Historic Character Property With Outbuildings And 23 Acres Of Landscaped Grounds

About the Property

A historic character property with outbuildings and 23 acres of landscaped grounds, this elegant residence is situated in the Sarthe region of France. The property spans over 9 hectares and features a moat, providing a picturesque setting just a 10-minute drive from La Flèche, a charming town known for its natural beauty and amenities. Conveniently located less than an hour from major cities such as Le Mans, Angers, and Tours, it offers easy access to Paris via rail and motorway networks. The main building, encompassing 420 square meters across four levels, is surrounded by beautifully maintained grounds that overlook the moat and agricultural landscape. The interior boasts numerous characterful features, including marble fireplaces, remarkable wood paneling, and refined parquet flooring, alongside a secret passage that adds an element of intrigue. The ground floor features a vaulted entrance hall that connects the basement to the upper floors via a central staircase. A long gallery, measuring 16 meters and oriented north-south, leads to various rooms, including a 46-square-meter living room with triple exposure and access to a south-facing terrace. The library, adorned with herringbone parquet flooring and a carved wooden fireplace, offers a cozy retreat. The dining room, featuring a black marble fireplace, provides views of the rear courtyard and direct access to a functional kitchen in need of modernization. This level also includes a double bedroom with an alcove and a bathroom. On the first floor, five generously sized bedrooms, each approximately 30 square meters or more, are accompanied by three bathrooms. The master suite is particularly notable for its parquet flooring and double exposure. The second floor, accessible via a secret passage hidden in a cupboard, comprises a large games room and eight former servants’ bedrooms, along with three bathrooms. The basement level opens directly onto the back garden and includes a dining room with original beams and a tuffeau stone fireplace, a second kitchen, an office, and a wine cellar. The property features several large outbuildings, including one currently rented out that provides comfortable family accommodation. A second outbuilding houses a 76-square-meter reception room illuminated by magnificent stained glass windows, with additional partially converted spaces offering potential for further development. Other outbuildings include a dovecote, a stable with three stalls, and a garage/workshop for tractors. The estate's grounds are diverse, featuring an English-style park, moats, a French-style garden, courtyards, paddocks, and fields bordering the forest, all contributing to a tranquil and charming environment. Price: €1,872,000 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/