luxury property with pool for sale Carquefou, France

An 1850 residence, swimming pool and guest house set in 2 hectares of English-style grounds, in the inner suburbs of Nantes, south of the Loire. From a discreet lane, a cul-de-sac leads to a gate. A wide track winds partly under cover through woodland, skirting a small pond and then an English-style garden. It passes a swimming pool on one side and leads to the house, which is revealed from its southern angle. Formerly an 18th-century hunting lodge, the building was modified in the 1850s by its occupants at the time, the Lefebvre-Utile family, with the addition of two low wings, one of which is extended by a regular-shaped apse. Built of schist rubble on a granite base, the dwelling has a four-slope slate roof with dormer windows and tall rectangular brick and tufa chimney stacks. They are topped with ashlar battlements. The facades are covered in Loire sand rendering, and the quoins and modillions are in tufa stone. At the back, a courtyard planted with four striking plane trees leads to a former orangery converted into a guest house, as well as a group of outbuildings and garages. The property is walled and has two entrances leading to a street running alongside.

Ref.4311: Charming property for sale in the Loire-Atlantique French department. Ideally located around ten kilometres south-east of Nantes, on the outskirts of the urban area and at the gateway to the vineyards, Haute-Goulaine aims to be a land of 'good living'. Renowned vineyards, 375 hectares of classified marshland, lush green hedged farmland, protected woodland, a rich and remarkable built heritage... This rich palette of landscapes gives this enterprising and friendly commune an undeniable charm. Haute-Goulaine: an unspoilt, human setting just a stone's throw from a dynamic metropolis, and less than an hour from the beaches of the Atlantic coast. The property is located in a small hamlet around 2 kilometres from the centre of Haute Goulaine, where you'll find all the local shops, as well as primary and secondary schools. Today, the property has retained its noble character, with its manor house and 18th-century outbuildings, set in parkland with centuries-old trees. The entrance is through a wrought iron gate supported by two massive tufa stone pillars. The entrance leads to a courtyard planted with old lime trees. On the south side, the sand-coloured facade of the residence is perfectly symmetrical, with three bays on three levels. The window and door surrounds are in tufa stone, as are the corner quoins. The four-slope slate roof is topped with two zinc finials. The north facade overlooks the parklands. The central door opens onto a double spiral staircase. On either side of the entrance are the outbuildings, forming the upper part of the property. The mansion house spans 300 sqm. After climbing three granite steps, you enter the entrance hall, which leads on the right to a large, bright kitchen with a dining area and a highly functional U-shaped fitted kitchen with white units. Opposite the entrance hall are two reception rooms overlooking the parklands: the lounge is accessed through a small-paned glass door. Two windows with internal shutters overlook the parklands. There is oak parquet flooring on the floor, mouldings on the walls and a marble fireplace topped by a trumeau. On either side of the door leading to the dining room are two wooden bookcases. From the entrance hall, a small-paned door also leads to the dining room overlooking the parklands. The floor features oak parquet flooring, walls with mouldings and a beautiful white fireplace topped with a fine, attractive sculpture. On the ground floor there is a toilet with large cupboards. From the hallway, there is access on the left to an airlock with large cupboards and the start of a staircase with a beautiful arched wrought iron banister, the steps of which are carpeted. On the first floor, there is a large library landing overlooking the courtyard. A corridor leads to a linen room with toilet, three large bedrooms with shutters, a decorative fireplace and parquet flooring, and a beige and brown bathroom with two washbasin units, a shower and a bath. The staircase leads to the second floor, the attic having been converted.The landing leads to the corridor, which leads to four light and airy attic bedrooms and a bathroom with double washbasin unit and toilet. An attic completes this floor. There is a cellar under the kitchen. The outbuildings: - The garage (former stable) for parking a car. - Shed for wood storage. - The barn with a kitchen area (former wine press) and toilet, communicating with the old 80 sqm barn, stone walls and exposed roofing framework. A pretty courtyard overlooks the street in front of the property. - The unrestored gatehouse is a hexagonal pavilion with a 6-sided slate roof. The main room has a fireplace and a stairway leads to the first floor with its exposed roofing framework. - The former drying shed, used as a garage for two vehicles, is accessed from the small road at the side of the property. - An adjoining workshop. - A courtyard converted into a summer kitchen with a barbecue. The grounds span 3,700 sqm and are fully enclosed by stone walls and the outbuildings. The upper section comprises the courtyard, with a section of lawn and lime trees. The lower part, on the north side, is parkland with old trees: yew, chestnut, fir. Their branches, spread out like protective arms, offer comforting shade to visitors seeking refuge under their ancestral shade. The swimming pool is located in this part of the park, partly hidden from view. A pond fed by rainwater and a spring. A well (in front of the old drying shed) is used to water the garden. 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.

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The advertiser did not provide an english description for this listing.