luxury architect house for sale Les Garennes sur Loire, France

Located in a sought-after area of Les Ponts-de-Cé, in a privileged setting and perfectly integrated into its landscape, this architect-designed house offers approximately 161 sq m of living space, complemented by an outbuilding of approximately 47 sq m. A true embodiment of the art of living, it captivates with its contemporary design, clean lines, and warm atmosphere. The generous proportions and abundant natural light are immediately compelling. The living room, opening onto the outside through expansive windows, enjoys a south-facing aspect and offers a soothing view of the Loire River. The perspectives stretch freely, allowing light to flow freely and creating a soft, vibrant ambiance. The kitchen, with its understated and functional design, blends harmoniously into this welcoming space. The combination of hardwood flooring and exposed concrete elegantly asserts a refined and distinctive architectural signature. The sleeping quarters unfold subtly on split levels, offering comfortable and intimate spaces. Each bedroom enjoys an unobstructed view in a peaceful, light-filled atmosphere. Outside, the landscaped garden features a pleasant terrace on stilts, a true extension of the house, blending seamlessly into its surroundings. A garage and the option of acquiring two additional above-ground parking spaces offer everyday convenience. A detached outbuilding, accessible from the terrace and a courtyard, completes this unique property. Currently used as offices on two levels, it offers various possibilities for conversion into living space, an office, or a professional space. This family home is located close to all amenities and just 10 minutes from Angers TGV station. ENERGY RATING: B / CLIMATE RATING: B. Average energy prices indexed for 2021, 2022, and 2023 (including subscriptions): between EUR1,410 and EUR1,980. "Option to purchase additional two one-bedroom apartments and a commercial space within the same building complex. Contact: Medhi 33 6 50 22 64 71. Registered sales agent (sole proprietorship) with the Angers Trade and Companies Register under number 844 792 069. Fees are payable by the seller. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website for the relevant areas: www.georisques.gouv.fr"

Located on the southern slope of the village of Pruniers, in the highly sought-after commune of Bouchemaine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this architect-designed house, built in 1968, was completely renovated in 2005, including exterior wall insulation. Easily accessible and nestled in a true haven of peace, this property boasts breathtaking south-facing views of the Maine River and its remarkable meadows. The house, with approximately 215 sq m of living space, is spread over three levels. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, a separate fitted kitchen with polished Brazilian granite countertops, and a large living/dining room with a TV area, featuring wide sliding glass doors that open onto a spacious terrace and the surrounding unspoiled countryside. The marble floor, the interior walls enlivened by wood paneling, and the plaster ceilings incorporating spotlights to highlight the artwork, lend the spaces a unique character enhanced by the intense natural light that floods them. Two bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and a whirlpool tub, complete this level. The upper floor, with its expansive open layout, offers a spacious area under the eaves dedicated to relaxation, serving as a lounge/leisure room with a bar, where, once again, the breathtaking view of the Maine River is magnified by an open gable end featuring a unique, large cathedral-style window. Four bedrooms, two with en-suite bathrooms, complete this level. All the rooms invite contemplation and offer true comfort, further enhanced by reversible air conditioning throughout the house, except for the upstairs bedrooms. The basement includes a large garage for two vehicles, a laundry room, a climate-controlled wine cellar, a workshop, and a storage area. The terraced garden, covering nearly 3,500 square meters, features wide driveways accessible by vehicle and is meticulously landscaped in a Mediterranean style. It boasts a secure 11m x 5m outdoor swimming pool with over 150 square meters of terraced decking paved with porcelain stoneware tiles on pedestals, creating an inviting space for relaxation and leisure while enjoying the breathtaking views. The property also includes a 64-square-meter garage with a high ceiling, ideal for accommodating a campervan or utility vehicles. Located just a two-minute walk from the Pruniers shopping center, this exceptional property is also a seven-minute drive from the city center and the Angers TGV train station, connecting to Paris in 1 hour and 20 minutes. Energy rating: C / Climate rating: A. Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on 2021-2022-2023 energy prices: between EUR2,670 and EUR3,670 per year. Contact: Philippe 33 6 07 60 57 50 EI Sales Agent 349 740 936 RSAC Angers. The seller pays the agency fees. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Réf. 4770 : Impresive 19th C. château 34km from Angers. Built not far from the banks of the Loire and near charming, typical Loire Valley villages, this sumptuous château, designed by renowned architects, is set in a pristine environment, as can be seen on the hillsides of the “Loire des Promontoires.” This setting, with its rolling countryside and wooded landscapes, provides a harmonious backdrop worthy of the most opulent estates found in Maine-et-Loire during that era. Owned by members of an illustrious family for over eight centuries, it is undoubtedly a reflection of an era that saw the flourishing of numerous châteaux throughout the region, embodying French-style grandeur and comfort. Today, Anjou is among the most sought-after regions for the richness of its historical and architectural heritage. It also stands out for its economic and cultural vitality, of which the Puy du Fou estate is a flagship. In everyday life, the property offers a pleasant living environment. Its central location makes it easily accessible from the major economic hubs of western France, and essential shops and services are nearby. Built of tuffeau stone and terracotta tiles to a design featuring five storeys and a double depth, with a slate roof, the château presents classical façades on the outside, enlivened by the interplay of vertical and horizontal lines formed by the corner string courses, spandrels, bands and a continuous cornice. The main façade consists of a central section flanked by a projecting section and extended by two wings, whilst the opposite façade adopts a composition structured around a central projecting section topped by a half-dome and framed by two return wings. The whole is dotted with sculpted motifs and heraldic elements evoking the history and alliances of the commissioning family. The imposing hipped roof, characteristic of the grand residences of that era, is distinguished by a lively silhouette of multiple hipped sections, dormers and oculi. The interior has largely retained its original layout and décor. The ground floor is centred around a spacious entrance hall leading to a remarkable suspended spiral staircase in oak, connected to an interior gallery and topped by a coffered ceiling adorned with a painted sky motif. On either side, a succession of spacious reception rooms in the Louis XIV and Louis XVI styles: drawing room, state drawing room, billiard room, dining room, state dining room, pantry, small drawing room, study, bedroom with en-suite bathroom, toilet, kitchen, service staircases and lift. On this floor, the décor combines weathered panelling, full-height panelling with medallions, skirting boards painted to resemble marble, console tables and wall sconces, complemented by remarkable woven drapes and valances. On the first floor, the gallery leads to eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms and various utility rooms. This floor features herringbone parquet flooring, remarkable marble fireplaces,a wide variety of decorative motifs and moulded ceilings. On the second floor, there are around ten bedrooms, five bathrooms, a library and various other utility rooms. This floor also features herringbone parquet flooring, marble fireplaces and moulded ceilings. On the third floor, there are nine staff bedrooms and various additional service rooms, all featuring solid wood flooring and elegant marble fireplaces. The property features a number of outbuildings: A remarkable stable block built of local stone and clad in slate, comprising around twenty stalls, a tack room, a barn, coach entrances and outbuildings, all under a roof converted into three flats, each with a living room, kitchen, toilet and bathroom. A gatehouse comprising: on the ground floor, a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. An additional bedroom on the first floor. A second gatehouse comprising: on the ground floor, a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and workshop. Two additional bedrooms and a toilet on the first floor. A gardener’s cottage comprising: on the ground floor, a living room, kitchen, bedroom, toilet and bathroom. Three further bedrooms and a toilet on the first floor. The property is in need of restoration. An ice house. An old greenhouse in need of restoration. An old water tower. The château was built in the heart of a vast and remarkable landscaped park created in the second half of the 19th century. Courtyards, shaded avenues, and large ornamental trees dating back several centuries (sequoias, oaks, plane trees, Himalayan cedars, Lebanese cedars, American walnut trees, etc.), gardens, a kitchen garden, a pond (approx. 8,000 sqm), a horse training track (Loire sand), meadows and woods, all form a harmonious ensemble covering approx 122 acres, which still retains its original layout today. The property now forms an estate of great architectural and landscape coherence, a wonderful testament to the elegance and art of living of the grand French mansions of the 19th century. The following parts are classified as Historic Monument : The chateau in its entirety; the façades and roofs of the gardener’s lodge and the stables; the entire walled park with the gates, the underpass, the bridge, the two pottery workshops (with the exception of the veranda adjoining the south workshop), the ice house, the water tower, the greenhouses with the rockery, the walls of the kitchen garden, the flower barn and the ponds in the florist’s garden; all of which constitute the estate, on the plots listed in the land registry, as shown on the plan appended to the order: classification by order of 2022. This property is a historic monument (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France). Cabinet LE NAIL – Maine-et-Loire - M. Lodoïs HUBERT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Lodoïs HUBERT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 792 044 760. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Located in the commune of Saint-Georges-sur-Loire, southwest of Angers on the road to Nantes, this unexpected 1970s architect-designed house stands out as a striking landmark amidst the surrounding buildings. It occupies 230 square meters of living space on a plot of nearly 2,000 square meters. The house rises from a rocky outcrop, and its raw concrete base, composed of a blend of aggregates, allows it to integrate harmoniously with the unexpected terrain in this outlying area. The house's design is particularly original, unfolding in a fan shape over two levels. The distinction between the family living area and the sleeping quarters is immediately apparent. The entire house is bathed in natural light, and the garden level benefits from a continuous flow of light through slit-like modules that alternate between glass monoliths and exposed concrete columns. The ground floor forms a cohesive base that enhances the upper level of the building. The entrance hall, with its mezzanine, features a suspended concrete staircase, a true sculpture at the heart of the entrance. This level includes a separate bedroom and storage spaces. It leads to the upper floor and landings, providing access to the family living area on one side and the sleeping quarters on the other. The roof, shaped like a hood, covers the living room and the spacious lounge, which opens onto the American-style kitchen with a breakfast bar. This exceptionally large living space features a contemporary wood-burning stove at its center. From this area, a wooden staircase leads to a mezzanine, an ideal space for a home office. The sleeping quarters include four separate bedrooms, a master suite with a dressing room and bathroom, and a separate toilet. The house is particularly bright, with the first floor completely renovated and updated with double-glazed aluminum windows and electrically operated roller shutters. This property benefits from a brand-new reversible air conditioning system and will appeal to those who appreciate raw, authentic architecture. The exterior is inspired by Mediterranean gardens, featuring succulents. A vegetable garden, a chicken coop, and a summer lounge area complete the picture. The house remains easily accessible by car with two covered garages on the garden level. Energy Rating: E / Climate Rating: G. Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on 2021 energy prices (including subscription): Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) currently being updated. Contact: Philippe 33 6 07 60 57 50 EI Sales Agent 349 740 936 RSAC Angers. The seller pays the agency fees. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr