manor for sale Rennes, France (page 2)

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.

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. 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.

Ref.4308: Charming property for sale in Brittany. This authentic 16th-century manor house is set in the heart of green, wooded countryside. The town of character, less than 10 km away, offers all amenities. Paris can be reached from the train station in less than 3 hours. Beaches are 20 km from the property. A beautiful porch decorated with the family coat of arms leads into the manor's enclosed square courtyard. These walls give the property its intimacy. An elegant round tower housing a spiral staircase stands at the corner of the main building and the lower wing. To the rear, a square tower houses service rooms. The interior layout comprises: On the ground floor there are two entrances, two large lounges with monumental fireplaces, a dining room with a monumental fireplace, a library, a kitchen with a large adjoining room for conversion and a laundry room. The beams, fireplaces and terracotta floor tiles give these rooms all their authenticity. The first floor is accessed via three staircases that lead to the house's seven bedrooms and five bathrooms. The second floor of the living area has a convertible attic. A vaulted cellar is located beneath the library. This manor house has retained all its character and exudes the atmosphere of a welcoming family home. The courtyard is enclosed on one side by the outbuildings: stables, sheds and garage. The manor house is set in 16 acres of parklands planted with beautiful trees. Cabinet LE NAIL - Border of Brittany - South Manche department - Mr Hervé du TEILLEUL : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Hervé du TEILLEUL,Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 529 486 136 We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

This magnificent 15th-century Manor, classified as a Historical Monument, extends over 41 hectares comprising woods, gardens, orchards, a pond, and a European experimental arboretum. Nestled in the heart of this lush environment, this perfectly preserved 15th-century Manor, classified as an Historic Monument, is only 20 minutes away from the beaches and 2H22 from Paris via Lamballe. Offering over 742 square meters of living space in the main manor, as well as 63 square meters of cellars and attics. Two cottages, the former stables converted into living spaces, the orangery, and an independent house, add an additional 530 square meters of habitable surface. Two sheds of 336 square meters and a lean-to harmoniously complete the ensemble. The manor, with its superb ceiling height of 4.5 meters, offers generous space and a sense of well-being. Its beautiful ancient beams, its magnificently crafted ceilings, its sumptuous stone fireplaces, as well as rich woodwork and stone and parquet floors contribute to its undeniable charm. An elegant stone staircase provides access to the floors. In the manor, a superb library with exceptional height is custom-fitted in a vast room with woodwork and a large stone fireplace; this particular room offers a haven of peace for reading, reflection, rest, or meditation. Fifteen bedrooms with fifteen bathrooms and their private toilets, three of which have showers. Two of the bedrooms are in the cottages. A tree-lined driveway leads to the property, where a charming 15th-century dovecote, admirably preserved and converted into a unique bar by the owner, allows you to refresh yourself during your walks in the park. An enchanting place with real potential for a large family or an event project, only 20 minutes from the beaches and 2H22 from Paris via Lamballe. Possibility of helicopter landing on the estate. 'Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website: www.georisques.gouv.fr'.

Ref 4258: Property for sale in Loire-Atlantique. The estate is in a quiet location with no immediate neighbours. Around forty kilometres from Nantes, it is close to a charming commune with a population of 2,800, where you'll find all the local shops you need. The town, on the banks of the River Erdre, is known as 'The Little Canada of the Loire Atlantique'. The Erdre is considered to be one of the most beautiful rivers in France. It also boasts a 445 acres lake, the largest navigable inland body of water in the Loire Atlantique. A protected natural area, it is an ideal stopover for many migratory birds and has become a popular spot for water sports and swimming. It is also a great place for walking and mountain biking. There is also a lush 1853 acres forest nearby. The nearest town (population 10,000) is eight kilometres from Le Manoir. It has a lively, pleasant town centre with many shops, schools, a market, cultural activities and a small river port. The manor house faces south and dominates the right bank of the Erdre, which flows below. The opposite slope is wooded. It is a two-storey manor house with an adjoining pavilion, a large outbuilding and a pretty little chapel. The manor house has undergone extensive restoration work by the current owner, using state-of-the-art materials and carefully selected decorations to achieve a remarkable result. The ground floor comprises a south-facing living room (35 sqm) with light colours, a floor of fine old terracotta tiles and a fireplace with wood-burning stove, followed by a very cosy winter lounge (30 sqm) with old terracotta tiles, wood panelling and an impressive tufa fireplace, and a ceiling with exposed oak beams. Beautiful oak cupboards flank the fireplace. A toilet. A beautiful blue shale spiral staircase leads to the 1st floor and the attic. On the 1st floor, a first bedroom in light tones with parquet flooring, offering a view over the river. A second large bedroom with parquet flooring, old wood panelling concealing large cupboards and a tufa fireplace. A beautiful, recently restored bathroom, with Burgundy stone giving it a warm, natural feel. A toilet. On the second floor is a large attic (60 sqm) with insulated roof and exposed roof timbers. The pavilion could be brought up to date. On the ground floor, a large dining room communicates with the kitchen, which has a fireplace and leads to a boiler room and a storeroom. A shower room and toilet complete the ground floor. Upstairs: a corridor with cupboards leads to 4 attic bedrooms with velux windows, a bathroom and a toilet. The outbuildings: -Une longère de 400 m² comprenant les anciennes écuries, un garage pour 3 voitures et différentes remises. Charpente en état d’usage. -Une jolie petite chapelle entièrement rénovée. A tree-lined driveway leads to the 35 acres estate. The meadows are open and bordered by the river. In front of the manor house, an esplanade bordered by a stone wall allows you to contemplate the landscape. A shale staircase leads up to the meadow. Around 700 trees were planted fifteen years ago, mainly oaks, maples, beeches and cedars. Cabinet LE NAIL – Loire-Atlantique and Vendée - Mrs Nathalie TOULBOT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Nathalie TOULBOT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 418 969 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Ref. 4285: 17th C. Manor house for sale in Haut-Anjou Situated on the edge of a peaceful village in the Haut-Anjou region on the outskirts of Brittany, with a charming river running through it and its typical mills, this 17th-century manor house lies at the very heart of the Segréen region, a land of gentleness and art de vivre. Conveniently located in an area that includes several major cities such as Angers, Laval, Rennes and Nantes, its position makes it easily accessible from the region's main economic and cultural hubs. It also benefits from an ideal location on the axis between Paris and the sea (Atlantic coast). Segré en Anjou Bleu, 5 minutes away by car, has all the administrative, educational, health and shopping services you need. Angers, 30 minutes away, is the main resource city. Built in local stone over three levels with slate roofs, the manor house is adorned with outbuildings framing a square courtyard, the whole forming a U-shaped plan. The facades, rendered in stone, are embellished with harmonious openings, some of which feature cross-headed and mullioned windows typical of the period. Access to the interior is via an imposing double staircase and a staircase surmounted by a remarkable porch topped by a beautifully crafted roof of alternating slate 'lozenges or scales', supported by two granite columns. With approx. 250 sqm of living space, the manor house is divided into three living areas as follows: First area: approx. 150 sqm: ground floor: an entrance hall with a staircase leading to the upper floors and a hallway leading to a toilet and the rear of the manor house. To the right, a large living/dining room with an imposing tufa fireplace, then a kitchen. There are slate and terracotta floors, lime-rendered walls, arched tufa doorframes, original woodwork in some cases, stained-glass windows, wooden shutters and exposed wooden beams. First floor: a corridor leads to three bedrooms, a toilet and a bathroom. Parts of the roof timbers are visible on this floor. Basement: large cellar/garage used for storage and boiler room. Second space of approx. 100 sqm, currently rented: ground floor: living room with dining room/kitchen and hallway leading to bedroom, toilet and shower room. The house features old terracotta tiled floors, lime or 'pierre vue' rendered walls, wooden shutters and exposed beams on the ceiling, first floor: a landing leads to a vast living room with a beautiful tufa fireplace and a bedroom. Floor tiles, whitewashed walls, wooden shutters and exposed beams. Third space of approx. 145 sqm, (renovation in progress): -Ground floor: three large, partly renovated rooms, to be renovated and fitted out, -First floor: two large attics to finish renovating and fitting out. The property features several outbuildings: -A former stable used as a garage, -A pavilion converted into a chapel, -A shelter / woodshed, -An outbuilding used as a shed, -Former barns. Approx. 3,000 sqm of grounds with driveways, courtyards and gardens, adorned with a few ornamental trees. 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.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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Unique, in the heart of the Gulf of Morbihan, Brittany. This large estate enjoys a perfect geographical location. The 76 ha land immerses you in an exceptional environment with a panoramic view of the shoreline, part of which belongs to the estate. In the background, the sea in the distance, the forest and the meadows. Its oak forest is home to many animal species whose management is established in a respectful manner. On the residential side: more than 1000m² of living space including the 19th century mansion displaying an excellent quality of renovation. No work needed. Discover without delay this unique and rare property for sale. Ure contact : Votre contact : Manuel COSTA at 06 69 07 51 27.

Discover this beautiful, quiet property close to Vannes, the Gulf of Morbihan, the coast and the beautiful beaches of southern Morbihan. At the bottom of this small country hamlet, you will see the majestic gate which opens onto the park and the courtyard of the property. The manor dating from the 17th and 18th century presents the qualities of a family home with beautiful, bright rooms that are pleasant to live in thanks to the large through openings. An entrance with cloakroom welcomes you into the home and leads on one side to the dining room with fireplace and the separate kitchen of approximately 30 m2 then on the west side, two large living rooms of approximately 60 m2 each. The large living room with mezzanine has a remarkable monumental fireplace. 1 toilet on the ground floor. Upstairs, you will find 3 large bedrooms: 25 m2, 30 m2 and 60 m2 approximately and a bathroom with toilet. Attics (approximately 2x60 m2 on the ground) are still available to create new rooms and/or bedrooms and bathrooms. All the rooms of the manor offer you pretty views of the park and the beautiful hilly countryside of the Landes de Lanvaux. The park houses a sheepfold, a very beautiful dovecote, a well, granite shelters for storing various equipment and vehicles. This place of tranquility will not leave you indifferent and will be an opportunity to acquire your family refuge away from the summer crowds of tourist coastal areas and the hustle and bustle of urban life. We like : - The charm and character of the place and the residence - Calm and views of the countryside - Volumes and surfaces - Ease of access and close distance to all amenities (TGV station, airfield, highways, Vannes city center) For all your questions and to receive additional photos, contact Laurence Collobert on 06 88 52 71 98.

Near Vannes, very beautiful manor of 835 m2 of living space on a park of 9 Ha 35 a with swimming pool, French garden, park, woods and pond full of fish, mill to be refurbished, well and renovated caretaker's house dating from the 16th century . This beautiful mansion is ideal for both main and secondary. It can accommodate a large family. Everything is skilfully thought out for a very pleasant life in peace. Lovers of nature, walks in the forest, fishing, or large Garden parties, for all those who like to receive, this property is ideal. 11 bedrooms, a reception room of 88 m2 opening large bay windows onto a large terrace overlooking the private swimming pool. Walled garden. A must see for those who dream of escape. The mansion: double living room of 88 m2 Direct access to a south-facing terrace 8 bedrooms 2 bathrooms-wc 5 shower rooms-wc Office, library, painting studio. Finished basement: workshop, cellar, boiler room and garage for several vehicles. The caretaker's house: renovated 16th century residence. 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms.

Excellent location near Vannes and the beaches of the Rhuys Peninsula. This charming and characterful property combines space and an ideal location, 110 km from Nantes airport and only 9 km from Theix-Noyalo golf course, with a total area of ​​720 m² for the manor and the caretaker's house. The manor has a double living room with an area of ​​88 m2 with fireplace. This beautiful living room is very bright and has direct access to a south-facing terrace overlooking the walled garden. It has 8 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms-wc, and 5 shower rooms-wc, office, library, painting workshop. In the basement, workshop, cellar, boiler room and garage for several vehicles. The manor house faces 2 magnificent walled gardens organized into 2 terraces. The caretaker's house, an authentic 15th century residence, is in excellent condition and has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. An old mill with a new roof constitutes the outbuilding and could be converted. The 9 ha are organized in a cour d'honneur, walled garden with swimming pool, pond, woods and meadow. Property of charm and character to discover exclusively with the Bretagne Sud Sotheby's agency in Vannes, specialist in prestigious real estate in Vannes and on the Gulf of Morbihan Ref: Br2-597 Valérie Le Bénézic: 06 58 54 61 10

A cosy 18th-century house with an old farm complex and over a hectare of grounds near the River Erdre and Nantes, France. A white Norman-style fence runs alongside a quiet road on both sides of an electric gate: the property’s entrance. Beyond this gate lies a grassy court separated by walls and two pillars covered with Virginia creeper. This court forms a transitional area leading from the road to the buildings. It takes you into the main courtyard, which enclosed by the outbuildings, an old farm complex and the house. Around the sides and rear of the buildings, vast grounds extend, dotted with age-old trees. These extensive grounds cover more than a hectare. A bridle path runs around the edge of them, marking the boundary with the neighbouring property. The buildings and grounds once formed a farm complex belonging to a nearby chateau that towers on the bank of the River Erdre. The chateau’s historical estate was carved up: today’s property was born of this division. The main dwelling is rectangular with a central section extended on both sides with two wings in the same style. The central section is built of rubble stone rendered with a coating of Loire sand. It has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space. The wings are single-storey sections. The windows in the facade are set in tuffeau-stone surrounds with segmental arch tops. They are arranged asymmetrically. Their timber frames recall old mullioned windows. The hipped slate roof has a dormer on each side. Two chimney stacks rise up from it. One of the wings houses a reception space and looks out at the lush grounds through broad picture windows. The other wing houses a space dedicated to the swimming pool. A complex of old farm buildings around the courtyard flanks the house on both sides. These structures are made of rubble schist and crowned with slate roofs. They form a comprehensive collection of buildings: a barn, garages, workshops, storerooms and open-sided shelters.

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A sixteenth-century mansion, remodelled in the nineteenth century, waiting to be restored in grounds that cover two hectares beside the River Erdre. A track leads up to the mansion from a small local road. It goes past a line of former service outhouses that used to belong to the property. A gate fitted in a round-arch stone passage forms an impressive entrance that takes you into a vast front court with a lawn in the middle. On one side stands the mansion. On the other side stands a warden’s lodge and a long building of annexes that includes a garage and storerooms. The gently sloping grounds cover about two hectares and extend around the mansion and behind it, dotted with trees that are over a hundred years old. These grounds lead down to the River Erdre where they offer private access to the water via a stone quay. The property cannot be seen from the river.

A remarkably restored Belle Époque villa and its guest houses on the banks of the Loire, halfway between Nantes and Ancenis. The first gate opens from the street onto a hedge-lined driveway, which leads to a second gate framed by two dry-stone pillars. The grounds unfold from here, featuring on one side a vast, deep garage, a shelter and a workshop, as well as two guest houses created in the former stables. At the back, the sober rear facade of the villa completes the view of the upper part of the grounds. The sloping parkland surrounds the residence on both sides. It features a swimming pool with pool house and a large terrace in front of the elevation facing the Loire, before descending down to the perimeter wall. Below the terrace, two rows of centuries-old trees frame an elegant expanse of lawn. Finally, a gate in the perimeter wall provides access to the street leading to the station. This country residence was built for an industrialist from Nantes in 1899. It comprises a rectangular main building preceded by two semi-octagonal turrets linked by a central bay at the front, on the Loire side, which seem to form a projecting decorative structure. The two-storey villa is almost entirely built of tuffeau limestone on a granite base. The rear section has a four-pitched slate roof. Each of the turrets has a pavilion roof and the central bay, which features a protective Virgin Mary statue in a recess on the facade, is topped by a triangular pediment towering the rear roof. On either side of the central section, two single-storey wings replicate the semi-octagonal shape of the turrets, adding stability and balance to the overall appearance. The decorative window surrounds are of tuffeau limestone. The stone balustrades on the piano nobile were filled in during a previous restoration. The two octagonal roofs of the turrets are supported by a corbelling with large moulded dentils. The two adjoining guest houses, which come into view just after passing through the entrance gate, have been converted into independent gîtes. They are of rendered schist masonry with brickwork and topped by slate gable roofs. Each house has its own little garden, bordered by a vertically slatted chestnut fence.

FOR SALE, Old mansion to renovate, in a wine village, located between Nantes, Pornic and Lake Grandlieu. Living area of 240m² on 3 levels. Ground floor: entrance, kitchen, living room and dining room. A bedroom with bathroom. On the first floor: 4 bedrooms, one bathroom, and 1 toilet. On the second floor: 2 large attic rooms, 1 storage room, 1 bathroom. Various dependencies: -old press and storeroom, garage and chicken coop, 1 well. -former caretaker’s house. -old horse boxes. Land of about 2 hectares, with horse meadows. The building is to renovate; potential cottage, caretaker’s house or friends. TER station and shops 3 kilometers. Nantes at 20 kilometers. Beaches at 30 kilometers. 561 800€ Agency fees included. Cabinet TERRES & DEMEURES de France only charged.

A 19th-century hilltop manor house, with 6 hectares of woodlands and meadows, 25 km from Nantes. Just a few hundred metres from the village, an unpaved track winds its way up through fields and hedgerows to reach this prominent property, immersed in the heart of unspoilt nature. Overlooking the Loire Valley, the estate extends over around 6 hectares of woodland and meadows. There are two separate blocks of outbuildings: a dovecote, a henhouse, a rabbit hutch and former latrines. A driveway surrounds the manor house, which has a total floor area of roughly 250 m² and features a variety of architectural styles. The driveway also leads to the former gardener's house, built in the 'Clissonnais' style, which has been converted into an independent dwelling with a generous floor area of almost 120 m². Beautifully constructed, the complex now requires renovation work to bring it up to standard and modernise the interiors.