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Castle
23 Rooms
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600 m²
Le Mans
Ref.4716 : French castle with large estate for sale in Pays de la Loire.<BR>This beautiful château is located in the historic province of Maine, in the department of Sarthe, on the edge of the Perche region, on the outskirts of a charming little rural village. Six kilometers away is a town with all the essential shops and services. Le Mans, with its dynamic atmosphere and high-speed rail connections, is only 35 minutes away, offering the perfect balance between the tranquility of the countryside and proximity to major infrastructure. <BR><BR>Built in the 17th century and renovated in the 18th and 19th centuries, this charming castle is set in the heart of a park combining majestic trees and pastures. <BR><BR>With its simple and elegant U-shaped layout, the castle consists of a raised rectangular central section flanked by two round towers, while two wings at right angles frame the whole. <BR>The south-west façade opens onto a remarkable terrace, bordered by an elegant balustrade. The lower forecourt in front of it is partially surrounded by a moat. It is accessed via a pretty fixed bridge closed by a wrought iron gate. Along the moat, an elegant outbuilding and a tower give the complex a remarkable layout. The northeast facade opens onto a pleasant English-style park.<BR>The buildings are divided between the terraced courtyard and the lower forecourt, which is partially surrounded by a moat.<BR><BR>The chateau has a living area of approximately 600 sqm, distributed as follows:<BR><BR>On the ground floor: entrance hall (29 sqm / ceiling height: 3.55 m) with stone fireplace, <BR><BR>To the west of the entrance:<BR>- Grand oak staircase with wrought iron banister and wooden handrail. <BR>- Former dining room with double exposure with oak parquet flooring, fireplace, wood paneling, and interesting painted canvases depicting rural scenes. <BR>- Kitchen in the tower and utility room.<BR>- Small music room<BR>- Library with parquet flooring and 19th-century marble fireplace. <BR>- Office .<BR>- Bedroom with oak parquet flooring, wood paneling, and marble fireplace.<BR>In the rear wing: a hallway leads to a small office with parquet flooring, a large landing with cupboard, and a room with toilet.<BR><BR>To the east of the entrance:<BR>- Large lantern-style living room (62sqm / ceiling height: 3.71m) lit by 4 windows, herringbone oak parquet flooring, 18th-century wood paneling, marble fireplace;<BR>- Small dining room with oak parquet flooring, 19th-century marble fireplace.<BR>- Second staircase.<BR>Adjoining, <BR>- Interesting bathroom covered in earthenware tiles; <BR>- Kitchen<BR>- Hallway, <BR>- Small living room (former bedroom with alcove), herringbone oak parquet flooring, 19th-century marble fireplace; 2 rooms measuring 11sqm.<BR><BR>First floor: <BR>East side: a landing leads to:<BR>- a bedroom with pine parquet flooring, marble fireplace, and bathroom with sink. <BR>- a bedroom with English oak parquet flooring, 19th-century marble fireplace, double exposure, adjoining bathroom with sink and shower.<BR>- A room of approximately 7 sqm for use as a dressing room.<BR>- One bedroom with double alcove, pine parquet flooring.<BR>- A small bedroom adjoining the previous one.<BR>- A bathroom in the northeast tower with sink, bathtub, and toilet.<BR>- Another room.<BR><BR><BR>In the main building:<BR>- A bedroom with parquet flooring and a 19th-century gray marble fireplace.<BR>- One bedroom with gray marble fireplace and parquet flooring. <BR>- One bedroom with 19th-century marble fireplace and parquet flooring. <BR>- One bedroom <BR>- A bathroom in the northwest tower with two sinks, toilet, and bathtub. <BR>- One bedroom with pine parquet flooring and a 19th-century marble fireplace.<BR><BR>Above: <BR>Attic and former servants' quarters.<BR><BR>The outbuildings include:<BR><BR>In the main courtyard:<BR><BR>- An elegant stone building with a tiled roof, built adjacent to the west wing of the central residence, housing:<BR>a former orangery (47.56 sqm / ceiling height: 4.14 m), cement floor, plastered walls;<BR>An entrance hall with staircase;<BR>2 garages (65 sqm / ceiling height: 2.96 m) with cement floors;<BR>2 utility rooms (14.8 sqm and 15.75 sqm);<BR>Former stables (53.1 sqm), 4 stalls;<BR>A former cowshed (80 sqm);<BR><BR>- A tower occupies the southeast corner.<BR><BR>Built away from the chateau, a stone-coated, tiled farmyard building housing:<BR>A workshop (42.29 sqm);<BR>A garage (49.47 sqm);<BR>A former cowshed (35.2 sqm);<BR>A room (18.2 sqm)<BR><BR>An annex: former caretaker's house of approximately 60sqm, restored in 2015, currently rented as a second home, with on the ground floor: living room, kitchen, small bedroom, toilet, bathroom with shower. Upstairs: one bedroom. Electric convector heating, sanitation would be up to standard.<BR><BR>The estate, covering a total area of 266 acres (108 hectares), is composed as follows:<BR><BR>1) The park: two driveways on either side of the property lead to the château, one of which is closed off by a magnificent gate. From here, the view extends over the beautiful English-style park, planted with oak, chestnut, and plane trees, offering a setting that is both majestic and peaceful. <BR>A small wood perfect for walks completes this green setting.<BR><BR>2) Farmland: extending from the park, 234 acres (95) hectares of farmland currently leased provide the property with protection and income to cover part of the expenses.