private mansion for sale La fleche, France

Ref.4887 : listed noble townhouse in the heart of La Flèche. Situated between Le Mans and Angers, and Tours and Laval, the town of La Flèche enjoys a prime location and excellent transport links. Renowned for being home to the Prytanée National Militaire, its status as a sub-prefecture of the Sarthe and the second most populous town in the department undeniably make it a pleasant, dynamic and lively town with all the amenities one could wish for; it also has a definite tourist appeal, as evidenced by its famous zoo. In the surrounding area, a green and rolling countryside unfolds to the rhythm of the River Loir, reflecting the gentle way of life characteristic of the Maine-Angevin region. The noble townhouse exemplifies the fundamental qualities of classical architecture: refined symmetry, a fluid layout and a striking harmony of beauty. Built on a U-shaped plan, it stands between a courtyard and a garden and has retained its original layout, as well as the numerous decorative features in each room: period fireplaces, pilasters, interior shutters... With a main building measuring over 20.8 m in length and 6.8 m in width, this mansion, with a living area of approximately 350 sqm, comprises: On the ground floor: an entrance hall (29 sqm) leading to a monumental staircase with three flights, adorned with a magnificent wrought-iron banister, a large parlour with parquet flooring (38 sqm), a dining room (26 sqm) and a small sitting room (32 sqm), a study (20.5 sqm), and a kitchen (19.5 sqm) with a remarkable 18th-century kitchen garden. Service entrance with WC and a wooden staircase. Storage room (13 sqm) and a staircase with balusters leading to the courtyard. First floor: 2 alcove bedrooms (30 sqm) and 3 further bedrooms (14 sqm to 22 sqm), as well as an antechamber (18 sqm), a bathroom and a room formerly used as a photographic darkroom (8.3 sqm). Above: convertible attic space with terracotta floor tiles Large cellar beneath part of the property The mansion is concealed behind an imposing gate set within a large concave recess in the wall, opening onto a paved courtyard of approximately 100 sqm featuring a restored well. Through the large windows, one can glimpse a pleasant walled garden with a small woodshed, all covering a total area of 806 sqm.