luxury real estate for sale Miré, France

on the borders of Maine et Loire, Sathe and Mayenne, in a green and calm environment... beautiful set of buildings arranged in a hamlet, including a main dwelling of which the oldest part, flanked by a stone staircase, could date from the end of the Middle Ages... to this part, which presents a certain authentic character, a harmoniously thought-out extension brings to this residence light and comfort; a beautiful entrance distributes a living room then a living room whose glass roof largely makes terrace and garden participate in a pleasant atmosphere. we also find on the ground floor a suite (bedroom and bathroom), a very functional open kitchen and an essential technical room. the first floor welcomes us on a large mezzanine, a second landing distributes 2 bedrooms wc, and bathroom. Then a large bedroom under the frame occupies the second floor of the oldest part. a pretty little farmhouse typical of our region, with a living area of approximately 80m², serves as a guest house ... another small house, a barn and a shed ... all on a plot of more than 2ha (small meadow, orchard, woods, park ... small lake and pond. very quiet environment. lots of charm. Excellent energy performance, new autonomous sanitation systems carried out for each of the 3 houses, wells ... Contact your AXO Agent - L'immobilier Actif on 06 80 96 27 61, Michel RICHARD Salaried Real Estate Negotiator. More information on www.axo.immo (ref. 85002114143) and [email protected]. Fees: 3.64% including tax included buyer's charge € 770,000.00 excluding fees). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/

This beautiful country property combines quality of life and great professional activity. Dedicated to the reception, it reveals a magnificent room of approximately 150m2 hosting numerous events such as weddings and seminars for 140 guests. The whole has been completely renovated with authentic and timeless materials, thus combining modernity and authenticity, all in accordance with the reception of the public. The main house, completely renovated with approximately 210m2 of living space, offers two main and private accesses. On the one hand the guest rooms for a capacity of 15 people composed on the ground floor of two beautiful suites each with its shower room and toilets, and upstairs a comfortable dormitory for 11 people, a bathroom independent shower and sanitary facilities. On the other hand, a beautiful house of approximately 130m2, reveals from its entrance a beautiful warm living room with its wood stove, communicating with the modern kitchen and its central and friendly island. A large terrace allows you to enjoy the tranquility of the private garden and its intimate jacuzzi area from the kitchen. This ground floor is completed by an office, a laundry room and a toilet. Upstairs the landing leads to three beautiful bedrooms and a shower room. The old barn which has been converted into a large reception room has a beautiful volume under exposed beams and was designed incorporating the PMR standard, being able to accommodate 140 people seated. It is complemented by a catering kitchen for reheating and refrigerated cells, a cloakroom, toilets, a baby area, and public parking. This built complex of approximately 200m2 is extended by a beautiful terrace of 80m2 surrounded by greenery. This property is completed with a stone shed of approximately 80m2 open to the exterior, ideal for hosting cocktails or ceremonies, a fire protection, small stone outbuildings and a well. Currently operated as an event venue in an enchanting setting, this quality venue, much appreciated by its large clientele, allows us to continue the profitable activity which has numerous reservations over the coming months, and even for the years to come. DPE in progress Contact: Emmanuelle Lego 33 (0)6 49 71 60 72 Commercial agent registered with RSAC Laval N°485 286 868

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.

An early 20th century manor house, its annexes and outbuildings on a 15 hectare estate in the Anjou countryside. The manor house stands proudly in the heart of its grounds, rising slightly above the surrounding countryside. A driveway leads from the southern end of the property through woodland to a vast landscaped park and the main building. Built in the early 20th century in the style of the First French Empire, it comprises a stately rectangular main dwelling, with a central octagonal tower projecting to the south, extended by a raised terrace surrounded by a balustrade. To the north, another central projecting structure, a square tower, is punctuated by three symmetrical bays. Wide, splayed granite approach steps lead up to the entrance. A second driveway, further north, also runs through a wooded area and serves the outbuildings, including the former stables converted into additional lodgings. All the buildings are of rendered or exposed stone, with slate or tiled gable or four-pitched roofs featuring dormer windows and chimney stacks.

Located in a bucolic and green environment, this charming property offers a living space of approximately 230 m2 with several outbuildings on wooded land of 10,410 m2. An elegant tower welcomes an entrance leading to a large living room with fireplace. In the extension, a kitchen with scullery and an office with two terraces in order to enjoy the garden on a daily basis offering calm and serenity. The ground floor offers two spacious bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. A magnificent wooden staircase leads to the first floor offering two bedrooms with pretty beams as well as a space to invent. Outbuildings, a garage and accommodation to be converted entirely not adjoining the house complete this property of character. Renovation work is to be expected. Near the village of Champigné, 30 minutes from Angers, 2.5 hours by TGV from Paris. HAI price: 472 500 euros - Net seller price: 450,000 euros (5% fees payable by the buyer). Well presented by Odile Testard (EI): + (33) 06 86 28 07 65 - [email protected] information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géoriques website for the areas concerned. www.géiorisks.gouv.

Just a few kilometres from Sablé sur Sarthe (TGV train station with regular connections to and from Paris), in a quiet, sought-after and pleasant setting, very attractive architect-designed house built in 2020 using top-quality materials and refined decoration, offering around 350 m² of living space on one level: an entrance hall, a large, bright living room with access to the pool area, a modern, fitted kitchen with dining area, a linen room/shelf kitchen, a large master suite (46 m²) with dressing room and bathroom/wc, a corridor leading to three bedrooms, one with shower room, toilet and dressing room, two with shared shower room, a toilet and three large dressing rooms. This functional residence has a vast pool area with separate lounge, sports room, hammam, sauna, shower room and wc. Enclosed grounds of 5000 m² with a 300 m² terrace, two large garages. Close to all amenities. Underfloor heating with heat pump. ECD carried out on 6/4/2023. Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on energy prices on 1/01/2021: Low amount 860 euros and High amount 1230 euros per year. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

If you've always dreamed of running a successful gite in the French countryside, here is your chance! Located between Le Mans and Laval, and not far from Sablé-sur-Sarthe with its high-speed train station (Paris in 1 hour), you will find this fully remodeled 19th century farm complex, on 7 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, with peace and quiet as your only neighbors. The property consists of 4 buildings: The owner's accommodations - a beautiful stone house of 2,000 sq.ft, with a beautiful remodeled kitchen, huge living room with fireplace, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. You can enjoy the views of the rolling hills and fields from the private veranda. The guest accommodations (lodging up to 30 people) are spread out between 2 large farmhouses, which have both been extensively renovated. An inviting heated indoor pool provides the possibility for year-around fun. In all, there are 7 en-suite bedrooms as well as an 8th bedroom that connects to one of the guest rooms. A large professional kitchen has been fully equipped and the current group stays are fully catered, adding to the income potential of this ensemble. A spacious dining room with fireplace and access to the outdoor terrace, a huge living room with TV, a lounge/bar area, an activity room perfect for dancing or group seminars, a gym area overlooking the pool, a kitchenette for guest use as well as several restroom facilities complete the guest quarters. The fourth fully-remodeled building on the property is currently being used to house the owners' private collection, but could easily be converted to accommodate more guests, or storage, or garage, etc. This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a turn-key business with all of the furnishings and equipment already in place. 10 years of business receipts available for your review. The property is located in a designated zone - ZRR - which offers several tax advantages. If you are simply looking for a private residence with no neighbors in sight, surrounded by beautiful fields, yet within 10 minutes of the nearest shops, do not hesitate to contact me for much more details, photos, and information. I am available seven days a week. Maria VAYNER, Coldwell Banker Demeure Prestige at +33 6 44 97 88 07 or by e-mail: [email protected] https://sites.google.com/a/coldwellbanker.fr/honoraires-coldwellbanker-demeure-prestige/

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Ref.4408 : Beautiful french chateau for sale in Pays de la Loire. The chateau, situated between Le Mans and Angers, was built in an unspoilt countryside, less than 2 miles from a village with basic amenities. A small city, less than 7 miles from the property, offers shops, services and train station with TGV. The property is easy accessible by the motorway. The current chateau was the former abbatial dwelling of the monastery. The Abbots administrators use to reside in the Court or in the bishoprics, this dwelling was converted and decorated to be rented in the middle of the 18th century. This use explains the civilian character of the inside decoration that remains almost complete. About 400 sqm of living space, per level, the château comprises : On the ground floor : A vestibule with stone floors. Situated in the centre of the facade, it leads to the reception rooms and in the past, to the cloister. Both side doors are decorated with carved tittle blocks, the one from the large sitting room has a decoration of stylised leaves, the one in front is decorated with a medallion with an armoured character with quiver and laurel wreath. To the left of this vestibule : A large sitting room (7.29 x 10.72m) with stone tiled floors, lit by 4 windows opened to the main courtyard and the park. This rooms has kept its original 18th century decoration. The main door, with its woodworks and old door furniture, is topped with a panel that represents a trophy of musical instruments sculpted in the stone with a bust with tinsels. The four side doors are decorated with stucco medallions represent an allegory of the 4 seasons. These four panels, relatively rare in the region, have been realized by Italian travelling artists. The stone fireplace is decorated with a typical decoration on rockworks and was originally painted in fake marble. The grey paintings in the room, although they have been several times redone, have the colours that they used to have before the Revolution. A small sitting room with tiled floor and wooden fireplace. A kitchen/dining room with terracotta tiled floors. A bedroom with dressing room and modern bathroom. A secondary stairway. To the right side of this vestibule : A study with oak parquet floors and 19th century marble fireplace created in the former waiting room of the abbatial dwelling that was divided on 2 on the 19th century to create this small study and a corridor to the dining room. The dining room has kept most of its original decorative features Louis XV style. The fountain, the fireplace, and the 2 sideboards under the windows are on black marble from Solesmes. The mantel of the fireplace, that imitates woodworks, is in sculpted stone as well as the framing of the central door, with its fruit basket and the one from the fountain topped by a Neptuno’s head. A vestibule with stairway. This wooden stairway, with square banisters dates back from the time of the construction of the Abbey, at the end of the 17th century. It has the particularity of having its first flight of steps inside the wall, liberating the access to the library. The entrance is topped by a 19th century sculpted head. The library. A dining room (in the former kitchen) with terracotta tiled floors, monumental fireplace and former vegetable garden. Small kitchen. Laundry, some staff rooms, small cellar and toilet. On the first floor, a gallery leads to : - 4 bedrooms with bathroom or shower room. - 2 other bedrooms - Children’s room - Bathroom - Laundry On the South wing : An apartment composed by: - A sitting room with 18th century fireplace - Library - Kitchen - Bedroom with bathroom and toilets. Attic space above. The outbuildings include : - outbuildings housing: sheds, workshop, stables, tack room, barn, dovecote, sheepfold, former bakery and dairy. - a caretaker's cottage comprising: entrance hall, tiled kitchen, utility room, lounge, two bedrooms, bathroom and toilet. This house has been completely restored in recent years. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES Stable: Regupol rubber flooring also in the boxes and outside in the wash area. Röwer & Rub hardwood boxes (4x3.6m), galvanised and painted burgundy. Solarium with UV and IR. Riding arena: 21x61m riding arena (Olympic size). Drainage around and every 10m. Crushed stone foundation with compacted top layer. On top, 14-16cm of Fontainebleau sand with high quality Belgian fibres. Mirrors: 6m in the centre and 3m in each corner in safety glass. Water supply from the river with an automatic watering tractor. Lounging area : Diameter 18m with compacted crushed stone foundation. Mixture of Fontainebleau sand and natural sand with fibres (for a deeper base). Wooden paddocks A beautiful set of land, crossed by a stream, is composed by a nice entrance avenue, a beautiful main courtyard, a park nicely designed, decorated with an old tree covered walk and some beautiful ornamental trees, a small vegetable garden and fields with old oak trees. All in about 44 acres. This property is registred on the additionnal inventory of historic monuments (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France). - The entrance porch, the facades and the roof of the abbatial dwelling, the well, and the vestibule with the stairway, the following rooms and its decoration: the large sitting room and the dining room on the ground floor, the 7 bedrooms on the first floor as well as the bridge over the stream are classified as Historic Monuments. - The facades and the roofs of the outbuildings, as well as the dovecote are registered on the French Supplementary Historic Monuments List.

Ref.4313 : French Historic castle for sale in Pays de la Loire. Built on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding countryside and a small river, on the borders of the Sarthe and Mayenne départements, 230 km from Paris and easily accessible by TGV train and motorway, this beautiful château, listed in its entirety on the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques (Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments), comprises around fifteen rooms that have been restored to a very high standard. The property comprises the château itself and a vast outbuilding that houses a separate dwelling and exhibition space. THE CASTLE : Its total covered surface area on 5 levels is 1,400sqm, of which 300sqm is in its 19th century state and approx. 900 sqm is maintained, spread over 3 levels. It houses : Ground floor (level 0): access via the main courtyard : former guard room (55sqm) 3.77 m high double ribbed ceiling, housed in the former medieval keep, with a monumental Gothic-style fireplace emblazoned with a coat of arms 'two swords in saltire, three chevrons in pale, two swords in pale, two swords in saltire, two swords in sable', beautiful oak parquet flooring. Large lounge (68sqm) 3.7 m high, with its medieval fireplace bearing the same coat of arms; Large bedroom (41sqm), 3.7 m high, where Steve Mcqueen stayed during the filming of 'Le Mans', with en suite bathroom; Library/Billiard room (42 sqm, 3.5 m high, with access to the south-west-facing summer terraces; Small study (8.5sqm) and large study (31 sqm). 1st floor (level 1): Corridor with terracotta tiles leading to : Former balcony of the chapel ; King's bedroom (31 sqm), 3.16 m high, oak parquet flooring, monumental fireplace with stone column, en suite bathroom with bath and washbasin; Bedroom (20.27 sqm), 3.22 m high, terracotta tiled floor, 19th century marble fireplace, en suite bathroom (11 sqm) with bath, bidet, washbasin. separate wc. Bedroom (22.37 sqm), 3.09 m high, terracotta tiled floor, 19th century marble fireplace, en suite bathroom with bath and washbasin; Library (former bedroom) (34.5 sqm), 3 m high, oak parquet flooring, monumental stone fireplace; Bedroom (41.5 sqm), HPS: 3.28 m, oak herringbone parquet flooring, monumental stone fireplace, en suite bathroom with bath, washbasin, wc; Master bedroom (34.3sqm), HPS: 3.21 m, oak floor with herringbone pattern, monumental stone fireplace, en suite shower room with shower, washbasin, wc; dressing room (10.2 sqm), modern shower room with double washbasin and shower. On the 2nd floor (level 2): Approx. 350sqm of living space comprising 7 rooms to be completely renovated (floors, walls, ceilings) and 2 sanitary areas also to be renovated. Attic above. Garden level (-1) : Large dining room (36 sqm), HSP: 2.45 m, wc with washbasin, kitchen and dining area (41 sqm), HSP: 2.45 m, utility room. Basement (level -2): Former kitchens and unfinished preparation and storage areas, former ice houses, vaulted cellar, wine cellar and various areas, boiler room. The outbuildings include : Adjoining the castle, with access via the main courtyard, is a beautiful early 16th century chapel. At the entrance to the castle, a U-shaped building that houses : former caretaker's accommodation, restored in 2010, comprising a room (37sqm), 3.01 m high, a bedroom (16.8sqm), a shower room (4.9 sqm) with double wash-hand basins, shower, separate toilet and a kitchen (20.8 sqm). Oil-fired heating, 2010 boiler. A showroom (60.5 sqm), 3 m high, tiled, exposed beams, cement floor with parquet flooring, entrance (14.82 sqm) with staircase, wc with washbasin. First floor: showroom (75 sqm), projection room (57sqm), cement floor. Garage (56 sqm); Stable with 3 boxes (50 sqm); Former tack room (9.4 sqm); Garage (52 sqm), attic above. With a total surface area of 17.59 acres (7 ha 12 a 88 ca), the land comprises : - an attractive driveway and bridle path ; - a pretty terraced garden - an equestrian arena (80x40m) covered with Fontainebleau sand following earthworks and the laying of a bidime; - a small ornamental wood (approx. 6.17 acres / 2.5 ha); - Paddock (approx. 2.47 acres / 1 ha); - pleasant, harmoniously planted areas. The château, its chapel and the recognised layout of the gardens (cad. Zi 31p) were included in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 24 April 1989. The entrance gate (cad. ZI 31p) was listed by decree on 22 July 1991. This property benefits from the advantageous tax status of Historic Monuments. This property is registred on the additionnal inventory of historic monuments (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France). OPTION TO PURCHASE IN ADDITION : ARTICLE 2 : The former chateau farm comprises : A comfortable dwelling house, recently restored, of approx. 160 sqm with entrance hall, study, living room, kitchen, utility room, wc/washbasin. First floor: lounge, 3 bedrooms, 3 shower rooms and 1 bathroom. Oil-fired central heating. Outbuildings used as sheds. A beautiful 18th century building with a floor surface area of 270 sqm, built of stone on an L-shaped plan, housing former stables (9 loose boxes), a treatment room (32.8 sqm) and a barn. The slate roof was redone in 2014. Land in the nature of gardens and meadows, representing a total surface area of : 4.32 acres (1 ha 75 a 20 ca). ARTICLE 3 : Beyond a small road, a beautiful property of more than 67 acres consisting of woods and moorland with a pond (approx. 6,300 sqm).

Réf.4401 : For sale in the Sarthe, a charming manor house with historic monument status. The property is located in the Sarthe department, 3 km from a picturesque medieval village with a rich architectural heritage, in the heart of peaceful countryside, on the banks of a river. Sablé-sur-Sarthe: (population 12,000) approx. 12 km away, has all shops and a station with a TGV stop providing direct access to Paris in 1 hour 20 minutes, Angers, Nantes or Rennes. In short, this property enjoys a peaceful location in a rural setting, yet is relatively close to modern amenities and transport links. Its proximity to towns such as Sablé-sur-Sarthe and Le Mans, as well as its good motorway and rail links, make it an accessible location that also offers the charm of a historic and natural setting. The manor house, built in 1483, spans approx. 300 sqm. Having fallen into disuse as a farm, it was taken over by the current owner who, following a careful restoration that respects its architecture, has turned it into a pleasant residence, comprising: Ground floor: A 44 sqm lounge with 3.21 m high ceilings and a monumental fireplace and terracotta tiled floor, a 37 sqm dining room, a 9.4 sqm study, a 25 sqm kitchen, a boiler room and a laundry/laundry room. First floor: Accessed by a spiral staircase, this floor has two bedrooms, a bathroom and a toilet. Above: 2 attic bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. In the adjoining wing : On the ground floor, there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. Outbuildings : A/ A large rendered stone building with a slate roof housing : - 2 garages. - A shed. - Swimming pool equipment room. - Attic. - 3 tourist flats with double glazing and electric convector heating. Outbuilding 1: with a living room with open-plan kitchen, upstairs 1 bedroom, a shower room with washbasin, separate toilet. Outbuilding 2: with living room with fireplace, kitchen, bedroom, shower room and toilet. Outbuilding 3: with a living room with open-plan kitchen, upstairs an attic bedroom with a shower room with washbasin and toilet.chlorine treatment. B/ A wood shed. C/ A swimming pool (9x4m): with 2020 liner, 1.6 m deep, heated by 2020 heat pump, chlorine treatment. With a total surface area of 4.94 acres it features a pretty formal garden and meadows, all bordered by a river.

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A mansion with outbuildings and equestrian facilities on 19 hectares of land in the southern part of the Mayenne area, near to Sablé-sur-Sarthe. The curving drive leads off a country road past parking spaces and up to the mansion, to the south of which there are two large outbuildings, the first of which has been fully converted. The second boasts a vast space with a cathedral ceiling. Hidden from the mansion behind these buildings is an old barn that can be converted as well as equestrian buildings and facilities made up of a round pen next to a stable, saddlery, manege and second stable, all of which can be reached from a second entrance. The mansion probably dates from the 16th century. The main building is L-shaped and boasts two towers. A renovation in the 19th century focused on the windows and an extension on the southern gable. It is made of rubble stone covered in traditional limewash rendering. The window frames, cornices and dormer windows are made of tuffeau stone. The mansion has three storeys, one of which is an attic level, topped by a hipped slate roof. The two towers are topped with pepper-pot turrets. The building is surrounded by tree-filled grounds and notably an imposing and archetypal horse chestnut tree. Beyond the grounds, there are vast meadows for the horses. To the east, a lawned drive runs past mirabelle plum trees and leads to a small lake surrounded by a wood.

A restored 17th-century manor house with two hectares of tree-dotted grounds in a commanding position in France’s Anjou province, 15 minutes from Sablé-sur-Sarthe. The property stands on the edge of a calm village through which three rivers flow. It lies in a commanding position upon an old feudal motte from the 14th century. The edifice has undergone various changes over the course of its long history, having been a law court and a boarding school for girls. It now has touches of modern comfort, yet it has preserved its 17th-century spirit. Tall hedges edge the grounds, giving the property absolute privacy. Hornbeams hide a parking space in the entrance area. A driveway lined with age-old linden trees leads up to the edifice, which is also given shade. On each side of the main drive, there are gardens dotted with trees, shrubs and different clusters of plants. The views of the valley and stream-edged meadow lower down are delightful and unrivalled. A retaining wall runs along the property’s western edge and encloses, behind the house, on the north side, a swimming pool area, which is hidden behind hedges. The dwelling has been restored masterfully over the course of the past ten years. This manor house, which has been given the ‘Fondation du Patrimoine’ label for its distinctive qualities in built heritage, is rectangular in shape with two pavilions, which contain bathrooms, protruding from its southern elevation. It is made of rubble stone, which is coated with rendering. Its window and door surrounds are made of exposed tuffeau stone. The house offers a floor area of around 400m². It has a basement, a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor. Restored dormers stand upon its slate roofs. Five bays with large windows punctuate the southern elevation. In the northern elevation, the windows are arranged in the same way, making the interior a dual-aspect space with natural light flooding in from both sides. The window frames have been renovated in an old style with oak and single glazing and the original window catches reused.

Located around 3 hours from Paris via the A11 motorway, about 20 minutes from Laval (high speed train to Paris in 1h30), 58 km from Angers, 10 km from Château Gontier, 3 km from a small village with all local amenities. Nestling in a small, peaceful village, this charming 19th century family property overlooks almost 2 hectares of landscaped leafy grounds. Bathed in natural light, the ground floor presents an entrance leading to a living room with fireplace, a home office, a dining room with fireplace, and a pleasant fitted kitchen backing onto a terrace with a lovely view of the garden. On the first floor, you will find four bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room/WC. On the 2nd floor, there are three attic bedrooms and an additional attic space. Additional facilities include a swimming pool (12 x 6m) and outbuildings including garages, a woodshed, a workshop and the swimming pool control room.

Ref.3044 French 19th century chateau for sale in Haut-Anjou Situated in the Mayenne department, former district of the Haut-Anjou renowned by its mild climate, this chateau was built at the exit of a quiet village. Slightly elevated, the property dominates it nice English style park and a beautiful pond. A small city with shops and services is less than 7 miles away from there. Of about 700sqm of living space, it comprises: On the basement : a large old kitchen, boiler room, cellars and other rooms. On the elevated ground floor, accessible by a nice stoop: large vestibule (53sqm) with stairway, study (28sqm), large sitting room (50sqm), library (23sqm), dining room (39sqm), small kitchen in the former pantry, small dining room (25sqm), toilet and secondary stairway. Height under ceiling is about 4.20m. The ground floor offers beautiful reception rooms : all of them with oak parquet floors, panelling and beautiful woodworks with a décor of vertical folds. Beautiful painted or coffered ceilings and marble fireplaces. On the first floor : 7 bedrooms with oak parquet floors and decorated fireplaces, 5 bathrooms and shower rooms. On the second floor has pine parquet floors and can be converted. The chateau has benefited from important renovation works these last few years. A courtyard with stone outbuildings covered with slate roof comprises : On the east side, an old dwelling of 3 rooms. On the centre : a beautiful building with a comfortable dwelling with kitchen, toiler and on the first floor, a superb loft. Garage and shed. On the back: 17 horse loose boxes. On the west side : a building with a comfortable flat with sitting room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Tackle room and horse loose boxes. An agricultural hangar of about 300sqm. At the entrance, the gatehouse. It comprises a sitting room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and bathroom Of about 47 acres, the land is nicely distributed around the chateau and slightly hilly. It is composed of a superb English style park planted with great ornamental trees designed by a great landscaper of the 19th century, some woods with beautiful paths, meadows with paddocks with wooden fences and a beautiful pond.

A grand nineteenth-century house with a garden and annexe in a historical town in the south of France’s Mayenne department. You can enter the house straight from the street. A pedestrian door takes you into the garden on one side. And on the other side, a metal gate opens onto a gravel drive. This driveway leads to a walled garden and to an elegant annexe made of stone and brick. The back of the house opens out into the garden. On one side, the annexe forms the edge of this garden.

Ref.4358 : French listed chateau to be restored for sale in Pays de la Loire. Situated in the south of the Mayenne department, in the old historic province of Anjou, this charming property is built on the outskirts of a small village. Château-Gontier, 10 km away, is a dynamic town steeped in history. This ancient medieval town, through which the river Mayenne flows, boasts a rich property heritage. These include the former Ursuline Convent (dating from the 17th century), which now houses a national theatre, the Romanesque church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste (dating from the 11th century) with its interior frescoes, and the timber-framed houses and concentration of private mansions that symbolise the wealth of this town. This charming, authentic little château is listed on the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques, a guarantee of its architectural quality. The stone building has a slate roof. Tufa stone adorns the facades of the house (bosses, stringcourses, cornices, frames). The château faces north and south and spans a floor surface area of approx. 365 sqm under the rafters. The north facade, which includes the sculpted pediment, leads to the entrance to the property, guarded by two round turrets. The south facade features a square tower overlooking the garden. A splendid granite stairway with double steps leads to the 18th century wooden double-leaf entrance door, topped by a half-moon window, which leads to : The ground floor comprises a 25 sqm entrance hall with a remarkable stone stairway leading to a 66 sqm lounge on the left, a 15 sqm kitchen opposite in the square tower, a 30 sqm dining room on the right, a former 17.5 sqm bathroom, a 35 sqm bedroom and a 7.5 sqm boudoir in a small room projecting from the south facade. First floor: a former study (14 sqm) on a half floor, then a large landing (24 sqm) leads to 4 bedrooms (42, 21, 12 and 35 sqm) and 2 former bathrooms. Unconverted attic above. Cellars accessible from both inside and outside, including a former kitchen with vegetable garden and well. This property is of very high architectural quality. Most of the decorative features (fireplaces, overmantels, doors, etc.) have been preserved inside, although some have been dismantled. This property has been uninhabited for many years. It needs to be completely restored. The window frames were changed around ten years ago. The old heating system is out of order. The north-west entrance is guarded by two round stone turrets with slate roofs, which flank the wooden gateway. To the north-west of the château, overlooking the courtyard, is an attractive 18th century caretaker's cottage with a Mansard roof pierced with stone dormer windows. It comprises an old wooden staircase and four rooms. In the eastern extension of the castle: garage and storage room with old oil tank. Attic above. To the south-west of the castle: another Renaissance-style building with a beautiful pilastered door used as garages. The pleasure garden is walled on the village side and partly bordered by the outbuildings. It is planted with apple trees and other ornamental trees. The kitchen garden is bordered by a box hedge. The total surface area is 3.66 acres (1 ha 48 a 31 ca).

Ref 4243 :Pretty house for sale in Southern Mayenne. Situated in the Mayenne region, of which it is the sub-prefecture, the town of Château-Gontier (approx. 12,000 inhabitants) has been rooted in the heart of the 'Mayenne angevine' for over 1,000 years. As a real 'link' between Angers and Laval, its position makes it an economically and culturally attractive town. The surrounding countryside, rather rural and pleasantly bocage, contrasts with the dynamism that reigns here and the abundance of remarkable residences, town houses, mansions and historic monuments that can be seen here. The magnificent Hôtel-Dieu, which runs alongside the river Mayenne as far as the harbour, the Ursulines convent with its beautiful pilastered cloister, the Romanesque church of Saint-Jean Baptiste and the 17th-century Hôtel Fouquet, which houses the Museum of Art and History, are prime examples of this rich heritage and mark out this peaceful town where life is good. It is here, not far from its historic centre, that this former 19th century presbytery is set between courtyard and garden. The town's location means that it is very close to all the shops and has excellent access to the major cities of Angers, Nantes, Laval, Rennes and Le Mans. The SNCF train stations at Laval (30 minutes), Sablé sur Sarthe (30 minutes) and Angers (40 minutes), as well as Nantes airport (1 hour 25 minutes), are ideal for both business and private travel. This former presbytery spans approx. 250 sqm and faces south-west. It is built of tuffeau stone with slate rendering over four stories: It is accessed via a vestibule, in which is the staircase leading to the upper floors. To the right is a large lounge/living room, to the left a dining room and a large kitchen. The living rooms feature high ceilings and marble, granite and tufa stone fireplaces. On the 1st floor, a landing leads to four bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room, and a bathroom. There are terracotta floors and attractive oak parquet flooring. On the 2nd floor, a landing leads to two bedrooms, a bathroom and an attic room, partly converted, which could provide two further bedrooms. The basement comprises several rooms currently used as cellars, sheds, boiler rooms and workshops. The property has two outbuildings as follows: A building converted into a games room of approx. 60 sqm, which can also be used as a large garage, An attached garage. Approx. 2,200 sqm of fully walled grounds with courtyards and gardens, featuring a number of beautiful trees and fruit trees, and a stunning natural pergola made up of vines.