manors for sale Sarthe, France

A 15th and 16th-century manor house, listed as a Historical Monument, its outbuildings and 12-hectare grounds in the Mayenne department. From the village, a small road leads to a private driveway up to the entrance porch, which opens onto a main courtyard. The driveway also extends behind the manor and provides access to two outbuildings located to the west. A third outbuilding encloses the courtyard to the east, near the entrance. Pastures spread out on either side of the driveway. One of them is continued to the north with the first part of an oak grove, which then unfolds towards the west. The manor’s courtyard is extended by a garden, which overlooks a small river. Two other pastures located on the other side are accessible via a bridge. Constructed partially over a basement level, the manor contains four floors, including two built into the roof space. Made out of stone and rubble and coated in plaster, its edifice is crowned with gabled slate roofs and stone rims, punctuated by dormer windows topped with sculpted ornaments. Stone mullioned windows cadence the façade and a double flight staircase leads to the front door. In the back, the body of the main building is flanked by a square tower with a tented roof, a staircase tower and a round tower with a pointed roof. To the east, a small two-storey, hipped slate roof building is attached to the square tower. A cellar, accessible from the outside, is located under a portion of the manor. Its walls are made out of small sandstone masonry, which could date to the 11th and 12th centuries. The manor’s façades and roof, as well as its eastern two-storey wing, are listed as historical monuments.

A restored 16th-century mansion with over seven hectares of grounds, nestled in France’s River Loir valley and listed as a historical monument. A quiet country lane leads through meadows and farmland on a plateau. From this lane, a driveway lined with North American oaks leads up to the seigneurial mansion. A car park lies next to an entrance to a vast courtyard. You cross a bridge over a water-filled moat on the south side. The mansion stands straight ahead. All the buildings are arranged around the courtyard. A tree-dotted garden lies on the east side, behind a high stone wall yet within the moat’s enclosure. In the north-west corner of the moat-enclosed complex, another bridge stretches across the moat. From this spot, you can gaze out at meadows where majestic trees tower. A small wood also lies in the property’s north-west corner, beside its boundaries. Meadows evenly spread around the moat-formed island cover an area of around six hectares. The estate dates back to the 14th century, when the land was part of the nearby fiefdom of La Mothe d’Olbeau. Over the centuries, several families followed one after another on this estate that forms a self-sufficient home. The dwelling was probably built in the 15th century, then extended and redesigned between the late 16th century and the early 17th century to create, above all, its staircase tower and central pavilion. All the fireplaces inside date back to this period and were doubtless crafted by a specialist stone cutter. In the 18th century, the rear eastern pavilion with large windows, a section slightly lower in height, was added to the edifice and the south-east-facing facade was transformed to harmonise the whole mansion’s appearance. In the 16th century, a range of fortifications were made, including the surrounding wall, the moat with its bridges, a fortified tower, and more than twenty arrow slits. At the start of the 20th century, the estate covered around 150 hectares that included smallholdings and a mill.

Behind its discreet alleys and preserved environment, this exceptional property combines historical authenticity, quality renovation, and rare potential. Nestled in the heart of a 1.7-hectare estate, this character home offers a living environment that is both intimate and remarkable, in immediate proximity to amenities and schools accessible on foot.The main houseThe main building is captivating from the entrance with its remarkable architectural charm: antique woodwork, period decorative elements, warm volumes, and an authentic atmosphere carefully preserved. The house features:7 bedrooms in total, including 5 suites with private bathrooms, a fluid and elegant layout, and numerous double exposures ensuring brightness and comfort.Fully furnished, the property is immediately habitable, making it ideal as a primary residence, family home, or reception venue. From a technical perspective, comfort is ensured by a gas condensing boiler, supplemented by a buffer tank and a recycling system, guaranteeing a homogeneous production of hot water for the entire house.An exceptional swimming pool areaThe pool is situated in a dedicated building that has been entirely rebuilt, designed to integrate harmoniously with the existing architecture. The pool (approximately 7 x 4 m) boasts meticulous features, including dedicated restrooms, a complete technical room in the basement, and quality finishes (travertine, high-performance joinery). It is designed for both private enjoyment and more ambitious uses.The landThe land offers tranquility and privacy in a preserved natural environment. There is a well and a borehole, as well as an irrigation system with several water points. A property with high potentialThe property is currently used sporadically for high-end rentals, generating significant income during certain periods. It is perfectly suited for: a prestigious primary or secondary residence, a reception house, or a project for high-end furnished rentals, respecting the permitted uses.Combining discretion, accessibility, character, and quality renovation, this property represents a confidential opportunity in the market for exceptional properties.This description has been automatically translated from French.

To the south of Mayenne, in the bocage, a 16th-century manor house and its outbuildings on 6 hectares. A tree-lined path winds through the park of the estate leading to a courtyard serving the manor situated on the hillside, offering a wide view of the surrounding countryside from which the steeple of a church stands out in the distance. Built from exposed stone with lime render, it consists of two main buildings connected by an external staircase tower topped with a pepper pot. The building includes a garden level that opens to the south, a ground floor accessed from the courtyard, a first floor, and a second floor under the eaves. The slate roof is gabled. Two windows pierce the north façade. Two dormer windows with wooden mullions and transoms adorn the south façade. They are framed by pilasters and topped with triangular stone pediments made of tuffeau. The manor has 4 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and private toilet. Two additional bedrooms are possible, also with their bathrooms as well as a sauna. The property previously operated as guest rooms. In front of the main house, surrounding the paved courtyard, a restored outbuilding still hosts two very large bedrooms and their bathrooms with toilets. An additional space of about 90 m² could be developed. To the east of the main house, a small building serves as a summer kitchen and laundry room. It opens onto a slate courtyard that becomes a dining area in the summer under the shade of a pergola. To the south, the swimming pool, surrounded by natural stone paving, is sheltered from the wind by several old low walls. Hidden by tall trees, the Quick tennis court has just been redone. Upstream from the main house and the converted outbuilding, an old barn serves as a woodshed and garage. A landscaped area allows parking several cars out of sight. The 6-hectare park is harmoniously designed and planted with a variety of trees, some in alignment, and an orchard. Large meadows surround this ensemble.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Ref.4835 : French manor house for sale in Pays de la Loire. This elegant manor house stands in a charming village featuring numerous 15th- and 16th-century buildings. Located 23 km from Le Mans and its TGV station (55 minutes from Paris) and 10 km from the highway entrance, this property enjoys a peaceful setting while remaining easily accessible. In the heart of the Sarthe department, which enjoys a strategic location amidst rolling countryside, forests, and valleys, Le Mans is a city on a human scale renowned for its balance between vibrancy and quality of life. It captivates visitors with its rich historical heritage, notably the Cité Plantagenêt and its magnificent cathedral, as well as its world-class events such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The manor house is built on a L-shaped layout, flanked by a tower connecting the two wings. With a total area of approximately 250 sqm, it comprises: On the ground floor : a walk-through entryway leading to a living room (34 sqm) and a dining room (35 sqm) opening onto a kitchen (19 sqm), as well as a laundry room (22 sqm) and a utility room. On the first floor : a spiral staircase leads to two bedrooms and a bathroom. On the second floor : two bedrooms, a room used as a gym, and a shower room. Above, an office with a commanding view. Partially basement. Overall, the property has retained its 15th- and 16th-century charm with impressive stone fireplaces, exposed beams, and charming weathered terracotta floors. The outbuildings include: - A stone barn with a slate roof, approximately 75 sqm, as well as a boiler room; - A 6x12 m swimming pool with a liner installed in 2021 and heated by a heat pump installed in 2024; - A quick tennis court from 2004 - A shed in the meadow The property, covering an area of 4.37 acres (1.77 hectares), includes several enclosed gardens that have been tastefully landscaped by the owner, as well as a meadow and a shed.

In the heart of Perche, 1h30 from Paris, a fully restored 16th-century manor, retaining authentic elements (fireplace, mullioned windows, window seats, French ceiling...) offering 850m2, beautiful receptions, including a 100m2 living area, 3 kitchens, 12 well-appointed bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom, a large designer living room, on 2 hectares of peaceful land with an orchard, swimming corridor, tennis court, and guest house.12 km from Nogent le Rotrou and 18 km from La Ferté Bernard. "Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr"In the heart of a landscaped park of 2 hectares adorned with an apple orchard, this character home offers a unique living environment where generous volumes, timeless elegance, and varied amenities blend harmoniously. From the house, the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and woods provide an atmosphere of rare tranquility.The main house • Ground floor:As soon as you enter, the central staircase sets the tone. A bright living room facing west charms with its unobstructed views, while a second, more intimate living room invites relaxation. The family kitchen, friendly and practical, completes this space. A third living room, which can serve as an office, connects the kitchen, laundry room, a bedroom, and its bathroom, thus offering great flexibility of use. • First floor:An elegant master suite with an en-suite bathroom. A second bedroom with an adjoining bathroom. A third bedroom, accessible from the office, opens onto vast convertible attics, perfect for imagining additional space. From the independent access to the gîte, four comfortable bedrooms, all with their own bathrooms, complete the floor. • Second floor:A large family bedroom slightly mansard, also equipped with its own bathroom.The longère:A vast contemporary living space with an open kitchen forms the heart of this friendly section in a more modern style with large bay windows, extended by a laundry room and separate toilets. On the intermediate floor, a landing with storage and toilets, then, on the upper floor, four bedrooms, each with its private bathroom.The dependencies and amenities • Guest house in the style of an English cottage of 110 m² with two bedrooms, shower room, living room, and kitchen (roof redone in 2017) • Garage accommodating three vehicles • Above-ground pool • Tennis court • Sauna and spa adjacent to the gîte • Turret housing a well⸻A rare and privileged place, ideal for a prestigious family residence, a tourist accommodation project, or simply to savor the sweetness of life in the heart of nature.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Ref.4800: 15th- and 19th-C. manor house for sale in the Sarthe department, with outbuildings and a swimming pool Set amidst the rolling countryside of the Sarthe region, and in the immediate vicinity of a charming town boasting a wide range of shops and leisure activities, stands this elegant manor house and its delightful grounds. Ideally situated between Le Mans, Laval and Sablé-sur-Sarthe, it enjoys excellent transport links, with the A11 motorway just 6 minutes away and the TGV stations at Sablé and Le Mans 20 and 35 minutes away respectively, ensuring easy access. The manor house comprises a section built in the 15th-C., featuring an octagonal tower with a machicolation—a feature typical of manor houses in the Sarthe region—and listed in the *Répertoire des manoirs de la Sarthe: XVe et XVIe siècles*. A south-facing wing was added in the 19th-C., along with L-shaped outbuildings.  The perfect family home, it is spread over three floors connected by a beautiful wooden spiral staircase in the tower. The 330 sqm manor comprises: - Ground floor: entrance hall leading to a lounge and a dining room with parquet flooring, marble fireplaces, lime-washed walls, and a spacious living room with exposed beams, terracotta tiles and a large stone fireplace with a bread oven. Adjacent to this, a small study opens onto a pleasant enclosed courtyard. The dining room leads to a recently fitted Schmidt kitchen with a stone worktop and a wood-burning stove, extending into a fully modernised utility room and laundry room with terracotta tiled floors, as well as a shower room. This latter room also serves as a pool house. - Upstairs: a wide hallway leads to 5 bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, two with a separate toilet, and a shower room. Beautiful original features: transom windows, fireplaces, parquet flooring and terracotta tiles... - Above: 3 attic bedrooms, a very recently fitted bathroom with bath and shower, and 2 attics. - Beautiful vaulted cellars beneath the 19th-C. wing. Outbuildings : Adjoining the house is a conservatory used as a games room, as well as a workshop. There is a cellar running the full length of the property. At the rear stands an outbuilding that once functioned as a stable and a cellar, still showing a few traces of habitation (a fireplace and a vegetable rack). Land : Beyond the stone gate, a charming path lined with well-maintained oak trees leads to the main façade, its courtyard and a pleasant south-facing terrace, shaded by a magnolia tree. The 7,595 sqm grounds are planted with century-old ornamental trees (cedars, sequoias, purple beeches, chestnut trees, lime trees, etc.), creating a lovely atmosphere, as well as an orchard (apple, pear, peach, plum, redcurrant and blackcurrant trees) yielding fine harvests. You will notice that the rear courtyard, situated to the north, belongs to a neighbour who does not live there. All the life of this manor takes place arround the front of the property, in the courtyard, in the park, in the garden, and by the swimming pool, where life is good and one feels so at ease, facing south. To complete the family-friendly feel, a 9-by-4.5-metre swimming pool, fitted with a 2010 Desjoyaux salt filtration system, rounds off the property.

BONNETABLE (72)In a charming valley and at the heart of its pretty wooded garden, this lovely dwelling built in the 17th century has hosted three successive musketeers under Louis XIII, XIV, and XV. Restored, the building has preserved its period features and has been opened up to bring in light without altering its charm. It boasts beautiful outbuildings and a large wooded area of 2.7 hectares.The dwelling consists on the ground floor of a very nice living room open to the south onto the grounds, a second living room or bedroom, a dining room, and a kitchen with a stove that opens onto a balcony overlooking the garden. On the first floor: a landing leads to two bedrooms and bathrooms.The outbuildings: partially converted barn, other barns...Land of 3 with meadows for horses (shelters), beautiful trees, pond, spring, well, orchard…A historic place in a beautiful environment.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Réf. 4597 : For sale in the Sarthe départment, listed manor to restore with its 180 acres. Rare on the market, hidden in almost the middle of its 180 acres (72hectares) yet a short drive from the bustling market town of La Chartre sur le Loir, almost equidistant to Vendome, Tours and Le Mans. An excellent project for a permanent or holiday home with a choice of schools and colleges nearby along with cafes, supermarkets, antique stores, etc. etc. The Le Loir river valley is one of this area’s best hidden gems with an abundance of activities, vineyards (Jasnieres and Cote du Loir), lakes and selection of market towns. Easy access to the chateaux of the Loire Valley. The reputation of La Chartre sur le Loir is well deserved, central square cafes, hotel and restaurants along with its Thursday market or week-end “antique/flea-markets”. Its links to the 24h race and the classic are known globally and the regular influx of tourists in their magnificent vehicles is always a pleasure to see. The (132 acre) 53hectare leisure lake at Marçon is greatly enjoyed by many local families (swimming, fishing, sailing, etc.) as well as those from further afield. Vendome with its TGV link to Paris is an easy 40mins drive away along the river valley. Built initially in the 15c and then modified in the 17c this rural manor has seen the area around it change significantly over its existence. The large chapel in one of the entry “pavilions” gives us an indication of its noble links and importance in this area. A opportunity for a noble home which still retains a large amount of land. The manor house is typical of the period with high-pitched roof and single chimney stack on the west side. Entrance is slightly offset from central with a hall running front to back with external doors at either end. The hall is quarry tiled with exposed beams above and covers just under 10m². To the left is the “kitchen”, a 9.3m² room with window overlooking the entrance lane. Again quarry tiled flooring and painted ceiling beams. To the right of the entrance hall is the main room, 33m² with period working fireplace with crest, large window to the front and a recessed smaller one (possibly a door originally) to the rear, quarry tiled floor and natural beams. At the rear end of the hallway is a wc and stairs leading up. The first door on the 1st floor is to the attic space above the stone stables in the attached outbuilding. Back in the manor there is a large “master bedroom” of 31m² (above the main salon) with a period “pillared” fireplace and views over the front. A second bedroom of 19m² with front facing window completes this floor. The attic space on the upper/2nd floor covers circa 56m² with beautiful beam work and is ripe for conversion into several bedrooms and bathroom perhaps or maybe a large open space, a central period dormer window is already in place. The manor should be considered as a renovation project. Outbuildings : Adjoining at the East side of the manor house is a large outbuilding. Used formerly as stabling for possible cattle, this stone building has two rooms of 40m² and 42m² with original quarry tiled floors. There is an attic space above which has already direct access from the manor. The end of this building is a wood clad storage extension of roughly 37m². The two pavilions opposite the manor, guarding the entrance drive, are stone built of the same period as the manor. The West one houses an impressive pigeonnier circa 14m² with vaulted tuffeau stone cellar beneath. The second, East side, pavilion is the former chapel, 26m², used as a stable during WW2. Its high vaulted ceilings and stone arched windows hint back to its more glorious days. The outbuildings as with the manor should be considered as a renovation project. 180 acres .. some of which is exploited by the current owner as crops and hay, part is natural woodland with a stream and an abundance of wildlife and some was once perhaps a more formal park. The main entrance is gated (farm gate) and the entrance lane is wooded on both sides leading to an open field (hay I believe) you then follow the track into a second wooded part, over a small bridge before emerging between the two pavilions with the manor and former lawns in front of you. There is an annual rental usage for hunting which can be renewed, or cancelled, at the year-end of the contract. The current owners pay for the land to be cultivated by an external farmer and as such the land can be considered to be available for the new owners to use, or continue the arrangement if they wish. The following parts are listed on the Inventory of Historic Monuments : The manor house with its two pavilions: listed by decree in 1983. Cabinet LE NAIL – Touraine - Loire Valley – M. Tony WELLS : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Tony WELLS, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 444 692 156. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.