Located in peaceful and unspoiled natural surroundings in Sarthe and Maine-et-Loire, close to La Flèche, this magnificent residence of over 800 sq.m was built in the early 19th century on ancient 12th-century foundations. It sits on 9 hectares of grounds on the edge of a forest featuring English-style and French-style gardens, a lake and a moat. Restored by the current owners, the property consists of a main house, outbuildings and two large garages. The spacious main house is spread over four levels. The ground floor comprises a large entrance hall to the east, a large living room with fireplace, a dining room with fireplace and wood panelling adjoining a kitchen, a wood-panelled library, and a bedroom with shower room. On the first floor, there are 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a large hallway. On the second floor/attic, you will find 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a WC. Two staircases, including a main staircase, lead to the upper floors. The house also has a mezzanine floor equipped with a cellar, a pantry, a summer dining room, a utility room and a boiler room. Outbuildings: Set apart, there is a group of three buildings forming a U-shape with a floor area of approximately 800 sq.m spread over two floors. They house a caretaker's lodge (currently rented out), a large reception room and four other spaces (two of which are attic rooms in need of conversion). Dovecote and stables (three boxes). This is a historic and rare property that would be ideal for a variety of projects: family residence, tourism or events business. (4.00 % fees incl. VAT at the buyer's expense.)