In the Morbihan department of Brittany, a 17th and 19th century chateau
and its outbuildings, with 12 ha of woodlands and meadows
Auray, MORBIHAN brittany 56400 FR

Location

The south of Morbihan enjoys a mild climate all year round, less than 30 minutes from the beaches or Auray train station, which connects to Paris in 2h40. The dual carriageway is easily accessed in a few minutes, as well as the basic shops and services. The estate is located in woodlands, surrounded by peaceful and rural landscapes. Hiking trails, especially along a nearby river, offer a different way to discover Brittany. Horse-riding, golf and water sports are also to be found nearby.

Description

In a gently undulating countryside combining forests, meadows and farmlands, the property can be reached via small country roads that are only used by the few local residents. From a forest road, a small track leads through a gate into a vast, partially walled courtyard at the rear of the chateau containing a few outbuildings and the remains of former buildings. Situated on a twelve hectare estate and bordering an even larger wooded area (a further 58 ha which may also be offered for sale), the chateau sits in a prominent position, overlooking the countryside and its unspoilt landscapes. In the immediate vicinity, several outbuildings, a caretaker's cottage and barns complete the property. On one side of the chateau, slightly below a terrace, a landscaped area with several private alleys leads to the woodland, the swimming pool or to the bottom of the estate where horses peacefully frolic in a vast meadow.

The chateau

Built during the 17th century on the grounds of an older estate, it was transformed in the 19th century. With a T-shaped plan, it has a central section, flanked by two lateral wings with triangular pediments, bearing the arms of its first occupants. A triple flight of stairs leads to the entrance door of the main section, which is topped by an arched pediment. A further perpendicular wing to the rear is an extension of the main building. The western wing abuts a single storey rubble masonry building with a slate gable roof. The main edifice is of lime-rendered rubble stone masonry with dressed stone window frames and quoins. The main south-facing facade is punctuated by tall windows which enhance its stately appearance. The north side is more modest, with windows only on the upper level.
The chateau is topped by a double-pitched blue Angers slate roof with tall chimneys and several skylights.


The ground floor
The central flight of steps leads up to the front door and a vast central entrance hall revealing the interior of the chateau and serving several rooms on either side. The five rooms, bathed in light thanks to their high ceilings, follow one after another in a row. On the east side, a first large sitting room with a fireplace topped by an ornamental mirror gives access to a corner study with mock woodwork plastering, which in turn connects to a double room. The renovated ceilings of these two rooms are adorned with trompe-l'œil paintings for the study and coffered woodwork for the large sitting room. On the west side, a dining room with wood-panelled walls and an ornamental coffered ceiling leads to a small drawing room with a monumental fireplace and access to a small outside terrace. These two rooms connect with a small landing leading first to the kitchen and then to the single-storey extension comprising the scullery with a secondary entrance, a summer kitchen with a monumental fireplace and the boiler room. To the right of the main entrance, an archway provides access to the wing set at right angles, which features a hall and a grand granite baluster staircase serving all the levels and almost all the split-levels of the chateau. To the rear of the staircase is a room with a toilet and storage space. Two doors lead outside, situated on either side of the wing. The main rooms all feature Herringbone or Versailles parquet flooring, wainscoting and papered walls. The kitchens and other utility rooms are tiled or paved.
The half-story
Accessed via the main staircase, the first half level has a bathroom with toilet. It can also be reached via the secondary staircase, from the small landing on the ground floor. A corridor leads to a laundry room and a toilet.
The first floor
Both staircases lead up to a long corridor with seven bedrooms, two of which have en-suite shower rooms, and to two bathrooms with toilets. The floors are all wide strip parquet. Six bedrooms face south.
The half-story
There is a bedroom with parquet flooring.
The second floor
This level, formerly used by the servants, can also be accessed via the two staircases. A long corridor of almost 25 m with storage units leads to a small one-bedroom flat with bathroom in the east wing, and a bedroom and bathroom on the opposite side. In the central section, six storage rooms are located on either side of a landing. The entire floor has parquet flooring. Another room used as an attic is located in the north wing.
The cellar
Situated under the eastern wing, the double cellar can be accessed from the outside.

The outbuildings

Located in three different areas around the castle, the outbuildings include three sheds, a former orangery housing a swimming pool and a caretaker's cottage.


The caretaker’s accommodation
Accessed primarily from the main road, the caretaker's cottage is of rubble masonry with a slate roof. It has two stories over a cellar comprising a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. Two bedrooms are located on the first floor.
The farmhouse
The rubble masonry house is now used as a shed and houses the old stables.
The garage
Near the caretaker's cottage, like the farmhouse, this building is of local stone with a slate roof.
The swiming pool
The former orangery now houses a 11.5 x 3 m swimming pool, surrounded by a wooden deck. Facing the meadow and the surrounding bucolic landscape, the three arches of the former orangery enhance the setting.
The garage
Formerly a cider cellar, this stone shed with a slate roof is situated at the back of the chateau and houses two storage areas. A carport adjoins it as well as a bread oven, still in good condition.
The garage
A small shed abutting the first one is used for storing various equipment.
The parklands
On the east side of the castle, in an area that is partially enclosed by walls and vegetation, various paths lead to a garden with many hidden nooks and crannies. Palm trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, hydrangeas, agapanthus and bamboos grow peacefully under the foliage of tall oaks, beeches, chestnut trees and tulip trees. There is a pond nearby.

Our opinion

On the edge of the woodlands, the silhouette of the manor house rises elegantly above the peaks. Particularly well maintained, the property has survived the centuries in an outstanding state of preservation. The interior is richly decorated and still retains many of its original features, enhanced by the light streaming in from the many windows along the facade. The addition of a swimming pool, expertly designed, brings modern comfort to the hottest hours of the Armorican summer. The surrounding area is a realm of possibilities, in the secret folds and bends of the Breton countryside, at the gateway to the Atlantic.

1 850 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense


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Reference 973828

Land registry surface area 11 ha 65 a 43 ca
Main building surface area 850 m2
Number of bedrooms 14
Outbuilding surface area 400 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.

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