Character 3 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Langeais, Centre Val de Loire
Surrounded by woodland and pastures, this historic property is an idyllic retreat for family and friends to enjoy quality time in this time forgotten setting.
In keeping with the traditional layout of manor houses of this age, the principal reception rooms were located on the first floor, while the ground floor was originally reserved for domestic activities, including food preparation and the storage of provisions.
Today, the ground floor comprises a spacious period room, ...
Surrounded by woodland and pastures, this historic property is an idyllic retreat for family and friends to enjoy quality time in this time forgotten setting.
In keeping with the traditional layout of manor houses of this age, the principal reception rooms were located on the first floor, while the ground floor was originally reserved for domestic activities, including food preparation and the storage of provisions.
Today, the ground floor comprises a spacious period room, now divided into two areas. The principal section, extending to approximately 40m2, has been arranged as a sitting room. It retains all of its original character, with tiled floors, exposed stone walls, ancient beams and an impressive period fireplace, whose mantel still bears traces of a painted coat of arms.
The second section, measuring approximately 18m2 and accessed via a corridor, is currently fitted out as a bedroom with an adjoining bathroom. Beyond this lies a games room of approximately 35m2, preserving both its original bread oven and pastry oven, ingeniously built beneath a stone staircase.
A small passage leads to a storage room housing the current hot water cylinder.
An original wooden door opens onto the entrance hall, which features a second staircase leading to the first floor.
The ground floor is completed by the former goat shed, extending to approximately 28m2 and accessed directly from outside. It is now used as a workshop and benefits from a loft above.
On the first floor is the principal reception room, an elegant dual-aspect sitting room of approximately 40m2. It features tuffeau stone walls, an open fireplace, traditional terracotta floor tiles and an exposed beam ceiling.
A practical kitchenette of approximately 9m2 is directly accessible from this room.
Also on this floor, a corridor leads to a bathroom, a bedroom divided into two areas (7.8m2 and 13m2, separated by a lightweight partition), and a spacious principal bedroom of approximately 52m2, enjoying triple-aspect windows and a remarkable period fireplace.
On the top floor, the attic is arranged over two separate areas (33m2 and 50m2). Offering excellent potential for conversion, it benefits from generous ceiling height and an impressive exposed timber roof structure.
OUTBUILDINGS :
Four former goat sheds are now used for storage.
The former kennels, located at the end of the building, provide additional storage space.
Overlooking the pond, a round tower, whose origins remain uncertain, is one of the estate's most distinctive features. It appears to have been conceived more as an ornamental architectural feature than as a dovecote, although its splayed openings may suggest an original defensive purpose. The tower contains a circular room measuring approximately 4.2 m in diameter on the ground floor, with a second room of identical dimensions above.
GROUNDS :
The property extends over more than 20 acres (8 hectares) (Article 1), with the land being mainly contiguous and comprising woodland, shrubland, pastures, a pond and gardens surrounding the buildings.
Access to the property is via a bridge, and the main house overlooks a gated courtyard, enjoying views over the pond and the surrounding pastures.
A further 52 acres (21 hectares) (Article 2) may be acquired in addition. Located on the opposite side of the lane, this land consists mainly of woodland (19.7 acres (8 hectares) of pine, 4.9 acres (2 hectares) of acacia, with the remainder predominantly made up of 40- to 60-year-old oak trees), together with areas of shrubland.
It also includes substantial remains of a former farmhouse. With this additional lot, the total land area available amounts to just over 73 acres (29 hectares).
Option to purchase in addition: 52 acres (21 ha 04 a 98 ca) (Article 2) PRICE : Article 1 : 20 acres (8 ha 18 a 35 ca) - EUR480,000 Article 2 : 73 acres (29 ha 23 a 33 ca) - EUR745,000
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