800 Years of History, a Heritage to Reinvent

Property Description

A Unique Place: 800 years of History, a heritage to reinvent
Nestled in the heart of the bocage landscapes of northern Mayenne, this castle is a treasure of Medieval and Renaissance architectures, a vibrant witness to eight centuries of French History. From its foundation in the 13th century to its metamorphosis in the 21st century, this lordly residence has seen knights, marshals and local legends pass through. With its moat, its ramparts and its majestic ruins, it offers a unique setting for a life project, hospitality or exceptional events.
Former fortress, the castle successively served as a military bastion, noble residence, then place of silence and mystery, before regaining its soul today through passionate restoration. More than a property, it is a living page of history in your hands, ready to welcome a new chapter.
One legend says a dog’s head carved into stone marks the location of a barrel of gold never found.
Only the remarkable ruins of the medieval castle burned during the revolution and two large XVIth-century residential blocks remain. Face to face, in perfect symmetry without being identical, sober and elegant, leaning against the old ramparts, surrounded by the moats, they outline in their center a French-style garden.
Almost completely restored, these two buildings today are, for the first, a dwelling of about 250 m2 with on the ground floor two living rooms with fireplaces, further a large bedroom with fireplace, a bathroom and private toilets. On the opposite side an original equipped kitchen, toilets, a boiler room. Upstairs, accessible by a stone staircase, three bedrooms, each with a bathroom and toilets, and a fourth very large bedroom with a bathroom and toilets. Finally by a small wooden staircase one accesses a double attic above the kitchen and the boiler room.
The other building of about 230 m2 is a vast reception hall with its dependencies: space for a professional kitchen (now removed) and guest amenities. An attic is accessible by a ladder.
Laurels, orchards, gardens, and paths totaling about 2.56 hectares.
A magical place for ambitious projects, for lovers of heritage, history and nature, a source of inspiration for artists, an exceptional setting for event organizations or a magnificent backdrop for film shoots.
Laval SNCF station (Paris 1h15 by high-speed train) 40 minutes away
About 3 hours by car from the beaches of Normandy (Caen, Bayeux), Mont Saint-Michel, Brittany (Saint-Malo, Morbihan) and the Loire Châteaux (Tours, Blois).
Works to be planned.
Agency fees included: 493,500 HAI
Fees of 5% TTC borne by the buyer. Price excluding fees 470,000. Energy class D, Climate class B Estimated average annual energy expenditure for standard use, based on 2023 energy prices: between 3,040.00 and 4,160.00. The information on risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques site.
Professional card. 026 942.
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