A manor with outbuildings and terraced garden in the wooded countryside of Mayenne,
on the edge of a forest and 15 hectares of land
on the edge of a forest and 15 hectares of land
Mayenne,
MAYENNE
pays-de-loire
53100
FR
Location
This estate is located in the Pays de la Loire region, on the edge of a large forest, 8 km from the town of Mayenne, 18 km from Ernée and 38 km from Laval. A TGV high speed railway station with trains to Paris is 1 hour 15 minutes away.
Description
The driveway passes through part of the forest and leads to a first outbuilding before reaching the courtyard with the manor house opposite the entrance. The buildings are laid out in a U-shape. A terraced and walled garden is located behind the manor. A short flight of steps leads down into an orchard and vegetable garden. The rest of the grounds are made up of approximately 3 hectares of meadow and woods.
The manor
This stone-built manor has three storeys one of which is in the attic space. There are skylights in the slate roof. A flight of steps leads up to the main entrance.
The garden-level floor
The garden level includes a dining room with marble fireplace, a kitchen with a scullery and a utility room, as well as a toilet. A staircase leads up to the entrance to the manor.
The ground floor
The entrance hall leads to two adjoining lounges and a hallway that in turn leads to four bedrooms, an office and a bathroom with a toilet. There is wood stripped flooring throughout and wood panelling on the walls in most of the rooms. The windows are fitted with interior shutters. There are fireplaces made of stone or marble in the reception rooms.
The upstairs
The landing leads to a bedroom, an office and a shower room. The flooring is made up of terracotta tiles.
The outbuildings
They are made up of a group of stone buildings with slate roofs, located along the driveway and on either side of the courtyard. The first one, alongside the driveway, is partly rented. On the north side of the courtyard, another has been converted into an annexe home with a volume of approximately 100 m². It includes a lounge, two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. Following on from this building, a former orangery is now used as storage space. On the southern side of the courtyard, a final outbuilding is used as a garage, storeroom and workshop.
The garden
The courtyard to which the driveway leads, enclosed by a fence and gate, is landscaped with four lawns and rose beds. The terraced French garden to the rear of the manor house is made up of four square lawns bordered by box trees and rose bushes, with a wall running all the way around it. A path with a round pavilion overlooks this space form the north side, while at the end of the western path there is a square pavilion. Below the French garden, there is a vegetable garden and orchard with a small pond. The rest of the estate consists of meadows and woodland.
Our opinion
This manor has been owned by the same family for several hundred years. It is authentic and full of nobility, blending harmoniously into the wooded Mayenne countryside. The terraced garden is refined and well-maintained. The view takes in the distant landscape, beyond the rose beds, with their heady scent. The interior is in a remarkable state of preservation, with many original decorative features. With its outbuildings, the entire estate enjoys an ideal location, out of sight and out of mind, on the edge of a forest whose wooded canopy is an invitation to many relaxing strolls.
756 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 143441
| Land registry surface area | 15 ha |
| Main building surface area | 350 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 8 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 670 m2 |
| including refurbished area | 220 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.
