Elegant 19th Century Château With Stunning Views And Extensive Grounds

About the Property

Elegant 19th-century château in excellent condition, built in 1496, situated on a hill overlooking the picturesque Layon Valley, renowned for its vineyards and sweet white wines. The estate encompasses approximately 5 hectares and is conveniently located near Angers, providing easy access to major motorway routes leading to Paris, Le Mans, and Nantes. This majestic château, characterized by its rendered facades and tufa stone corner chains, showcases a varied architectural style with high slate roofs and a belvedere adorned with a finely crafted zinc railing. The property is arranged over four levels, featuring a splendid entrance hall that leads to multiple living spaces, including a VIP lounge, dining room, and a spacious kitchen. The exceptional spiral staircase, topped by a ribbed dome, connects the cellars to the attics, while the ground floor boasts ornate ceilings and exquisite woodwork. The first floor comprises a gallery accessing three bedrooms, a chapel, a library, and additional rooms suitable for offices or guest accommodations. The second floor features four bedrooms and a large bathroom, while the third floor includes service rooms and an attic awaiting conversion. The fourth floor provides access to the viewpoint from the belvedere, and the basement houses two pleasure cellars and a magnificent brick vaulted cellar. Outbuildings: - Longère (farmhouse) with two garages, a large workshop, a shed/wood store, a clubhouse, and a winter garden - Independent house entirely restored, suitable as a gîte or guest house - Orangery adjacent to a charming walled vegetable garden and pond - Additional garage - Tennis court - Monumental heated swimming pool (6m x 25m) with pool house The estate is set within a beautifully landscaped English-style park of 12.97 acres, entirely enclosed and adorned with majestic trees, crossed by a moat, and featuring a tranquil pond. The park offers a sense of perpetual discovery, with paths leading through the natural surroundings and providing stunning views of the rolling hills and vineyards. Price: €2,485,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Cabinet Le Nail.