Description
Ref.4313 : French Historic castle for sale in Pays de la Loire.
Built on a hilltop overlooking the surrounding countryside and a small river, on the borders of the Sarthe and Mayenne départements, 230 km from Paris and easily accessible by TGV train and motorway, this beautiful château, listed in its entirety on the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques (Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments), comprises around fifteen rooms that have been restored to a very high standard.
The property comprises the château itself and a vast outbuilding that houses a separate dwelling and exhibition space.
THE CASTLE :
Its total covered surface area on 5 levels is 1,400sqm, of which 300sqm is in its 19th century state and approx. 900 sqm is maintained, spread over 3 levels.
It houses :
Ground floor (level 0): access via the main courtyard :
former guard room (55sqm) 3.77 m high double ribbed ceiling, housed in the former medieval keep, with a monumental Gothic-style fireplace emblazoned with a coat of arms "two swords in saltire, three chevrons in pale, two swords in pale, two swords in saltire, two swords in sable", beautiful oak parquet flooring.
Large lounge (68sqm) 3.7 m high, with its medieval fireplace bearing the same coat of arms;
Large bedroom (41sqm), 3.7 m high, where Steve Mcqueen stayed during the filming of "Le Mans", with en suite bathroom;
Library/Billiard room (42 sqm, 3.5 m high, with access to the south-west-facing summer terraces;
Small study (8.5sqm) and large study (31 sqm).
1st floor (level 1):
Corridor with terracotta tiles leading to :
Former balcony of the chapel ;
King's bedroom (31 sqm), 3.16 m high, oak parquet flooring, monumental fireplace with stone column, en suite bathroom with bath and washbasin;
Bedroom (20.27 sqm), 3.22 m high, terracotta tiled floor, 19th century marble fireplace, en suite bathroom (11 sqm) with bath, bidet, washbasin. separate wc.
Bedroom (22.37 sqm), 3.09 m high, terracotta tiled floor, 19th century marble fireplace, en suite bathroom with bath and washbasin;
Library (former bedroom) (34.5 sqm), 3 m high, oak parquet flooring, monumental stone fireplace;
Bedroom (41.5 sqm), HPS: 3.28 m, oak herringbone parquet flooring, monumental stone fireplace, en suite bathroom with bath, washbasin, wc;
Master bedroom (34.3sqm), HPS: 3.21 m, oak floor with herringbone pattern, monumental stone fireplace, en suite shower room with shower, washbasin, wc;
dressing room (10.2 sqm), modern shower room with double washbasin and shower.
On the 2nd floor (level 2):
Approx. 350sqm of living space comprising 7 rooms to be completely renovated (floors, walls, ceilings) and 2 sanitary areas also to be renovated. Attic above.
Garden level (-1) :
Large dining room (36 sqm), HSP: 2.45 m, wc with washbasin, kitchen and dining area (41 sqm), HSP: 2.45 m, utility room.
Basement (level -2):
Former kitchens and unfinished preparation and storage areas, former ice houses, vaulted cellar, wine cellar and various areas, boiler room.
The outbuildings include :
Adjoining the castle, with access via the main courtyard, is a beautiful early 16th century chapel.
At the entrance to the castle, a U-shaped building that houses :
former caretaker's accommodation, restored in 2010, comprising a room (37sqm), 3.01 m high, a bedroom (16.8sqm), a shower room (4.9 sqm) with double wash-hand basins, shower, separate toilet and a kitchen (20.8 sqm). Oil-fired heating, 2010 boiler.
A showroom (60.5 sqm), 3 m high, tiled, exposed beams, cement floor with parquet flooring, entrance (14.82 sqm) with staircase, wc with washbasin. First floor: showroom (75 sqm), projection room (57sqm), cement floor.
Garage (56 sqm);
Stable with 3 boxes (50 sqm);
Former tack room (9.4 sqm);
Garage (52 sqm), attic above.
With a total surface area of 17.59 acres (7 ha 12 a 88 ca), the land comprises :
- an attractive driveway and bridle path ;
- a pretty terraced garden
- an equestrian arena (80x40m) covered with Fontainebleau sand following earthworks and the laying of a bidime;
- a small ornamental wood (approx. 6.17 acres / 2.5 ha);
- Paddock (approx. 2.47 acres / 1 ha);
- pleasant, harmoniously planted areas.
The château, its chapel and the recognised layout of the gardens (cad. Zi 31p) were included in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 24 April 1989. The entrance gate (cad. ZI 31p) was listed by decree on 22 July 1991.
This property benefits from the advantageous tax status of Historic Monuments.
This property is registred on the additionnal inventory of historic monuments (allowing fiscal tax cuts if you pay taxes in France).
OPTION TO PURCHASE IN ADDITION :
ARTICLE 2 : The former chateau farm comprises :
A comfortable dwelling house, recently restored, of approx. 160 sqm with entrance hall, study, living room, kitchen, utility room, wc/washbasin. First floor: lounge, 3 bedrooms, 3 shower rooms and 1 bathroom. Oil-fired central heating.
Outbuildings used as sheds.
A beautiful 18th century building with a floor surface area of 270 sqm, built of stone on an L-shaped plan, housing former stables (9 loose boxes), a treatment room (32.8 sqm) and a barn. The slate roof was redone in 2014.
Land in the nature of gardens and meadows, representing a total surface area of : 4.32 acres (1 ha 75 a 20 ca).
ARTICLE 3 : Beyond a small road, a beautiful property consisting of woods and moorland with a pond of approx. 6,300 sqm.