luxury real estate for sale Maine-et-Loire, France (page 10)

Between ANJOU and TOURAINE, 15 mins. of SAUMUR, in the heart of an important forest massif conducive to long horseback riding or hiking on rural paths, small character property with many outbuildings, with horse boxes, on 5000 m² (4,6 hectares possible) THE MAIN DWELLING: Living area of ​​65 m² excluding convertible attic of 56 m². South/West exposure Ground floor : Living room of 29 m² with open kitchen. ( chimney) Living room or bedroom 1 of 19 m². Bedroom 2 (terracotta floor). Adjoining shower room (W.C.). 1st floor: 2 convertible attics of 20 m² and 36 m². Miscellaneous: city water. Well. Heating by electric radiators. Autonomous sanitation. DEPENDENCIES : - in the extension of the dwelling house: barn of 35 m² (height of 6.27 m. under farm) Vast cellar of 53 m². - another building housing: 37 m² room with 15th century fireplace, tiled with terracotta. Sink. -5 horse boxes including 1 for brood mare. Attic of 70 m² (height 4.60 m.) accessible by an exterior stone staircase. - barn of about 165 m² (6.40 m. x 26 m.) -Stall and shed. THE LAND: approximately 5000 m² (possibility to buy 4,1 hectares of wood and meadow in addition) Divided into a courtyard closed by the buildings, pleasure garden around with old riding quarry. CONCLUSION: remarkable natural environment. Complete and charming built ensemble with many possibilities.

Réf.4012: 18th C. manor house in Saumur region This old and pleasant 18th century manor house is built on the limestone hillsides overlooking the south bank of the Loire. Located near Saumur, which has a particularly dense troglodyte heritage, it dominates the Loire valley. The vineyards of the 'Saumur Champigny' appellation stretch out above the property, benefiting from the mildness and sunshine of Anjou. The main shops are a 5-minute drive away in the neighbouring village. The town of Saumur, 10 minutes away, offers all the shops and services as well as tourist activities including its internationally renowned riding school. The 'Loire à vélo' itinerary, close to the property, provides access to Saumur in 15 minutes downstream and upstream to discover the Loire and its treasures. Built in limestone, this elegant residence has a living area of approx. 840 sqm, arranged as follows: On the ground floor: a splendid vestibule which distributes to its left, a bedroom, a luminous bathroom, a large billiard room/library. To its right, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen and a spacious workshop. Opposite, the vestibule gives access to a hallway from which rises a magnificent balusters staircase. There are oak parquet and cabochon floors, marble fireplaces, painted overmantels, finely worked wooden panelling, moulded ceilings as well as 17th century 'Chantilly' style wood panelling. On the first floor: landing with, on the left, 3 bedrooms, a large bathroom and a convertible attic. To the right are six bedrooms and a shower room. There are oak parquet and terracotta tile floors, marble and tufa fireplaces. On the second floor: convertible attic Th outbuildings include : Two troglodyte cellars, one of which has been converted to store wine (15x12m). Well. Various sheds. Unheated swimming pool (10x5m) which will require total renovation. A house (approx.130 sqm) is located in the extension of the main house. Fitted out with all the necessary comforts, it could be used as independent accommodation for guests or why not as a gîte. It is laid out as follows : ground floor: living room, kitchen, 1 bedroom, garage. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Beautiful English-style park of 1 hectare, pleasantly designed and decorated with majestic trees (hornbeam, sequoias, magnolias, fruit trees, walnut trees, apple trees, pear trees, cherry trees, plum trees, etc.). A second independent plot of land with trees of about 6,000 sqm is located on the other side of the road passing below the property. It has the advantage of giving direct and private access to the Loire. The whole area covers approximately 3.70 acres. Cabinet LE NAIL - Maine-et-Loire - Mr. Lodoïs HUBERT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Lodoïs HUBERT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 792 044 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail ( www.cabinetlenail.com/en/ ) to browse our latest listings or find out more about this property.

Recently refurbished by its current owners, this 19th century house of 400 sq.m is ideal for a family. On the ground floor: entry hall, kitchen, large reception area (living room with dining room with direct access to a large terrace). On the 1st floor: two large bedrooms including a master bedroom and a home office, two bathrooms and WC. On the 2nd floor: two bedrooms and a bathroom, WC, living room with roof terrace. At garden level: wine cellar, linen room, large bedroom, beautiful room with hot tub giving access to the garden, shower and WC. Elevator serving four levels. Swimming pool of 9 x 5m, two garages, storage room of 60 sq.m, two independent studios of 25 sq.m.

Ref.4110 BEAUTIFUL 19th CENTURY CHATEAU IN ANJOU This delightful 19th century property and its parkland are located in the Maine Anjou countryside, forming a wonderfully homogenous estate. A remarkable example of an architectural style that was not very common at the time, the castle overlooks its surroundings and seems to be suspended above a green setting. Situated in the heart of the Angevin heritage, a land of numerous tourist opportunities, and not far from the town of Angers, this castle benefits from an ideal position both in terms of its proximity to essential amenities; it is 4 km (2.5 miles) from a charming village providing the main services and shops; and in terms of its accessibility from the motorway/railway axes serving the metropolises and professional areas of Paris, Le Mans, Angers and Nantes. Set back from all nuisances without being isolated, the absolute charm and poetry that emanates from this building will seduce those who love timeless, modernist architecture while providing them with comfort and an idyllic environment. Built on four levels of ashlar and stone rubble under slate according to the plans of the architect Adrien Dubos, who was largely inspired by the achievements of the 17th and 18th centuries, this castle is one of the very last architectural jewels of the classical style to have been built. With a surface area of approx. 1,000 sqm, it features a central three-bay forebuilding to the north-east, adorned with an imposing main building accessed by a monumental staircase and a marble staircase with tufa stone railings. To the south-west, the facade features a central polygonal body in the forefront of the dwelling, surrounded at its base by a vast terrace bordered by splendid tufa stone railings. The facades are harmoniously provided with numerous openings adorned with beautifully decorated tufa jambs, lintels and spandrels, ensuring optimal light everywhere. A slate roof adorned with pretty pedimented dormer windows and beautiful tufa fireplaces tops this property of approx. 1,000 sqm, which is distributed as follows Ground floor: Superb entrance hall decorated with marble columns followed by a gallery leading to a main living room, a small living room, a dining room, a pantry, a study, a kitchen, a small dining room and a bedroom. These rooms are adorned with beautiful decorative elements, marble fireplaces, antique parquet floors, high woodwork and moulded ceilings. First floor : A monumental solid wood staircase leads to a large landing. In one corner, a high library and its reading area, then a huge gallery leads on either side to four double bedrooms, a master suite, a single bedroom and a linen room. There are also many decorative elements, beautiful parquet floors, beautiful marble fireplaces, woodwork and ornate ceilings. Second floor : A long gallery leads to six bedrooms, a suite and a possible attic. Garden level: organised as a pleasant flat, it comprises a vast living room with an open-plan kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a boiler room, a shed, a workshop and a laundry room. The property has several outbuildings in good condition and close to the chateau as follows: A gîte housing two flats of approx. 110sqm each, well equipped and heated either by electric convector heater and wood stove, or by oil-fired boiler, (individual sanitation system). The gite building also contains an old stable and a tack room. Three annexes, workshops and sheds, one of which has been converted into a chapel. A heated swimming pool of 12m x 8m and its pool house. A garden shed used as a shelter for outdoor maintenance equipment. Beautiful romantic English-style park of about 37 acres (15hectares) decorated with majestic trees, some of which are centuries old (oak, cork oak, lime, chestnut, cedar, Douglas fir, pine, camellia, rhododendron, etc.) and numerous fruit trees (quince, apricot, pear, apple, cherry, vine, raspberry, etc.) Stabilised paths lead easily to all parts of the park and in particular to the vast 4000m² vegetable garden, entirely enclosed by walls and fed by a well that also serves other water points in the park. A second well is not functional. From any point in the park, the views of the surrounding countryside are varied and inspiring. There is no doubt that we are in an exceptional place. 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 792 044 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Ref.4048 : Beautiful 19th C. chateau on the banks of the Loire river, 35 minutes from Angers. Built on the banks of the Loire, close to charming typical Loire villages, this elegant 19th century château is located in the 'Valley of the Kings', so called because for centuries the kings of France had made it their summer holiday resort or their main residence. In the heart of a rich heritage environment, this property is ideally situated, both in terms of its easy accessibility from Paris and Bordeaux and its proximity to the economic, industrial and university centres of Angers and Nantes, as well as to the major rail and airport links in the west (Angers and Nantes). Essential shops are located not far from the village, and the town of Angers, 30 minutes away by car, provides all the shops and services as well as numerous tourist activities. Facing south, this majestic chateau of approx. 1100sqm is built on 7 hectares of land (one of which is constructible), slightly sloping and overlooking the Loire. The three interior levels, all served by a lift, are distributed as follows: The ground floor comprises a vast, spacious vestibule (4.30 m under the ceiling) which opens onto a remarkably uncluttered stone stairway, beautiful reception rooms (a dining room, a lounge, a library lounge), a large kitchen with a storeroom at the back, and bathrooms. There are classic oak and herringbone parquet floors, cabochon tiles, marble fireplaces, trumeaux, finely worked wooden picture rails and beautifully decorated ceilings. An interior door gives direct access to the two basement cellars. A third cellar contains the boiler room. On the first floor (3 m ceilings), a corridor leads to a private area to the south-west comprising a winter lounge, a bathroom, a vast bedroom, WC and large wardrobes/placards, and to the north-west 2 bedrooms, one of which has a shower room. To the east, a corridor leads to 4 bedrooms, 3 of which have shower rooms and toilets. The second floor comprises 5 bedrooms, 2 of which have shower rooms and toilets, and on the other side, 3 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms and a large games room/dormitory. The 4 turrets lead to the 8 corner bedrooms, 4 on each level. Attic accessible from the second floor. In addition to the chateau, this property includes two other annexes which were previously used to house the employees of a large company: The first annex (390sqm) is located at the rear of the castle and is directly accessible from the castle via a vestibule. It is mainly composed of offices, meeting rooms, work areas and kitchen/dining areas. The second (980sqm) is independent and off-centre from the castle. It includes numerous office spaces, meeting rooms, equipped conference rooms and kitchen/dining areas. The two annexes, which were also part of the 2006/2008 restoration campaign, are in the same impeccable general condition as the castle. Finally, there are also other outbuildings (henhouse, sheepfold, garage and greenhouse). Beautifully designed English-style parkland adorned with beautiful trees (cedars, oaks, lime trees, ash trees, umbrella pines and cypresses), some of which are centuries old. With a beautiful pond of approximately 7500sqm and a small wood of deciduous trees, it is easy to move around thanks to the stabilised paths that run around this large park. The total land area is 17.61 acres (7ha 13a 22ca). 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 792 044 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Ref. 3975 Small 15th and 19th C. chateau near Angers with 94 acres (38 hectares) for sale This ancient castle, whose foundation stones were laid in the 13th century, lies between the Loire and the vineyards, in the heart of the Mauges region, renowned for its exceptionally mild climate, its wine production, its history and its chateaux. Located in the heart of this historic heritage environment, the property is ideally situated halfway between the dynamic cities of Angers and Cholet, and close to motorways that easily serve Paris, Le Mans and Nantes. Built in the style of the gothic splendor of the 13th century, this majestic chateau in tufa under slates, flanked by a central tower, set with 4 towers with corbelled pepperpot, dormer windows with crosspieces and woodwork, is distinguished by its slender silhouette and by the nobility of its architecture. An imposing wrought iron gate framed by a dry moat majestically completes the ensemble. This stronghold of the Contade family from the 18th century to the present day, was redesigned in 1870 and now has a living area of about 350m² including : On the first floor: A dining room (29m²), an office (15m²), a kitchen (29m²). On the second floor: A living room (29m²), 2 bedrooms (15 and 20m²), a bathroom. On the second floor: 3 bedrooms (15, 20 and 22,5 m²), 3 bathrooms. On the third floor: 3 bedrooms (15 and 29m²), a toilet and a bathroom Older than the castle itself, the outbuildings have beautiful volumes and are now used as gîtes. They include : In one part of the building, a secondery house with a large living room, kitchen/dining room on the first floor, 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor. In the other part, stables, garage, sheds, barn and kennel, offering additional perspectives for those who would like to extend the existing gîtes activity. Vast and beautiful land of 94 acres (38 hectares) mainly made up of woods pierced by beautiful alleys. A large pond of 1hectare full of fish is nestled there. It participating in the natural balance of this biotope. A majestic 500-meter long driveway extends to the beautiful park and formal garden that adorns the direct surroundings of the castle. A large walled garden conceals a vast 15x8m swimming pool, its pool house and its adjoining summer kitchen. Cabinet LE NAIL - Maine-et-Loire - Mr. Lodoïs HUBERT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Independant company, registered with the Registre Spécial des Agents Commerciaux, under the number 792 044 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail ( www.cabinetlenail.com/en/ ) to browse our latest listings or find out more about this property.

This elegant and historic Château Choletais offers the charm and calm of the countryside at the gates of the city with a breathtaking view of the lake. Built in 1862 by the famous architect René Hodé, this unique property currently operated as a Hotel-Restaurant reveals approximately 1500 m² of living space in the heart of a vast wooded and landscaped park of 3.4 hectares. A majestic and long driveway in the woods leads to this architectural ensemble built from Mortagne granite and Saumur tufa. The facade recalls Italian architecture with its large flat pilasters and dormers crowned with ribbed shells. This place steeped in history takes us back in time from the entrance. Built on 4 levels, the authentic setting, period decoration and stylish furniture transport us to the world of Château life. The 1st floor accommodates various reception rooms as well as the dining room. In the continuation, a beautiful chapel. The monumental staircase leads to the floors dedicated to the sleeping areas of the hotel where each friendly and refined room reveals its unique character, each of them having a bathroom. A completely renovated private apartment completes this second floor. The third level gives way to a row of several bedrooms. The last level of this house offers several rooms to be reinvented according to use. The exteriors guarantee peace, serenity and relaxation at the edge of a heated swimming pool, terrace as well as a squash room. This exceptional property is close to all amenities and shops. In absolute calm, it offers a privileged living environment on a daily basis. Contact: Mathilde 06 70 23 47 63 Commercial agent registered with the RSAC d'Angers under number 789 635 448. The fees are the responsibility of the seller.