castle for sale Sable-sur-sarthe, France

Ref.4110 BEAUTIFUL 19th CENTURY CHATEAU IN ANJOU This delightful 19th century property and its parkland are located in the Maine Anjou countryside, forming a wonderfully homogenous estate. A remarkable example of an architectural style that was not very common at the time, the castle overlooks its surroundings and seems to be suspended above a green setting. Situated in the heart of the Angevin heritage, a land of numerous tourist opportunities, and not far from the town of Angers, this castle benefits from an ideal position both in terms of its proximity to essential amenities; it is 4 km (2.5 miles) from a charming village providing the main services and shops; and in terms of its accessibility from the motorway/railway axes serving the metropolises and professional areas of Paris, Le Mans, Angers and Nantes. Set back from all nuisances without being isolated, the absolute charm and poetry that emanates from this building will seduce those who love timeless, modernist architecture while providing them with comfort and an idyllic environment. Built on four levels of ashlar and stone rubble under slate according to the plans of the architect Adrien Dubos, who was largely inspired by the achievements of the 17th and 18th centuries, this castle is one of the very last architectural jewels of the classical style to have been built. With a surface area of approx. 1,000 sqm, it features a central three-bay forebuilding to the north-east, adorned with an imposing main building accessed by a monumental staircase and a marble staircase with tufa stone railings. To the south-west, the facade features a central polygonal body in the forefront of the dwelling, surrounded at its base by a vast terrace bordered by splendid tufa stone railings. The facades are harmoniously provided with numerous openings adorned with beautifully decorated tufa jambs, lintels and spandrels, ensuring optimal light everywhere. A slate roof adorned with pretty pedimented dormer windows and beautiful tufa fireplaces tops this property of approx. 1,000 sqm, which is distributed as follows Ground floor: Superb entrance hall decorated with marble columns followed by a gallery leading to a main living room, a small living room, a dining room, a pantry, a study, a kitchen, a small dining room and a bedroom. These rooms are adorned with beautiful decorative elements, marble fireplaces, antique parquet floors, high woodwork and moulded ceilings. First floor : A monumental solid wood staircase leads to a large landing. In one corner, a high library and its reading area, then a huge gallery leads on either side to four double bedrooms, a master suite, a single bedroom and a linen room. There are also many decorative elements, beautiful parquet floors, beautiful marble fireplaces, woodwork and ornate ceilings. Second floor : A long gallery leads to six bedrooms, a suite and a possible attic. Garden level: organised as a pleasant flat, it comprises a vast living room with an open-plan kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a boiler room, a shed, a workshop and a laundry room. The property has several outbuildings in good condition and close to the chateau as follows: A gîte housing two flats of approx. 110sqm each, well equipped and heated either by electric convector heater and wood stove, or by oil-fired boiler, (individual sanitation system). The gite building also contains an old stable and a tack room. Three annexes, workshops and sheds, one of which has been converted into a chapel. A heated swimming pool of 12m x 8m and its pool house. A garden shed used as a shelter for outdoor maintenance equipment. Beautiful romantic English-style park of about 37 acres (15hectares) decorated with majestic trees, some of which are centuries old (oak, cork oak, lime, chestnut, cedar, Douglas fir, pine, camellia, rhododendron, etc.) and numerous fruit trees (quince, apricot, pear, apple, cherry, vine, raspberry, etc.) Stabilised paths lead easily to all parts of the park and in particular to the vast 4000m² vegetable garden, entirely enclosed by walls and fed by a well that also serves other water points in the park. A second well is not functional. From any point in the park, the views of the surrounding countryside are varied and inspiring. There is no doubt that we are in an exceptional place. Cabinet LE NAIL – Maine-et-Loire - M. Lodoïs HUBERT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Lodoïs HUBERT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 792 044 077. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

An early 20th century manor house, its annexes and outbuildings on a 15 hectare estate in the Anjou countryside. The manor house stands proudly in the heart of its grounds, rising slightly above the surrounding countryside. A driveway leads from the southern end of the property through woodland to a vast landscaped park and the main building. Built in the early 20th century in the style of the First French Empire, it comprises a stately rectangular main dwelling, with a central octagonal tower projecting to the south, extended by a raised terrace surrounded by a balustrade. To the north, another central projecting structure, a square tower, is punctuated by three symmetrical bays. Wide, splayed granite approach steps lead up to the entrance. A second driveway, further north, also runs through a wooded area and serves the outbuildings, including the former stables converted into additional lodgings. All the buildings are of rendered or exposed stone, with slate or tiled gable or four-pitched roofs featuring dormer windows and chimney stacks.

A Renaissance chateau listed as a historical monument with an Italian-style garden, nestled on the banks of the River Loir in France’s Anjou province. The grounds cover just over 11 hectares beside a village. A long driveway lined with plane trees leads to the property’s entrance. Beyond a gate and drawbridge, the chateau’s majestic western towers come into view. The edifice’s south elevation faces the River Loir. Beside it, several buildings form a courtyard. The outhouses include a watermill that dates back to the 15th century. The chateau's northern elevation faces an Italian-style garden beyond a moat. This garden was created at the start of the 20th century. A wood and meadows extend from the garden’s north-east side. The whole property is nestled in an entirely natural backdrop.

Exceptional property for sale in Sarthe, 50 km from Le Mans and Tours and approximately 2 hours from Paris (close to the main motorways). Dating back to the 19th century, this chateau of 1900 sq.m has been fully restored and has retained many of its period features, including magnificent reception rooms with high ceilings and monumental fireplaces. In the English-style gardens, you will find ancient trees and a fully restored stable of 900 sq.m. The entire estate comprises approximately 55 hectares of parkland, woods and meadows, including several outbuildings, guest accommodation, a caretaker's house, a sports area, and workshops (total additional floor area: approximately 6,000 sq.m). This property is ideal for a business project (hotel, bed and breakfast, catering, private school, conference venue). Full file available on request.

Ref.4281 : Remarkable listed castle for sale in Pays de la Loire. This remarkable architectural edifice, located in the Sarthe département, enjoys a well-deserved reputation. It is much admired by the locals, no doubt due to the graceful evolution of its architecture through the ages, once transforming a medieval fortress into a charming seigneurial residence. Its position on the banks of the River Loir adds to its undeniable charm. On many occasions, the château has been used as an emblem in communication media, testifying to the architectural wealth and the quality of the exceptional sites in the département. Since 1910, this noble building has been owned by a family who have invested heavily in its preservation, making it accessible to the general public. Today, this family has decided to pass on the torch to a worthy successor, capable of perpetuating the grandeur inherited from its predecessors. Built of rendered stone with tufa stone surrounds and features, and topped with a slate roof, the castle spans a floor surface area of approx. 700sqm. It faces north-east/south-west and comprises : Ground floor: a kitchen (34.8sqm) with fireplace, terracotta floor and exposed beams, a scullery with sink, a storeroom, wc, a corridor with access to the spiral stairway in the tower, a pantry/laundry room, a guards' room/entrance (50. 4sqm) with monumental stone fireplace, beamed ceiling, rendered walls, 19th century cement tile floor; small 18th century lounge (23sqm) with terracotta floor, moulded ceiling, 18th century stone fireplace and 18th century wood panelling; large lounge (41sqm) with terracotta floor, 18th century marble fireplace, direct access to the north-facing terrace; a library (12sqm), a billiards room (17.8sqm) with oak parquet flooring and exposed joist ceiling and a dining room (27sqm) with oak parquet flooring, stone fireplace and exposed joist ceiling. 1st floor: accessed by a stone spiral staircase: 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a toilet, a kitchen, a linen room (13.7sqm) with washbasin and toilet. - Bedroom 1: 27.8sqm, 3.34 m high ceilings, pine parquet flooring, 19th century marble fireplace, double aspect; - Bedroom 2: 29sqm, 2.69 m high ceilings, pine parquet flooring, plaster ceiling, 19th century fireplace; - Bedroom 3: 25sqm, 3.56 m high, spruce parquet floor, 18th century fireplace; - Bedroom 4: 19.3sqm, 2.85 m high, spruce parquet floor, exposed beams, 18th century stone fireplace; - Bedroom 5 : 27.5sqm, 3.44 m high, pine parquet floor, 19th century fireplace, exposed beams, washbasin; - Bedroom 6 : 29.6sqm, 2.98 m high, pine parquet floor, exposed beams, alcove, 18th century stone fireplace; - Bedroom 7: 18.2sqm, 2.95 m high, spruce parquet floor, exposed beams, 18th century stone fireplace. 2nd floor: a former library (31sqm) with terracotta tiles and stone fireplace; a landing room (23sqm), a corridor leading to 6 bedrooms and a bathroom with toilet: Bedroom 1: 22.2sqm, fireplace, terracotta floor, plaster ceiling; Bedroom 2: 19.7sqm, 2.77m high, 18th century stone fireplace, terracotta floor; Bedroom 3: with alcove, 26sqm, 3.03m high; Bedroom 4: 45.8sqm, 2.84m high, 19th century fireplace, oak parquet flooring with an adjoining kitchen to be converted into a shower room (14sqm); Bedroom 5: 23sqm, terracotta floor, 2.3m high, exposed beams; Bedroom 6: 16sqm. The outbuildings include : - Immediately next to the castle: a large building built on an L-shaped plan, in stone under crocheted slates. It houses: a boiler room, various sheds, a workshop, former stables, 2 garages and another shed (51sqm). - A former mill on the Loir. - An old, dilapidated caretaker's cottage at the end of the property, comprising: a 41sqm living room with open-plan kitchen, toilet and shower room. Terra cotta floor, fireplace. Above: a 28sqm room, 2.15 m high, 2 bedrooms (16sqm and 18 m²). - An elegant chapel (25sqm) accessed via the chateau's porch (51sqm). With a total surface area of 27.88 acres (11 ha 28 a 65 ca), the grounds comprise : the park itself, entirely replanted at the beginning of the 19th century, based on the plans of a French garden with an Italian touch, adorned with a majestic avenue of cypress trees straight from Florence, evoking the picturesque charm of Italy. Sumptuous century-old trees adorn the park: giant sequoia, bald cypress, weeping cedar, umbrella pine, holm oak and plane trees. The park is surrounded by a box hedge, bordered by a ditch. Several bridges span the park and the Château moat. Meadows (approx. 14 acres / 6 ha), most of which are rented out. An old kitchen garden.

Elegant château, on outskirts of quiet village, in the department of Mayenne, in what what was once Haut-Anjou, a region renowned for its gentle way of life. Property with roughly 700 sqm living space comprising attractive reception rooms with parquet flooring, panelling, painted or coffered ceilings and elegant marble fireplaces. Courtyard, set slightly apart from château, with annex dwellings, 17 horse stalls, saddle room and 300 sqm farm building. Château, which occupies a slightly elevated position, overlooks a superb landscaped garden, woodlands, meadows converted to enclosed paddocks and a lovely pond, totalling 19,42 hectares.

Ref.3044 French 19th century chateau for sale in Haut-Anjou Situated in the Mayenne department, former district of the Haut-Anjou renowned by its mild climate, this chateau was built at the exit of a quiet village. Slightly elevated, the property dominates it nice English style park and a beautiful pond. A small city with shops and services is less than 7 miles away from there. Of about 700sqm of living space, it comprises: On the basement : a large old kitchen, boiler room, cellars and other rooms. On the elevated ground floor, accessible by a nice stoop: large vestibule (53sqm) with stairway, study (28sqm), large sitting room (50sqm), library (23sqm), dining room (39sqm), small kitchen in the former pantry, small dining room (25sqm), toilet and secondary stairway. Height under ceiling is about 4.20m. The ground floor offers beautiful reception rooms : all of them with oak parquet floors, panelling and beautiful woodworks with a décor of vertical folds. Beautiful painted or coffered ceilings and marble fireplaces. On the first floor : 7 bedrooms with oak parquet floors and decorated fireplaces, 5 bathrooms and shower rooms. On the second floor has pine parquet floors and can be converted. The chateau has benefited from important renovation works these last few years. A courtyard with stone outbuildings covered with slate roof comprises : On the east side, an old dwelling of 3 rooms. On the centre : a beautiful building with a comfortable dwelling with kitchen, toiler and on the first floor, a superb loft. Garage and shed. On the back: 17 horse loose boxes. On the west side : a building with a comfortable flat with sitting room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Tackle room and horse loose boxes. An agricultural hangar of about 300sqm. At the entrance, the gatehouse. It comprises a sitting room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and bathroom Of about 47 acres, the land is nicely distributed around the chateau and slightly hilly. It is composed of a superb English style park planted with great ornamental trees designed by a great landscaper of the 19th century, some woods with beautiful paths, meadows with paddocks with wooden fences and a beautiful pond.