Reference: C5-4311
An elegant 19th C manor house within 10 kilometres of Nantes. 8 bedrooms, outbuildings, garage, swimming pool, pond. A lovely property in an exceptional environment with excellent access to the coast and the nearest shops only 2kms away.
Haute-Goulaine: an unspoilt, setting just a stone's throw from a dynamic metropolis, and less than an hour from the beaches of the Atlantic coast.
The property is located in a small hamlet around 2 kilometres from the centre of Haute Goulaine, where you'll find all the local shops, as well as primary and secondary schools.
Ideally situated approximately ten kilometres southeast of Nantes, on the periphery of the urban expanse and at the threshold of the vineyards, Haute-Goulaine aspires to embody a realm of refined living. Renowned vineyards, 375 hectares of designated marshland, verdant farmland bordered by luxuriant hedges, preserved woodland, and a wealth of historically significant built structures. This diverse array of landscapes bestows upon this industrious and convivial commune an undeniable allure.
Presently, the estate maintains its noble character, featuring a manor house and accompanying 18th-century annexes, ensconced within parkland adorned with ancient arboreal specimens. Access is granted via a wrought iron gate flanked by two imposing tufa stone pillars, leading into a courtyard adorned with venerable lime trees. The southern aspect showcases a sand-coloured facade, exhibiting perfect symmetry across three stories, embellished with tufa stone window and door surrounds along with corner quoins. Crowned by a four-slope slate roof punctuated by two zinc finials.
Facing northward, the facade overlooks the expansive parklands, with the central entrance unveiling a double spiral staircase. Adjacent to the entrance lie the outbuildings, constituting the upper reaches of the estate.
The manor spans 300 square meters. Ascending three granite steps, one enters the vestibule leading to a spacious, luminous kitchen boasting a dining area and a highly efficient U-shaped fitted kitchen fitted with pristine white units. Opposite the vestibule, two reception rooms afford views of the parklands: the sitting room accessible through a small-paned glass door, featuring oak parquet flooring, wall mouldings, and a marble fireplace crowned by a trumeau. Adjacent to the dining room, also accessed from the vestibule, lies another reception space boasting oak parquet flooring, wall moldings, and an exquisite white fireplace adorned with a captivating sculpture.
On the ground floor, amenities include a WC equipped with ample storage. Additionally, from the vestibule, an antechamber with capacious cupboards grants access to the staircase, adorned with an elegant arched wrought iron banister and carpeted steps.
The first floor unveils a substantial library landing overlooking the courtyard, leading to a linen room with lavatory, three generous bedrooms featuring shutters, decorative fireplaces, and parquet flooring, alongside a beige and brown bathroom furnished with dual washbasin units, a shower, and a bathtub.
Ascending to the second floor reveals a converted attic, comprising four luminous bedrooms and a bathroom boasting a dual washbasin unit and lavatory. An additional attic space completes this level. A cellar lies beneath the kitchen.
The outbuildings encompass:
- Garage, formerly a stable, accommodating one vehicle.
- Woodshed for storage.
- Barn housing a kitchen area, formerly a wine press, and WC connected to an old barn measuring 80 square meters, featuring stone walls and exposed roofing framework, with an adjacent courtyard facing the property's street.
- An unrestored gatehouse, a hexagonal pavilion crowned with a six-sided slate roof, housing a main room with a fireplace and a stairway ascending to the first floor with exposed roofing framework.
- Old drying shed, repurposed as a garage for two vehicles, accessible from a nearby road, alongside an adjoining workshop.
A courtyard converted into a summer kitchen equipped with a barbecue.
The grounds, encompassing 3,700 m2, are fully enclosed by stone walls and outbuildings. The upper section comprises a courtyard with a lawn and lime trees, while the lower portion, on the north side, features parkland adorned with venerable trees, including yews, chestnuts, and firs, offering respite under their ancestral shade. The swimming pool discreetly resides within this section, alongside a rainwater-fed pond and a spring. A well situated in front of the former drying shed serves the garden's watering needs.
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