luxury listed houses for sale The Loire Area, France

Beyond a residence, this 330 sqm (3,550 sq ft) masterpiece is an odyssey of glass and pure lines, where every hour of the day composes a new living landscape over a one-hectare park. Located just 45 minutes from the Atlantic breezes, this high-security estate offers an unparalleled lifestyle at the crossroads of Nantes and the world-renowned Puy du Fou. The Art of the Moment The heart of the home opens onto a 1,000+ sq ft majestic reception area, a sanctuary of clarity where the gaze drifts into the treetops. Life here flows seamlessly between whispered conversations in the lounge, total immersion in your 500+ sq ft private cinema, or inspiration in the suspended mezzanine office. A Private Retreat of Serenity The sleeping quarters are designed as a retreat from the world. The Master Suite, with its panoramic bathroom, transforms waking up into a meditation facing the gardens. Three additional luxury suites welcome guests in the hushed comfort of a boutique hotel, while a 470 sq ft fitness room invites vitality overlooking the azure of a heated pool. A Protected Domain, A Vision to Create Nestled in absolute privacy under high-level security, the 2.3-acre park is a haven of silence. Stone terraces invite long summer evenings, just a short drive from the Vendée coastline. For visionaries, a portion of the land remains buildable—the perfect canvas for an extension or a prestigious guesthouse project. Sovereign Balance Perfectly positioned between the strategic hubs of Nantes and Cholet, this confidential address is the ultimate crossroads for CEOs and aesthetes seeking absolute discretion. Based in Les Sables-d'Olonne and throughout Vendée, our local advisors guide you through every viewing, blending hands-on service with deep local market expertise. A heartfelt thank you to our sellers for their continued trust. Risk information available on the website : www.georisques.gouv.fr

A neo-Gothic chateau, granted regional Historical Monument status, with nearly 5 ha of grounds, meadows & woods, on a hillside in the Loire Valley. On the edge of the Bercé public woodland and on the outskirts of a picturesque village with shops, the estate, set back and sheltered from view, is surrounded by hedges or old walls topped with metal railing. As for the property, it is laid out around the chateau, the latter of which is built up against the hillside and nestled within grounds that combine pastures, AOC vineyards and woods, while the edifice, built from 1908 to 1913 and recognised as a regional Historical Monument since 1984, is characteristic of the flamboyant neo-Gothic style, very much in fashion among the aristocracy and the upper middle class at that time. With a floor area of approximately 275 m², it has four storeys including a garden level as well as one under the eaves, whereas its slate roofs are punctuated by many dormers, the latter of which were constructed out of tuffeau stone as were the chateau’s cornices, quoins and window/door surrounds. To the east and west, stone staircases, safeguarded by bannisters, provide access to an entrance hall and a kitchen, while a patio overlooking the garden skirts its western exterior. Featuring flint from the Loir River valley, which dialogues with sculpted tuffeau stone in order to recreate the aesthetics of a knightly manor, the chateau’s exterior architecture invokes the medieval repertory, with the systematic use of the Gothic arch, lancets and stained glass in order to provide plenty of light and a feeling of verticality. In addition, a pepperpot turret, supported by moulded corbels, abuts the dwelling and is topped with a slate candle-snuffer roof, whereas wide stone cross windows cadence the ground floor and geminated windows, topped with delicately sculpted Gothic arches, provide plenty of natural light for the upstairs level. Lastly, an openwork stone balustrade with an eye-catching quatrefoil motif creates a remarkable centrepiece for the chateau’s southern gable end.

There are homes that do more than withstand the passage of time they tell its story. On the doorstep of Saumur, in the heart of the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this remarkable fortified manor house, listed as a Historic Monument, Built during the second half of the 16th century at the initiative of Simon de Maillé, Archbishop of Tours, it combines architectural grandeur, authenticity and outstanding historical significance with rare elegance. Protected by its high fortified walls, enhanced by a watchtower and centred around a magnificent two-storey gatehouse linking the two wings of the residence, the property has preserved all the character of a historic estate . Set within approximately 1.5 hectares (3.7 acres) of landscaped grounds, the estate has benefited from an exemplary restoration programme carried out over the past twenty-five years. The current owners have devoted their expertise and passion to restoring the property to its former splendour, with absolute respect for traditional craftsmanship and original materials. The roofs, timber frames, stonework and joinery are all presented in an exceptional state of preservation. The West Wing comprises a self-contained apartment of approximately 110 sq m (1,184 sq ft), ready for immediate occupation following only light cosmetic updating. Opposite, the East Wing offers nearly 120 sq m (1,292 sq ft) of floor space over two levels, remaining to be fitted out and providing complete freedom to create an exceptional private residence or elegant reception areas. Almost 600 sq m (6,458 sq ft) of attached and detached outbuildings complete this remarkably harmonious estate. Barns, ancillary buildings and generous interior volumes offer outstanding potential for a wide range of prestigious projects, including a distinguished family home, an elegant country retreat, a luxury hospitality venture, a cultural foundation, a representative headquarters or an exclusive events venue. Properties capable of offering such authenticity, such an exceptional state of preservation and such significant development potential are exceedingly rare. Just a few minutes from Saumur, in one of France's most celebrated regions, renowned worldwide for its magnificent châteaux, prestigious vineyards and refined art of living, this historic manor represents a unique heritage opportunity for discerning buyers seeking a residence of exceptional character and enduring historical importance.

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.

A 16th-century village house, listed as a historic monument, with outbuildings, a main courtyard and gardens situated 30 minutes from Angers. Flanked by two pillars made of local stone, an entrance gate opens onto a gravel courtyard. The imposing silhouette of the manor house rises opposite, with a wing of outbuildings on one side and, on the other, the beginning of a garden that runs around the building. The manor house dates back to the 16th century, but its origins are older. This is evidenced by the walls of its north and south gables, extended by later, smaller-scale buildings. Built of rubble stone and lime-plastered, the main house is three storeys high, one of which is an attic. The roof is clad in Angers slate. At the centre of the front facade, a pentagonal tower conceals the entrance and a staircase, flanked on either side by four windows, two of which are mullioned. The door and window frames are adorned with prismatic mouldings and flamboyant friezes. A square tower at right angles adds interest to the rear facade. Converted into a farmhouse for over two centuries, the property was saved from ruin by the current occupants. The restoration work undertaken was carried out in accordance with best practices. The facades, roofs and two 15th-century chimneys have been listed as Historic Monuments since 1987.

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. Cabinet Le Nail: +33.(0)2.43.98.20.20 CPI 5301 2018 000 028 835 - CCI de la Mayenne We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

A chateau from the late 17th century, listed as a Historical Monument, its outbuildings and equestrian facilities on 18 hectares of grounds, near Sablé, between the Sarthe, Mayenne and Maine-et-Loire departments. Two drives lead to a carriage entrance topped with a pediment that opens onto a grand courtyard. On one side, is the chateau and, on the other, an immense outbuilding, both façades of which are punctuated by pruned yew trees, while a covered well is located in the centre. The current chateau corresponds to the former abbatial dwelling: this is where the Abbot resided, in the western wing of the abbey that once stood here. During the 18th century, the court was at Versailles and the buildings were spruced up and converted so they could be rented out, therefore providing the abbey with some revenue. With three storeys, including an attic level, the chateau is made out of plaster-coated stone and rubble stone. On the side facing the grounds, its slate hipped roof is cadenced by four bull’s-eye windows, while, on the side facing the courtyard, there are three attic dormer windows grouped together under a single pediment in addition to four other dormer windows. Both the chateau’s east and west exteriors are crowned with a pediment on their roofs, which is then repeated above the central entrance on each side. With window and door surrounds decorated with smooth rusticated stonework, the three doors on the chateau’s façade are topped with either curvilinear or triangular pediments, while its quoins, cornice and dormer windows are made out of ashlar stone. Inside, the chateau has conserved its original décor: cartouches, medallions, chimneybreasts, decorative window and door surrounds, wood panelling, marble and stone, while the size of the magnificent rooms as well as their floor-to-ceiling height add to the chateau’s overall grandeur. In addition to the topiary garden on the chateau’s eastern side, there is also a dovecote, orchard, vegetable garden, ornamental trees and a stream, which is straddled by an old bridge flanked by the columns of an ancient carriage entrance. All around, the grounds are made up of pastures, tall trees and a small wood, while equestrian facilities have been created to the west of the outbuilding, on the side facing the grounds. These include wooden paddocks, a riding ring and an area for the horses to rest and relax. The carriage entrance, the chateau’s exteriors as well as its entrance hall, vast living room, dining room and seven bedrooms are listed as national historical monuments as are the well and bridge, while the outbuilding’s exteriors and the dovecote are registered as regional historical monuments.

A listed, 15th &17th century house, with an outbuilding and a garden, in the undulating, wooded countryside of the Anjou region. This house stands on the edge of a little country lane, going through the forest, and in a hamlet composed of several houses, including another historic manor house. A small planted garden enhances the house facade. A rear courtyard, also planted, is bordered on one of its sides by an outbuilding and a low wall. Further away, reached by steps, a garden and the forest, part of which could be purchased.