Réf. 4547: Charming château with three renovated 18th-century dwellings (gîtes) and its own enchanted woods, only 35 minutes from Rennes and Saint-Malo.<BR><BR>” Properties like this rarely come on the market.”<BR><BR>Swedish couple Marie and Roland Nilsson d'Aubigne had been searching for the French château of their dreams and in the beginning of the 1990s they found Château du Grand Val with its spectacular views across the medieval town of Combourg. Today, the property also comprises several fully renovated dwellings, a chapel, orangery and a heated swimming pool in the beautiful Château park. It is surrounded by 25 hectares of greenery and woodlands, winding trails and a stream that provides the Château's three ponds with their 1.3 hectares of water. <BR><BR>This is not just a home beyond the ordinary, but also a well-functioning business venue for conferences, weddings, yoga weekends, wine tastings, hunting and memorable experiences for guests from all over the world. And today, the keys are waiting for someone looking to create their own story in this magical place.<BR><BR>Lovingly renovated over the past 30 years, Château du Grand Val has been owned by several different families from 1429 onwards. During their thirty years of ownership, the Nilsson d'Aubigné family renovated the Château in stages. They enjoyed the assistance of French architect Michel Leverrier and some of Brittany's best craftsmen. <BR><BR>The ideal contemporary interior is in harmony with the spirit of the age. Oil paintings by Count François Agathon Pinot du Petit Bois, who lived in the château from the late 18th to mid 19th centuries, have been resurrected from beneath layers of paint in the library and drawing room. More paintings of various sizes were found in the attic and restored. <BR><BR>The mosaic hallway floor is another art treasure. The floor was laid by the renowned Isidore Odorico, whose works include the foyer floor in the world-famous Opéra Garnier in Paris.<BR><BR>The Château – around 450 sq m<BR>Ground floor. The grand hallway is at the heart of the Château where light, space and architectural elegance meet. It extends through the building from North to South, leading to two salons with marble fireplaces and murals. There is also a dining room with a 15th-century fireplace, the kitchen with its contemporary, practical cabinets and a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and toilet. The windows in all of the bright and airy rooms let in generous amounts of daylight and offer views across surrounding parkland. <BR><BR>The second floor. An elegant staircase leads to the first floor where there is a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, and another four bedrooms and two bathrooms with toilets. <BR>The second floor has a bedroom, bathroom and toilet, and the potential to furnish three additional bedrooms. The rooms are bathed in light and enjoy views across the park and countryside. The basement houses a former wine cellar and the central heating furnace. <BR>The Gatehouse – around 140 sq m<BR>The rustic beamed ceilings and oak floor tiles provide this old shearing house with character. A spacious ground floor, where the dining room and kitchen share a large open hearth, creating a warm, inviting whole. Three bedrooms and bathroom and toilet on the upper floor. The building has modern conveniences and electric heating. A large private garden close to both the pool and the Château park. <BR>Large Parkhouse – around 140 sq m<BR>The building's origin as a stable lends it a rustic charm that pairs elegantly with modern comfort. The ground floor has a bright Scandinavian-style kitchen and living room with large sliding panels that open onto the Château park. The upper floor has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and its own entrance to the pool area and the old kitchen garden. The building has modern conveniences and electric heating.<BR><BR>Little Parkhouse – around 60 sq m<BR>This charming little stone building, which forms part of the Large Parkhouse, was once used as a hunting lodge and kennels. These days it's a rustic but modern open-plan dwelling with a kitchen, living room two-bedrooms and a bright, fresh shower room. A patio provides a view of the Château park and the pool area just a few steps away. The building has modern conveniences and electric heating.<BR><BR>Rosehouse – around 170 sq m<BR>The old 18th-century gardener's cottage and cider house have undergone painstaking renovation where everything authentic has been preserved. Sturdy oak beams, granite walls and a large open hearth look out through floor-to-ceiling windows; modern conveniences and heat-pump heating; a new terracotta floor with underfloor heating and a functional kitchen ideal for chefs and catering staff. The banqueting hall can accommodate up to 75 seated guests. Upstairs is an airy loft used today as offices and a studio. <BR><BR>Chapel – around 60 sq m<BR>The building was completed in 1714, but some parts may be even older. Since its renovation in 2003, the chapel forms part of the historic setting and makes the Château a romantic venue for weddings, with room for 50 seated guests.<BR>Beautiful private grounds<BR>Château du Grand Val is located high up with sweeping views across the valley. The property comprises around 25 hectares of beautiful, private grounds comprising meadows and glades, streams and ponds, all surrounded by chestnut, oak, beech and cherry trees. Four kilometres of carefully laid pathways meander through the area. The Five Senses Walk was created in collaboration with landscape architects. Early mornings and quiet evenings often mean encounters with deer, hares, foxes and a rich bird life where many species are both protected and rare.<BR><BR>Brittany's most iconic destinations are close by<BR>The medieval town of Combourg just three kilometres from the Château. There is a 12th century castle where author François-René de Chateaubriand once lived. Today, the town has around 6,000 residents and municipal services such as schools and medical care, as well as shops, restaurants, cafés and everyday hustle and bustle. The coast and Saint-Malo, Dinard, Dinan, Canale and Mont-Saint-Michel are just 30–40 minutes away. <BR><BR>In addition to gastronomy, wine, culture and swimming, the region offers a wide range of leisure activities. There are seven popular golf courses in the area.<BR>A lifestyle property with great commercial potential<BR>Its unique location in Brittany, close to the region's most popular attractions, makes Grand Val ideal both as a private family residence and as a place for entrepreneurship. This is a rare opportunity to take over and develop a brand that is already strong and internationally viable, or to shape Château du Grand Val according to an entirely new vision where grand ideas and business opportunities meet. <BR>Read more about the brand and destination at www.grandval.nu.<BR><BR>Excellent accessibility<BR>Rennes: 30 minutes (TGV & airport)<BR>Motorway: less than 15 km<BR>Train/TGV<BR>Paris – Rennes: 1 h 30 min<BR>CDG Paris – Rennes: 2 h 25 min<BR>Air<BR>Paris – Rennes: 50 min<BR>London – Rennes: 50 min<BR>London – Dinard: 1 h 08 min<BR>Car<BR>Paris – Château du Grand Val: approx. 4 hours<BR><BR>Feature :<BR>Property type: Castle<BR>Land Area: 25.07 ha <BR>Total area: 960m2 <BR>Castle: Approx. 450m2: 13 rooms, 7 bedrooms / 5 bathrooms<BR>Rosehouse Approx. 170m2: 3 rooms / 1bedroom<BR>Little Parkhouse. Approx. 60m2: 1 room / 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom<BR>Large Parkhouse. Approx. 140m2: 1 room / 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms<BR>Gate House. Approx. 140m2: 1 room / 3 bedrooms / one bathroom<BR>Chapel. Approx. 60m2<BR>Swimming pool 10 x 5m<BR><BR>Cabinet LE NAIL - Border of Brittany : Mr Hervé du TEILLEUL : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20<BR>Hervé du TEILLEUL,Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 529 486 136 <BR>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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