Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France

A46987MNL49 - From the moment of turning in from the lane, this is one of those properties that immediately feels special. The manor sits at the heart of its own grounds, surrounded by mature trees, lawns and gardens, with a paddock, woodland, productive potager and private access down to the river. Although wonderfully private, it is only a few minutes from the lively market town of Segré-en-Anjou Bleu.

The house has been carefully renovated over the years and is presented in excellent condition throughout. Original features such as the wood panelling have been beautifully preserved and sit comfortably alongside modern bathrooms and an efficient pellet-fired heating system, resulting in an impressive DPE rating of C.

The ground floor is made for family life as much as entertaining, with a welcoming entrance hall [49m2] leading to a series of elegant reception rooms, including a billiard room [31m2] , sitting room [31m2]; dining room [23m2] and office [20m2]. The kitchen is both attractive and practical [18m2], complemented by a generous pantry [12m2].

Upstairs, the first floor has five spacious bedrooms, ranging from 19m² to 29m², with several having their own dressing areas. The 29m² principal bedroom is particularly generous, while a further 26m² bedroom has its own shower room. A modern family bathroom and separate shower room complete the floor.

The top floor is a real surprise. It is currently arranged as a home cinema and games room [34m2], making it an ideal space for children, teenagers or simply relaxing with friends. There is also a practical laundry room with sink [21m2], together with three additional rooms which are ready to be finished as further bedrooms, guest accommodation or perhaps a home office [29m2, 21m2, 18m2]. The space would benefit from the addition of a bathroom or shower room, making it easy to create a completely self-contained upper floor.

Outside, the same care is evident. The gardens are beautifully planted with established flower beds and mature specimen trees, while the potager and surrounding meadows create a true country estate feel. The swimming pool sits discreetly within the grounds, and the river frontage adds another dimension to the setting.

The outbuildings are equally well maintained and include several garages and storage buildings, as well as a separate building housing the pool equipment and an efficient dual-fuel boiler that can burn either wood or pellets.

Also included is a second house, currently occupied by a residential tenant. It requires complete renovation but represents an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a future gîte, guest accommodation, multi-generational living or rental investment.

Segré-en-Anjou Bleu, just a short drive away, provides everything needed for everyday life, including supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, sports clubs and a popular weekly market. The River Oudon, with its marina and riverside walks, adds to the town's appeal, while the surrounding countryside is known for its walking, cycling and equestrian routes.

The property is also well placed for travel. Angers is easily reached via the dual carriageway, with TGV services to Paris, while Nantes, Rennes and Le Mans are all around an hour away. For those travelling to and from the UK, the ferry ports of Caen and Saint-Malo are both within comfortable driving distance.