castles with terrace for sale Sarthe, France

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.

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.

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

Ref.4313 : French Historic castle for sale in Pays de la Loire. Built on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding countryside and a small river, on the borders of the Sarthe and Mayenne départements, 230 km from Paris and easily accessible by TGV train and motorway, this beautiful château, listed in its entirety on the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques (Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments), comprises around fifteen rooms that have been restored to a very high standard. The property comprises the château itself and a vast outbuilding that houses a separate dwelling and exhibition space. THE CASTLE : Its total covered surface area on 5 levels is 1,400sqm, of which 300sqm is in its 19th century state and approx. 900 sqm is maintained, spread over 3 levels. It houses : Ground floor (level 0): access via the main courtyard : former guard room (55sqm) 3.77 m high double ribbed ceiling, housed in the former medieval keep, its monumental Gothic fireplace bearing two coats of arms, including the royal coat of arms and a crest with a coat of arms of high nobility in the center, beautiful oak parquet flooring. Large lounge (68sqm) 3.7 m high, with its medieval fireplace bearing the same coat of arms; Large bedroom (41sqm), 3.7 m high, where Steve Mcqueen stayed during the filming of 'Le Mans', with en suite bathroom; Library/Billiard room (42 sqm, 3.5 m high, with access to the south-west-facing summer terraces; Small study (8.5sqm) and large study (31 sqm). 1st floor (level 1): Corridor with terracotta tiles leading to : An old balcony and a second open balcony overlooking the chapel; Bedroom (31 sqm), known as the king's bedroom due to Louis XIII's documented stay there, 3.16 m high, oak parquet flooring, monumental fireplace with stone column, en suite bathroom with bath and washbasin; Bedroom (20.27 sqm), 3.22 m high, terracotta tiled floor, 19th century marble fireplace, en suite bathroom (11 sqm) with bath, bidet, washbasin. separate wc. Bedroom (22.37 sqm), 3.09 m high, terracotta tiled floor, 19th century marble fireplace, en suite bathroom with bath and washbasin; Library (former bedroom) (34.5 sqm), 3 m high, oak parquet flooring, monumental stone fireplace; Bedroom (41.5 sqm), HPS: 3.28 m, oak herringbone parquet flooring, monumental stone fireplace, en suite bathroom with bath, washbasin, wc; Master bedroom (34.3sqm), HPS: 3.21 m, oak floor with herringbone pattern, monumental stone fireplace, en suite shower room with shower, washbasin, wc; dressing room (10.2 sqm), modern shower room with double washbasin and shower. On the 2nd floor (level 2): Approx. 350sqm of living space comprising 7 rooms to be completely renovated (floors, walls, ceilings) and 2 sanitary areas also to be renovated. Attic above. Garden level (-1) : Large dining room (36 sqm), HSP: 2.45 m, wc with washbasin, kitchen and dining area (41 sqm), HSP: 2.45 m, utility room. Basement (level -2): Former kitchens and unfinished preparation and storage areas, former ice houses, vaulted cellar, wine cellar and various areas, boiler room. The outbuildings include : Adjoining the castle, with access via the main courtyard, is a beautiful early 16th century chapel. At the entrance to the castle, a U-shaped building that houses : former caretaker's accommodation, restored in 2010, comprising a room (37sqm), 3.01 m high, a bedroom (16.8sqm), a shower room (4.9 sqm) with double wash-hand basins, shower, separate toilet and a kitchen (20.8 sqm). Oil-fired heating, 2010 boiler. A showroom (60.5 sqm), 3 m high, tiled, exposed beams, cement floor with parquet flooring, entrance (14.82 sqm) with staircase, wc with washbasin. First floor: showroom (75 sqm), projection room (57sqm), cement floor. Garage (56 sqm); Stable with 3 boxes (50 sqm); Former tack room (9.4 sqm); Garage (52 sqm), attic above. With a total surface area of 17.59 acres (7 ha 12 a 88 ca), the land comprises : - an attractive driveway and bridle path ; - a pretty terraced garden - an equestrian arena (80x40m) covered with Fontainebleau sand following earthworks and the laying of a bidime; - a small ornamental wood (approx. 6.17 acres / 2.5 ha); - Paddock (approx. 2.47 acres / 1 ha); - pleasant, harmoniously planted areas. The château, its chapel and the recognised layout of the gardens (cad. Zi 31p) were included in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 24 April 1989. The entrance gate (cad. ZI 31p) was listed by decree on 22 July 1991. This property benefits from the advantageous tax status of Historic Monuments. This property is registred on the additionnal inventory of historic monuments (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France). OPTION TO PURCHASE IN ADDITION : ARTICLE 2 : The former chateau farm comprises : A comfortable dwelling house, recently restored, of approx. 160 sqm with entrance hall, study, living room, kitchen, utility room, wc/washbasin. First floor: lounge, 3 bedrooms, 3 shower rooms and 1 bathroom. Oil-fired central heating. Outbuildings used as sheds. A beautiful 18th century building with a floor surface area of 270 sqm, built of stone on an L-shaped plan, housing former stables (9 loose boxes), a treatment room (32.8 sqm) and a barn. The slate roof was redone in 2014. Land in the nature of gardens and meadows, representing a total surface area of : 4.32 acres (1 ha 75 a 20 ca). ARTICLE 3 : Beyond a small road, a beautiful property of more than 67 acres consisting of woods and moorland with a pond (approx. 6,300 sqm).

Ref.4716 : French castle with large estate for sale in Pays de la Loire. This beautiful château is located in the historic province of Maine, in the department of Sarthe, on the edge of the Perche region, on the outskirts of a charming little rural village. Six kilometers away is a town with all the essential shops and services. Le Mans, with its dynamic atmosphere and high-speed rail connections, is only 35 minutes away, offering the perfect balance between the tranquility of the countryside and proximity to major infrastructure. Built in the 17th century and renovated in the 18th and 19th centuries, this charming castle is set in the heart of a park combining majestic trees and pastures. With its simple and elegant U-shaped layout, the castle consists of a raised rectangular central section flanked by two round towers, while two wings at right angles frame the whole. The south-west façade opens onto a remarkable terrace, bordered by an elegant balustrade. The lower forecourt in front of it is partially surrounded by a moat. It is accessed via a pretty fixed bridge closed by a wrought iron gate. Along the moat, an elegant outbuilding and a tower give the complex a remarkable layout. The northeast facade opens onto a pleasant English-style park. The buildings are divided between the terraced courtyard and the lower forecourt, which is partially surrounded by a moat. The chateau has a living area of approximately 600 sqm, distributed as follows: On the ground floor: entrance hall (29 sqm / ceiling height: 3.55 m) with stone fireplace, To the west of the entrance: - Grand oak staircase with wrought iron banister and wooden handrail. - Former dining room with double exposure with oak parquet flooring, fireplace, wood paneling, and interesting painted canvases depicting rural scenes. - Kitchen in the tower and utility room. - Small music room - Library with parquet flooring and 19th-century marble fireplace. - Office . - Bedroom with oak parquet flooring, wood paneling, and marble fireplace. In the rear wing: a hallway leads to a small office with parquet flooring, a large landing with cupboard, and a room with toilet. To the east of the entrance: - Large lantern-style living room (62sqm / ceiling height: 3.71m) lit by 4 windows, herringbone oak parquet flooring, 18th-century wood paneling, marble fireplace; - Small dining room with oak parquet flooring, 19th-century marble fireplace. - Second staircase. Adjoining, - Interesting bathroom covered in earthenware tiles; - Kitchen - Hallway, - Small living room (former bedroom with alcove), herringbone oak parquet flooring, 19th-century marble fireplace; 2 rooms measuring 11sqm. First floor: East side: a landing leads to: - a bedroom with pine parquet flooring, marble fireplace, and bathroom with sink. - a bedroom with English oak parquet flooring, 19th-century marble fireplace, double exposure, adjoining bathroom with sink and shower. - A room of approximately 7 sqm for use as a dressing room. - One bedroom with double alcove, pine parquet flooring. - A small bedroom adjoining the previous one. - A bathroom in the northeast tower with sink, bathtub, and toilet. - Another room. In the main building: - A bedroom with parquet flooring and a 19th-century gray marble fireplace. - One bedroom with gray marble fireplace and parquet flooring. - One bedroom with 19th-century marble fireplace and parquet flooring. - One bedroom - A bathroom in the northwest tower with two sinks, toilet, and bathtub. - One bedroom with pine parquet flooring and a 19th-century marble fireplace. Above: Attic and former servants' quarters. The outbuildings include: In the main courtyard: - An elegant stone building with a tiled roof, built adjacent to the west wing of the central residence, housing: a former orangery (47.56 sqm / ceiling height: 4.14 m), cement floor, plastered walls; An entrance hall with staircase; 2 garages (65 sqm / ceiling height: 2.96 m) with cement floors; 2 utility rooms (14.8 sqm and 15.75 sqm); Former stables (53.1 sqm), 4 stalls; A former cowshed (80 sqm); - A tower occupies the southeast corner. Built away from the chateau, a stone-coated, tiled farmyard building housing: A workshop (42.29 sqm); A garage (49.47 sqm); A former cowshed (35.2 sqm); A room (18.2 sqm) An annex: former caretaker's house of approximately 60sqm, restored in 2015, currently rented as a second home, with on the ground floor: living room, kitchen, small bedroom, toilet, bathroom with shower. Upstairs: one bedroom. Electric convector heating, sanitation would be up to standard. The estate, covering a total area of 266 acres (108 hectares), is composed as follows: 1) The park: two driveways on either side of the property lead to the château, one of which is closed off by a magnificent gate. From here, the view extends over the beautiful English-style park, planted with oak, chestnut, and plane trees, offering a setting that is both majestic and peaceful. A small wood perfect for walks completes this green setting. 2) Farmland: extending from the park, 234 acres (95) hectares of farmland currently leased provide the property with protection and income to cover part of the expenses.

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.