castles for sale Le Mans, France

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.

Nantes Sotheby's realty propose you an exceptional property near Le Mans, featuring a Napoleon III style château, expansive outbuildings, and a sprawling English-style park spanning over 8 hectares. Just 21 minutes from the Le Mans racetracks and 4 km from a village with a train station connecting to Le Mans in a mere 13 minutes, this residence boasts a 900 sqm château with spacious reception rooms, 13 bedrooms, and 7 bathrooms. The outbuildings provide substantial accommodation capacity, and a 200 sqm hall allows for diverse project possibilities. Don't miss this unique opportunity near the Le Mans racetracks. Contact us for more information.

Less than 15 minutes from Le Mans, an elegant family home set in over 1.5 hectares of grounds. Coldwell Banker Le Mans presents this beautiful 19th-century château offering approximately 700 m² of living space in a rare setting, ideal for bringing together several generations: beautiful, light-filled reception rooms, preserved architectural charm, and a warm and authentic atmosphere. Nine bedrooms and suites with en-suite bathrooms allow you to welcome family and friends in complete serenity. Outside, the vast wooded grounds with a river, rose gardens, swimming pool and natural play areas will be a real place of memories for young and old alike. Close to schools, shops and quick access to Le Mans, as well as the 24-hour motor racing circuit and the European horse centre, this residence combines nature, comfort and family life. A unique place to write a new family history. Visit our website for more information and photos. Fees payable by the purchaser. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

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.

This remarkable mid 19th century Neo Gothic style chateau is located near a little town with all amenities 15 minutes from Le Mans, and just 55 minutes from Paris by TGV. Meticulously restored allying period elegance with contemporary comfort, it is set in listed grounds designed by renowned landscaped gardener Edouard André and commands beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. The chateau boasts superb facades and refined interior elements including Odorico-signed Art Deco mosaics. An orangery has been converted into guest accommodation. Annexes include a caretaker’s house, and former stables used as garages for up to eight cars. With a swimming pool and a tennis court. The chateau is sold furnished.

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

Ref. 3871: Beautiful property with a strong performance potential for sale at 20km from Le Mans This property is built in a charming wooded park near a village and 20 km from Le Mans. At 4km there is a resource town (college, supermarket, bakery), with a TER station that reaches Le Mans in 13 minutes and Tours in 47 minutes. Access to the motorway is 6.5 km away. Le Mans has an excellent TGV station, Paris is 54 minutes away (16 connections per day), 1.5 hours from Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport, 3 hours from Lyon, 4 hours and 20 minutes from London and an excellent motorway network (Paris in 2.5 hours). Built in the 19th century and facing east-west, the castle is built of brick on a granite base and topped with a slate roof. With approx. 900 sqm (9,229 sq ft) of living space, it is distributed as follows: On the ground floor (ceiling height (HSP) 4.45 m): a large entrance hall, mosaic tiles, wooden stairway, a large dining room, herringbone parquet flooring, 2 fireplaces, a library, a lounge with wood panelling, kitchen, On the first floor (3.7 m high): 6 bedrooms, parquet flooring, 2 bathrooms with wc, a shower room with wc, kitchen, On the second floor (3.25 m high): 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one with toilet, 3 shower rooms, 2 with toilet, separate toilet, In the attic, former staff rooms to be restored, Basement with former professional kitchen, boiler room, electrical cabinet, various other rooms  The outbuildings date from the 20th century and offer great potential for various activities. They include : In the extension of the chateau, to the south, a building housing : On the ground floor: 10 studio flats of 15 sqm to be refreshed, On the first floor: 17 bedrooms with 10 shower rooms; On the second floor: 5 studios with a small kitchen, In the extension, a kitchen with dining room, To the west, forming a sort of courtyard, a former gymnasium of 200 sqm, with gas heating, sanitary facilities and on part of a floor with a home cinema, An artist's studio on two levels, A circular building on two levels, housing a former bar and a billiard room, An office building of about 50 sqm, The castle is beautifully set in English-style parklands dotted with small wooded areas that give the property a rural character and a certain intimacy. To the west, an old walled vegetable garden of approx. 6,000 sqm (1.2 acres), entirely enclosed by walls, adorns the property, which spans a total surface area of 20 acres (8,14 hectares). We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.