A manor house, its outbuildings and garden, in a historical city
within the greater Anjou region, between Angers and Rennes
within the greater Anjou region, between Angers and Rennes
Pouancé,
MAINE-ET-LOIRE
pays-de-loire
49420
FR
Location
In the Maine-et-Loire department, along the border of Brittany and Anjou, the property is located in the middle of a town and steps away from essential shops and services for daily life, while the dwelling is also equidistant from the cities of Angers, Rennes and Nantes.
In addition, Châteaubriant and its train station are twenty minutes away, with daily connections to France’s major western metropolises, whereas these cities are also accessible by car, thanks to a nearby motorway.
Description
Along a quiet street, the dwelling, surrounded by a schist stone wall, overlooks its garden, facing south, while, primarily built out of lime-plastered schist rubble stone and topped with a slate Mansard roof, its main façade is highlighted with a number of tuffeau stone details: rusticated stonework on the ground floor, window/door surrounds, fluted pilasters, fleurons, a dentilled cornice, etc.
To the northeast, a rectangular outbuilding, with cement-coated exteriors, is also crowned with a slate roof, whereas, on the northern end of the garden, a garage gives on to an adjacent street.
To the northeast, a rectangular outbuilding, with cement-coated exteriors, is also crowned with a slate roof, whereas, on the northern end of the garden, a garage gives on to an adjacent street.
The Dwelling
The ground floor
This floor’s various sunny rooms, all with a floor-to-ceiling height of approximately 3.3 metres, are arranged around a central foyer, which provides access, on one side, to a small sitting room and kitchen, as well as, on the other, to a large living-dining room, while, directly opposite, a wide corridor, communicating with the garden via a conservatory, leads to a staircase, a lavatory and a utility room.
With herringbone parquet floors in the living rooms, dining room and foyer, marble floor tiles have been used to decorate the other spaces on this level, whereas a wood-pellet stove, located in the small sitting room, provides general heat for the dwelling, and the large living-dining room, with an Alsatian stove and marble fireplace, enjoys breath-taking views of the garden.
The first floor
A large landing with parquet floors provides access to five bedrooms, including three with grey marble fireplaces and more than 20 m² of floor area, as well as two others with approximately 13 and 16 m², respectively. As for the lavatory, large bathroom and shower room, they are located nearby, while all the rooms feature straight-plank parquet floors, except for a small bedroom with imitation parquet flooring.
The second floor
This space includes one finished bedroom, as well as several others that will need to be completed. With straight-plank parquet flooring in one of the bedrooms and terracotta floor tiles in three attic spaces, this level’s floor-to-ceiling height is quite significant thanks to the dwelling’s Mansard roof.
The basement
Extending underneath the entire dwelling, it is accessible via both the interior and exterior and includes a boiler room with an operational gas-fired boiler in addition to a well with its pump, which is used to water the garden.
The Outbuilding
Located on the eastern side of the property, this two-storey rectangular building features, on the ground floor, a garage with a terracotta tile floor, as well as an adjacent storeroom, a former stable converted into a woodshed with a cobblestone floor, as well as another small room, with a washbasin, once used as a doctor’s surgery. In addition, a wooden staircase provides access to the attic level under the eaves with wood flooring.
The Garage
Built out of concrete and hooked up to the power grid, it is located on the northern end of the property, along an adjacent street. Accessible from either the garden, on foot, or the street, via automobile, a few steps ascend to the upstairs level, composed of four walls and a concrete ceiling.
The Garden
Extending over approximately 900 m² and sheltered from view, it is bordered on either side by neighbouring gardens and completely enclosed. Featuring large swaths of lawn and planted with a variety of trees, including a silk plant, Judas tree, magnolia, camellia, a cedar and bay trees, as well as a row of ancient lime trees, the garden also contains an ornamental pond as well as a concrete patio and two sheds, used for storing the garden’s tools. Lastly, on the northern end, a small gate opens on to the adjacent street, which provides access to many nearby shops.
Our opinion
In this human-sized city, within the greater Anjou region, famous for its medieval chateau and horseraces, this fully restored family dwelling, immersed in peace and quiet, features, behind its stately façade lined with tuffeau stone, all the amenities of a patrician home as well as a recent décor designed for its occupants’ comfort.
Built to last the test of time thanks to its precise classical composition and high-quality materials, the dwelling’s conservatory and patio make it possible to enjoy the garden all year long, while its sunny interior boasts an immense and elegant ground floor as well as a number of large bedrooms. Lastly, it should be noted that the outbuilding could be used for a professional activity, depending on the future owners' wishes.
Reference 140245
| Land registry surface area | 1259 m² |
| Main building floor area | 363 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 9 |
| Outbuildings floor area | 190 m² |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: www.georisques.gouv.fr
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
