Ref.4344: Authentic property for sale in the frenc Pays de la Loire area.

The property is situated in Mayenne, in the former historic province of Anjou, on the borders of Maine and Brittany. The immediate surroundings are wooded and undulating. The nearby towns of Craon and Pouancé are both renowned for horse breeding and competition. The ponds, rivers and streams that can be glimpsed before arriving at the property add a fluid touch to this rural landscape.

The chateau is accessed via an avenue lined with American oaks, which leads to a lawn bowling green. The castle sits at the far end. It is rectangular in plan, with a central body flanked by two corbelled turrets. The building was completed in 1891, and is built of stone with a slate roof. The foundations are made of granite. The door and window frames and cornices are in tufa stone. The façade is carefully and richly decorated with niches, bosses, balusters, cartouches, medallions and other mascarons. These ornaments bear witness to the architectural richness of the 19th century and the whims of the period. The view from the back of the park, towards the château, as well as from the perron, is delightful. The slightly dominant position guarantees fine views and vistas towards the horizon.

The château faces north-south and spans 360 sqm over 2 converted levels. 7 steps lead up to this welcoming property, which comprises :
Ground floor (180 sqm): entrance hall (32.5 sqm) with marble decor and trompe-l'œil, leading to the remarkable spiral staircase, lounge (32.5 sqm) with marble fireplace, dining room (32.5 sqm) with marble fireplace, kitchen (29 sqm), 2 fireplaces (11 and 18 sqm), service entrance (6 sqm), shower room and toilet.
1st floor (180 sqm): 5 bedrooms with fireplaces (29, 29, 22.5, 22, and 14 sqm), bedroom (12 sqm), 2 bathrooms with wc, shower room with wc.
Above: former utility rooms that could be converted and attic space.
In the basement, under part of the house, unfinished spa, to be finished, boiler room and cellars..
The reception rooms are richly ornamented: beautiful oak parquet floors, stained glass windows (allegories of hunting), large sculpted marble fireplaces, trompe-l'œil decorations, moulded and painted ceilings.
In the 19th century, many families had their homes built in the countryside, often with apparently flattering architecture. This property stands out for its architectural quality and the richness of its building materials: marble, finely carved fireplaces even on the upper floors, etc. As you walk around the château, you can see the quality of the construction from every angle. What's more, the volumes of the property are excellent without being excessive, and very well distributed.

The outbuildings:
To the west of the castle is a horseshoe-shaped building comprising the stables (3 stalls), a former dwelling, garages (2 spaces) and workshops. Work is planned to restore the door and window frames and the roof.
Opposite, to the east of the castle, is a former kennel and a building previously used for utilities. The layout is designed to accommodate the noble animals that are essential to life at the château: horses on one side and dogs on the other.
To the north of the stables is a former above-ground swimming pool, no longer in use, with its pool house and heat pump.
At the end of the driveway, before the entrance to the boulingrin, is a gatekeeper's house, strategically placed to keep an eye on comings and goings. It is built of stone, rendered and tiled. It does not detract from the property; on the contrary, it is of good architectural quality (bosses, wooden mantling, stringcourses, etc.). It comprises a living room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a shower room and an attic for conversion. It will require some refurbishment work if the plan is to install a tenant. Adjoining and outside the perimeter of the park, it has a private garden with sheds.

In a century when the creation of landscaped parks was an art, the atmosphere created by the green setting that surrounds the property is most pleasant. The architectural quality of the château, both inside and out, does not disappoint, and the landscaped setting of the property sublimates the whole. Although the English-style parklands are ageing, they remain in good condition and continue to be maintained. The views are excellent: towards the village, or towards the lantern, judiciously placed at the back of the park, in line with the porch. From the windows of the château, there is little or no view of the outbuildings. In fact, there are hardly any human structures to be seen, giving the impression of being alone in the middle of nature. The park's layout achieves its objective: from the château, the view plunges into nature. Yet every building essential to the life of a 19th-century château is on the property. A vegetable garden and orchard adjoin the stables. The parklands extend to 6 acres enclosed by walls. In addition, there is a 12 acres parcel of open fields.

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