Historic Castle with Moat and Extensive Grounds in Sarthe

About the Property

A historic castle with moat and extensive grounds, this property in the Sarthe region of France spans more than 9 hectares and features a main building of 420 square meters. Located just a 10-minute drive from La Flèche, it enjoys a tranquil rural setting while remaining easily accessible to major cities such as Le Mans, Angers, and Tours. The estate is well-suited for both private living and potential commercial use, including hosting events or guest accommodations. The castle, characterized by its elegant architecture and rich historical features, is arranged over four levels. The ground floor welcomes visitors with a vaulted entrance hall that connects to a long gallery leading to various rooms. The living room, adorned with herringbone parquet flooring, opens onto a south-facing terrace, while the library features a carved wooden fireplace and rich wood paneling. The dining room, with its black marble fireplace, provides views of the rear courtyard and access to a functional kitchen awaiting modernization. On the first floor, five generously sized bedrooms, each with marble fireplaces, are complemented by three bathrooms. The master suite is particularly notable for its parquet flooring and double exposure. The second floor, accessible via a secret passage, includes a large games room and eight former servants' bedrooms, along with three bathrooms. The basement level opens directly onto the garden and features a dining room with original beams and a tuffeau stone fireplace, as well as a second kitchen and a wine cellar. The property boasts several large outbuildings. One of them, currently rented out, offers comfortable family accommodation on two floors. Opposite the private courtyard, a second outbuilding houses a reception room lit by magnificent stained glass windows. The rest of the building has been partially converted, with several rooms of various sizes on the ground floor and attic rooms to be finished. Outbuildings: - Dovecote - Stable with three stalls - Garage - Reception room with stained glass windows - Additional outbuilding with partially converted spaces Location: - 10 minutes from La Flèche - Less than an hour from Le Mans, Angers, and Tours - Easily accessible from Paris via rail and motorway networks Price: €1,872,000 including fees (paid by the seller). Exclusive listing by Cabinet LE NAIL.