castle for sale Montaigu-Vendée, France

Thirty minutes from Nantes Airport, in the heart of the Haut Bocage region of Vendée, this 18th-century château, set in 42 hectares of grounds, has seven centuries of history behind it. Partially burned down during the War in the Vendée, it was restored in 1805 and has preserved its authenticity over the centuries. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1986, it stands in an economically dynamic region, attached to its values and heritage. The central granite block presents on its north and south façades seven bays of tall keystoned windows, crowned by a slate roof punctuated with dormers. An elegant horseshoe staircase precedes the main southern entrance; to the north, a grand stone-balustraded staircase opens onto the gardens. 900-sqm of habitable space are distributed across four levels: grand salon of 62-sqm, wood-panelled library salon of 54-sqm with mezzanine, gallery serving three offices, dining room, kitchen, seven bedrooms with bathrooms, cellars and attics. Herringbone parquet flooring, carved woodwork and period chimneypieces compose a refined interior, enhanced by modern comfort, geothermal heating and fibre optic. The outbuildings offer exceptional potential: La Bergerie, a 200-sqm manor house with heated swimming pool; the restored 15th-century tower; the listed chapel; a courtyard comprising barn, offices, reception rooms, two holiday cottages and a 220-sqm hangar. 104-acres of enclosed grounds—partially walled in stone—constitute a preserved sanctuary. The formal parkland displays mature trees, a listed labyrinth classified as a Monument Historique, two romantic ponds hosting swans and herons, a former hippodrome, and three listed tree-lined avenues approaching the château. Whether envisaged as an exceptional family residence, an inspiring corporate headquarters, or a luxury hotel establishment, this unique domain offers a blank canvas for the most ambitious projects, within one of the most economically dynamic territories in western France.

Ref.4379 : French chateau for sale in a quiet area in Loire-Atlantique department. In Loire Atlantique, 25 kilometres south of the centre of Nantes, the estate is located in a commune with a varied landscape of woods, vineyards, rivers and sunken lanes, in the heart of a bocage landscape. The village is 1.5 kilometres away. The beaches are 40 kilometres away. Two beautiful rivers cross the area, the Boulogne and the Logne. The 450 sqm chateau is spread over 3 floors of 150 sqm each, with a basement covering almost the entire surface area. As soon as you step inside, you are immediately charmed. All the original features have been preserved: oak parquet flooring, painted cement tiles, high ceilings, mouldings, rose windows, wood panelling on the walls, stained glass windows and marble fireplaces. The current owners have chosen the colours of the rooms with great taste, giving the place a warm, elegant feel. Ground floor: the entrance hall leads to the small lounge, the large lounge, the dining room, a top-of-the-range fitted kitchen (2017) and a utility room. First floor: a large landing leads to 4 bedrooms, including a master suite with dressing room, a top-of-the-range bathroom and toilet, two bedrooms with their own bathroom and toilet, a bedroom with toilet and a toilet. Second floor: the landing leads to three bedrooms, a bathroom, a toilet, a relaxation room with sauna, a study and attic space with access to the roof structure. The third floor: after climbing the staircase in the tower, you reach a belvedere with a view of the surrounding countryside. The outbuildings consist of two long stone buildings facing each other, with tiled roofs and lots of charm. Numerous projects are possible. In the south-west outbuilding : - 150 sqm wine press with independent access; - building of more than 300 sqm, with a new roof, independent access and a small tarmac lane belonging to the property. In the south-east outbuilding : - Fully renovated two-bedroom flat; - Two former carriage garages; - Former cowshed. The enclosed grounds cover 10.37 acres (4.2 hectares). The property is perfectly laid out, with its driveway, its park of honour, its wood, its lake, its meadow and its 200 metres of banks. Old trees provide cool shade: cedars, magnolias, chestnut trees, hundred-year-old oaks, yews, maples, etc. The place is a haven of peace in the greenery, where you can find a multitude of places to take refuge, read, have lunch... A swimming pool (10x4) invites you to swim. It is framed by a large wooden terrace. A climatic pergola has been installed, creating an extra room for enjoying the park to the full. 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.