luxury listed house for sale Nogent-le-Rotrou, France

In Orne, in the rolling landscape of Perche, a restored manor listed as a historical monument, protected by high walls, and its garden. Within walking distance of the village, halfway up a hill, at the end of a small road, the estate reveals itself, surrounded by tall walls flanked by round towers. The manor enclosure, accessible via a monumental crenelated gate, encircles a large U-shaped courtyard. The layout has been carefully landscaped, taking advantage of the slope and opening to the west towards the surrounding countryside, overlooking the enclosure. The main building is characterized by its high gable roof, covered in tiles and highlighted by a cornice. It is extended by a second building that is attached to it. Other buildings, respectively used as a gite, guardian's house, and various dependencies, complete the enclosure. Behind the main building, accessible by the layout, an orchard of 2 hectares commands the countryside.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A restored 16th-century mansion with over seven hectares of grounds, nestled in France’s River Loir valley and listed as a historical monument. A quiet country lane leads through meadows and farmland on a plateau. From this lane, a driveway lined with North American oaks leads up to the seigneurial mansion. A car park lies next to an entrance to a vast courtyard. You cross a bridge over a water-filled moat on the south side. The mansion stands straight ahead. All the buildings are arranged around the courtyard. A tree-dotted garden lies on the east side, behind a high stone wall yet within the moat’s enclosure. In the north-west corner of the moat-enclosed complex, another bridge stretches across the moat. From this spot, you can gaze out at meadows where majestic trees tower. A small wood also lies in the property’s north-west corner, beside its boundaries. Meadows evenly spread around the moat-formed island cover an area of around six hectares. The estate dates back to the 14th century, when the land was part of the nearby fiefdom of La Mothe d’Olbeau. Over the centuries, several families followed one after another on this estate that forms a self-sufficient home. The dwelling was probably built in the 15th century, then extended and redesigned between the late 16th century and the early 17th century to create, above all, its staircase tower and central pavilion. All the fireplaces inside date back to this period and were doubtless crafted by a specialist stone cutter. In the 18th century, the rear eastern pavilion with large windows, a section slightly lower in height, was added to the edifice and the south-east-facing facade was transformed to harmonise the whole mansion’s appearance. In the 16th century, a range of fortifications were made, including the surrounding wall, the moat with its bridges, a fortified tower, and more than twenty arrow slits. At the start of the 20th century, the estate covered around 150 hectares that included smallholdings and a mill.

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A 15th and 16th-century manor house, listed as a Historical Monument, its outbuildings and 12-hectare grounds in the Mayenne department. From the village, a small road leads to a private driveway up to the entrance porch, which opens onto a main courtyard. The driveway also extends behind the manor and provides access to two outbuildings located to the west. A third outbuilding encloses the courtyard to the east, near the entrance. Pastures spread out on either side of the driveway. One of them is continued to the north with the first part of an oak grove, which then unfolds towards the west. The manor’s courtyard is extended by a garden, which overlooks a small river. Two other pastures located on the other side are accessible via a bridge. Constructed partially over a basement level, the manor contains four floors, including two built into the roof space. Made out of stone and rubble and coated in plaster, its edifice is crowned with gabled slate roofs and stone rims, punctuated by dormer windows topped with sculpted ornaments. Stone mullioned windows cadence the façade and a double flight staircase leads to the front door. In the back, the body of the main building is flanked by a square tower with a tented roof, a staircase tower and a round tower with a pointed roof. To the east, a small two-storey, hipped slate roof building is attached to the square tower. A cellar, accessible from the outside, is located under a portion of the manor. Its walls are made out of small sandstone masonry, which could date to the 11th and 12th centuries. The manor’s façades and roof, as well as its eastern two-storey wing, are listed as historical monuments.

Near Sillé-le-Guillaume, in the heart of the sun-drenched Sarthe countryside, lies this stately manor house, a listed Historic Monument. A true gem of luxury real estate, this exceptional residence offers approximately 460 sq m of living space within a haven of absolute natural beauty: a majestic estate of over 12 hectares, where meadows and woods unfold in complete privacy. Passing through the fortified gatehouse is like stepping into a timeless haven. The interior of this unique property captivates with its generous proportions and its inviting atmosphere. The living room, the heart of the manor, warms the eye with its monumental fireplace and centuries-old beamed ceiling. Mullioned windows, adorned with delicate stained glass, filter a soft light that highlights the patina of the terracotta floors. The building offers seven spacious bedrooms, distributed between the main house and its circular tower, creating numerous intimate and welcoming retreats. A vast attic, offering complete conversion potential, allows for the creation of new living spaces tailored to individual desires. Outdoor living revolves around a bucolic courtyard and a garden punctuated by sculpted boxwood, inviting contemplation of the 12 hectares of private land. The stone outbuildings, former barns and stables, offer remarkable potential for hosting events, artists' studios, or guest houses. Just minutes from the amenities and transport links of Sillé-le-Guillaume, this estate ideally combines château living with everyday comfort. This historic monument is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history. Its elegant silhouette and authentic character make it a unique property of rare charm, ready to begin a new chapter. ENERGY RATING: Not Subject to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Contact: Noémie FOURNIER at 33 6 29 52 22 81. The seller pays the agency fees. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website for the areas concerned: www.georisques.gouv.fr.

A 15th-century house listed as a historical monument with a timber-framed facade of masterfully carved beams, nestled in the historical heart of Blois, opposite the city’s cathedral. The centuries-old house – “La Maison des Acrobates” – is listed as a historical monument. It is doubtless the oldest civil dwelling that still stands in the heart of Blois. It combines timber-framed architecture with expressive sculptures and subtle symbolism. Its remarkable facade of wooden beams with cob filler and brick is typical of the 15th century. There is a ground floor, two upstairs floors with corbelling and a third floor in the roof space. A spiral staircase links the levels together. Apart from the top floor, each level is taken up by a single room. On the ground floor, there is, on one side, a large front window – the token of a former shop here. And on the other side, there are two studded wooden entrance doors: one leads straight to the house and the other one leads to a corridor that takes you to the neighbouring house at the back. Small-paned casement windows, probably enlarged in the 18th or 19th century, bring natural light into the upstairs floors. On the third floor, two gabled dormers frame a hipped dormer, which is bigger, upon a slate roof. The back windows look out at the court of a neighbouring townhouse.

Real estate complex comprising the Minimes convent rebuilt in 1959 identical to the one destroyed in 1940 (including the cloister with its covered ambulatory). The cloister and the chapel are classified as historical monuments. Price set according to the sales specifications upon request.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In Normandy, in the heart of the Pays d'Auge and in a unique and peaceful setting, rare property, comprising a XVIᵉ century Augeron Manor extended to the XVIIIᵉ century. This ensemble, in very good condition, is built on an estate of around 2.5 hectares offering magnificent view. Some parts of the Manor House are listed historic monuments, The Manoir, in the Augeron style, is built on two levels - with corbelling - bearing a three-sided roof covered in tiles, some of which are glazed. The main facade is entirely timber-framed, with vertical braces and posts and a stone base. The half-timbering is trimmed with coloured Pré-d'Auge glazed bricks. The rear facade features a chequered stone and brick wall topped with vertical half-timbering. The ensemble is embellished with magnificent sculpted doors and ornamental motifs in the Renaissance and Gothic styles. On the ground floor, the Manor features a lounge and dining room with large stone fireplaces, wood panelling, bas-reliefs and other small architectural treasures, a fitted kitchen and a bedroom with a shower room and toilet. The first and second floors also feature four bedrooms and two bathrooms or showers. The extension, dating from the 18thᵉ century, is attached to the Manor House and comprises four rooms, technical rooms and a bedroom with shower room. The property is set in approx. 2.5 ha (8.5 acres) of wooded, flower-filled grounds in a dominant position. It is accessed via a tiled porch dating from the 16th century, which provides a wonderful view of the Manoir from one of its most beautiful angles. Michaël Zingraf Real Estate Deauville offers for sale one of the most delightful Manors in the Pays d'Auge ideally built in a perfectly quiet location with a very beautiful view. This property will appeal to lovers of art history and Norman architecture. ECD (ISMH)