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30 Rooms
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820 m²
Saint-Martin-sur-Oust
Ref.4707 : 18th and 19th C. chateau for sale in Morbihan department.<BR><BR>In Morbihan, surrounded by unspoilt nature, Saint-Martin-sur-Oust charms visitors with its quality of life by the water. The Nantes-Brest canal and the green Oust valley offer a peaceful setting. Here, life slows down: landscapes are reflected in the water, birds accompany walks, and each season reveals a new atmosphere. It is an ideal place for lovers of nature and serenity, looking for a privileged natural environment that is nevertheless lively and animated in the summer months. <BR>It is a privileged starting point for bike rides, hikes and river cruises.<BR>The canal connects some of the most beautiful sites in inland Brittany, allowing you to discover the region along the water, combining heritage, culture and simple pleasures.<BR>Finally, Saint-Martin-sur-Oust is close to remarkable tourist villages such as Rochefort-en-Terre, Malestroit and Josselin. In addition to this exceptional neighbourhood, the town has a special charm of its own, sharing the spirit of the most picturesque Breton villages while preserving its calm and authenticity.<BR>It is in this unique region that you will find this château and its vast park on the banks of the river.<BR><BR>The existence of a noble house on this site has been documented since 1427. <BR>A dwelling, part of which still stands today, was built in the 18th century. Then a new castle was built there in 1880. <BR>The outbuildings also date mainly from the second half of the 19th century.<BR><BR>The château has a total surface area of over 820 sqm. <BR>It has a general U-shaped layout due to the different stages of its construction. The original main building faces east. <BR>Its lower façade is covered with a slate roof decorated with dormer windows with rounded pediments typical of the 18th century. It was extended to the north with a pavilion whose high roof echoes the style of the 19th-century castle, thus unifying the architectural ensemble. <BR>To the north-west, this dwelling was enlarged with a wing at right angles.<BR><BR>The main part, the ‘new château', faces south towards the river.<BR>It comprises a main building flanked by two tall pavilions, creating a beautiful classical symmetry.<BR>The windows are framed in tuffeau stone and the façade is decorated with corner chains and topped with a moulded cornice.<BR>The building is topped with steeply sloping slate roofs, accentuating the neoclassical majesty of the whole. It has classic-style triangular pediment dormers and two dormers in the style of the main building. <BR><BR>Currently, the chateau is divided into three distinct parts: <BR>The current layout offers potential for renting out holiday cottages and guest rooms.<BR><BR>I. THE 19th-C CHATEAU TO THE SOUTH, FACING THE RIVER: <BR><BR>With a surface area of approximately 400 sqm, it has retained the original features that give it its charm: its monumental wooden staircase, old parquet floors, wood panelling, mouldings and rosettes, and fireplaces. Restoration work was carried out in stages.<BR>On the ground floor : a large entrance hall with wood panelling, cement tiles and the staircase. On the right, a bright living room with parquet flooring, a fireplace and wood panelling with large built-in mirrors. On the left, a large living room, a bedroom with a shower room and toilet, and a kitchen with a boiler room.<BR>On the first floor : corridors lead to four bedrooms, three of which have views of the canal, a bathroom, a shower room, a toilet, and a laundry room. <BR>Several cupboards.<BR>On the second floor (attic): five bedrooms with cupboards, two shower rooms and a toilet.<BR><BR>II. THE DWEELING, CENTRAL SECTION :<BR><BR>The surface area is approximately 200 sqm.<BR>Restoration work was carried out around twenty years ago. The house is cosy and well maintained.<BR>The central part of the château is accessed via a hallway with a staircase.<BR><BR>On the ground floor : on the left is the living room, with its beautiful parquet flooring, wood panelling on the walls and fireplace with stove. On the right is the kitchen/dining room, withplenty of storage space, parquet flooring and light-coloured walls.<BR>On the first floor : The landing leads to three bedrooms, a bathroom with toilet, and a shower room with toilet.<BR>On the second floor (attic): three bedrooms, a shower room with toilet, and an old kitchen.<BR><BR>III. THE NORTH PAVILION : <BR>The surface area is 230 sqm.<BR>The entrance is on the north side, through a door with a carved stone lintel in the shape of an ogee arch.<BR>The accommodation was restored about twenty years ago. Particular care was taken with the decoration of the interior.<BR>On the ground floor : an entrance hall with exposed stonework and a stone staircase, a large living room with a fireplace and imposing exposed beams, a small lounge with grey-blue wood panelling and trumeaux, a very bright kitchen, two bedrooms, a shower room, a toilet and a laundry room.<BR>First floor : a large bedroom with beautiful parquet flooring and a fireplace, with its own shower room, 2 other bedrooms, another shower room, and a toilet.<BR>A staircase leads to two attics convertible on the second floor.<BR><BR>The outbuildings include:<BR>- 4 rental properties (currently rented) with monthly rents of: <BR> euros572 + euros455 + euros498 + euros415, totalling euros1,940 per month.<BR>- Communal areas: barns, stables, old stalls, numerous small roofs, etc.<BR><BR>The property covers approximately 29.65 acres (12 hectares), entirely enclosed, offering a preserved and peaceful setting. <BR>The park, adorned with centuries-old trees, features meadows and beautiful views of the surrounding nature. <BR>A peaceful riverbank runs along the river for nearly 800 metres, giving the place a refreshing atmosphere.<BR>A 9.88-acre (4-hectare) woodland criss-crossed by ancient paths is ideal for walks.<BR>The main tree species are oak, chestnut, Douglas fir and sequoia.<BR>Existing swimming pool (11 x 8 metres) but currently not in working order.<BR><BR>Cabinet LE NAIL – Loire-Atlantique and Vendée - Mrs Nathalie TOULBOT : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20<BR>Nathalie TOULBOT, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 418 969 077.<BR>We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.