Refurbished 12 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Le Mans, Pays-de-la-Loire

2,950,000 EUR 2,566,500 GBP 2,920,500 USD

Reference: 235714

Bedrooms: 12
Bathrooms: 14
Reception room(s)::5
Plot Size: 22 hectares / 54.36 acres
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Equestrian / horse ownership facilities
Lake, River or Pond
Skiing
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential
On or Near Golf Course
Fishing amenities on-site
Infinity Pool
Tennis Court
Private / Not Overlooked

Details

Beautifully and sympathetically restored, this superb south facing Chateau is set within 22 hectares of magnificent parkland with woodland, paddocks, tennis court, swimming pools and a pond.

Features include the restored chateau and various outbuildings dating from the 17th and 19th Centuries

Lovingly renovated and with a new roof and electric's, every bathroom (14 in total) has been modernised (with many added) whilst retaining the original style. The 12 bedrooms are large and well appointed and the numerous reception rooms offer ample space for entertaining or relaxing.

There are solid oak parquet floors, marble fireplaces and ornate carvings in abundance.

The 22 hectare estate is divided between formal gardens, paddocks (currently home to the owner's horses), woodland, pond, entrance drives (there are 4 separate entrance gates). The tennis court and heated infinity pool offers views over the park.

There is a separate guardian's house, gate keeper's cottage, chapel, converted pigeonnaire and extensive outbuilding (a mixture of former servants quarters, stables, etc. etc.), which could be transformed into conference rooms or additional accommodation if needed.

An excellent private location with easy access to Tours and Le Mans both with airports and TGV links direct to Paris (under 1 hour). Leisure facilities within a short drive include: golf (3 courses), water sports (jet skiing, water skiing, sailing, swimming, etc. with a choice of at least 2 lakes within a 10 minute drive), fishing, horse riding tracks and paths as well as cycle routes etc. are all on the doorstep, not to mention the lovely market town of La Chartre sur Loir with it's famous historic links to the Le Mans 24hr race and excellent selection of restaurants and shops.

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Guide to the French Buying Process

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)
On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner. The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent. Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit
Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion
Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase. During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.