castles with terrace for sale Sarthe, France

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)

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

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.