This property is on the market for €490,000, listed with Patrice Besse.

An incredible opportunity to restore a French chateau with 17+ acres of grounds in the Anjou wine region in the Loire Valley, set at the edge of a village and surrounded by Côteaux du Layon vineyards.

The Neo-Gothic castle dates back to the 19th century when it was built by the local architect René Hodé, famous in the region for his neo-Gothic and Troubadour-style works. Built on the foundations of a 15th and 16th century castle destroyed during the French Revolution and the Vendée wars, only the two round towers at the entrance remain from the original structure.

Fine period detailing can be admired throughout this dream French chateau, such as marble and carved wood fireplaces, original oak herringbone parquet floors, and intricate decorated motifs painted on the walls of the reception rooms.

Offering nearly 14,000 sq ft of living space across three stories with over 20 bedrooms, this French chateau for sale is a dream designer project, just waiting to be restored to its former splendour.

Surrounded by a dry moat and English-style landscaped meadows planted with mature trees, the grounds also include an old walled vegetable garden with a charming brick garden lodge.

The French chateau is flanked by outbuildings, which include a flamboyant Gothic Revival style chapel, stables and various barns, sheds, garages and cellars.

The property also has a two-storey gatehouse. Just a 10 minutes drive from both village amenities and the A87 motorway, and 30 minutes to Angers and its TGV station, with direct trains to Paris.

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