manors with reception room for sale The Loire Area, France

Réf.4443 : Beautiful 17th century manor house for sale near Nantes. The property we are offering is located not far from Nantes, to the south-east, in a dynamic commune of 5 000 inhabitants in the heart of the Nantes vineyards. This region is ideal for walking and cycling along the Sèvre Nantaise or through the vineyards. Along the way, you'll be amazed by the tranquil beauty of the shady banks, the vineyards undulating on the horizon and the colours changing with the seasons, from the soft green of spring to the golden hues of autumn. The world-famous Loire region attracts more than 200 000 visitors every year. The region's attractiveness is conducive to local vitality, dynamic tourism and hospitality activities such as bed and breakfast. With centuries of wine-growing tradition, the area's history is one in which a passion for wine has been passed down from generation to generation. For lovers of fine wines, the Route des Vins is never far away, the perfect setting for tastings packed with flavour. Imagine sitting on a sunny terrace, enjoying the finesse of Muscadet and admiring the sunset over the vineyards. Set in its wooded grounds, this 17th-century manor house with its long white facade evokes the timeless elegance of the homes of yesteryear. Texts dating from 1634 tell of the estate's existence. It has a rich history. Inside, the living rooms open onto the park and are arranged in a row. The soul of the house reveals its charms at every glance, with its beautiful exposed beams, old fireplaces, wood panelling and warm terracotta floor tiles. Respectful renovation work undertaken in 1978 and regular maintenance have preserved the authenticity of the original materials, ensuring that the warm, enveloping atmosphere of old houses remains intact. The residence comprises the main dwelling and a separate section at the southern end, renovated in 1995. Once you cross the threshold of the main dwelling, you enter an intimate entrance hall. The rooms on the ground floor are laid out in rows, with lovely views over the parklands: a light-filled dining room with granite fireplace, a small kitchen, then the through rooms with a reception room, lounge and large study. To the north are the cellar and boiler room. A wooden staircase leads to the first floor. There is a bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms, a bathroom with toilet and a large bedroom with bathroom to be finished. The top floor under the rafters comprises a study, a bedroom with its own shower room and toilet, and a vast attic. The detached south-facing part of the manor house comprises an entrance hall, a beautiful living room with a fireplace overlooking the parklands and an open-plan kitchen on the ground floor. A staircase leads to the first floor, with a large study, two bedrooms, a bathroom with toilet and a linen room. In the attic, there is a large bedroom with exposed beams and its own shower room and toilet. Outbuildings: Two rental properties of 110 sqm and 80 sqm, with separate entrance from the outside. Both houses are rented. The rents are 1.090€ and 945€ respectively. The two rental properties are self-sufficient in water and electricity. Large barn of more than 200 sqm, recent roof, which was probably the old wine shop. Two garages. Small house (wine cellar). Ruin. There are two entrances to the one-hectare fully enclosed park. It is a green setting, where nature expresses itself in all its splendour: beautiful century-old trees (cypress, lime, oak, etc.), a small wood with paths and a peaceful pond. It's the perfect place to relax in peace and quiet. An ideal spot for those seeking tranquillity in a refined, pastoral setting. 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 4838: Manor house and numerous outbuildings for sale, 12 km from Saumur This 17th- and 18th-century property is situated in the Loire Valley, in the beautiful region of Saumur, renowned for its cavalry school, wine production, cellars carved into the tuffeau stone, history and châteaux. Set in the heart of this vibrant and historic heritage setting, the property nevertheless enjoys true tranquillity, having been built slightly set back from the main road, in a pleasant atmosphere on the outskirts of a small village. The main shops are nearby, in the village. The town of Saumur, a 12-minute drive away, offers a full range of shops, amenities and tourist activities. Both rural and accessible, this property offers a high-quality heritage base suitable for a main residence, a second home or a tourism development. Its charm, history and surroundings make it a unique property, in the heart of a region prized for its authenticity, its relaxed way of life and its Angevin roots. Built of tuffeau stone to a three-storey rectangular plan with a slate roof, this elegant manor house features façades adorned with refined architectural details; windows with low arched lintels, cornices with mouldings, and dormer windows topped with pediments; and is flanked by outbuildings framing a square courtyard to the north, with unobstructed views of the Anjou countryside to the south. It offers a living area of approximately 400 Sqm, laid out as follows : On the ground floor: an entrance hall—from which a beautiful schist staircase rises to the first floor—leads, on the one hand, to a former kitchen fitted with a remarkable wood-burning stove and opening onto a pantry, and, on the other hand, a dining room, a living room with a wood-burning stove, a boudoir, a service staircase, a toilet and a bedroom with an en-suite shower room. On this floor, the terracotta tiled floors, the fireplaces and walls in pale tuffeau stone, and the original joists create an atmosphere typical of the beautiful, grand residences of the southern Loire. On the first floor: a gallery leads to a bedroom with a bathroom, two bedrooms with shower rooms, a winter lounge, a study, an additional bathroom, and a spacious separate living area with exposed original timber beams, a kitchen and a wood-burning stove, currently used as a lounge/games room. As on the ground floor, the floors are terracotta tiles and the beams are exposed. Imposing tuffeau and marble fireplaces, topped with ornate spandrels, add a touch of elegance to the rooms on this floor. On the second floor: accessed via a pretty staircase with wooden balusters, a landing leads to two charming attic bedrooms and a separate bathroom. The property comprises several outbuildings, which appear to be in good overall condition, as follows : A/ A separate dwelling Adjacent to the main house, there is a separate dwelling comprising : - On the ground floor, a double-length living room with built-in fireplaces and an adjoining kitchen, leading to a bedroom and a shower room. - Other separate rooms, including a former stable converted into a dining room, a kitchen, a utility room, a cellar and a former bakery, extend in succession to the wing running alongside the former dovecote. B/ A former dovecote The former dovecote, remarkable for its architecture, size and numerous nesting boxes, surrounds the courtyard to the north. It is topped by a skylight with openwork and flanked by glass-roofed galleries forming a walkway attached to a L-shaped outbuilding adjoining the manor house. This sumptuous building houses a lounge/dining room and a swimming pool (8m x 4m, heated by a heat pump). Its spacious areas extend into the dovecote outbuilding at the rear, with which it connects, thus providing an additional large sports/leisure room (spa, sauna, billiards) and a pool house (shower, toilet, pool room) on the ground floor, and a suite with a bedroom and en-suite bathroom on the first floor, accessible via a hallway and an old spiral staircase. C/ Other outbuildings Opposite the manor house, three rooms serve as a garage, workshop and woodshed. D/ Group of outbuildings A second courtyard to the north is flanked by a group of outbuildings adapted to suit the activities that have taken place there in the past : - A former L-shaped barn offers a spacious reception room (approx. 150 sqm) featuring an impressive monumental tuffeau stone fireplace and beautifully exposed timber beams, a professional kitchen and toilet facilities. (Underfloor heating via gas boiler). - Another building comprises two holiday cottages and a large adjoining garage covered with solar panels : - The first cottage contains a living room, a kitchen, a shower room, a toilet on the ground floor, and a bedroom on the first floor. (Heating via gas boiler). - The second gîte comprises a living room/kitchen, a bedroom, a shower room, a toilet on the ground floor, and a bedroom on the first floor. (Heating via gas boiler) At the rear of the glass roof, two toilet blocks have been fitted out at the back of the outbuilding running alongside the glass roof of the dovecote. E/ A building comprising three horse stalls covered with solar panels. F/ A quick-surface tennis court. The manor house is set amidst extensive wooded grounds, offering privacy and beautiful views across the Anjou countryside. Covering approximately 4 hectares, it comprises : - The manor courtyard and its beautiful French garden, featuring a variety of trees and plants (cedar, numerous varieties of roses, - A meadow with a charming pond to the north. - The secondary courtyard of the outbuildings to the west. - An enclosed garden extending from the leisure outbuildings to the west. - To the south, a vast garden enclosed by hedges and ditches, criss-crossed by a network of straight paths, at the centre of which stands a charming Finnish kota. Its carefully laid-out paths, rows of trees and open spaces offer a succession of views that invite you to stroll and contemplate. - A vegetable garden. - Further meadows to the south of the manor house, bordered by water-filled moats, ideal for keeping animals. - A large car park. Cabinet LE NAIL – Maine-et-Loire - Mr Lodoïs HUBERT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Lodoïs HUBERT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 792 044 760. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.