castles with terrace for sale Chantonnay, France

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.

Ideally situated between La Roche-sur-Yon, Cholet and Nantes, this exceptional estate extends over 42 hectares of undulating woodland, with ponds and tree-lined driveways. The chateau, built in the classical style of the 18th century, features a symmetrical façade with seven bays, topped with dormer windows, and spans two stories plus attic space, providing approx. 900 sqm of living space. It comprises vast lounges, a library, a dining room, a kitchen, seven bedrooms with en suite shower rooms and several offices. Elegant period details include inlaid parquet flooring, carved wood panelling, fireplaces and rose windows. The basement houses cellars, former kitchens, a laundry room, a boiler room and various other rooms. Numerous outbuildings complete the property: - Building courtyard (garages, barn, offices, accommodation) - Renovated sheepfold with 4 bedrooms and swimming pool (12x6 heated) - Renovated 15th-century watchtower (lounge, shower room, bedroom) - Chapel and other outbuildings The peaceful, carefully-kept, enclosed parklands feature numerous century-old trees, two ponds, a former racecourse and superb views over the countryside. The facades and roofs of the chateau and the former guard tower, the chapel, the well-ordered grounds and the three tree-lined driveways leading to the estate are listed as Historic Monuments. Selling price : 4 000 000 euros Fees payable by the vendor Energy class: N/A Climate class: N/A Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: not applicable Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Ref.4567 : Superb 18th Century château, listed as a Historic Monument, in its 103 acres estate, in Vendée. The Château is located between Nantes, La Roche-sur-Yon and Cholet, in the Haut Bocage vendéen. The Haut Bocage Vendéen is characterised by a landscape of hills, also known as ‘Puys’, in particular the PUY-du Fou, and valleys, with alternating panoramic views and valleys. This region is one of the most picturesque in the Vendée. This area of hill ranges is also an important region for livestock farming, forestry (with many chestnut groves) and mixed farming. The region's economy is very dynamic, with an industrial fabric and a strong entrepreneurial culture. It's also a land with a strong attachment to its history, values and traditions. The estate is enclosed to the south of the château by a long gate. A wrought-iron gate opens onto a courtyard framed by the wide façade of the château and its two pavilions. Designed in a classical style, the main facade features seven bays of high windows on two levels. The castle has a total of four levels: cellars, ground floor, first floor and vast attics. The high, perfectly symmetrical slate roof of the dwelling features a central dormer window and four other smaller windows, known as Capucine windows. The two side pavilions are two storeys high under a tiled roof. The façade of the dwelling features a horseshoe-shaped staircase leading to a porch and the entrance door. On the ground floor, the entrance door opens into a vast hall. To its right is the start of a wide staircase. This hall also opens onto a long gallery to the right, leading to a 33 sqm office and two other offices in the pavilion to the right. Opposite the entrance hall, a beautiful double door opens onto a 54 sqm lounge, which includes a library with a mezzanine and walls entirely covered in wood panelling. To the left of the hall, another double door opens onto the large 67 sqm lounge. The dining room and kitchen are in the left-hand pavilion. The north facade of the château opens onto a terrace with stone balusters overlooking the pond. The first floor comprises seven bedrooms with full bathrooms or shower rooms and two rooms used as offices. The chateau spans around 900 sqm and features a wealth of decorative and antique features, including herringbone parquet flooring with marquetry decorations, wainscoting, sculpted doors with decorations surmounted by their pediments, sculpted mouldings, rosettes, etc. Numerous outbuildings including : The ‘Bergerie’: recently renovated outbuilding with lounge, living room, kitchen and master suite on the ground floor and three bedrooms upstairs. Swimming pool Forming a courtyard : - Garages, with caretaker's office - Large barn - Large building used as offices, reception and flats 15th century watchtower, recently renovated, warmly decorated, with a lounge on the ground floor, a shower room on the first floor and a bedroom upstairs. 15th century chapel (listed) Various small roofs The 103 acres estate, partly enclosed by stone walls, is set in a peaceful setting. The chirping of the birds is the only sound to be heard from this castle, which is set in beautiful, well-kept grounds. Many of the trees are over a hundred years old. Peaceful animals attached to the property graze in peace: Ouessant sheep, two donkeys and ponies. A superb pond at the foot of the château offers sublime views. It is home to white and black swans, ducks and herons. Another pond is nearby. An old racecourse is close to the château. Cabinet LE NAIL – Loire-Atlantique and Vendée - Mrs Nathalie TOULBOT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Nathalie TOULBOT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 418 969 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Between La Roche-sur-Yon and Nantes, nestled in the rolling countryside of the Haut Bocage region of the Vendée and just an hour from the Vendée beaches, lies an exceptional estate where history and nature come together in rare harmony. Listed in the Inventory of Historic Monuments, this 18th-century château offers nearly 900 m² of living space within a 42-hectare preserved park, just thirty minutes from Nantes International Airport. Inside, the generous proportions and abundant natural light reveal a décor of great authenticity. Herringbone parquet floors adorned with inlaid woodwork, carved panelling, period fireplaces and elegant mouldings bear witness to the architectural refinement of the Age of Enlightenment. The reception areas flow harmoniously from one to the next: a large reception room, a characterful library-sitting room clad in panelling across two levels with a mezzanine, a gallery leading to several offices, as well as a dining room and a kitchen situated in one of the side pavilions. The first floor features seven bedrooms, each with its own bathroom or shower room, offering comfort and privacy in a setting steeped in history. Surrounding the château, the outbuildings significantly enhance the estate’s potential. A pleasant detached house – the Bergerie – recently renovated and featuring its own swimming pool, offers a charming residence ideal for hosting family or guests. Sheltered behind a long wrought-iron fence and accessed via a grand entrance gate, the château appears at the end of a main courtyard, showcasing the perfect symmetry of its classical architecture. Its granite façade, punctuated by tall windows and topped by an elegant slate roof dotted with dormers, is preceded by a majestic horseshoe-shaped staircase leading to the entrance steps. A restored 15th-century watchtower, a listed chapel from the same century, and a courtyard of outbuildings comprising a barn, garages, reception areas and self-contained accommodation complete this remarkable heritage complex. The grounds, a veritable landscaped gem, unfold with meadows, woods and tree-lined avenues dotted with century-old trees. Two romantic ponds reflect the silhouette of the château and are home to a peaceful population of swans and herons. A former racecourse recalls the estate’s equestrian past. Here, nature paints a living picture where calm and serenity reign. Steeped in centuries of history and perfectly preserved, this rare estate combines heritage prestige, an exceptional natural setting and a strategic location in one of the most dynamic regions of western France. Whether as an exceptional family residence, a prestigious property or a high-end hospitality venture, this château offers a unique canvas on which to bring even the most ambitious projects to life. Full details and private viewing available on request. Contact Alexandra JUMEL GRIECO - +33(0)7 82 77 73 52 [email protected] Maxwell-Baynes Christie's International Real Estate 27 Quai Valin 17000 La Rochelle France International Real Estate - Immobilier international La Rochelle - Ile de Ré - Royan