luxury house for sale Saint-Georges-Buttavent, France

Ref.4044. Charming 17th C. dwelling and its reception building in Mayenne department. 'In this land of moor and heather, the passage where one meets this beautiful ruin lacks neither charm nor freshness, with its forest and deep valley. These are the words of Abbé Angot to describe the environment of this property Located in the north of the Mayenne, historically in the Bas Maine, this 17th century dwelling is built in the countryside, in a relatively isolated, intimate and charming environment. In the middle of an old medieval fortress surrounded by water, it comprises the remains of an old castle and its wings, one of which is used as a home and the other as a reception room. 'Curious', 'aesthetic', 'historical' and 'authentic' define this place, which bewitches the walkers who get lost in it. A small resource town is 10 km away by car; all shops and services are provided by a dynamic and historic town 19 km away. The dwelling is reached by a single bridge spanning the moat, passing under a delightful porch of vermiculated stonework, of which the semicircular arch and its pedestrian door remain. The ruins of the castle and the parapet walk, the moat, the base of two imposing defensive towers and the two large communal wings, which are the only parts that can be inhabited today, remain from the old fortification, whose size and splendour of yesteryear can be imagined. In the middle of the enclosure is a formal garden with an old gates in the centre. The two outbuildings are arranged symmetrically on either side of the garden, back-to-back with the old castle that once stood at the end of the courtyard. They are built of stone, rendered with lime, covered with slate and the roofs are adorned with charming bull's eyes; the east wing is fitted out as a vast reception room and the west wing is the dwelling which comprises: On the ground floor: a large room partially separated into two volumes by an entrance hatch which is glazed; this room includes two monumental fireplaces, cushions, exposed beams and the start of the stairway to the first floor; to the south, a bedroom with a fireplace, a terracotta floor laid between oak slats and exposed beams, and adjoining a bathroom - wc; to the north, a vast kitchen with a fireplace and a terracotta and stone floor, and to follow a technical room (laundry/boiler room), and a toilet. On the first floor: separated by hemp and lime partitions, 4 bedrooms with shower room and wc; the floors are covered with sea rush. The rooms face east and south, and on the opposite side, the thick, high walls formed the wall topped by its parapet walk. It should be emphasised that the work carried out was done with a technical and artistic concern, the result of which is remarkable. Here again, the adjectives curious, aesthetic, historical and authentic are used. The living area of the house is approximately 350sqm. Opposite the dwelling, the former stables (twin building of the dwelling) have been converted into a reception area and the work was completed in April 2020. The large room measures approximately 250sqm. The floor is made of tinted cement, the walls are plastered with lime and the framework is covered with an elegant formwork in the shape of an overturned ship's hull, giving the room volume and sound absorption. In the extension there is a room for the caterer and a sanitary block (toilet and washbasin); A stone outbuilding with a slate roof used as an equipment shed is set back from the dwelling; A picturesque chapel 3.2 km away by car, covered with shingles. The fortified enclosure dominates the old garden to the south, which is to be recreated, and is bordered by raised paths offering a bucolic walk around it. A few small, unoccupied meadows complete the ensemble for a total surface area of approximately 6.17 acres (2.59 ha). The general atmosphere bears witness to a place steeped in history and legends: 'tradition has it that a hound's head, sculpted on one of the walls of the easements, indicates the exact spot where a barrel of gold is hidden, but this treasure has not been discovered'. The Mayenne: castle, manor houses, beautiful residences. Gilbert CHAUSSIS. The work carried out by the current owner has made it possible to save and restore this site, which seemed condemned to a slow decline. The place is now saved and alive! This singular place is calling for a new owner willing to humbly continue the preservation of this thousand-year-old site.

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Ref. 4350: Pretty property for sale in the Mayenne French department. This hillside mill stands on the banks of a small, fast-flowing river in the beautiful, peaceful countryside of northern Mayenne. Its origins date back to 1433. The site is an old quarry. Laval (TGV and motorway) is 40 km away. The town of Mayenne (population 12,000) and its 11th-century fortified castle are 9 km away. This historic town has all the shops and services you need (hospital, doctors, chemists, supermarkets, secondary schools, etc.). Access to the property is via a winding road that runs along the hillside to a porch. This porch surmounts a gate that opens to reveal several buildings facing each other. On the left is the mill, which still has its millstream and large wooden wheel. This is the main dwelling. The octagonal tower gives the stone, slate-roofed building a defensive appearance. Opposite, just a few metres away, is the former miller's house. This is a second house, complete and independent of the first. The façade features attractive pale red shutters that complement the colourful surroundings. The extension includes various sheds and a third large building that used to house the stables. The buildings are arranged around a paved driveway, between the hillside and the river. The whole complex faces east and west. The two residential buildings break down as follows: The mill: (165 sqm) Ground floor: entrance hall (8 sqm) with terracotta floor and stairway, lounge/dining room (44.5 sqm) with terracotta floor, wooden fireplace with wood burner, access to the terrace including the mill wheel, kitchen (14 sqm), toilet. Upstairs, a landing leads to 3 bedrooms (21, 13 and 19 sqm), a study (11 sqm), a bathroom (10 sqm), a shower room (6.5 sqm) and wc. The house is decorated in a fairly contemporary style and is in good condition. However, the house has preserved some very fine remnants of its former architecture; a former owner, through his profession, was able to bring back numerous elements to integrate them into the building (oak beams, carved oak doors, cupboards and wood panelling, etc.). Through the windows, you can see the winding river, the park and its monochrome of colours, the willow tree whose foliage reveals the strength of the wind. The miller's house: (133 sqm) Ground floor: living room (32 sqm) with staircase, tiled floor, exposed beams, fireplace with wood burner, dining room (18 sqm) with fireplace, kitchen (13 sqm), utility room (15 sqm) with shower room and wc. First floor: 3 bedrooms (18, 11 and 8.5 sqm), study (9.5 sqm), bathroom with toilet. The floors are carpeted or PVC. Attic above. The outbuildings, running north-south from the miller's house, include : 2 sheds (one of which is a stone shed with an awning) to the left of the miller's house. These are used to store various supplies and garden maintenance equipment; 1 stone shed with a slate roof, to the right of the miller's house. It is used as a workshop and houses the electricity meters for both houses; A slate-covered stone wood shed and a high covered courtyard; The large stable building, which still has its feeding troughs, with a large living room with fireplace, an old kitchen and an old bathroom and toilet on the ground floor. Upstairs, a landing leads to two former bedrooms currently used for storage. The building has electric wiring, electric radiators and double glazing. Everything is old, but it could be used as a third dwelling once it has been refurbished. The property is accessed via a communal road that serves no other dwelling apart from the mill. From the windows of the dwellings and in the paved courtyard, you can't help but admire the charming, rejuvenating garden. The garden's beautiful vegetation perfectly complements the site between the hillside and the river (maples, oaks, poplars, rhododendrons, roses, aromas, etc.). At its centre, between the calm, controlled reach and the fast-flowing river, stands a majestic weeping willow. On the other side of the river, spanned by a delicate little bridge, is a rolling field of just over a hectare available for hire. Continuing along the stream, you come to the dam. Here, the presence of your neighbour, whose house is next door to you, is not felt. He has his own access road, making the two properties perfectly independent. The property has a total surface area of more than 5 acres.

This imposing and splendid stone building built in the middle of the 17th century and located on a plot of 2,457 sqm. in the heart of a peaceful town was a Benedictine convent with, among other things, the mission of educating young girls from noble families until its seizure by the state during the French Revolution. Its large garden enclosed by an old stone wall, dotted with fruit trees and entailing a majestic and large magnolia tree, its imposing granite staircase, its fireplaces as well as the original floorboards of its second floor are reminders of this ancient vocation and afford this place of exception a great deal of charm. With numerous large openings facing east, south and west, all the rooms -most of them with windows on both sides- of this characterful property have the rare and appreciable advantage of benefiting from plenty of light from morning to evening. The vast living space that it already offers (approximately 500 sqm.), its immense attic which can easily be converted into additional living space, its large chapter room currently housing the dining room of a restaurant of approximately 70 sqm. with a bar, an office and a toilet and connected with a large professional kitchen, its large garden enclosed by an old stone wall as well as its old-world charm make this property versatile both as a family home or as a business space and thus gives it exceptional potential not only in the areas of hospitality and tourism but also in those of sport, relaxation, professional training and coworking. This property could notably be easily divided into several separate living units, each with their own secluded garden.

Ref.4227 : FORMER BENEDICTINE CONVENT, FOR FAMILY OR PROFESSIONAL USE, IN MAYENNE This former convent is located in the small town of Ernée (population 5,700), between LAVAL (Mayenne department) and FOUGERES (Ille-et-Vilaine department). All shops are within walking distance. This little-known region offers an authentic, pleasant way of life for those who take an interest in it. Probably dating from the 17th century, if not earlier, the building has undergone various restorations in the past, but has retained some of its original features and substantial volumes. It comprises a main building between the courtyard and the garden, with the chapter house set at right angles to it. At its end, a dwelling in architectural continuity, which was acquired at a later date, can remain attached to the main building and maintain its communications on all floors or become independent again as a rental dwelling. In addition, another part of the house can be treated separately for possible commercial use. At this stage, as is and in its entirety, the house comprises, on the ground floor: a 52 m² living room, a professional kitchen, a family kitchen, a bedroom with dressing room and bathroom, various entrances, a living room, a 74 m² reception room, sanitary facilities and a bar. The first floor, accessed via an imposing granite stairway with half spiral stairway: 7 bedrooms, 4 shower rooms and wc, wardrobes, linen room, landing used as a study, living room and meeting room. The main building includes an attic that could be converted and cellars with a water supply point, boiler room, wine cellar, etc. In front of the long facade of the house is a pretty ornamental garden, and behind it is another garden and courtyard, equally well laid out and featuring an old magnolia tree. Here and there are a few fruit trees. Two gates lead to each garden. The total surface area is 2,457 m², which is a significant area for a town centre, in a quiet location with no major neighbours. All of this exudes a good atmosphere; it is a beautiful place. The only outbuildings are a modest shed. As you will have realised, this is a property for family, professional or mixed use, given the layout of the property and its location.

L'agence Lair Immobilier de Pré-en-Pail vous propose à la vente, cette propriété originale et atypique avec sa maison en bois nichée au milieu d'un parc de 3,2 hectares boisé avec étangs au calme et sans voisins. Habitable de plain pied, la maison principale offre une pièce de vie de 70 m² avec poêle à bois, une cuisine équipée, une chambre de 50 m², une grande salle de bains avec douche et baignoire, un dressing, une salle de bar ou seconde chambre, une laverie, wc, une pièce de 19 m² à aménager et une chaufferie. A l'extérieur vous trouverez une seconde maison indépendante d'un potentiel de 72 m² à aménager (gros oeuvre et fenêtres déjà faits), un garage de 42 m², ainsi qu'un chalet en bois faisant office de second garage, et un hangar. Le tout sur un magnifique parc clos et boisé de 3,2 hectares agrémenté de 2 étangs pour environ 1 hectare d'eau et d'un golf. Un vrai coin de paradis sans aucunes nuisances. Pour plus de renseignements, contactez votre agence au 02.43.03.80.80

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A 19th-century Renaissance Revival chateau with outbuilding and grounds overlooking a river on the outskirts of Laval. An impressive wrought-iron gate flanked by sculpted stone pillars opens onto a shady driveway leading to the chateau, set high above the beautiful surrounding grounds. To the north of the residence, there are a former caretaker's lodge and a garage. To the south, a swimming pool adjoins wooded parklands with a pond. To the west, the noble dwelling backs onto meadows stretching across a rocky promontory. Built in 1871 by architect Alfred Boutreux for a Laval doctor, the chateau is ideally situated overlooking the river Mayenne. The main facade is punctuated by four bays and five storeys, including a basement and an attic. The walls are of lime-rendered rubble masonry, while the corner quoins and window surrounds are of dressed tuffeau limestone. The foundations are of granite. Facing south-east, the main elevation is one of the most exuberant in the region, reminiscent of a theatre, it features a loge and balconies. The tall building is a superb example of the Renaissance architectural repertoire as revived by artists and architects in the 19th century. It features Corinthian columns, stringcourses, cornices, surroundings, entablatures, pediments, mascarons, balustrades and rustications, among other sculpted or moulded stone elements. The windows have basket-handle arches and large-paned wooden frames with rounded edges. The French windows on the ground and first floors are topped by glazed transoms and protected by small stone balustrades or wrought-iron railings. The steep pavilion roof is of slate, topped with brick and stone chimney stacks and features five massive, highly ornate pedimented dormers, three of which are arranged in a tiered group in the centre, together forming a pediment at the top of the building. These basket-handle dormers, set at the edge of the roof, are flanked by columns forming straight jambs, with massive stone pediments of various shapes, including the circular one at the top, which crowns the entire building, above the oriel window that forms the avant-corps of the building. This projecting section forms the most striking feature of the chateau. Built in the centre of the main facade on two storeys, including the basement level, it houses a winter garden bordered on three sides by wrought-iron glass walls. It is topped by a terrace with pear-shaped stone balusters, accessed from the first floor. To the south, there is a perron covered by a glass and wrought iron canopy. Lastly, to the north, a service entrance leads to a kitchen.

This property is located in Mayenne, 30 minutes from Laval, 60 km from Le Mans and 250 km from Paris, near a village with all amenities and close to the motorway junction. This listed manor house presents a surface area of 380 sq.m. Built in 1522, it stands as a very beautiful example of skillfully restored regional architecture. Access is via a granite spiral staircase, which serves four floors (reception areas, two floors of bedrooms and a small watch room). Many original elements have been preserved, such as fireplaces, the spiral staircase, terracotta tiles, lime plaster, doors and high ceilings. A long building of 370 sq.m, entirely restored in a contemporary spirit at the foot of the tower, houses a workshop/show room, a large living room with fireplace, a bathroom, two rooms which can be used as bedrooms, a bathroom, a cellar and a garage. Upstairs, you will find an office, a living room and a room that can also be transformed into a bedroom. Opposite this is an outbuilding offering of approximately 300 sq.m on two levels (in need of renovation). There is also a barn and another small outbuilding. It all sits on over 18 hectares featuring beautiful bridle paths, woods, a 3-hectare pond, an orchard, meadows, a landscaped garden and lush and wild nature. Truly enchanting.

A 17th century manor house and its 25 ha estate on the banks of the Mayenne. From a small road leading along the picturesque banks of the river to Château-Gontier, a gate provides access to the stately almost 400 m long driveway of the property, bordered by a double row of tulip trees. A courtyard and two formal rectangular gardens face the manor house to the south. To the east flows the river Mayenne. To the west, the wooded hillside gently slopes down. To the north, there are a technical building and a garage, farm buildings, a stream, woodlands and ponds. The property is unoverlooked.

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Ref.4264 : French property for sale in Pays de la Loire (Mayenne department). This charming manor house is located in the heart of its magnificent grounds, on the banks of a navigable river in a splendid, unspoilt setting. The property is located south of Laval, close to a town with all amenities. It's a wonderful place, where nature and architecture blend perfectly. This charming manor house was built on a hillside, in a location chosen for the quality of the site, in the 17th century. It has recently been restored and extended and now offers approx. 480sqm of living space. It comprises Ground floor: an entrance hall with tiled floor and exposed beams, a lounge with tiled floor, exposed beams and a beautiful monumental stone fireplace with brick mantle, a large living room (recreation room) of approx. 95sqm equipped with a wood-fired hob with spit. This room opens widely through picture windows onto a terrace, the swimming pool, the pond and beautiful rolling countryside. From here, you have access to the 14 m x 4 m swimming pool, which is half indoors and half outdoors. Then there is a large dining room/lounge of approx. 50sqm, a bedroom with its own shower room, wc and study, a carefully fitted kitchen and utility rooms (scullery, linen room, service entrance, utility room, wc/wash-hand basin). 1st floor: 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms/showers or toilets, wc. 2nd floor: a very beautiful room occupying the entire level of the central manor house, representing a single volume revealing the roofing framework, with: bedroom, bath, shower, dressing room, study, wc. Two staircases facilitate the distribution of the property. These rooms are luminous, almost all of them are lantern windows (double aspect), well served and warmly decorated. The outbuildings : Following on from the house, there is a first building comprising : - A double garage ; - The wood chip store and boiler; - A storage area; - The heating/dehydration system for the swimming pool living area. A little further away, a technical area has been carefully laid out around a paved courtyard: - An equipment shed (where several vehicles and maintenance equipment are stored); - Several horse stalls; - A canopy; - Compartments for storing materials and silos; - A large tank to collect rainwater from the shed. Once again, the space has been laid out rationally, without forgetting to blend in with the environment. Each meadow has a water-supplied shelter for horses or cattle. The manor house is set in the middle of its grounds. It is reached via a long tree-lined driveway that runs alongside the hillside and the river, with the manor house visible in the distance. When you arrive, it's a feast for the eyes: it's all there: the rolling hills, the river, formal gardens, ponds, fine architecture, paddocks fenced in with railway sleepers... It's all a pleasure to behold. Nature is tamed here, but as you walk up to the ponds, wild ducks appear and take flight as you approach. The 4 cascading ponds cover a total cadastral area of around 9.71 acres (3.93 hectares). The land is made up of woods (approx. 14.82 acres / 6 hectares) and meadows all fenced in with railway sleepers (approx. 29.65 acres / 12 hectares). In front of the house, you will find a pretty formal vegetable garden and a formal ornamental garden surrounded by low walls and featuring fountains. The owner has developed a large number of facilities for the enjoyment of his family and friends: horse riding arena, petanque area, sandy beach on the edge of one of the ponds, an island with an aviary and animals, a large heated overflowing swimming pool (stainless steel tank) juxtaposed with two other overflowing pools of natural, cascading water, two large wooden terraces. Automatic watering and outside lighting. The property spans approximately 62.56 acres (25 hectares 32 ares 56 centiares) and has everything you need for quality of life and enjoyment, for an authentic and comfortable country lifestyle.

An ancient mid-19th century flour mill in the Erve valley in the Mayenne region. Situated to the west of the village, the mill is accessed via a country road that goes over a small stone bridge. The property is accessed from the north via a gravelled courtyard surrounded by a low stone wall. A large, building facing due south, the mill stands out against the surrounding countryside due to its size and uniform shape. It is built of exposed stone, which is typical of rural houses in the region. On the north side of the mill there is a first garden and a shed used as a wood shed. In front of the mill, a terrace overlooks the millstream on the south side. The wooded meadow valley is accessed via a wooden pontoon.

Property located 45 minutes from Angers and 20 minutes from Laval, within easy reach of a TGV station serving Paris in 1 hour 15 minutes. Sitting in the heart of the town, this beautiful 19th century mansion and its outbuildings exude period authenticity. Presenting a living area of approximately 400 sq.m spread over four levels, the property features period details including an internal courtyard, woodwork panelling, fireplaces, a staircase and high ceilings. It comprises a large entry hall, a double living room, a home office, a dining room, a library, five bedrooms, a kitchen, two bathrooms, a home office, a workshop and cellars. Outside, you will find beautiful terrace offering views of the gardens and the surrounding rooftops. Additional facilities include a large garage and a small outbuilding in the garden. An exceptional property where time has stood still.

Ref. 3835: beautiful listed property for sale in upper Loire Valley. Located in the east of the Mayenne, this exceptional manor house benefits from a pleasant situation. Access is by a path planted with lime trees, which crosses the woods. The small town, 2 km away, has all the main shops and services (bakery, butcher's shop, supermarket, hairdresser, pharmacy...) as well as an elementary school. A TGV station 25 km away connects Paris in 1h15. The highway is 4 km away. This manor house, entirety listed, dates from the end of the 15th and the beginning of the 16th century and has about 380 sqm of living space. It has preserved many decorative elements and has benefited from a restoration of a rare quality almost completed. It includes : -On the ground floor: entrance by the granite spiral staircase, as in the original, living room with a monumental fireplace, kitchen, bathroom with toilet, storeroom. -On the mezzanine floor: landing giving access to a bedroom tiled with small terracotta tiles, fireplace and exposed beams, comfortable shower room. -On the first floor: corridor leading to two magnificent bedrooms with double exposure, beautiful monumental fireplaces, a bathroom with functional fireplace, laundry space, separate toilet. -On the second floor: a large cathedral room in terracotta tiles under the immense attic discovering a magnificent exposed framework, panelled in chestnut and an office/library in its extension. -Above: a small room, also panelled, with access by a narrow staircase cut into the masonry, formerly used as a watchtower. It is simply rare to see such research, such a result, such a personal and material investment to accomplish a restoration of this quality. The outbuildings include: To the east of the manor house: a lovely, completely restored lodge of 370 sqm with a waxed concrete floor, large glass opening, used as a workshop and office and easily convertible into a dwelling. It includes: a large main room with a ceiling, crowned by a gallery, with a large Louis XV marble fireplace, two workrooms with a sink, a shower room with toilet, a storeroom and garages. On the first floor: glazed office with view on the main room below, living room, landing, laundry room, room used as showroom. Underfloor heating. Recent roof on hook. Stone shed opened on oak posts used as a material shed, and housing the boiler room and the storage of combustible wood. To the west: former pigsty, in front of a paved courtyard, converted into a workshop. And large building housing a garage (2 cars), large sheds. The building offers a beautiful potential of development. Plans, door frames, chimney blocks, septic tanks and miscellaneous are ready. Structural work in good condition. The property is essentially made up of a park and surrounding woods for an area of 46,27 acres. You will discover a pleasant vegetable garden, walks around the pond of 8,65 acres, an orchard, a parking lot built in a bower, places to stand outside pleasantly. All this is well maintained, simply, and gives a certain charm to the buildings which are not as austere as one might imagine without approaching them. It is possible to acquire a further 29,65 acres.

Located in the heart of a peaceful district of Laval, within walking distance of all services and schools, this characterful house is spread over four levels, and underwent a comprehensive interior renovation of beautiful quality in 2016 The entrance hall presents a beautiful fluid, open and bright living space. The beautifully crafted living room and dining kitchen combine conviviality and refinement. An extension with a view of the landscaped courtyard offers an intimate lounge and its bar. Finally, a dining room, adjacent to the fitted and equipped kitchen, completes this very pleasant level on the ground floor. The first floor, dedicated to sleeping areas, distributes two bedrooms, one with a private bathroom. Lingerie on this same level. The second floor, particularly cozy, offers two bright bedrooms and a central bathroom. The top floor of the residence is reserved for the Master suite with a view of the city. Particularly refined, the latter consists of a bedroom and a bathroom with shower. Outside, a charming landscaped courtyard, not overlooked, reveals a stone outbuilding which can be converted into a work or leisure space. ENERGY CLASS: C CLIMATE CLASS: C Estimated average amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use, established based on energy prices for the year 2024: between EUR1,114 and EUR1,506 (Diagnostics carried out after July 2021) Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr For more information and photos www.espaces-atypicals.com Contact: Bastien DELESTREE Commercial Agent EI - RSAC 984 714 139 RENNES

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In the Mayenne department, a 15th and 16th-century manor, listed as a Historical Monument, its outbuildings and 12-hectare grounds. 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.