Authentic Listed Manor House for sale, Pays de la Loire

C16th manor house on 12ha in Mayenne, near the Sarthe River. 450 m² of historic charm with grand reception rooms, fireplaces, and vaulted cellar. Includes outbuildings, meadows, woodlands, and orchard. Easy access to Paris (1h35 by train). A prestigious estate with renovation potential in a stunning rural setting

Set in the picturesque Sillé-le-Guillaume region, on the border of Maine and Normandy, this remarkable 16th-century manor house offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history. Located just 600 meters from an ancient Roman road, near the Sarthe River, the estate is surrounded by the rolling landscapes of the Alpes Mancelles, with the Pail and Sillé forests nearby.

Despite its tranquil rural setting, the property enjoys excellent access to Paris—just 1 hour 35 minutes by train from Sillé-le-Guillaume station or under 3 hours by car.

Historic 16th-Century Manor House for Sale in Mayenne

A Rich History & Elegant Architecture
Originally destroyed during the Hundred Years' War, the manor was meticulously rebuilt from 1480 to the early 16th century and later expanded with an 18th-century wing. Oriented northwest to southeast, the 450 m² residence is arranged around a central spiral staircase and features exceptional period details, including:
Cross windows
Terracotta floors
Painted beams with 18th-century floral motifs
Monumental fireplaces, some decorated by artist Roger Blaquière

Grand Interiors with Historic Charm
The manor's spacious and beautifully preserved interiors blend medieval character with later refined touches.

Raised Ground Floor:
- Majestic sitting room (73.6 m², 3.3m high ceilings) with a monumental fireplace
- Study (16.1 m²) with sea rush flooring
- Large kitchen (29.7 m²) with another monumental fireplace
- Boiler room & laundry room
- Bathroom, sauna, and WC located in the round tower

First Floor:
- Elegant upstairs sitting room (50 m²)
- Three large bedrooms (50, 30, and 27 m², 3.2m high ceilings) each with monumental fireplaces
- Mezzanine bedroom
- Shower room/dressing room/kitchenette/WC in the tower
- Additional shower room with WC

Second Floor & Attic:
- Two bedrooms (30 m² & 14.2 m²), one with a washbasin
- Blind room leading to two attic bedrooms (12.5 m² & 8.5 m²)
- Bathroom (6.8 m²) & separate WC
- 37 m² unfinished attic space
- Convertible attic above the second floor

The manor also features a vaulted cellar, adding to its historical allure.

Extensive Outbuildings & Potential for Development
The property includes several stone-built outbuildings, forming a charming courtyard to the south of the manor:
- West Wing (225 m²): Former stable divided into three areas with an attic above
- East Wing (103 m²): Former stables, now used as a workshop & shed, with 120 m² of attic space
- Column barn (126 m²)
- Tin-covered shed in the orchard
Most outbuildings are in good structural condition, offering significant storage or conversion potential.

Enchanting 12-Hectare Estate
The carefully restored exterior spaces ensure a peaceful and scenic living environment:
- 500 m² formal garden, overlooking the river
- Meadows & pastures- 5 hectares (12.35 acres)
- Woodlands 5.8 hectares (14.33 acres)including oak groves planted in 1992
- 3,000 m² apple orchard

A small river & millstream bordering the property
The total land area is 12 hectares (30.86 acres), making this an ideal retreat for nature lovers, equestrian pursuits, or a future hospitality project.

A Rare Opportunity in a Stunning Location
This magnificent historic manor house is a truly unique property, offering grand living spaces, exceptional period details, and vast private grounds. Whether you seek a family estate, countryside retreat, or investment opportunity, this remarkable residence is ready to be rediscovered and reimagined.