Historic 18th Century Château With Extensive Grounds And Unique Features

About the Property

An 18th-century château, steeped in seven centuries of history, located in the heart of the Haut Bocage region of Vendée, France. This property, partially restored after being burned during the War in the Vendée, has been preserved in its authenticity since its restoration in 1805. Set within 42 hectares of grounds, it is listed as a Historic Monument since 1986 and offers a unique opportunity for various ambitious projects. The château's central granite block features a slate roof adorned with dormers and seven bays of tall keystoned windows on both the north and south façades. An elegant horseshoe staircase leads to the main southern entrance, while a grand stone-balustraded staircase opens onto the gardens to the north. The interior encompasses 900 square meters of habitable space distributed across four levels, including a grand salon of 62 square meters, a wood-panelled library salon of 54 square meters with a mezzanine, a gallery serving three offices, a dining room, kitchen, seven bedrooms with bathrooms, cellars, and attics. The refined interior is enhanced by herringbone parquet flooring, carved woodwork, and period chimneypieces, complemented by modern comforts such as geothermal heating and fibre optic connectivity. The outbuildings present exceptional potential, including La Bergerie, a 200-square-meter manor house with a heated swimming pool; a restored 15th-century tower; a listed chapel; and a courtyard comprising a barn, offices, reception rooms, two holiday cottages, and a 220-square-meter hangar. The enclosed grounds, partially walled in stone, constitute a preserved sanctuary featuring formal parkland with mature trees, a listed labyrinth classified as a Monument Historique, two romantic ponds that host swans and herons, a former hippodrome, and three tree-lined avenues leading to the château. Price: €4,000,000 including fees (paid by the seller).