An 18th Century Chateau Set Within a Bucolic Estate Near Nantes
The magnificent chateau is nestled in the heart of a 130 acre estate, complete with woodland, meadows, lakes, and rivers, located near the “Côte-de-Jade'' in the Upper Brittany region of western France.
The chateau boasts a private setting tucked away on the estate, visible on approach via a private secondary road.
The “folie”, a name given to the grand houses of wealthy merchants built on the outskirts of the trading town of Nantes, was built in 1770 in the neoclassical style and features the coat-of-arms of the local Voruz family on the facade’s ornamental pediment.
Listed as a Historic Monument since 1980, the property also boasts another historic designation, having received an interior decoration award at the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris.
While the chateau does require restoration, it has beautiful bones and the interiors beautifully present the 18th century French art of living.
A wealth of original period details can be seen in the soaring, frescoed ceilings, marble fireplaces, intricate woodwork and mouldings, and fabulous oak herringbone parquet floors, punctuated with Hungarian dots.
Spanning nearly 13,000 square feet, the chateau has several ceremonial rooms, a monumental staircase, and 16 bedrooms.
Several outbuildings compliment the estate, including an old carpentry and adjoining courtyard, a stable with granary, and a wine warehouse with cellars.
An incredible French country estate in a verdant region of France, the property presents an incredible opportunity for the right buyer.
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