Exceptional 15- 17th C. listed chateau

Exceptional 15–17th century listed château in Haut-Anjou, near Angers, surrounded by moat and 176 acres. Includes Renaissance residence, extensive outbuildings, chapel, cinema, parkland, woods, meadows, and ponds. Fully restored interiors, historic features throughout. Eligible for French tax benefits via Monument Historique status.

Location Highlights
• Located in the serene Haut Anjou region, near Angers (160,000 inhabitants)
• Easy motorway access (A11: 25 km) and Angers TGV station (35-minute drive)
• Nearby amenities include local services in Montauban-de-Bretagne and rich cultural sites (Château de la Loire, Paimpont Forest, Lake Trémelin)
• Scenic avenues, rolling pastures, and centuries-old woodlands form a tranquil backdrop

Historic Listed Château and Estate in Haut-Anjou (Near Angers)
Overview
Nestled within 176 acres (71.3 ha) of parkland, woodlands, and meadows, this majestic 15th–17th century château stands proudly in the Loire Valley, just 30 minutes north of Angers. A recognized Monument Historique since 1998, it offers unmatched heritage, remarkable grounds, and excellent development potential.

Château & Interiors (Circa 1,000 m²)
Constructed in phases during the 15th–18th centuries and updated in 1850, the château is surrounded by a moat and accessed via a 15th–17th century châtelet guarded by twin round towers defending the entrance and giving access to 3 courtyards enclosed by outbuildings: the main courtyard, the forecourt and the lower courtyard

Ground Floor
- Entrance hall (~30 m²) at junction of the main dwelling and wing
- Formal dining room (49 m²),
- main salon (58 m²)
- Renaissance sitting room (57 m²)
- Smaller sitting room (~25 m²)
- Library (~14 m²)
- Study (~18 m²)
- Two kitchens (53 m² and 18 m²), pantries, cloakrooms, and auxiliary rooms
Intricate fireplaces, parquet, terracotta, and stone tile flooring throughout

First Floor
- Nine bedrooms (19–27 m²)
- Two dressing rooms (9 m² and 18 m²)
- Five bathrooms
- four shower rooms
- two WCs
- Suites with sauna or riverside tower views

- Attic space above

Right-Angle Wing
- Vast games room (150 m²)
- 22-seat home cinema with adjoining kitchen facility
- Seven additional bedrooms
- six shower rooms
- multiple WCs
- Spacious study with natural lighting
- Old cellars

The reception rooms feature attractive floors: oak parquet flooring, terracotta tiles or flagstones; and attractive decorations: wood panelling, trumeaux, stone or marble fireplaces, painted joist ceilings. The volumes are very generous: the main living rooms are spacious, with joist heights of over 3.7 metres. This is one of the great historic châteaux of Haut-Anjou, combining the comfort of adjoining rooms with double exposure and the character of a Renaissance dwelling.



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Outbuildings & Chapel
Set around three enclosed courtyards and within a moat:
A/ A magnificent 16th C entrance châtelet, flanked by two pepper-pot towers, comprising a carriage entrance and a small pedestrian gateway once fitted with a portcullis and drawbridge. It comprises an upper room and two towers, one of which houses the staircase. Above the carriage entrance, in a rectangular frame, is a statue of a goddess surmounted by the warrior motto ‘Vincit Omnia Pallas’. The upper crown features a shield with a cross patté argent on a sable background.
B/ In the southern extension of the châtelet, the outbuildings include: a former 3-room dwelling and a stable and saddlery room.
C/ In the north and then west extension of the châtelet, an L-shaped group of outbuildings, flanked by two pepperbox corner towers, comprises:
- A vast two-room workshop spanning a total of approx. 150 sqm that could be used as a meeting or reception room;
- Several stables and sheds, including a bread oven and a dovecote;
- 5-room caretaker's cottage with gas central heating.

D/ Close to the dwelling is a pretty chapel dedicated to Saint Sébastien, which has preserved its interior decoration. Founded in 1526, it was remodelled in the 19th century. It has a sacristy.
E/ Near the second entrance porch to the north-west, pigsties.
F/ Outside the enclosure :
- Second caretaker's cottage with living room, two bedrooms and bathroom;
- Kennel;
- Small stone building on an island bordering the river.

Grounds & Land Use (71.3 ha)
The château is set in the centre of its estate, in a single block. It is reached by a majestic avenue of plane trees planted over 300 m, from east to west. The estate spans 176.15 acres, and is made up of various types of land. To the north, it is bordered for almost a kilometre by a pretty river. The land is criss-crossed by driveways radiating out from the château, leading to
116 acres of meadows and open pasture—ideal for grazing or event space
30 acres of mature woodland with oak, poplar, and conifer
2.2 acres of pond and moat features for visual impact and biodiversity
Thoughtfully laid-out tree-lined drives and avenues connecting all areas

Heritage Status & Benefits
• Classified entirely as a Historic Monument, including moats, châtelet, chapel, English Tower, and the château itself
• Eligibility for French heritage tax incentives, grants, and restoration assistance for French taxpayers

Highlights & Potential
• A prestige residence steeped in historic character
• Ready for transformation into boutique hospitality, cultural venue, or wellness retreat
• Turnkey estate with stunning architecture, generous volumes, and significant land assets
• Located in a coveted Loire Valley setting with convenient access to major hubs and services

A rare and monumental château offering architectural grandeur, vast parkland, and exceptional opportunity in the scenic Haut Anjou region.