Character Country Estate with Equestrian Facilities- Sarthe

Charming restored country property near Le Chartre-sur-le-Loir offering spacious living areas, three bedrooms and superb leisure amenities. Renovated barns, gym, garages and equestrian facilities including paddocks and sand school. Set within 6.8 hectares with woodland, pool and Jacuzzi, ideally located between Tours and Le Mans.

In the Sarthe, close to Le Chartre-sur-le-Loir and within easy reach of Tours, Le Mans and direct routes to Paris
Set a short distance from a village with everyday amenities

In the Sarthe, close to Le Chartre-sur-le-Loir and within easy reach of Tours, Le Mans and direct routes to Paris, this beautifully restored country property enjoys a peaceful setting just a short distance from a village with everyday amenities and a popular leisure lake. Combining accessibility with privacy, it offers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity as a permanent family home or refined holiday retreat.

Main house
The house is centred around a welcoming entrance hall with quarry-tiled flooring, exposed beams and original staircase, cleverly dividing the living and sleeping areas.

To the right, the impressive 66 m² open-plan sitting and dining room is filled with natural light thanks to its double aspect and glazed extension overlooking the gardens and paddocks. Oak parquet flooring, quarry tiles and a hand-carved tuffeau stone fireplace add warmth and character. The adjoining terrace provides seamless indoor-outdoor living, complete with al fresco dining space and Jacuzzi.

The 33 m² kitchen occupies a striking modern extension, designed as the heart of the home. Featuring custom-built cabinetry, conservatory-style glazing and a dramatic seven-metre “lamp tower” ceiling, it blends craftsmanship with contemporary design. A Lacornue range cooker and Sergio Leoni wood burner are included.

On the opposite side of the hall, a home office leads to the main bedroom suite, complete with spacious bathroom including bath, shower and steam room, and direct access to the spa terrace. A dressing room connects to the lower ground floor, where a former gym (ideal as a cinema or hobby room) and technical room are located.

Upstairs, a bright landing leads to two further double bedrooms, each with private shower facilities, one also featuring a mezzanine area. A separate WC and storage room complete this level.

Outbuildings and leisure facilities
Arranged around a central courtyard, the former farm outbuildings have been fully renovated. They include:
- Large vaulted barn (68 m²) with impressive ceiling height and mezzanine areas
- Workshop and storage spaces
- Heated garage and sports equipment room
- Panoramic gym overlooking the paddocks
- Stable block with open shelter and enclosed boxes
- Former goat shed converted into storage
- Three-car timber-clad garage with electric doors
- Former hangar used for machinery storage
- Original hillside wine cave

Grounds and equestrian facilities
The estate extends to approximately 6.8 hectares (nearly 17 acres) of private land, accessed via a gated gravel drive leading to the courtyard. The land includes four separate paddocks with field shelters, currently home to a horse and donkeys, a 40 m x 20 m sand school, established gardens, open pasture and approximately two hectares of woodland. A former microlight runway remains visible within the grounds.

For relaxation, the property offers a 12 m x 4 m outdoor swimming pool and a six-person Jacuzzi on the rear terrace, creating a superb environment for entertaining and outdoor living.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile country estate combining character, comfort and extensive equestrian facilities in one of western France’s most accessible and desirable rural regions.