private mansions for sale Centre Ville-Fenet-Petit Puy district of Saumur, France

In the center of Saumur, a residence with its school and swimming pool. From a quiet street with remarkable architecture, an ancient path of the laundresses, a wrought iron gate opens onto a planted courtyard, around which the residence and the former school are organized. The property is backed by the ramparts and the walkway of the historic center. Over the centuries, it has been the seat of a great local family, whose members were ennobled and contributed to the defense of the city during the Fronde. The prosperous periods of trade, reinforced by advantageous alliances and marriages, have left the building with a rich painted decor, still visible today.The site was sold to the municipality in 1890 to become the Jules Ferry school, with accommodations for teachers, classrooms, and a refectory. It first operated as a girls' school, then for boys, before playing a role in the life of the unions. Every year, during Heritage Days, the building is highlighted and remains an emblematic place of the city's working-class history. Two tourist lodgings have been created beside the main building.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In the heart of Saumur, a historic town in the Loire Valley, this 15th-century private mansion of approximately 300 sq m offers a peaceful living environment, shielded from view by a gate leading to an inner courtyard and a landscaped garden. The property comprises three distinct sections: a former 19th-century schoolhouse of approximately 100 sq m, whose character has been carefully preserved by the owners, currently operating as a charming gîte. This single-story accommodation includes a living room with a 4-meter high ceiling, an open-plan kitchen with a wood-burning stove, three bedrooms, and a shower room. There is also a heated indoor swimming pool located in an adjoining former classroom of 22 sq m. A storage room and a large original covered area overlooking the garden add to the building's charm. On the ground floor of the mansion is a recently renovated and furnished apartment of approximately 60 sq m, offering modern comforts. It comprises an entrance hall, a living room/bedroom, a kitchen with a 15th-century fireplace and bread oven, a shower room, and a WC. Currently rented as a holiday home (compliant with accessibility standards), it has a separate entrance. A wine cellar, as well as another cellar beneath the garden, further enhance this property. Access to the main house is via a splendid original stone spiral staircase, which leads to the first floor. From the landing, one discovers a spacious 48 sq m dining room with solid wood flooring and high ceilings, extending into an open-plan kitchen equipped with a large island. Two French doors open onto a garden-facing terrace, bringing light and a touch of serenity to everyday life. Adjoining this is a welcoming 50 sq m living room with its original terracotta tiles and 18th-century fireplace with overmantel. The beams, adorned with polychrome paintings dating from between 1590 and 1610, lend the room a unique atmosphere, blending history and character. The second floor comprises four bedrooms, including a 40 sq m master suite, as well as a shower room and WC. On the third and top floor, two superb attics of approximately 100 sq m each, laid on authentic terracotta tiles and supported by beams dating back to spring 1460, offer a ceiling height of 6 meters. This remarkable space presents significant potential for development, with insulation work already underway. This location provides an ideal environment for a family, combining comfortable daily living with a vibrant atmosphere: shops, boutiques, restaurants, etc. The property generates rental income through the holiday cottage in the school and its swimming pool, as well as the recently opened ground-floor apartment (turnover EUR32,000/year). ENERGY RATING: D / CLIMATE RATING: B. The estimated annual energy costs for standard use, based on current energy prices, are EUR6,500. Contact (EI): Claire Chauvet 33 7 87 31 08 33 Sales agent registered with the Angers Trade and Companies Register under number 951636448. Fees are payable by the seller. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.go