Properties for sale in Pays de la Loire, France

This stately 19th-century Chteau sits on the edge of a charming village near a lively town with full amenities. Surrounded by 2.5 hectares of landscaped parkland, it features a pool, two guest houses, and elegant period architecture throughout. Inside, a grand granite staircase leads to a majestic entrance hall, flowing into a formal dining room with intricate woodwork and parquet floors. Three reception rooms, one with a stylish bar, offer refined entertaining spaces. The right wing includes a paneled corridor leading to a spacious kitchen, office, utility room, and guest facilities. A sweeping wrought-iron staircase ascends to eight en suite bedrooms across two floors, all with oak floors and estate views. The attic offers two more bedrooms, a bathroom, and space for further conversion (STPP). Below, a vast vaulted cellar spans the entire footprint of the Chteau. Outbuildings include a charming orangery and 1880s stables—both ripe for restoration. Two restored stone guest pavilions provide additional accommodation: one with 2 bedrooms, the other a studio with mezzanine. A 10x5m pool completes the picture. The English-style park, enclosed in parts by old stone walls, is planted with mature trees including redwoods and oaks. A separate orchard hosts figs, mirabelles, apples, and peaches. A rare blend of history, charm, and potential.

This beautiful stone country house has been bought back to life by the current owners and it is now a very comfortable home with large, light rooms, surrounded by a lovely garden with sunny and shady seating areas and a wildflower meadow. The village shops & restaurant are just a 5 min walk.Similar to the proportions you might find in a traditional maison de maitre style building, the size and brightness of the receptions rooms in particular, are a real feature of this property. There is a total 180m2 habitable space. Here's the layout:Ground floorHallway (6m2)Sitting room (20m2) with wood-burning stoveReception room (20m2) with dual aspect windowsDining room (20m2) with with wood-burning stove and door to the front gardenFarm-style kitchen (24m2) with gas cooker & plumbing for dishwasherShower room (9m2) with shower, basin, WC & plumbing for washing machineSeparate WC (accessed from the courtyard)First floorMaster bedroom (20m2)Bedroom 2 (17.6m2)Bedroom 3 (15m2)Family bathroom (5.6m2) with bath, basin & WCOutsideThe house is accessed via a private driveway, surrounded by its' one acre plot. Depending on the time of day and the season, there are lots of sunny or shady seating areas to choose from. The property is fenced and there is a wildflower area, a separate paddock and a boules area. Fruit trees include pear, plum and peach. A 64m2 two-storey stone barn with cave is currently used as a garage and there is a 36m2 hangar. An old goat shed completes the quota of outbuildings and is currently the storage area for all the garden furniture / BBQ etc.LocationThe house is situated in an elevated position on the edge of Saint Cyr des Gats, the views extend over the surrounding countryside. Saint Cyr is a pretty village with a restaurant that is also a depot de pain for the morning bread supplies. There is also a bar/tabac, hairdresser, school and library. A cheese and charcuterie truck comes to the village on Wednesday mornings. Two lakes on the edge of the village are perfect for walks and picnics and, if you've honed your petanque technique on pitch at the house, there is also village boules area if you want to showcase your skills.Saint Cyr is a 20 min drive from Mervant where there is a watersports lake, a forest with great hiking and the renowned La Lutine bakery for a well-earned pastry after all your exertions.Fontenay le Comte is a wonderful medieval market town, again just 15 mins away. There are numerous restaurants to choose from and the fresh produce market comes to town twice a week, Wednesdays and Saturdays. There is a full range of shops and services including two large supermarkets, schools, colleges and a modern hospital.La Rochelle is an hour away, as is the coast and the nearest airport. St Malo ferry port is a 3.5 hour drive. Other towns, villages and attractions in the area that are well worth exploring include Vouvant, La Chataigneraie, Puy du Fou, and Lucon which is the nearest railway station.At a glance:Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2Receptions: 4Habitable space: 180m2Plot size: 4,209m2 / 1.04 acresOrientation: SSETaxe fonciere: €555DPE rating: FBroadband: Available in the villageHeating: two wood-burning stoves & electric heatersDrainage: Septic tank installed in 2022Neighbours: NearbyDistance to shops: 5 minute walkDistance to coast: One hourDistance to ferry port: Saint Malo, 3.5 hoursDistance to airport: La Rochelle, 1hrPlease note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser. All locations and sizes are approximate. La Residence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading. However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr* Beautiful 3-bed stone country house* Large, light-filled rooms* Situated in a typical French village* Walking distance to local amenities* One acre fenced garden* Wildflower meadow & paddock* Two storey stone barn / garage* 15 mins from medieval market town* Recreation lakes nearby* One hour from the coast