manors for sale Mayenne, France

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.

A 16th century manor house, with converted outbuildings and 2 ha of land, where the borders of the Mayenne department meet those of Brittany . A lane leads off the main road to wrought iron gates that open into a gravel courtyard, which borders the manor house, followed by the large outbuilding, on one side. Large, grassy areas surround the buildings and the courtyard, protected by tree and shrub hedges. A driveway leads to a garage. Behind the manor, a terrace separates it from an outbuilding and a covered swimming pool. A woodstore and a small outbuilding are laid out alongside the thick hedge.

This elegant and meticulously restored near 480 sqm property is in a peaceful location 30 minutes south of Laval and 5 km from a delightful town with all amenities. Dating from the 17th century and subsequently extended, it includes a living/reception room and dining room featuring a monumental fireplace, an equipped kitchen, 8 bedrooms, and 7 bath or shower rooms. A magnificent 95 sqm living room commands a beautiful view of the gardens and accesses a superb terrace and swimming pool. An adjacent stone-built annex with a similar architectural style comprises a 3-car garage, the pool’s heating system and storage space. The near 25 hectares of grounds include 6 hectares of woodland, 12 hectares of enclosed meadows, and 4 lakes (4 hectares approx.) The delightful gardens directly access a navigable river, and feature a 12 x 4 metre swimming pool. With two horse boxes, a saddle room, a manège, and a 400 sqm warehouse. Great potential for a tourist-based activity.

Ref.46030 : French listed manor house for sale in Pays de la Loire. This manor house is located in the Haut Anjou region of southern Mayenne. The historic town of Craon is 6 km away, with most shops and services. Château-Gontier is 25 km away, with all amenities. The TGV train station in Laval takes you to Paris (320 km away) in 1h15. Nantes Atlantique international airport is 1h25 away. Craon is a town of 4,500 souls located in the southern and western part of the Mayenne department. It was originally a medieval fortress, protecting the Breton border with its 1,600 m of walls. The last remnants of the ramparts disappeared in 1820. Today, you can still admire Craon's Halles, built in 1850 (listed as a Monument Historique), which bear witness to the town's rich economic past, as well as its castle. Numerous other sites offering a wide range of activities are less than 20 minutes away, including the Robert Tatin museum, the Refuge de l'Arche, the Mayenne valley... Built in the 14th century and enlarged during the Renaissance, this authentic manor house has remained unchanged since Henry IV. Acquired as an endangered historic monument some twenty years ago by the current passionate owners, it has since benefited from extensive restoration work respecting its architecture, with the assistance of recognized professionals. The manor house comprises a 14th-century wing, extended by a 16th-century main building set at right-angles. The walls are built of shale and sandstone rubble, rendered in sand and lime. Bays are framed in sandstone or tufa stone. The building has an Angers slate roof. Facing North/South, it spans 470 Ssqm, served by a spiral staircase in the corner tower, and a second service staircase. It comprises : First floor: large living room (70 sqm) with access to the spiral staircase, dining room (40 sqm), kitchen (31 sqm), small living room (32 sqm), bakehouse with staircase leading to 1st floor (27.5 sqm), laundry room (8 sqm), bathroom with shower (10 sqm), separate toilet. 1st floor: 5 bedrooms (44, 40, 34, 18, 13 sqm), landing (26.5 sqm), 1 bathroom with shower and toilet, 1 shower room with toilet. 2nd floor: 1 large attic bedroom (46 sqm floor area), 1 bathroom with shower, 1 separate toilet, attic. The architectural quality of the interior is faithful to the exterior: travertine floors, sand and lime rendered walls, exposed beam ceilings, windows with interior wooden shutters, monumental fireplaces, etc. Distributed around the dwelling, the outbuildings form a courtyard and comprise : A/ A large L-shaped, stone-built, slate-roofed outbuilding comprising: barn (88 sqm), 2 workshops (54 and 29 sqm), former stable (69 sqm) with attic above (69 sqm). B/ Former stone pigsties with slate roofs, including boiler room. C/ In the 14th-century wing, accessible from the outside, a storeroom with electric water heater and buffer tank. The property is accessed via an avenue of lime trees, which opens onto a monumental wooden gate framed by a bower. The courtyard is adorned with potted shrubs and boxwood. Beyond are box hedges and grassy flowerbeds, from which ancient hedgerows branch off. The manor house stands in the center of its parkland (3.21 acres / 1.3 ha), which includes an ancient moat (500 sqm) and meadows (44.47 acres / 18 ha). The ancient bocage layout is echoed by century-old oak trees. The total surface area is 48.27 acres (19 ha 53 a 50 ca). The following parts are classified as Historic Monument : the dwelling with its outbuildings and moat (cad. ZD 6, 34, 35): classified by decree on March 3, 1997. This property is a historic monument (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France).

16th-Century Manor with Outbuildings – Haut-Anjou / Mayenne Set amid the rolling countryside of Haut-Anjou, this 1531 manor—beautifully restored—offers around 230 m² of living space plus an additional 120 m² to convert. South-facing, it enjoys open, far-reaching views over the surrounding landscape. The ground floor features a spacious reception room with a monumental fireplace, a kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The first floor includes two large bedrooms with fireplaces and access to a 65 m² attic suitable for conversion. The top floor offers two further bedrooms and a shower room. The property extends over 9,300 m², with landscaped gardens, orchard, vegetable garden, pasture and mature hedgerows. Several outbuildings complement the estate: a large stone barn, an old agricultural lodge, a building with pigsties and loft, and a boiler room attached to the manor. Close to Château-Gontier and Laval (TGV to Paris in 1h10), this manor combines historical charm, tranquillity and exceptional potential.

Located in Mayenne, in the immediate vicinity of Sainte-Suzanne, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, the Domaine de la Jagaisière is a rare private heritage ensemble that combines a historic manor, outbuildings, agricultural lands, water resources, and energy potential.This estate is aimed at a buyer capable of acting quickly: an entrepreneur, investor, or international buyer seeking a hybrid heritage asset that combines real estate value, autonomy, and economic potential.HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL VALUE The noble land of Jagaisière has been documented since 1390. The manor has undergone successive modifications from the 14th to the 19th century, preserving a rare stratified architecture: the main body of the manor, lateral pavilion, entrance tower, and historic agricultural outbuildings. The entire architectural ensemble has been studied by the General Inventory of Heritage of the Pays de la Loire Region, confirming the site's heritage interest. Today, the estate constitutes a private historical ensemble, reflecting more than six centuries of architectural and agricultural evolution. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION Main Manor - Construction with gritstone rubble, slate roof - Noble organization: basement floor, main floor, attics - Historical fireplaces (16th-17th centuries) - Old volumes and enfilade distribution - Vaulted cellar, storage spaces, and character rooms Outbuildings - Historic entrance tower - Old barns and stables - Sheds and agricultural buildings THE ESTATE AND ITS RESOURCES Lands and Environment - About 1 hectare of agricultural land and meadows - Dominant position over the valley - Relative isolation and preserved natural environment Autonomy and Production - Very productive orchard (apple trees, pear trees, fig trees, vineyard peaches, hazelnut trees, walnut trees, cherry trees, quince trees) - Vegetable garden of about 700 m² - Organic farming for over 10 years - Water plan - Three wells Included equipment (subject to negotiation) - Furniture and equipment - Agricultural equipment and tractor ECONOMIC AND STRATEGIC POTENTIAL The Domaine de la Jagaisière has a rare potential for hybrid exploitation: 1. Private heritage residence 2. Agricultural estate and autonomy project 3. Entrepreneurial project (hospitality, guesthouses, co-working space, artistic residence) 4. Energy project (photovoltaic) Several studies have been conducted by specialized operators, proposing various economic models, including: - Initial payment and long-term rents, - Annual annuity, - Structuring of an energy project to be defined. These elements endow the estate with the status of a hybrid heritage asset combining real estate, land, and energy potential. KEY DATA - Historic manor: 14th-19th centuries - Habitable area: approximately 275 m² - Outbuildings: barns, tower, agricultural buildings - Total area: approximately 10 hectares - Resources: water (wells, water plan), agricultural land, orchard, vegetable garden - Location: Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France INVESTOR POSITIONING The Domaine is not a standard real estate property. It is a rare heritage asset, intended for a buyer seeking: - lasting real estate value, - land autonomy, - economic potential, - an asset for portfolio diversification. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr Sale price including agency fees: €466,000 Sale price excluding agency fees: €450,000 Fees charged to the buyer: €16,000, or 3.56% VAT included of the property value excluding fees. Contact your megAgence consultant: Julien GUAY, Tel.: 0678391198, Email: [email protected] - EI - Commercial agent registered with the RSAC of LE MANS under the number 879 729 705This description has been automatically translated from French.

Ref.4585 : Beautiful 14th century manor house and its outbuildings This delightful manor house, 270 km from Paris, is nestled in beautiful, rolling, hedged farmland, 5 km from a small town with the nearest shops and services (supermarket, health centre, etc.) and around 15 km from the town of Mayenne. The historic town of Mayenne, which has been awarded the ‘Pays d'art et d'histoire’ label, has a population of 12,000 and boasts an 11th-century castle, as well as a full range of shops and services (hospital, doctors, chemists, supermarkets, secondary schools, etc.). Laval (TGV and motorway) is a 35-minute drive away. The countryside around the town is beautiful and undulating, as evidenced by the nearby Alps Mancelles and the department's highest peak: Mont des Avaloirs. There are many fine tourist attractions and historic sites within easy reach in Nord Mayenne, including the Notre Dame de Pontmain basilica, the village of Lassay-les-Châteaux, which has been awarded the ‘Petite cité de caractère’ label, and the Gallo-Roman town of Jublains. The manor house was built in the 14th century during the Hundred Years' War. Built of stone with a slate roof, it is flanked by two towers, one with a pepperpot roof and the other with a bulbous roof. It faces east/west and spans a floor surface area of approx. 170 sqm, with : - Ground floor: entrance hall, kitchen (23 sqm), lounge (29 sqm) with monumental fireplace, dining room in the tower with monumental fireplace, toilet; - First floor: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and shower room with toilet and 1 shower room with toilet; - Second floor (attic): 1 bedroom with shower room and toilet, attic. A lean-to building, accessible from the outside, extends the manor house to the north. It could be used to extend the interior surface area of the manor house. The main rooms feature some very fine examples of medieval architecture: monumental fireplaces, beamed ceilings, spiral staircases, transom windows, etc. The property comprises a series of outbuildings, most of which are situated to the west of the manor house: A/ 2 stone stables, each extended with awnings; one of them is electrified; B/ An old stable; C/ A stone bakehouse. The courtyard, meadows and moorlands stretch around the manor house, mainly to the north. This property offers numerous possibilities for leisure activities (walks, accommodating horses or animals, etc.). The property, which is free to let, represents a lovely recreational area with a total surface area of 8.4 acres. The surrounding countryside is peaceful, undulating and relaxing.

Ref.4540 : Authentic 16th Century Manor House and its outbuildings in Mayenne department Set in the Haut-Anjou region, in undulating, wooded countryside, this charming property is located in Mayenne, not far from the river of the same name. A small town with basic amenities is just 5 km away. The ancient medieval city of Château-Gontier, 16 km away, is also crossed by the Mayenne and boasts a rich architectural 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 mural frescoes, and the timber-framed houses and concentration of private mansions that symbolise the wealth of this town. Laval, 19 km away, is a dynamic town with all the shops and services you need: supermarkets, campus, hospital, TGV high-speed train station with links to Paris in 1 hour 10 minutes, etc. The manor house, built in 1531, spans approx. 230 sqm. It was converted into a farm in the 19th century and was restored by the previous and current owners. Built on rock, in schist stone (there is an old quarry in the commune), additions in tufa stone, typical of the Anjou region, were made in particular to the cross and transom windows on the upper floor. The manor house has been extended by a building, probably dating from the 18th century, which could be converted (120 sqm, not included in the 230 sqm). It faces south and comprises Ground floor (terracotta tiled floor): a 43 sqm lounge with 3.5 m high ceilings and a monumental fireplace, two bedrooms of 19 and 11 sqm, a 20 sqm kitchen, a stairway leading to a bathroom and shower room and a separate toilet. Access from the kitchen to a large 60 sqm cellar for conversion. First floor (terracotta tiled floor): a landing leading to: two bedrooms, each with monumental fireplace, measuring 44 and 33 sqm, a shower room with toilet. Access to a 65 sqm attic for conversion, situated above the large ground floor storeroom. Above (parquet flooring, insulated attic): two bedrooms of 15 sqm each, a shower room and toilet. Outbuildings : A/ A large stone barn of approx. 100 sqm with an old fibre cement slate roof. A 25 sqm lean-to at the rear. B/ A former stone farm lodge spanning approx. 50 sqm with a slate roof (2000s). C/ A pigsty building (x6), attic upstairs, built of breezeblock, concrete roofing; door and window frames recently repainted the colour of oxblood; D/ A stone, slate-roofed lean-to building attached to the manor house, used as a boiler room (approx. 15 sqm). With a total surface area of 2,3 acres, it has an outbuilding courtyard, a pleasure garden, a vegetable garden, an orchard and a meadow, all bordered by hedgerows. Situated in a dominant position on the southern horizon, the manor house enjoys far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

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. Although the lower part of some meadows near the river is in flood zones, all buildings are located outside the flood risk area. 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.

Ref.4343 : Beautiful french manor house for sale in Pays de la Loire This property is located in Mayenne, in the former historic province of Anjou, on the borders of Brittany and not far from Maine. In the heart of the countryside, the immediate surroundings are pastoral and wooded. A small, historic, medieval town provides services just a few kilometres away. A leisure/camping centre with a 123– acre (50-hectare) lake offering a wide range of activities is just 15 minutes away by car. This former 16th-century manor house, strategically located on the border with Brittany, served as a collection centre for the gabelle tax. At the time, the seigneury included around ten farms and covered more than 247 acres (100 hectares). Today, it is a pleasant residence, extended by a dwelling in the 19th century. The building is built of rubble stone, covered with ochre-coloured rendering. The window surrounds are of tufa stone or brick, and the quoins are of red stone. The whole building is covered in slate. The house is built east-west. The interior of the manor house is accessed via a doorway topped with an accolade and fireplaces. The total floor surface area is approx. 540sqm and comprises 2 sections that are as much interconnected as they are independent: the manor house and the dwelling. THE MANOR HOUSE (285 sqm) : Ground floor: entrance hall (16sqm), 2 lounges (33 and 36 sqm), kitchen (23 sqm), boiler room, pantry and toilet; the whole is laid out around a magnificent wooden spiral staircase in Gothic style. 1st floor: master bedroom (35sqm) with shower and bathroom, dressing room and toilet, recreation room (26.5 sqm), bedroom (23 sqm), shower room and toilet. 2nd floor: 2 bedrooms (20 sqm each) and shower room with toilet. The interior of the manor house is typical of its era and has retained its defensive features. Thick walls with several openings, exposed beams and joists, terracotta floors and monumental fireplaces. THE DWELLING (255 sqm) : Ground floor: en suite: games room with staircase and wc, access to covered swimming pool (9x4m heated by heat pump), dining room, kitchen, small sitting room with staircase, 2 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms with wc. First floor: 4 bedrooms, 4 shower rooms with wc. This part of the house, which dates back to the 19th century, has been perfectly fitted out for entertaining. It has plenty of sleeping capacity and shower rooms in good condition. The adjoining rooms bring this part of the house to life, as they communicate perfectly with each other. It's easy to imagine the conviviality that reigns here, moving from one living room to another without having to push a door open. The property has been completely restored since it was handed down in 2 campaigns of work; first the farmhouse in the 2000s, then the manor house in 2006-2007. The two parts are independent in terms of heating, electrical system, sanitary facilities and water supply. The property as a whole offers good accommodation capacity, which can be used on a day-to-day basis as well as occasionally during the year for entertaining guests. The work that has been carried out is of a very high standard. The restoration work carried out by the current owners some twenty years ago was carried out in its entirety and with great care. The original architectural quality has been respected and even enhanced. To the south-east of the property is a slate-roofed outbuilding. It comprises two rooms of 90 and 40sqm, used as a shed and garage; close to the dwelling a building with two garage spaces; to the west of the manor house, 2 buildings, probably former pigsties, with slate roofs. The entire property is surrounded by hedges. Some of the trees that make up the park have been planted by the current owners, and the vegetation is beautiful and starting to grow. There are oaks, lime trees, chestnut trees and many fruit trees. The green setting around the property provides a pleasant area for maintenance. There is an orchard to the south of the property and a chestnut grove to the north. Well in the grounds. The total surface area is 3.47 acres (1 ha 40 a 76ca).