A 19th-century chateau and its many outbuildings on wooded grounds
of 10 hectares, set within the natural and historical Haut-Anjou countryside
of 10 hectares, set within the natural and historical Haut-Anjou countryside
Segré,
MAINE-ET-LOIRE
pays-de-loire
49500
FR
Location
Nestled in the countryside, far from all disturbances and less than 10 minutes from a small town with all shops and services, the property is located 45 minutes from Angers and its high-speed rail station, which provides service to Paris in one hour and twenty minutes.
Description
From a quiet country road, a drive skirts woods before entering the grounds and arriving at the courtyard near the outbuildings. In the middle of the property, the chateau, built in the 19th century over the course of two separate periods, is bordered by immense shaded pastures and beyond, woodland. As for the dwelling, it is made up of an initial rectangular neoclassical structure with brick window/door surrounds, an openwork terracotta balustrade that conceals its Italianate roof terrace and a wrought iron and glass conservatory. Later, in the second half of the 19th century, this initial dwelling was extended by two other building structures in the Louis XIII style. Forming an L, these newer sections are made up of a main façade facing north with four storeys, including a cellar and an attic level, which is cadenced by three vertical rows of windows, while in the middle, a forepart, crowned with a tented roof, is flanked on either side by two converging flights of stairs, which are, in turn, topped with a balcony supported by two Corinthian columns. With lime-plastered exteriors and slate roofs, the chateau’s ornamental décor includes tuffeau stone window/door surrounds, cornices and quoins.
As for the property’s outbuildings, they are grouped around two small cobblestone courtyards, while the grounds also contain a swimming pool, an orchard and a farmyard.
As for the property’s outbuildings, they are grouped around two small cobblestone courtyards, while the grounds also contain a swimming pool, an orchard and a farmyard.
The Chateau
The ground floor
The entrance hall, with a lavatory and black-and-white cabochon floor tiles, communicates with, on one side, a living room, decorated with a marble fireplace and mitred herringbone hardwood floors, and, on the other, a dining room with a wood fireplace and straight-plank hardwood floors. In addition, a second smaller drawing room with an earthenware wood-burning stove and colourful cement floor tiles provides access to the kitchen, the southern-facing conservatory, another entrance as well as the house’s staircase.
The first floor
The landing, converted into a sitting room with a wood-burning stove, terracotta floor tiles and windows facing south, provides access to two bedrooms, one of which, with a wide picture window, was once used as an artist’s studio, while a second landing, leads to two large bedrooms to the north with straight-plank hardwood floors and a marble or wood fireplace. It should be noted that each bedroom on this level comes with its own shower room and lavatory.
The second floor
This floor, with either straight-plank hardwood or terracotta floor tiles, includes three bedrooms with fireplaces, two wardrobes and a shower room with lavatory.
The Caretaker's Cottage
As the estate’s former farmhouse, half of it was built in the 18th century and the other half in the 19th century. Rectangular in shape and with only one floor, it has cement-plastered walls and a slate roof, while its main façade, facing south, is cadenced by three windows with slate windowsills as well as two doors.
The Former Stables
Built in the 19th century in the shape of an L, this building was restored and reconverted. With a ground floor and an upstairs level built under the eaves, the building, with lime-plastered exteriors, is preceded by a small cobblestone courtyard, while its window/door surrounds alternate between red brick and ashlar tuffeau stone
The Laundry
In all likelihood dating back to the 18th century, this small building, topped with a slate roof, faces east-west and was constructed out of lime and sand-pointed schist and sandstone rubble, while its windows and doors are highlighted by wooden lintels.
The Farmhouse
A former agricultural building, most likely dating back to the 18th century, this rectangular building was constructed out of lime and sand-pointed schist and sandstone rubble.
The Dovecote
Dating from the 19th century and built to resemble an elegant garden folly, it originally contained a privy on its ground floor, while its upstairs level was used as a dovecote. Octagonal in shape, the building’s exterior décor alternates between brick and tuffeau stone, while its slender rooftop is adorned with lacy pelmets.
The Farmyard Building
Also constructed in the 19th century, this building was once used to house the property’s fowl. With lime-plastered walls and a slate tented roof, its décor alternates between brick and tuffeau stone.
The Grounds
Surrounding the chateau and its outbuildings on all sides, the grounds include swaths of lawn, flowerbeds and many trees, some of which are many centuries old: sequoias, cedars, pines, maples, oaks, limes, acacias, horse chestnuts, lilacs, etc. In addition, part of the grounds has been converted into an orchard and, beyond, pastures and meadows extend over approximately 4.5 hectares. Lastly, approximately 4.3 hectares of the grounds are planted with woods, while a swimming pool and a farmyard have also been created on the property.
Our opinion
Ensconced within an immense property of 10 hectares in the Haut-Anjou region, this 19th-century chateau, which was meticulously restored and maintained over the years, displays a unique architectural style, combining neoclassicism with Louis XIII aesthetics. Emphasising undeniable bourgeois refinement and the comfort of large country homes from this time period, the chateau, surrounded by its expansive grounds and a variety of outbuildings guaranteeing its autonomy, is ready for its future owners to move in immediately, no renovation work required. In addition, given its location near the major cities of western France, the property is perfectly suited for either a family or as guest accommodations.
1 120 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 691200
| Land registry surface area | 10 ha 21 a 82 ca |
| Main building surface area | 400 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 7 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 200 m2 |
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
