Ref.4816 : Elegant 18th-C. noble dwelling with outbuildings and an English-style park set on 18 acres in Haut-Anjou
Located in Haut-Anjou, on the border between Mayenne and Maine-et-Loire, this noble dwelling stands in the heart of a wooded countryside. The property is situated 3 km from the bustling town of Château-Gontier.
Laval is approximately 30 km away and Paris less than 300 km. The TGV stations at Laval, Angers and Sablé-sur-Sarthe can be reached in 30 to 45 minutes.
Château-Gontier offers all essential amenities (shops, schools, a hospital, sports and cultural facilities) as well as a remarkable historic centre featuring, in particular, the former 17th-century Ursuline convent, the 11th-C; Romanesque church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, and numerous mansions and half-timbered houses.

Built in the 18th-C., this noble dwelling is constructed of mortared stone and has a slate roof. It comprises three storeys topped with gable-end dormers. The central bay features a balcony and is crowned by an arched dormer, lending the property a great deal of elegance.
The house, facing south/north, offers approximately 360 sqm of living space:
On the ground floor: entrance hall (14 sqm), with staircase and toilet beneath it:
To the left: dining room (34 sqm) with a monumental stone fireplace, living room (46 sqm, ceiling height 3.25 m) with a marble fireplace and herringbone parquet flooring.
To the right: kitchen (31 sqm) and boiler room (6.7 sqm).
Upstairs: a hallway leads to 4 bedrooms (14, 17, 21, 25 sqm), one of which has a washbasin, and 1 bathroom;
Above: 5 attic bedrooms (10, 11, 14, 15, 17 sqm), 1 bathroom with toilet and a living room (35 sqm).

OUTBUILDINGS :
The outbuildings are mainly situated to the east of the house and comprise:
A/ A building comprising:
A caretaker’s cottage: living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom;
A kennel;
2 small stables;
2 small sheds;

B/ A large outbuilding, set at right angles to the previous one, comprising:
An old, non-functional bread oven;
A large storage room with a staircase leading to the loft;
A cellar (with a pump and well for watering), followed by a small room;
A garage;
A stable;
An old dwelling in need of restoration, comprising: kitchen, shower room, living room and bedroom upstairs.
C/ A pepper-pot tower in the grounds;

D/ An aviary in the grounds.

LAND :
The property is accessed via a charming driveway that winds its way between a meadow and a lovely pond, which acts as a mirror reflecting the stately home in the background. The house is surrounded by a beautiful English-style park, providing a stunning, naturally wild setting with a beautifully composed layout. Beyond this, an old moat bears witness to the presence of a former seigneury, known since the 12th-C..
The remainder of the property comprises 6.4 acres of leased meadows and a 2,500 sqm oak grove.
The entire site covers 18 acres, forming a delightful property, harmoniously divided between high-quality buildings, outbuildings suitable for a variety of uses, and beautifully laid-out grounds.

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