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A distinguished neo-classical château, built in 1840, set within a splendid landscaped park of 9.1 acres, located less than thirty minutes from Nantes in the Pays de la Loire region. The property, known as Château de la Chauffetière, features 403 square meters of habitable space and offers ten bedrooms, making it an exceptional residence steeped in history and elegance. Nestled upon the heights of La Martinière, this architectural jewel is approached via two elegant carriage drives, revealing a central body flanked by symmetrical lateral wings. The façades are adorned with monumental entrance steps, while the tuffeau stone window surrounds are elegantly topped with pediments of varying forms. The numerous ashlar stone dormers, embellished with ailerons, enhance the overall architectural sophistication. The château's interior unfolds over two principal levels. The raised ground floor features a through hall with views over the Loire, leading to a dining room with a fireplace, a study with a fireplace, and a spacious drawing room. The west wing houses a fitted kitchen, a service entrance, and a bedroom with a shower room, while the east wing comprises two bedrooms with a communicating shower room. The first floor, accessible via two wooden staircases, includes several bedrooms, bathrooms, and a vast central room suitable for use as a dormitory or games room. A substantial semi-basement of 200 square meters offers multiple possibilities for conversion. The estate is enhanced by a 9.1-acre landscaped park, which benefits from partial protection as a Protected Landscape Area. A second parcel of 3.7 acres ensures uninterrupted views of the Loire. Additional features include a swimming pool requiring renovation, a walled kitchen garden, and an ornamental pond. Outbuildings: - 18th-century chapel (1766) requiring restoration - Stables - Substantial garage - Barn with hayloft - Ornamental pond - Independent cottage of 33 square meters The property is authorized for change of use, permitting conversion into an events venue, and is protected as a listed heritage building. Price: €1,297,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Junot Châteaux & Patrimoine. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/
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