castles for sale The Loire Area, France (page 2)

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

Ref 4888: Beautiful noble dwelling and outbuildings for sale near Laval This property, situated in the Mayenne department, is on the edge of a tiny village and overlooks beautiful rolling countryside dotted with hedgerows. All local amenities are 3 km away. Laval, the department’s prefecture, is 20 km away. The motorway junction for Paris is 15 km away. This building comprises a 16th-century main block, two storeys high, flanked by two 19th-century wings. It is topped with a slate roof. The south façade features mullioned windows and attractive dormer windows in the roof. The priory faces south and offers approximately 320 sqm of living space (excluding the attic). This priory is entirely authentic. It has retained many interesting architectural features: terracotta floors, mullioned windows with transoms, a wooden door, fireplaces bearing coats of arms, exposed beams, and so on. On the ground floor: an entrance hall, with a staircase leading upwards, opens onto a living room (54 sqm, ceiling height 3.3 m) featuring a monumental stone fireplace. To the left: a study (14 sqm) and a bedroom (14 sqm) with an en-suite shower room (5 sqm). To the right: dining room (39 sqm) with a monumental stone fireplace, terracotta tiles and exposed beams; kitchen (30 sqm) with a monumental fireplace, terracotta tiles; small living room (14 sqm); boiler room with WC and washbasin (7 sqm). On the first floor: a hallway runs through the house, leading to: 3 bedrooms (45, 33 and 14 sqm), two shower rooms (14 and 10 sqm), a bathroom with a shower (14 sqm) and a walk-in wardrobe (8.5 sqm). On the second floor: a loft divided into two sections (53 and 69 sqm). Potential to create new bedrooms. An old vaulted cellar beneath part of the house. The outbuildings include: A/ A large outbuilding of 240 sqm, built of mortared stone, used as garages and storage rooms. This is probably the oldest building on the property, dating back to the Middle Ages. A few windows still bear witness to this today. B/ A stone barn of approximately 50 sqm. C/ Former pigsties. The grounds offer a lush, carefully landscaped setting: To the south, a large lawn opens onto a wooded park featuring beautiful ornamental trees such as lime, oak and chestnut. To the east, a vegetable garden and an orchard provide a delightful complement to this outdoor space. To the north, several ornamental trees, including chestnut and coniferous trees, add to the property’s charm. Benefiting from a fine aspect, the grounds are harmoniously laid out around the buildings and cover an area of 1 hectare 10 ares 77 square metres. An adjoining meadow plot of 6 hectares, 9 ares and 1 centare is available for purchase separately. 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.

Ref 4884: Château and outbuildings for sale in Maine-et-Loire In the heart of the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Nature Park and just a few minutes from Saumur stands this charming château, rebuilt in 1858 and situated at the centre of its grounds. Nestled between woodland and renowned vineyards, it is set in a region steeped in history, graced by the Royal River, where a string of France’s most beautiful châteaux can be found. Saumur, famous for its royal château, the Cadre Noir, and its cave cellars, enjoys a special appeal linked to the relaxed way of life characteristic of Anjou and Touraine, and the advantage of a town offering a full range of shops, schools, an SNCF railway station and easy access to the motorway. The surrounding countryside stretches across plains, forests and hillsides, allowing this property to boast a very peaceful setting whilst remaining easily accessible and close to all amenities. With its typical Loire Valley architecture, epitomised by the use of tuffeau stone, this charming château captivates with its imposing height. It features a strictly symmetrical layout comprising a central block and two side wings, flanked by four elegant square turrets. Enlivened by a series of projections, the elevation rising from a semi-underground basement, and the independent pavilion-style roofs, it gives the impression of a grand château whilst remaining a perfectly reasonable, family-sized property. On the ground floor: a bright entrance hall (25 sqm) leads to a large living room (45 sqm) with exposed beams and a grey marble fireplace, offering views in three directions, as well as two rooms in the wings used as a spare bedroom and a study (9 sqm each), a dining room mirroring the layout of the living room, with a tuffeau stone fireplace opening onto the service staircase and a small kitchen (10 sqm), a library (14 sqm) with a black marble fireplace, and the main staircase. On the first floor: 4 bedrooms and a landing, as well as 2 bathrooms and a shower room. On the second floor: an attic with terracotta floor tiles, where the servants’ quarters were located. In the basement: a former kitchen with terracotta floor tiles, a vegetable store and a fireplace, various utility rooms or pantries, and a shower room. The outbuildings include: A/ A self-contained studio flat A former outbuilding, 15 metres long by 2.5 metres wide, which was probably once a kennel, has been converted into a studio with a shower room and a kitchenette at the far end of the living area. It has its own septic tank. B/ A small outbuilding A charming little outbuilding of a few square metres, covered with a hipped roof, is also situated on the edge of the grounds, much like the winegrowers’ shelters found in the region. C/ Two old outbuildings Two old outbuildings on either side of the avenue are currently in a state of ruin; they can be made out beneath the overgrown vegetation. It would be worth considering preserving at least one of them, by reducing its size and roofing it over to retain a good outbuilding. The wooded park extends all around the château, covering a total area of 3 hectares, 27 ares and 4 centiares. It is planted with tall trees, notably a row of lime trees. There are also a few grassy areas that could accommodate herbivores. 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.

Réf. 4855 : a charming castle 30 km from Angers. In Upper Anjou, this charming little château, built in the early 19th century at the behest of the current owners’ ancestors, stands on a promontory and commands a commanding view over the Oudon valley. This elegant residence immediately captivates with the purity of its lines and the quality of its setting in the heart of a beautiful wooded park, a veritable haven of greenery in which it has found its place remarkably well. Close to Angers, and not far from the market town of Le Lion d’Angers, which is a five-minute drive away, this property enjoys a favourable location between Paris and the coast, and a central position linking it to the major cities of the West: Nantes, Rennes, Le Mans and Bordeaux. Just a stone’s throw away, the Parc de l’Isle Briand is home to one of the world’s most renowned equestrian venues. It is bordered by the Lion d’Angers racecourse, which hosts several internationally recognised equestrian events each year. Quiet yet not isolated, the property captivates with both the purity of its classical style and the unobstructed views offered by the surrounding countryside. The setting is ideal for family life as well as for a refined country residence. The château’s architecture, characterised by great simplicity, reflects the style of the fine mansions of the Anjou region: a symmetrical layout, tall windows and well-balanced proportions. The eye is drawn here more to the overall harmony than to decorative elements, lending the whole building a great deal of distinction. Inspired by the Loire Valley style, it was built in local stone and tuffeau limestone to a four-storey plan with a slate roof and four bays arranged around a slightly projecting central bay, thanks to the monumental entrance portal, framed by simple pilasters supporting a moulded entablature with dentils. The particularly elegant semi-circular door is surmounted by a fan-shaped transom window that lends the whole structure a sense of delicacy and verticality. Also of note is the presence, as on the south side, of a pretty double-curved staircase on the north side. These interior spaces cover an area of approximately 400 sqm and are laid out as follows: On the raised ground floor: an entrance hall, from which a remarkable balustrade staircase rises, provides access to a series of adjoining rooms—the reception room, music room, study, large sitting room and dining room—and to a hallway leading to a kitchen and a small sitting room. These rooms are adorned with attractive decorative features, marble fireplaces, beautiful antique parquet flooring, wooden picture rails and moulded ceilings. On the first floor: a landing leads to a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom on one side, and to a gallery leading to three bedrooms, a dressing room and two bathrooms. Just like on the ground floor, you can see antique parquet flooring, attractive decorative features, marble fireplaces, wooden picture rails and ornate ceilings. On the second floor: a corridor leads to former staff bedrooms in the attic. On the basement: former service rooms used for storage and as a boiler room. Outbuildings : The property comprises the following outbuildings: 1/ A former U-shaped stable building enclosing a square courtyard to the east, with a walled rear courtyard to the west, built of local stone and tuffeau with a slate roof (recently re-roofed). It comprises several rooms used for storage, workshops and a garage, as well as two functional dwellings: The annexe: on the ground floor, a living room with a kitchen area and a staircase leading to the upper floor, plus a toilet. On the first floor, three bedrooms, a shower room and a toilet. Features include original terracotta floor tiles, simple window frames and double glazing, heating via a wood-burning insert and electric convector heaters, hot water supplied by an electric boiler, and a private sewage system in need of upgrading. The caretaker’s accommodation: on the ground floor, entrance hall with staircase leading to the upper floor, toilet, kitchen and bedroom on the same level. On the first floor, three bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. Features single window frames and double glazing, heating via a wood-burning stove, hot water supplied by an electric boiler, private sewage system in need of updating. 2/ Other outbuildings: sheepfold, adjoining stable, kennel and woodshed in need of renovation. A large and magnificent 16 acres of English-style parkland, featuring beautiful trees dating back several centuries (cedars, redwoods, oaks, chestnut trees, sweet chestnuts, camellias, etc.), a charming little pond and a large walled vegetable garden. There is a well on the property. One immediately feels a sense of tranquillity and harmony, as if the place naturally invites you to slow down, contemplate and savour an environment that has remained unspoilt. 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.

This charming 750 sqm château with over 800 sqm annexes in a 12 ha park, is located in an unspoilt environment on the edge of the Anjou and Touraine regions. Dating from the 15th century and progressively remodelled up to the 19th century, it is accessed by means of a long drive and features moats, four 17th century corner towers, a dovecote and a consecrated chapel. It includes bright panelled reception rooms commanding magnificent views of the grounds planted with majestic centuries-old trees, and eleven bedrooms. With extensive annexes (one of which is currently rented). Three wells. Great potential for a tourist and events business. Further land may be acquired at extra cost.

Ref 4864: Stunning château and outbuildings for sale in the Vendée The château is situated in the Vendée bocage, in the eastern part of the department, in a hilly region renowned for its unspoilt rural landscapes, featuring hedgerows, meadows and small woods. It occupies a strategic location, at the junction of the Vendée, Maine-et-Loire and Deux-Sèvres departments. The flagship tourist attraction of Puy du Fou, which attracts over 4 million visitors a year, is less than 20 kilometres away. This part of the Vendée’s ‘haut-bocage’ has seen growing interest in its heritage over the past twenty years, thanks in particular to the cultural tourism generated by Puy du Fou and the search for character properties offering accommodation potential. A typical small town is located approximately 2 kilometres away. This town has a surprisingly dense commercial network for a municipality of around 5,500 inhabitants. The property is in a quiet location with no immediate neighbours. The approach to the estate is a sight to behold. Once you pass through a beautiful wrought-iron gate, guarded by a statue, the path winds its way between rhododendron beds and majestic, centuries-old trees. At the top of the hill, you reach the château. Set on a hilltop, it displays perfect neo-medieval symmetry. It is organised around a rectangular main building flanked by four hexagonal towers at the corners. The fortress-like effect is now accentuated by the lower roofs, which were once high, slate-covered hipped roofs. Inside, the château was renovated some thirty years ago. Imposing neo-Gothic panelling in light oak has been fitted throughout the rooms. From the large windows, there are unobstructed views of the grounds, the ponds and the surrounding countryside. The rooms are spacious and very light. The ground floor opens onto a spacious, double-height entrance hall, showcasing an elegant staircase in light wood. This level comprises a living room with a fireplace, a dining room also featuring a fireplace, a library with a fireplace, as well as a kitchen and its utility room. Each of the towers houses a characterful room, offering additional spaces full of charm. This level also features a guest toilet, an additional room that can be fitted out as required, and the start of a second staircase leading to the upper floors. On the first floor, a spacious landing running the length of the floor, featuring a sitting room, a fireplace and remarkable stained-glass windows, leads to all the rooms. This level comprises a spacious bedroom with its own bathroom and toilet, a second large bedroom with a fireplace and its own bathroom, as well as a very large bedroom which also has its own bathroom and toilet. It also features a more intimate bedroom with its own shower room and toilet, another bedroom with a fireplace, a separate toilet, and a room on a half-level, accessible via the second staircase, which serves as a cloakroom and storage area for staff. The second floor comprises a spacious open-plan area that can be fitted out to suit the needs and plans of its future occupants. Featuring a concrete slab floor, high ceilings beneath a steel roof structure and a slate roof, this space offers particularly attractive potential for development. A full basement, accessible from both inside and outside, completes the property. The property features numerous outbuildings, including seven self-contained dwellings. A/ 5 self-contained dwellings (former stables) To the right of the château stands a long building whose architecture blends perfectly with that of the main house. Formerly stables, with a large entrance porch running through them, this complex now comprises five apartments. Each comprises a kitchen, a living room, a toilet, two or three bedrooms, and one or more bathrooms or shower rooms. Renovation work is required, particularly regarding the door and window frames. At the far end of the building, a smaller dwelling offers interesting potential for restoration and requires a complete refurbishment. B/ A detached house of approximately 81 m² completes this complex (property 6). C/ An elegant 19th-century-style caretaker’s house, situated at the entrance to the property, benefits from a recently replaced roof and a modern drainage system (property 7). D/ A charming chapel, in good overall condition, retains a beautiful stone vault and distinctive stained-glass windows. Several other outbuildings enhance the estate: a utility room, a wash house, a greenhouse, a storage building and a covered courtyard. Set in the tranquillity of an estate spanning over 11 hectares, the park harmoniously unfolds a series of carefully composed landscape views. Within this unspoilt natural setting, wooded areas, vast meadows and wooded zones follow one another. The estate comprises around 1.5 hectares of woodland and nearly 9 hectares of open meadows, offering a sense of space and breathing room. The remarkable species of trees that dot the park bear witness to its history and character: majestic Lebanese cedars, sumptuous purple beeches, monkey puzzle trees… Two ponds enhance this natural setting, whilst a river runs through the property. There is also the option to purchase an additional property situated at the rear of the outbuildings, comprising various farm buildings in need of renovation, a residential house, land and a private driveway, covering a total area of 1 hectare, 61 ares and 32 centiares. 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.

A 19th-century chateau and its outbuildings, on 10-hectare grounds in the natural and historical region of Haut-Anjou. Standing in the middle of the property and surrounded by expansive meadows, the main dwelling is extended to the east by several outbuildings, a vegetable garden and aviaries, which are all easily accessible thanks to a second entrance located on this side of the property. With its front door on its southern side, the dwelling, built with an eclectic architectural style typical of the middle of the 19th century, was constructed in 1853. Commissioned by the Wolfcatcher royal in a region abounding with game and ideal for hunting, it is flanked on either side by two tall gable ends linked by a central building, while its asymmetrical exteriors were built out of ashlar tuffeau stone, sculpted in some places and highlighted with red brick in others. As for its slate multi-pitched roof, it is punctuated by brick chimneys, tuffeau stone dormer windows and a small bell tower, while in the middle of the main façade, the front door is accessible via wide slate steps, typical of the region.

An elegant, 19th century chateau and its outbuildings in Vendee's lowland bocage countryside on the outskirts of La-Roche-sur-Yon. A central, 200 m long alleyway, lined with oak trees, crosses 10 hectares of fields before reaching the main entrance. This is guarded by a hunting lodge and tall metal gates. A perimeter wall encloses the property. The 3 hectares of parklands, gardens landscaped in 1893 and redesigned in 2002, are planted with several trees over a hundred years old, including sequoia, ash, oak and lime trees. They also have numerous camellia, azalea and boxwood bushes. Alleyways lead to the various outbuildings of the chateau, some of which have been so well renovated that they are able to accommodate up to 40 guests. The property’s two swimming pools, one heated indoor pool and one outdoor pool, make it possible to take relaxing dips from April through until October. An orangery is but an invitation to read and relax. On the sides and in front of the chateau are the old wash-house, the bread oven and the moat, all bearing witness to its history.

Between Angers and Nantes, in a village with a TER station, there is a castle with two large dependencies converted into offices set in 7 hectares of parkland. From the road, a long driveway crosses a part of the park in front of the castle and leads to a group of dependencies, one of which is directly connected to the main residence. The property is also accessible from the back via a path that starts from the village. All the buildings are well positioned in the middle of more than 7 hectares of park. Built in the 19th century of tuffeau stone on a hard stone base, the castle has four levels, including one basement and one attics. It is topped with a four-sided slate roof, bordered by a cornice with brackets and pierced at the front and the back with neo-Gothic inspired dormers, including an imposing central dormer. Tuffeau pepper pots rest on an ornate base and mark each corner of the castle. The facades are enriched with molded string courses and sculpted decorations in the shape of X under the first floor windows. All the windows are perfectly symmetrical, and on the front facade, facing south, the entrance door is surmounted by a balcony supported by two rams with griffin paws and a wrought iron railing. The castle underwent significant restoration work from 2006 to 2008.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A family chateau where a famous novelist lived, tucked away in the beautiful countryside of France’s Anjou province. The chateau stands in the shade of age-old trees that tower in English-style grounds. The edifice was recently restored. Its roofing, insulation, electricity, plumbing, windows and sanitation system were renovated. Its 40-metre-long facade stretches from north to south. The chateau has a main section with dual-aspect rooms. This section is framed between a pavilion at its north end and a second pavilion at its south end. Two towers also adjoin it. One of these towers houses a chapel. To the south and west of the dwelling, there are 6,500m² of tree-dotted grounds that are easy to maintain. The property was the family home of the famous French novelist Hervé Bazin. The current owner recreated the atmosphere of Bazin’s novel ‘Vipère au Poing’ here and opened the chateau to visitors. The property has been entirely adapted to comply with norms for France’s accreditation for a building to be open to the public. It now resembles a museum and can be used as a business.

25 minutes from Angers, a 19th-century château, its park of nearly 7 hectares, and its numerous outbuildings. In a rural environment, the property is accessible via a departmental road. A second access exists to the southeast, via a country path. At the center of the estate, the château is surrounded by a gravel courtyard. The main façades are oriented north-south. Originally probably built in the 18th century, the residence was completely transformed during the 1870s. The main building is flanked to the east by a pavilion and to the west by a corbelled tower. The entire structure is built of rubble schist coated with lime. The frames of the openings and the moldings of the façades are made of tuffeau stone. In the center and to the north, a central projecting body is dressed in tuffeau and covered with a pavilion roof. The entrance door is topped by a large opening extended by an ornate wrought iron balcony. This is also crowned by a semi-circular pediment pierced by a central dormer window. All the tall slate roofs are topped with zinc ridge caps and red brick chimney stacks. The outbuildings are located to the east and south. No longer in use, they are all built of rubble schist dressed and coated with lime. The roofs are slate, and the window frames are red brick. The park and meadows extend to the west.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Ref. 4137: Charming castle for sale, for professional use, near vendeen coast Situated in the south of the Vendée bocage, near vendeen coast, the Château is on the edge of a picturesque village, not far from an attractive town with all amenities. It is ideally suited to tourism, with a restaurant and professional kitchen, guest rooms and two gîtes. The bocage region of the Vendée is mainly made up of fields surrounded by coppice, hedges and copses, forming a landscape of unspoilt natural charm. The small village where the Château is located has a rich history: in the 15th century, this trading town was renowned throughout the region for its fairs and varied crafts. In 1721, it was one of the twenty largest towns in Bas-Poitou! The fairs lost their importance in the 16th century, and after the Revolution they were held only four times a year. Built between 1850 and 1856, this Château is typical of the buildings of the period: a vast, ostentatious residence in keeping with the recovery and reconstruction of the region after the Vendée War. It is a square building, two storeys high. The garden level has a large surface area thanks to two low wings with concealed roofs, while the central mass rises over four levels of windows above a brick base. This strong vertical effect is accentuated by the high chimney stacks and corbelled turrets at each corner, known as pepperboxes. In addition, the rear façade features a polygonal front decorated with an attractive superimposition of Ionic and Corinthian orders. Inside, after climbing a granite staircase, visitors are welcomed into a vast entrance hall (40 sqm) with columns with composite capitals opening onto a beautiful dining room (43 sqm) with fine wood panelling, parquet flooring and a fireplace. Ceiling height is 4.50 metres. To the left are three reception rooms (40 sqm, 45 sqm and 22 sqm). On the right-hand side, the more technical part, a corridor with wood panelling and stucco leads to a professional kitchen (38 sqm), an office, cold rooms and toilets that can accommodate the public (PMR standard). A huge, beautifully curved staircase leads to the upper floors. It has a remarkable original wrought-iron banister. The upper floors can also be accessed via a back staircase. On the first floor, a vast corridor leads to four bedrooms, each with its own shower room and toilet, located in one of the four towers. All have beautiful oak parquet flooring. The second floor has the same layout as the first, with four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and toilet. Beautiful oak parquet flooring. The attic is partly converted, with a small kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The other part can be converted. A huge cellar completes the ensemble: a large central corridor with external exits at each end leads to a group of nine fully vaulted, stone-paved rooms. It covers the entire surface area of the Château. The outbuildings comprise: The orangery : This pretty stone and brick building with a slate roof is in need of restoration. It is 24 m long and 11 m wide. A large attic is possible. The stables : This rendered stone building dates from 1880 and comprises a central building flanked by two wings. The building requires restoration works. It is 26 metres long and 13 metres wide. The building includes garages, stables, a tack room and the possibility of attics throughout. The gîtes : In the former orchard, separated from the Château, surrounded by old stone walls, two gîtes have been restored. The first gîte sleeps 6 people (€1,000 in high season) and the second sleeps 4 (€760 in high season). A swimming pool (5x10m) allows guests to cool off after visiting the rich heritage of the Vendée. The park covers approximately 6,18 acres, some of which is enclosed by walls. The English-style park is planted with large trees of various species. In particular, there are two huge sequoias. The woodland of around one hectare is planted mainly with oaks. Away from the Château is the orchard, enclosed by old walls: several fruit trees, including fig, mirabelle, apple and peach trees. 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.

Accessible from the village, this estate comprises a group of buildings and land covering a total area of 128 hectares, entirely walled and bordered by a river, with no easements or rural leases. The 18th-century château, fully renovated and furnished, offers around 1,000 m² of living space with top-quality amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, a hammam, a gym, as well as numerous outbuildings (21 renovated dwellings) spread across the property. The property boasts first-rate equestrian facilities, including vast meadows, paddocks, a career and a riding arena, enabling up to 400 horses to be accommodated in optimal conditions. This estate of a rare and emblematic scale in the equestrian world is only a few hours from the capital and a few minutes from Nantes. File on request. Price with fees: €12,296,000 Price without fees: €11,824,000 3,99% agency fees payable by the buyer. This property is proposed by Olivier Brunet +33(0)6 11 01 40 07. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Accessible from the village, this estate of approximately 59 hectares—comprising 46 hectares of woodland and wetlands and 7 hectares of meadows—consists of a château, outbuildings and private equestrian facilities. The 18th-century château, fully renovated and furnished, offers approximately 759 m² of living space with high-quality amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, a hammam and a gym, as well as numerous outbuildings: 6 renovated, self-contained dwellings totalling 422 m². The property features private equestrian facilities, comprising 7 individual stables and paddocks, and 2 riding arenas (60x20m each). This estate is situated 25km from Nantes, 30 minutes from an international airport. File on request. Price with fees: €4,472,000 Price without fees: €4,300,000 4% agency fees payable by the buyer. This property is proposed by Olivier Brunet +33(0)6 11 01 40 07. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

EXCLUSIVE to Karacterre®, this majestic property is located in the commune of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, near the banks of the Loire River, a sought-after tourist area. Set within a magnificent English-style park of over 7 hectares, this château offers 364 m² of living space, as well as outbuildings converted into an additional 329 m² of living space, all nestled within a verdant setting of ancient trees and a pond. THE CHÂTEAU A charming, old-fashioned front porch leads to a grand entrance hall which opens onto two refined, light-filled reception rooms offering idyllic views of the park – a true invitation to relaxation. Beyond these lies a large family dining room, enhanced by a period fireplace, and an adjoining, functional kitchen. The floors are spread over two levels dedicated to the sleeping area, offering 10 comfortable bedrooms, two bathrooms, a shower room, and several water points, facilitating future conversion into private suites. A semi-basement, intended for use as a laundry room, storage, pantry, and wine cellar, with a total area of approximately 130 m², completes the property. OUTBUILDINGS The former stables and historic outbuildings have been converted into a residence offering 329 m² of living space. The ground floor features a generously sized living room, a beautiful library, a fitted kitchen, storage space, and a lovely bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The first floor comprises five comfortable bedrooms, several bathrooms and shower rooms, as well as a small apartment with an attic, ready for renovation. A garage and a shed complete this rare property with its unique character. Just 2 km from the village of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, only 3.7 km from Varades train station (connecting to Nantes in 30 minutes), and 35 km from Angers. Karacterre® is an agency specializing in authentic properties. We operate throughout the Pays de la Loire region, Brittany, Angers, Cholet, Saumur, Rennes, Saint-Malo, Nantes, Tours, and Château-Gontier. Discover our properties, including manor houses, townhouses, lofts, contemporary homes, private mansions, castles, mansions, charming farmhouses, character apartments, exceptional properties, luxury properties, charming properties, and investment properties, directly on the Karacterre real estate website. Free valuation upon request. Proof of identity will be required before any visit, in accordance with Article L561-2-2 of the French Monetary and Financial. Including fees of 5% TTC to be paid by of the purchaser. Price excluding fees 1 100 000 €. Energy class C, Climate class B Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on the year's energy prices 2021: between 5620.00 and 7640.00 €. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: 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.

Ref.3869 : Magnificent chateau for sale in Sarthe department. Easily accessible by motorway (15 minutes), this property is located between Le Mans and Tours, in a preserved environment. This beautiful castle has retained all its exterior architectural character. A true home for living. From the very first moment, the charm is undeniable: spacious rooms, bright reception areas, a warm and welcoming atmosphere… The château naturally invites you to imagine: • a large family home • a prestigious second home • a place for intergenerational gatherings With its numerous bedrooms and living spaces, it lends itself perfectly to family life rich in shared moments. Part restored and modernised this family owned domain offers numerous possibilities This chateau has already benefited from a significant restoration, conserving the potential future options permitting the next owners to finish the project depending upon their wishes. The ground floor opens onto the entrance hall, situated in the tower beneath an elegant carved stone staircase leading to a gallery and a toilet. Next comes a spacious 110 sqm reception room, fully modernised, with large tiled floors, an octagonal coffered ceiling and breathtaking views over the park and the Fare Valley. Discreetly equipped with a video projector, a motorised screen and an integrated audio system, it can serve as a family lounge, dining room or reception area. A functional bar is situated at the western end, with access to a storage area. The tower’s cloakroom offers the possibility of installing an internal lift. At the other end, a large fireplace and double doors open onto the 35 sqm dining room, featuring a rib-vaulted ceiling, stone columns, panelling and original herringbone parquet flooring. The 15 sqm ‘small sitting room’ continues this décor, with double aspect, a carved fireplace and period parquet flooring. From the dining room, a service staircase leads discreetly to the upper floors, whilst the 31 sqm semi-professional kitchen, complete with pantries and a dumbwaiter, provides direct access to the basement. Finally, behind the bar in the main lounge, an internal passage leads to the former chapel, which has been partially modernised and can be adapted to suit your needs. The first floor has been renovated and modernised today providing 2 family rooms, an independent shower room with wc, 1 standard bedroom with shower room and 4 luxury individually decorated suites. The second floor remains in its configuration when the property was used as a holiday centre for children with its dormitories and communal shower blocks, all presented in good condition and representative of how the 1st floor once was: an internal project of refurbishment depending upon the project of the future owner... perhaps apartments, cinema rooms, further guest rooms, etc. A small door on the landing on the 2nd floor leads us up to 2 hidden rooms and an attic space in the high tower above the central stairs. In line with the traditional construction of the period underneath the whole of the ground floor we have a basement/garden level. Today home to the modernised heating/boiler room, laundry rooms, wine cellar, storage and 2nd kitchen area with the original changing rooms for the staff and dumb waiter. The outbuildings include : A/ A large building of approximately 175 sqm: the main outbuilding has been part converted on the ground floor providing a spacious professionally equipped gym and sauna. The remaining ground floor rooms are ideal for conversation into seminar or entertainment rooms with the 1st floor ripe for extra accommodation space if required. The current owners have also completed an annexe within this larger outbuilding with separate access from the rear providing a living room with office, a double bedroom and shower and wc... easily converted into a studio apartment if required. B/ A guest lodge: on the ground floor: open plan modern kitchen of 15 sqm with island into lounge 41 sqm a light triple aspect room, an office of 6 sqm, shower room, wc and 2 bedrooms, 20 sqm and 15 sqm both with dressing areas. An attic above covers the whole area and with good headheight is ripe for conversion. C/ Additional outbuildings: - a large wooden barn/garage and workshop - a stone built stable block - the ruins of three old houses near the entrance gate - a modern stable block/garage - kennels - a dove loft An exceptional 25-hectare estate The landscaped grounds offer a unique setting, perfect for peace, quiet and unwinding: • centuries-old trees • vast open spaces • unobstructed views of the countryside • swimming pool A true haven of nature, where time seems to stand still. The recently completed salt pool tiled with Bali (giving an enticing blue water effect) including submerged sun deck, waterfall feature, intergrated lighting and speakers and « travertin » terrace area of 150 sqm is located in the former walled garden, offering privacy and natural separation from the château and its outbuildings. The lawned area next to the pool also has the unique possibility of housing an up to 500 sqm of new construction (maybe a reception hall, spa area, etc.). To the east of the château courtyard, underneath the trees is a raised exotic wooden deck with jacuzzi. Offering views over the lawns and valley below as well as the château, a picturesque setting to enjoy those evening drinks and shared party moments with friends and family. The main entrance drive benefits from a recent tarmac road with lighting and there is also a separate gated « trades » entrance drive. Within the 25 hectares there are the central courtyard with fountain, formal lawns, walled pool area, parking, fields and paddocks (currently cut as hay), woodland, etc. 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.

In a peaceful valley of forest and field lies this magnificent abbey, a listed Hitstorical Monument, with a proud history and splendid architectural features in its exterior and interior. Set within a single estate of 18 ha 08 a 96 ca crossed by a small stream, this elegant château rises at the heart of a landscaped property. Originally the abbatial residence of a monastery, the estate features a pleasant tree-lined entrance drive, a beautiful courtyard of honour, and a well-designed park enhanced by an old hornbeam walk and fine ornamental trees. A small kitchen garden and meadows dotted with ancient oak trees complete the setting. The property enjoys a privileged location between Le Mans and Angers, in the midst of preserved countryside. A village with essential shops lies only 3 km away, while a small town less than 10 km from the property provides full services and a TGV railway station. The estate is also easily accessible via the nearby motorway. The château corresponds to the former abbot’s residence of the monastery. Because the commendatory abbots generally lived at court or in their dioceses, the residence was arranged and decorated from the mid-18th century onward in order to be rented to private occupants. This use explains the refined and residential character of the interior decoration, much of which has survived in remarkable condition. Offering approximately 400 m² on each level, the ground floor is organized around a central vestibule paved with cabochon stone tiles and positioned along the main axis of the façade. This space leads to the reception rooms and formerly provided access to the cloister. Two lateral doors framed with sculpted cartouches decorate the vestibule: one adorned with stylised foliage in a pure Rocaille style, the other with a medallion depicting an armoured figure holding a quiver and crowned with a laurel wreath. To the left of the vestibule lies a large salon measuring 7.29 m by 10.72 m, with stone flooring and four windows overlooking the courtyard of honour and the park. The room retains its original 18th-century décor. The central door, with its original woodwork and iron fittings, is surmounted by a sculpted panel depicting a trophy of musical instruments accompanied by a bust and garlands. The four side doors are decorated with stucco medallions representing allegories of the four seasons, created by itinerant artists of Italian origin—decorative work that is relatively rare in the region. The stone fireplace, with Rocaille ornamentation, was originally painted to imitate marble, while the grey wall tones today echo the colours used before the French Revolution. This wing of the ground floor also includes a small tiled sitting room with a wooden fireplace, a kitchen-dining room with terracotta flooring, a bedroom with dressing room and modern bathroom, and a service staircase. To the right of the vestibule is an oak-parqueted study with a 19th-century marble fireplace, created from the former waiting room of the abbatial residence, which was divided during the 19th century to form this office and a passage toward the dining room. The dining room retains most of its Louis XV decorative elements: the fountain, fireplace and sideboards beneath the windows are made of black marble from Solesmes. The fireplace mantel, designed and painted to resemble carved panelling, is made of sculpted stone, as are the frame of the central doorway decorated with a basket of flowers and the fountain surround crowned by a sculpted head of Neptune. A second vestibule leads to the main staircase, a wooden stair with square balusters dating from the late 17th century. Its first flight is built into the thickness of the wall, leaving access to the library, whose doorway is surmounted by a sculpted 19th-century head. This level also includes the library, a dining room installed in the former kitchen with terracotta flooring, a monumental fireplace and an original cooking range, as well as a small kitchen, a laundry room, various service rooms, a small cellar and a WC. The first floor is arranged around a gallery that serves four bedrooms with bathrooms or washrooms, two additional bedrooms, a children’s bedroom, a bathroom and a linen room. In the south wing there is an independent apartment composed of a living room with an 18th-century fireplace, a library, a kitchen and a bedroom with bathroom and WC. A large attic extends above the whole building. The outbuildings include several service buildings containing storage sheds, a workshop, stables, a tack room, a barn, a dovecote, a sheepfold, and former bakery and dairy buildings. A caretaker’s house, entirely restored in recent years, comprises an entrance hall, tiled kitchen, back kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom and WC. The property is also equipped with full equestrian facilities. The stable features Regupol rubber flooring in the stalls and in the wash area, with Röwer & Rüb boxes (4 x 3.6 m) made of hardwood, galvanized and painted burgundy, and a solarium equipped with UV and infrared lamps. The indoor arena, of Olympic dimensions (21 x 61 m), is drained around the perimeter and every ten metres. It rests on a crushed stone foundation with a compacted layer, topped with 14 to 16 cm of Fontainebleau sand mixed with high-quality Belgian fibres. The arena includes safety mirrors (6 m in the centre and 3 m in each corner) and an irrigation system supplied by water from the river. A lunging ring with a diameter of 18 m, built on a compacted crushed-stone foundation, is covered with a mixture of Fontainebleau sand, natural sand and fibres to create a deeper base. Wooden paddocks complete the equestrian facilities. The entrance gatehouse, the façades and roofs of the abbot’s residence, the well, the vestibule and staircase, the large salon and dining room on the ground floor, the seven bedrooms on the first floor, and the bridge over the stream are all listed as **Historic Monuments**. The façades and roofs of the outbuildings, together with the dovecote in its entirety, are listed on the **Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments**. The property therefore benefits from the favourable tax regime associated with Historic Monument status.

Set within a 3.9-hectare estate, a fully restored Renaissance château of approximately 410m² in the heart of the Saumur region. On the ground floor: an entrance hall, vestibule, large living room, utility room, and a fitted kitchen opening onto the living/dining room. First floor: 3 en-suite bedrooms with private shower rooms, one of which has a walk-in wardrobe. Second floor: 2 en-suite bedrooms with shower rooms and a bathroom, attics. Facades refurbished, door frames replaced, geothermal heating installed. In the grounds: outbuildings, workshop, garage for 3-4 vehicles, wine cellar. Heated travertine stone swimming pool with new equipment, tennis court requiring refurbishment. Period features: fireplaces, solid wood flooring, panelling, high ceilings. Landscaped grounds, 2 entrance gates, river below the property. 45 minutes from Angers.

Historic Manor House Listed as a Monument, Set Within an Unspoilt Landscaped Estate Location and accessibility Set within a peaceful and unspoilt rural environment, this distinguished historic property lies in the northern part of the Pays de la Loire region, in the department of Mayenne, close to the town of Sillé-le-Guillaume. The latter provides a full range of everyday amenities as well as a railway station offering regular services to Le Mans, reached in approximately twenty minutes. The location offers a rare balance between privacy and ease of access. Le Mans, with its TGV high-speed rail connections, is around 50 kilometres away. Alençon lies approximately 30 kilometres to the north, while Laval, which benefits from an airport, is less than an hour’s drive. An access to the motorway network can be reached in about thirty minutes, allowing travel to Paris in roughly two and a half hours. Two nearby villages offer essential local shops, including a bakery and grocery store, while the broader commercial and service infrastructure of Sillé-le-Guillaume ensures day-to-day convenience without compromising the rural character of the setting. ⸻ A discreet approach and a carefully structured natural setting The property is approached via a quiet country lane, followed by a private driveway that crosses open pastureland and gently rolling countryside. This leads to an historic entrance porch, which opens onto a spacious main courtyard forming the heart of the estate. The manor house is arranged around this courtyard, accompanied by several stone-built outbuildings positioned to the east and west, while an additional annex completes the enclosure. A secondary access road runs alongside the main residence and serves the outbuildings located to the rear of the property. Meadows extend on either side of the driveway and continue northwards into an established oak woodland, which then stretches westward. To the rear of the manor, a landscaped garden overlooks a gently flowing stream. Beyond this watercourse, two further meadows are accessed via a stone bridge, creating a continuous and harmonious estate layout. ⸻ The manor house – Architectural character Constructed of stone and rendered rubble masonry, the manor is partially built over ancient cellars. It rises over four levels, including two attic storeys, and presents a refined architectural composition typical of historic noble residences in the region. The slate roofs are pitched on two sides and punctuated by sculpted dormer windows that animate the elevations. Stone-mullioned windows rhythmically punctuate the façades, while a double-flight stone staircase leads to the principal entrance, enhancing the sense of arrival. At the rear, the main building is complemented by a series of distinctive architectural features: a square tower capped with a pavilion roof, a stair tower, and a round tower topped with a conical “pepper-pot” roof. A smaller adjoining structure, attached to the eastern side of the square tower, rises over two levels beneath a hipped slate roof. An independent cellar, accessible from the exterior, is built of small-cut sandstone masonry and is thought to date from the 11th or 12th centuries, attesting to the long history of the site. The façades and roofs of the manor, along with the low eastern wing, are officially listed as Historic Monuments. ⸻ Interior layout Ground floor The main entrance opens directly into a generous reception room combining living and dining areas. This central space is also accessible via a secondary entrance located within the stair tower, allowing for fluid circulation. From here, access is provided to a study, a kitchen housed within the square tower, and a corridor with guest facilities leading to the round tower. The lower level of this tower has been converted into a unique wellness area, comprising a bathroom, sauna, fireplace, and vaulted ceiling. The kitchen connects to an adjoining service room used as a pantry and boiler room. Throughout this level, the property retains a wealth of period features, including monumental granite fireplaces, stone window surrounds, and paneled wooden doors fitted with original ironwork, some crowned with carved stone decorations. Stained glass panels remain in the upper sections of the windows. Floors are largely laid with terracotta tiles, and ceilings feature exposed timber beams. ⸻ First floor A stone spiral staircase leads to the first floor, which includes a bedroom and a shower room located within the round tower, complete with a fireplace and separate toilet. A first-floor sitting room provides access to a second bedroom located in the square tower, followed by a corridor leading to an additional shower room, separate toilet facilities, and a third bedroom. This level is distinguished by large fireplaces with painted granite surrounds. One partition wall features a decorated beam adorned with painted cartouches depicting geometric motifs, floral arrangements, and stylised landscapes characteristic of 17th-century ornamentation. Terracotta floors and exposed beams continue throughout. ⸻ Second floor The staircase continues to the upper level, where a landing gives access to a bedroom in the round tower, featuring a painted fireplace, historic wood panelling, and a ceiling with radiating timber beams. A water point adjoins this room. A separate landing leads to two further bedrooms, a bathroom, independent toilet facilities, and a storage room. An additional bedroom, located in the square tower, benefits from a substantial stone and brick fireplace. A series of interconnected attics, totalling approximately 41 sqm, link the upper levels of the main house and both towers. Exposed roof timbers offer further potential for adaptation, subject to the necessary permissions. ⸻ Outbuildings Several stone-built outbuildings with slate roofs are arranged around the main courtyard. To the east, a two-storey former agricultural building offers approximately 240 sqm of floor space. Stone-paved floors and original feeding racks remain in place, reflecting its historic use. It is currently arranged as a workshop, with a large upper-level hall. To the west of the courtyard, a second outbuilding extends over roughly 220 sqm across two levels, including attic space, and is presently used for storage and as a granary. To the rear of the manor, a large open-sided barn supported by two stone pillars provides approximately 117 sqm of ground surface, with a ridge height of 8.75 metres. ⸻ Grounds and landscape The estate combines structured gardens, open pastureland, and mature woodland into a cohesive and serene environment. The access drive, lined with apple trees, leads to a grassed courtyard centred around a mature lime tree. Surrounding paths are planted with roses, trees, and shrubs of varied species. Below the manor, a medieval-inspired garden overlooks the stream. It is arranged into enclosed green “rooms” bordered by hornbeam hedges and enhanced by box and yew topiary. One section is dedicated to medicinal plants, accompanied by the gentle sound of running water. The meadows, reached via a stone bridge, extend to the north and south-west of the property. They are framed by hedgerows and winding watercourses, while the oak woodland borders the land to the north and continues westward, completing this rare and harmonious historic estate.

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)

Ref.4803 : French chateau for sale in Mayenne department. Built in Mayenne, in the historic province of Maine, this chateau stands near a small, vibrant town. Perched on a hill, it overlooks a small river flowing below. A regional train station is located 700 meters from the property. All daily necessities are within walking distance (supermarkets, bakeries, movie theater, etc.). Laval, a 20-minute drive away, offers a full range of shops and services. The wooded countryside of Maine is renowned for its picturesque charm and fertile soil, surrounded by the provinces of Normandy, Anjou, and Brittany… The chateau was built in the 20th century as an extension of a small chateau that had been built in the late 19th century, around the 1870s. The structure is constructed of plastered rubble stone and covered with slate. The main façade faces south. The complex is flanked by six turrets. The imposing structure forms a beautiful ensemble. A few steps lead up to a terrace running along the south-facing façade. The entrance door, inviting us inside the building, is crowned by an imposing pediment featuring a winged lion – the ‘Lion of Saint Mark’ – rendered in mosaic. The chateau covers an area of approximately 600 sqm, excluding the attic, and comprises: On the ground floor: a monumental entrance hall and staircase (47 sqm) topped by a dome and its peristyle. A corridor (36 sqm) leads to two living rooms (40 sqm each, ceiling height: 4.25 m), which can be combined to form a single 80 sqm lounge thanks to an ingenious retractable partition, a billiard room (33 sqm), a toilet/washbasin area (9.5 sqm), a dining room (21 sqm), and a kitchen (14 sqm); then in the 19th-century section, a service staircase, 2 bedrooms (12 and 24 sqm), a bedroom/shower room (19 sqm), a study (16 sqm), an entrance hall (6 sqm), and 2 toilets/washbasins. On the first floor : 10 bedrooms ranging from 17 to 36 sqm (ceiling height: 3.4 m), 1 bathroom, 1 shower room, 2 toilets/washbasins, toilet. Above: attic comprising the former staff quarters. Cellar running beneath the entire chateau, including the boiler room and wine cellar. Harmoniously arranged around the château, the outbuildings comprise: A/ A caretaker’s house (former gatehouse) of 52.8 sqm excluding the attic, comprising: kitchen/living room (27 sqm), 2 bedrooms (13 and 9 sqm), shower room, toilet; 3 rooms in the attic above; cellar below; property in good visible condition, in need of refreshing: electric radiator heating, 4 main windows replaced in 2024 with double glazing; electrical wiring approximately 25 years old, insulation, mains drainage. B/ Garages block, 100 sqm per level. C/ Stables of 130 sqm, with attics above; small shed attached. D/ A former greenhouse extended to include a kennel. E/ Gazebo. F/ An orangery of 50 sqm, extended by former sheds requiring restoration. G/ An aviary below the chateau. The chateau is prominently situated at the centre of its grounds and surrounded by a lovely, beautifully landscaped park, featuring tall ornamental trees, mainly conifers (cedars, sequoias, spruces, etc.). The vegetation provides both a picturesque setting and the protection that such a property requires. Part of the property is enclosed by walls. To the south and east, the land slopes down towards the river, with the undulating terrain offering views of the horizon. The total area is 8.27 acres (3 hectares, 34 ares and 89 ca). 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.

VERY CLOSE TO THE CITY! This beautiful 8th-century property, 1,500 m from the train station, will offer you in the castle section, a set of 200 m2 of living rooms (main living room: 100 m2), six large bedrooms, all with a bathroom + toilet. The huge attic is suitable for conversion. The walls have been lined from the inside, the roof is recent. An annex house offers a large living room with open kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom. The 2.5 ha park is graced with century-old trees. Various outbuildings, horse stalls, garages, complete this quality property. Information on the potential risks to which this property may be exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Réf. 4821: 19th-century château near Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Brevin. The property is situated in Loire-Atlantique, away from the hustle and bustle, between the Loire and the Atlantic. It is very close to a village of over 3,000 inhabitants which offers all essential amenities. Marshes, hedgerows and vast horizons form a vibrant landscape, comprising remarkable protected natural areas. This landscape is punctuated by the Loire and the Martinière maritime canal, which is within walking distance of the property. Whilst enjoying a preserved environment, the property is nevertheless close to the highly dynamic economic hubs of Nantes and Saint-Nazaire, as well as the pretty Loire port of Paimboeuf. Here, you can enjoy walks or bike rides, explore along the waterways, and get involved in local community life… All of which invite you to slow down, recharge your batteries and enjoy a pleasant living environment not far from the ocean. The property is situated in a rural setting. A gate opens onto a small path leading to the château, set within wooded grounds. This residence is distinguished by its late 19th-century architecture, typical of those elegant, characterful houses inspired by the eclectic style, where classical rigour blends with decorative whimsy. The coat of arms of the former owners is visible on the triangular pediment of the façade. The perfectly proportioned façade is organised around a distinct central axis, emphasised by a slightly projecting bay. This is crowned by a richly ornamented pointed gable, a true architectural signature, incorporating brickwork patterns, geometric motifs and small arched openings, which enliven the composition. The whole structure rests on light-coloured rendered masonry, punctuated by a frame of exposed red bricks. This contrast, both understated and graphic, subtly highlights the openings, the corner ties and the horizontal bands, giving the façade a structured appearance, reinforced by the tall windows, arranged over two levels, which lend verticality and elegance. The interior covers an area of 374 sqm. The original features have been preserved, including parquet flooring, wood panelling, mouldings and ceiling rosettes. The rooms are bright. There is plenty of storage space. The cellar, which covers approximately 50% of the house’s floor area, will appeal to wine enthusiasts. On the ground floor: An entrance hall leads to a kitchen, utility room, dining room, living room, toilet and laundry room. On the mezzanine level: storage room. On the first floor, the landing leads to 4 bedrooms, a bathroom, a dressing room, a shower room, hallways and a toilet. On the second floor: the landing leads to 3 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, a large playroom, a toilet and storage space. Top floor: a large, light-filled attic office with exposed beams. Outbuildings : A large building of around 120 sqm, with a fibre-cement roof. A small garage with a tiled roof. The estate’s grounds cover just over a hectare, offering an unspoilt natural setting. A lawn stretches out around the château, ideal for relaxation and outdoor receptions. A pond punctuates the landscape, adding a touch of freshness, in which the silhouettes of ancient trees—mighty oaks and stately cedars—are reflected. The eye wanders towards the surrounding meadows, offering a sense of space. 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.4798 : Medieval castle and 16th-C. noble dwelling, listed as a Historic Monument, with outbuildings and 8.22 acres in Anjou Set in a peaceful setting in the heart of the Layon Valley, this remarkable medieval castle forms part of a landscape typical of southern Anjou, where vineyards and valleys intertwine. Situated between the old village and the River Layon, it enjoys a location that is both central and secluded, reflecting the pivotal role it once played in the local community. Close to the business hubs of Angers and Cholet, and within easy reach of Saumur, the property offers excellent accessibility whilst retaining the charm of a preserved rural setting. The Layon Valley, renowned for its landscapes and vineyards, offers a sought-after lifestyle, ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the heritage of the Anjou region. The numerous surrounding vineyards contribute to the region’s economic and cultural vitality, whilst the paths and roads criss-crossing the hillsides invite you to go for a stroll. A few shops and services are within walking distance (bar-restaurant, nurses’ practice, winegrowers), and the nearest amenities are located about ten minutes away in a small neighbouring town. The property now offers an interesting heritage base, suitable for a residential or development project, in an area appreciated for its relaxed lifestyle and authenticity. All that remains of the medieval castle, dating from the 12th and 15th centuries, is an imposing square keep overlooking the valley and the ruins of its original seigneurial layout. The main tower was built on a four-storey plan with a slate roof and features spacious rooms whose opulent furnishings for the time suggest that powerful lords once resided here. Built on a promontory, the complex forms a double enclosure enclosed by defensive curtain walls with flanking towers, whose functions were to observe the valley and protect the inhabitants from external attacks. In addition to the castle, a former residence dating from the 16th-C. currently serves as the main dwelling on the estate. Built of local stone with a three-storey layout and a slate roof, it covers an area of approximately 450 sqm and is laid out as follows: On the raised ground floor, accessed via a stone stepway, a gallery leads on one side to a kitchen, a large room converted into a living/dining room featuring a monumental stone fireplace and a mezzanine accessed via a remarkable solid oak spiral staircase with a central baluster featuring a twisted design, and then to a study/library; and on the other side to a toilet, a bathroom, a dressing room, two bedrooms, a lounge with a built-in fireplace, and a shower room. On this floor, the floors are laid with Rairies terracotta tiles and solid wood parquet, the interior doors and shutters, and the ceilings feature ornate cornices or exposed beams. Partially attic space above. On the ground floor, a spacious living room used as a reception room with a monumental fireplace and an old bread oven, two en-suite bedrooms, each with its own shower room/toilet, a kitchen/utility room, storage rooms, a boiler room and a cellar. The property features numerous outbuildings: - A restored former farmhouse of approximately 100 sqm, built of local stone with a tiled roof, converted into a comfortable home comprising a large living/dining room with a mezzanine, a kitchen, a shower room, a toilet, and a ground-floor bedroom. At the rear, there are lean-to buildings (storage sheds and a woodshed) and a walled garden. Heating is provided by a De Dietrich oil-fired boiler (2000) and a wood-burning stove, with hot water supplied by an electric water heater. Note that parts of the timber frame are exposed, and an imposing stone fireplace featuring the wood-burning stove ensures a warm and cosy atmosphere. - A third dwelling of approximately 50 sqm, built of local stone with a slate roof, comprises on the ground floor a kitchen, a living room with an old limestone fireplace featuring a straight lintel, and a bedroom on the first floor. The ceilings feature exposed wooden joists, and heating is provided by a wood-burning stove and electric convector heaters. - A local stone barn with a tiled roof, currently used as a garage. - A local stone wine store with a tiled roof, comprising storage and utility rooms. - A former local stone barn/stable with a slate roof, featuring a room converted into a honey house. - A bread oven. - A kennel. - A gatehouse built of local stone with a tiled roof, currently comprising two rooms used as offices. - An American-style barrack serving as a large reception hall. - A vast hangar. - A second brick wine store/cellar. - Cellar rooms dug into the hillside. - Various other outbuildings and lean-tos. A vast plot of land covering 8.22 acres, comprising courtyards, paths, woodland, meadows, an orchard, a vegetable garden, and a park featuring beautiful ornamental trees, some of which are centuries old (plane trees, cedars, oaks, maples, ash trees, chestnut trees, Judas trees, ginkgo, paulownia, prunus, birch, poplars, camellias, lilacs, rhododendrons, laburnum, viburnum, vegelia, Mexican orange trees, hydrangeas, roses, fruit trees, vines, peonies, irises, walnut trees, olive trees, fig trees, cherry trees, plum trees, apricot trees, peach trees, apple trees, pear trees), offering exceptional views over the Layon Valley. Cabinet LE NAIL – Maine-et-Loire - M. Lodoïs HUBERT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Lodoïs HUBERT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 792 044 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.