Quasi-Royal Château with Private Racecourse and 300 Hectares of Parkland

About the Property

Quasi-royal château dating from 1635, set within an expansive 300-hectare estate, located in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France. This property, renowned for its 17th–18th century architecture and sumptuous interior decoration, features a private racecourse and a magnificent park designed by Edouard André. The estate is approximately 300 kilometers from Paris, offering a blend of historical grandeur and modern amenities. This remarkable château, described as one of the most outstanding in Anjou, showcases classical architecture inspired by the Palace of Versailles, with a U-shaped courtyard and three grand approach perspectives. The estate is adorned with a majestic private avenue lined with century-old plane trees, leading to beautifully landscaped gardens featuring topiary, pools, and fountains. The interior boasts a grand gallery, a sumptuous marble salon, and a library, all flooded with natural light and offering splendid views of the surrounding parkland. The ground floor includes a refined small salon with a marble fireplace, a spacious kitchen with original elements, and a dining room that opens onto a terrace adorned with an Italian pergola. The main floor accommodates three large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, while the south wing features five additional bedrooms with several bathrooms, including a remarkable room decorated in Siena yellow marble. The upper levels provide further bedrooms, service areas, and an independent apartment, with significant potential for restoration. 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, created in the early 20th century with its pergola - Park by Edouard André, featuring remarkable architectural elements, balustrades, avenues, and monumental stone staircases 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 Cabinet LE NAIL. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/