An Historic 16 bedroom Chateau Located in the Pays de la Loire
- 00 m2
- Unfurnished
- NoMortgage
€2,800,000
Chateau located on the edge of Normandy (listed as a historic monument). Oustanding chateau dating from the 15th, 18th and 19th centuries, listed as a historic monument, located in La Sarthe, on the edge of Normandy, less than 2 hours from Paris by motorway (108 miles). Its history dates back from the 11th century. Some famous people came here including the kings of France and England during the 12th century.
The chateau stands on a hill above the village, enjoying a far reaching view. It is built on three levels of large vaulted rooms used, in the past, as armory, dungeons and cellars.With a total living space of 1,200 sqm, it comprises on the ground floor : a large entrance hall and beautiful reception rooms (two sitting rooms, dining room, study, library…). On the first floor : 9 bedrooms each with a bathroom or a shower rom. On top : former staff rooms. Adjoining the chateau and communicating with it stands an extension built in the 18th century with offices, sitting room, dining room, kitchen and 7 bedrooms.
The chateau has been kept in very good condition and has been benefitting from extensive restoration work (roofing, windows, electricity); central heating only partially installed. Period features are of high quality, particularly the exceptional woodwork of the listed sitting room.
The property is also composed of :
Outbuildings (garages, barns, horse stables, tackroom)
A caretaker’ s house at the entrance of the property
A lovely park, well maintained, planted with yew and box trees, and ornemental trees (lime, beech and tulip trees). All in about 8 acres.
This is a genuine historic chateau, very well located with spectacular views. It has been benefitting from extensive work in the last few years. Its registration on the additionnal inventory of historic monuments allows fiscal avantages (for people who pay income taxes in France only).
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