Description
This superb historic 15th-century castle (listed as a historical monument) is located in the Sarthe department. Perched on a hilltop offering impressive panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and overlooking a charming river, it is 230 km from Paris. This architectural gem covers an area of 1,400 m² spread over five levels and includes approximately 900 m² restored over three floors, while preserving 300 m² in its 19th-century state. The main building offers nearly fifteen carefully restored and intact rooms, with a large guard room and a monumental Gothic fireplace. Ground floor: From the main courtyard, you access the Guard Room (54 m²), a large living room (70 m²) with a medieval fireplace, a large bedroom (40 m²) with adjoining bathroom, a library/billiard room (40 m²) opening onto south-west facing terraces, a small office (9 m²) and a large office (31 m²). First floor: Accessed by a pretty terracotta tiled corridor, you find: A large bedroom (30 m²) with herringbone parquet flooring, stone fireplace and adjoining luxurious bathroom, several other bedrooms, all with adjoining bathrooms and various styles of flooring (tiled or parquet), a vast converted library (35 m²) with monumental fireplace, a master suite (35 m²) incorporating a dressing room, modern shower room and elegant parquet flooring. Second floor: This level offers significant potential with approximately 350 m² of living space still to be renovated. Seven main rooms and two sanitary areas remain to be fitted out. Lower levels: The garden level includes a large dining room (35 m²), a fitted kitchen with dining area and a laundry room. In the basement, the old kitchens, vaulted cellars, ice rooms and various technical areas are preserved in their original state. An early 16th-century chapel adjoins the château, a vast U-shaped building comprising: a caretaker's accommodation renovated in 2010 with all amenities; two levels converted into exhibition rooms and a screening room; stables offering three boxes, a tack room, spacious garages and attics. With a total area of 7 hectares, the grounds are composed of a magnificent tree-lined access driveway and a bridleway; a carefully landscaped terraced garden; a functional equestrian arena (80x40m), a pretty little wood and a paddock (approx. 1 ha), harmoniously planted landscaped areas. The entrance gate is listed. Possibility of additional acquisitions: First: A spacious, fully restored dwelling house, offering approximately 160 m² of living space including an entrance hall, an office, a living room, a kitchen, a laundry room and a toilet with a washbasin. Upstairs, you will find a living room, three bedrooms, three shower rooms and a bathroom. The heating runs on oil for optimal comfort. Outbuildings converted into storage spaces. Second: A superb historic building dating from the 18th century of approximately 270 m². Built in stone and arranged in an L shape, it houses former stables including 9 boxes, a 34m² treatment room and a barn. The roof was completely redone in 2014. The total surface area is 1 hectare 75 ares. After a small road, you will find a vast 27-hectare estate. This territory includes woods, moors, and a pond of approximately 6,300 m². This property, with its breathtaking 360-degree views, is ideal for weddings or other events. Once all the buildings are restored, it could accommodate between 80 and 100 beds.
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Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr.
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