Exceptional 18th Century Château With Private Racecourse And Magnificent Park

About the Property

A quasi-royal château, the finest and most outstanding 18th-century château in Anjou, is set within an expansive 300-hectare estate, featuring a private racecourse and a magnificent park designed by Edouard André. This remarkable property, with a built area of 2,500 square meters, showcases classical 17th- and 18th-century architecture and is located approximately 300 kilometers from Paris, in the Maine-et-Loire region of France. The estate is characterized by its royal appearance and historical significance, having been owned in the 19th century by descendants of the English royal family. The approach to the château is marked by a majestic private avenue, over one kilometer long, lined with century-old plane trees, leading through classical gardens adorned with topiary, pools, and fountains. The architectural design is inspired by the Palace of Versailles, featuring a U-shaped courtyard around a 17th-century building, begun in 1635, and expanded in the 18th century. Upon entering the château, one is greeted by an elegant courtyard overlooked by a statue of Minerva. The interior boasts a sumptuous 24-meter-long gallery adorned with monumental columns and cabochon flooring, which opens onto the garden through eight French windows. The grand double staircase leads to the first floor, where a wood-paneled library and a chapel with a carved wooden altarpiece can be found. The grand marble salon, inspired by the Salon of War and Salon of Peace at Versailles, features 6-meter ceilings and exquisite 18th-century decoration, including French marble and gilded bronze elements. A neoclassical rotunda built in 1905 houses the grand dining room, which opens onto a south terrace adorned with an Italian pergola. The château accommodates 25 bedrooms, including three large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and additional bedrooms in the south wing. The upper levels provide further potential for restoration, with numerous bedrooms and service areas. The property also includes extensive vaulted cellars and a swimming pool with views over the racecourse. Outbuildings: - Stable courtyard to the north: stables, accommodations, former poultry houses. - Service courtyard to the south: caretaker’s house, office, laundry. - Indoor riding arena converted into a reception hall: 250 seated, 500 standing. - A splendid 18th-century orangery facing south. - A walled kitchen garden. - An Italian-style garden inspired by the 18th century. Historic Monument Protection: The façades and roofs of the château and its outbuildings, the chapel and dining room with their décor, and the formal gardens, terraces, and balustrades are listed by decree of June 18, 1975; the marble salon and its pavilion are classified by decree of June 18, 1979. Location: - 326 km from Paris (3h10 by car) - 42 km from Angers (TGV station, Paris in 1h22) - 133 km from Le Mans 24-hour circuit - 96 km from Nantes airport Price: €6,000,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Denniel Immobilier – Antiquaires en Immeubles. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/