, one of which houses the staircase. Above the carriage entrance, in a rectangular frame, is a statue of a goddess surmounted by the warrior motto ‘Vincit Omnia Pallas’. The upper crown features a shield with a cross patté argent on a sable background. B/ In the southern extension of the châtelet, the outbuildings include: a former 3-room dwelling and a stable and saddlery room. C/ In the north and then west extension of the châtelet, an L-shaped group of outbuildings, flanked by two pepperbox corner towers, comprises: - A vast two-room workshop spanning a total of approx. 150 sqm that could be used as a meeting or reception room; - Several stables and sheds, including a bread oven and a dovecote; - A 5-room caretaker's cottage with gas central heating. D/ Close to the dwelling is a pretty chapel dedicated to Saint Sébastien, which has preserved its interior decoration. Founded in 1526, it was remodelled in the 19th century. It has a sacristy. E/ Near the second entrance porch to the north-west, pigsties. F/ Outside the enclosure : - A second caretaker's cottage with living room, two bedrooms and bathroom; - A kennel; - A small stone building on an island bordering the river. The château is set in the centre of its estate, in a single block. It is reached by a majestic avenue of plane trees planted over 300 m, from east to west. The estate spans 176.15 acres, and is made up of various types of land. To the north, it is bordered for almost a kilometre by a pretty river. The land is criss-crossed by driveways radiating out from the château, leading to : Meadows and open moorland (116.14 acres); Woodlands (29.65 acres) comprising oak, coniferous and poplar trees; 2.22 acres of pond. The following parts are listed on the Inventory of Historic Monuments « The whole of the château with its enclosure, as well as the large planted avenues surrounding it (cad. B 235 (moat), 236 to 238 (gardens), 239 to 242 (château buildings and outbuildings), 514, 234 (old avenue), 257 (avenue), 243 (part of avenue), 280 (19th avenue), 248 (north avenue)): listed by order of 1998. » This property is a historic monument (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France).

A remarkable listed castle with its chapel, outbuildings and 70 hectares of grounds bordering a river in Anjou . All the buildings are grouped together in the centre of the undivided estate, at the end of a driveway that extends for almost 400 m under a canopy of bicentennial plane trees. It leads to a stone bridge across the moat and on to a gatehouse with four-pitched roof, marking the entrance to the fortress. You then have to pass through a carriage gate, once protected by a portcullis and a drawbridge, or through a small pedestrian gate on one side, to discover the castle's main courtyard, where the central lawn is adorned with sixteen box topiaries. At the back, the main section of the dwelling is flanked by a wing set at right angles. On the other side stands a chapel. To the south, there is a garden of almost 1 ha, criss-crossed by paths and planted with numerous fruit trees. It also includes a fishpond, which is thought to have once been a 'longue paume' (long tennis) ground. To the north, a former farmyard is bordered by outbuildings that originally served as a defensive enclosure. It has been converted into a garden with a central fountain. The complex is surrounded by a moat filled with water. The property is traversed by numerous tracks providing access to the woods, river and meadows. In a single lot, it is bordered on one of its four sides by a navigable river. The grounds comprise parkland, orchards and moats (4 ha), alleys (2.8 ha), a pond (0.9 ha), open meadows (48 ha) undergoing reforestation - 4,500 trees were planted in 2007, woodland (11.6 ha) including oak, pine and poplar trees, and tenanted farmland (3.7 ha). The castle and its surrounding buildings, the moat, the gardens and most of the surrounding avenues are all listed. The slate roofs either have two or four pitches or are pepperpot-shaped; the walls are of rendered or pointed rubble masonry; the facade and roof openings are mostly rectilinear, some with mullions, some are arched.

Splendid château in Anjou, 35 km from Angers, south of the Loire, surrounded by meadows and hedgerows. Tuffeau limestone construction, arranged over 4 floors, with exceptional, ornately carved façade. 600 sqm floor space plus attic rooms, awaiting conversion. Outbuildings including elegant building with caretaker's house, four garages, several other rooms, backyard and old orangery. Set in 6,32 ha grounds with enclosed, landscaped garden, meadows and woodland. Energy class: NC/NC.

Ref.4068 : Elegant 19th C. chateau in the Layon region, near Angers. This beautiful chateau, solidly built on the slopes of the Layon, is situated on a hill overlooking the surrounding vineyards and villages, giving it a breathtaking 360° view. The Layon Valley is characterised by landscapes of rolling green hills and narrow valleys, with terraced vineyards running down to the banks of the Layon River. Renowned for its production of sweet white wines, such as Coteaux du Layon, Bonnezeaux, Quarts de Chaume and Chaume, it is considered to be the home of one of France's flagship wines. People come from far and wide to taste its wines, explore its villages and also to enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, horse riding and water sports. Situated in the heart of the Angevin heritage and not far from the dynamic city of Angers, whose historical richness is no longer in question, this castle benefits from an ideal position both in terms of its proximity to essential shops and its easy access to the motorway axes leading to the metropolises and professional areas of Paris, Le Mans and Nantes. This majestic residence, with its rendered facades and carefully staggered tufa stone corner chains, displays a varied architectural style to great effect. Topped by high slate roofs that seem to touch the sky, and topped by a 'belvedere' with a beautifully worked zinc railing, it is built on four levels. On its north façade, the central bay is adorned with decorated pilasters that surround remarkable windows with tufa ornaments and mullions borrowed from Renaissance architecture. Flanked by a recessed wing, the castle is extended by a typically Angevin longère that surrounds the main courtyard, thus enriching the architectural variety of this complex. It is accessed from this side by a singular staircase with a double revolution staircase in front of the courtyard dwelling. On the south facade, the main building is enhanced on the left by a wing with a pretty corbelled turret on its side. The view over the surrounding countryside from this point is splendid. The castle has a living area of approx. 700sqm, arranged as follows: On the ground floor: a splendid entrance hall which gives access to the living rooms, VIP lounge, lounge, dining room, service entrance, laundry room and spacious kitchen, and to the exceptional spiral stairway topped by a ribbed ribbed dome, leading to the floors from the cellars to the attics. There are oak parquet floors with herringbone and cabochon paving, a marble fireplace and monumental granite fireplaces, picture rails and panelling of finely worked wood, ornate ceilings, some of which are splendid, such as the arched vaults on ribbed crossings with tiercerons and offset liernes. This architectural feature, very rarely seen in castles of this period, is characterised by the broken aspect of the vault line obtained by a successive shift in the keystones. On the first floor: a gallery giving access on either side to three bedrooms, one of which has an imposing wooden coffered ceiling and an adjoining balconette, a magnificently decorated chapel, a library, two rooms that could be used as offices or spare bedrooms and a bathroom. There are herringbone oak floors, marble fireplaces and wooden picture rails. Second floor: gallery with four bedrooms and a large bathroom. On the third floor: the service floor comprises former bedrooms and service rooms as well as an attic to be converted. Fourth floor: access to the viewpoint from the belvedere from the service floor. Basement: Two pleasure cellars and a magnificent brick vaulted cellar. The property has several outbuildings in good condition and close to the castle, as follows The longère (farmhouse) in a square return comprising : two garages, one of which is a large workshop/garage equipped with an automated and secure locking system; A shed/wood store; A large and pleasant attic club house; A winter garden which can be used as a reception room. The independent house of 150m² entirely restored which can be used as a gîte or guest house comprising: on the ground floor, a living room, a kitchen and back kitchen, a bathroom and a toilet and on the second floor, two bedrooms. A shed. An orangery adjoining a charming walled vegetable garden and its pond. An additional garage (possibly for 2 cars). A tennis court. A monumental heated swimming pool (6m x 25m), tiled and closed by a pretty wrought iron handrail, and its pool house chalet with shower and sauna. Beautiful romantic English-style park of 12.97 acres ( 5 ha 25a 88ca) entirely enclosed, decorated with majestic trees (oaks, plane trees, chestnut trees, cedars, redwoods, pines, ...), crossed by a moat and punctuated by a piece of water on which many species of birds like to take refuge. There are lovely features such as the bridge over the moat and the circular stabilised paths leading easily to any part of the park. Walking through this natural setting really does give you a sense of perpetual discovery, with each vantage point offering new perspectives that ostensibly invite contemplation. The journey continues from the park to the footpaths that stretch around the property, through hillsides and vineyards. 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 792 044 760. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

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.

Confidential sale: elegant, exceptional château, a listed historic monument and an iconic landmark of the Loire Valley, for sale in the Nantes region. This prestigious estate currently hosts a significant number of events. It would be ideal for an exceptional family or business venture, for an owner who can provide the necessary care and attention, as some renovation work will be required. Please contact us for further information.