Beautiful 19th C. Maison de Maitre for sale

Elegant 19th C. Maison de Maitre for sale with 340 m2 of refined living space, original fireplaces, decorative mouldings, and parquet floors. Includes a 2 bed 120 m2 gîte, convertible stables, large hangar, heated pool, and 2.24 ha of landscaped grounds, gardens and meadows perfect for equestrian activities.

Set in the Anjou in the Layon Valley
Ideally situated between Angers and Nantes, it has all the shops and amenities within easy reach, with motorway access just 12 minutes away and a train station 10 minutes away, itself 15 minutes from Angers station.

Elegant 19th-Century French Property for Sale in Anjou, Pays de la Loire

Nestled in the picturesque hillsides overlooking the Layon River, a tributary of the Loire, this exquisite 19th-century property offers a commanding position amidst renowned regional vineyards. Located approximately 25 km from where the Layon meets the Loire, the estate is set in the heart of an area celebrated for its natural beauty and viticultural heritage.

Main Residence:This stately, square-plan residence spans three storeys beneath classic slate roofs, embodying the distinctive "brick and stone" architectural style of the 19th century. The south-facing facade is distinguished by alternating tufa stone and brick chains, crowned with a broken tufa pediment featuring a keyed lintel window. Additional decorative elements include tufa stone dripstones, sculpted cornices with modillions, and elegant window lintels.

Interior Layout (Approx. 340 sqm):

Ground Floor:
- Grand vestibule with a sweeping staircase leads to
- An expansive sitting room on the right
- Formal dining room on the left
- Spacious kitchen with a mezzanine complements the living spaces.
Toward the rear, a corridor accesses a
- shower room
- bathroom
- utility room.
The flooring features brown Combe stone with red Pyrenean marble friezes and terracotta cabochons. Ornate fireplaces—one Louis XV-style in marble and another Napoleon III-style with black marble modillions—add historical charm, alongside timber framing and decorative moulded ceilings.

First Floor:
- Central landing connects
- three well-appointed bedrooms
- bathroom
- shower room
- mezzanine overlooking the kitchen.
This level showcases beautiful parquet flooring.

Second Floor: A landing leads to
- two additional bedrooms- each with its own private bathroom.
Exposed beams and parquet floors enhance the character of this serene retreat.

Basement:
Houses the boiler room and a spacious cellar, ideal for storage or wine collection.

Outbuildings:
- Adjoining Secondary House (Approx. 120 sqm, currently a Gîte):

Ground Floor: Accessible from the main house, featuring a large living room with exposed beams, a bedroom, kitchen, and shower room.

First Floor: Offers another generous living area and an additional bedroom.

- Former Stables (Approx. 110 sqm): Potential for conversion into living quarters, with two ground-floor rooms used as a garage and workshop, and a large convertible attic above.

- Hangar (Approx. 650 sqm): Equipped for public use, with a spacious hall/workshop, kitchen, and bathroom facilities, offering versatile potential for events or business ventures.

- Swimming Pool: A 5x10m heated, chlorinated pool (built in 2008), powered by a heat pump, provides a refreshing retreat.

Grounds (Approx. 2.24 hectares / 5.53 acres):The estate features beautifully landscaped gardens, driveways, courtyards, meadows perfect for equestrian activities, and parklands graced by majestic trees including chestnut, olive, hornbeam, American red oak, palm, and fruit trees.

This remarkable property combines historical elegance with modern comforts, offering extensive living space, potential for hospitality or equestrian pursuits, and a serene setting in the heart of Anjou's vibrant wine country.