Chateau in Alençon

Pretty property ideal for receptions.
This property, in excellent condition, is located on the outskirts of Alençon in the Orne department, in the heart of the Parc Normandie Maine, not far from the Ecouves and Perseigne forests.

With a 2.30-hour drive or train journey to Paris, the property is easily accessible from the national road 12 and the A28 freeway. The nearest shops are less than two kilometers away. It’s an ideal venue for any type of reception, as this activity must be taken over by the purchasers.

The Chateau is an elegant 19th-century residence set against an ancient 15th-century dwelling. A long, majestic avenue of chestnut trees leads to the facade of the main building: perfectly symmetrical, it features an elegant four-column portico, crowned by a balcony and triangular pediment. The ground floor features four large windows and two French windows, while the first floor has eight windows.
The roof is in good condition, with a four-sided slate roof and four attractive stone chimneys.

To the rear, perpendicular to the main house, is a more rustic dwelling of local stone, with old openings, all facing south. It opens onto a vast, enclosed courtyard.

Its north face features a defensive tower and provides access to a second courtyard, this time embellished with several awnings and sheds. The high walls framing this courtyard mark the boundary of the property.

A wooded park of approx. 4 hectares contributes to the harmony of the property and preserves it from any vis à vis. It is perfectly maintained and cared for by the owners.

MAIN HOUSE:
Dating from 1850, the chateau retains the charm, luminosity and undeniable comfort of 19th-century homes.
The entrance to the chateau opens onto a room with parquet flooring and a marble fireplace. At the far end, an opening gives access to a vestibule with elegant cabochon paving. A handsome wooden spiral staircase provides comfortable access to the upper floor. A large living room with marble fireplace, herringbone parquet flooring and elegant moldings and woodwork. A bedroom with a dressing room and bathroom adjoining the living room make up the right-hand side of the house.

The left-hand side features a small dining room with moldings and terracotta floor tiles, opening onto a well-appointed kitchen with stone fireplace, and extended by a scullery.

Upstairs, an elegant hallway leads to four bright bedrooms, two of which have balconies, and three en suite bathrooms with toilets.


15th CENTURY LODGE OR “PETIT GITE
Ground floor: a living room accessible from the main dwelling, with kitchenette, shower/toilet room and dormitory.

Upstairs, a long corridor (terracotta floor tiles) leads to three bedrooms. All have fireplaces, terracotta floor tiles, bathrooms and toilets. A beautiful stone spiral staircase leads up to the lodging. The attic has great potential for conversion.
The living area of the main house and the small lodging is approximately 480 sqm.

THE LARGE GITE
In a former orangery, a large stone-paved passageway leads to the inner courtyard. On the ground floor, a vast living room with kitchenette, dining area and lounge, plus two bedrooms with en-suite shower/toilet; upstairs, three attic bedrooms linked by a footbridge.

RECEPTION AREAS
N°1: Ground floor: the “bread oven” with beams and terracotta floor tiles; sanitary area: five toilets, four washbasins, checkroom.
Upstairs: corridor leading to three small bedrooms, with shower/toilet and a dormitory sleeping seventeen.

N°2 :
Ground floor: 90 sqm former wine press converted into a bar (tiled floor).

N°3 :
160 sqm reception hall and adjoining 90 sqm dance hall (heated and air-conditioned by heat pump).
Maximum capacity of 400 people for all function rooms (function room + dance hall + bar room = 339 sqm).
Professional kitchen with cold room, steam oven, 2 gas stoves, dishwasher, freezer, sideboard, 2 sinks, stainless steel tables.
Equipment: 18 round tables diameter 1.80m / 12 folding tables length 1.80m / 215 chairs / 70 outdoor chairs / 8 trestle tables / 3 farm tables 2m / Large screen / Video projector.

Ample parking behind reception halls.

All reception areas are accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM). The “grand lodging” and reception areas total around 650 sqm. Sleeping capacity is sixty-seven.

Sale Price of the Property: €1,350,000
Fees payable by the seller

Château:
Energy rating: F
Climate rating: F
Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €16,910 and €22,940 per year.
Average energy prices indexed for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Property with excessive energy consumption: Energy class F. As of January 1, 2028, the required performance level will range between classes A and E.

House:
Energy rating: D
Climate rating: B
Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €1,460 and €2,030 per year.
Average energy prices indexed for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Information about the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr