Château
Le Pellerin - LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE

Less than thirty minutes from Nantes, built in 1840 facing the Loire, the Château de la Chauffetière stands upon the heights of the village of La Martinière, in Le Pellerin. Approached via two elegant carriage drives, this architectural jewel reveals itself at the heart of a splendid landscaped park of 9.1 acres, entirely enclosed by stone walls and enhanced with rare species and century-old trees.

Secluded from view, this neo-classical residence comprises a central body flanked by two symmetrical lateral wings. Each façade is enhanced by monumental entrance steps, whilst the tuffeau stone window surrounds are surmounted by pediments alternating between triangular and arched forms. The numerous ashlar stone dormers adorned with ailerons perfect the architectural elegance of the ensemble.

Steeped in history, the château was for more than sixty years the residence of Dr Gilbert Sourdille, who founded with his brother the Sourdille ophthalmological clinic in Nantes in 1928 and served as director of the Nantes School of Medicine.

The château of 400 sqm of habitable space unfolds over two principal levels. The raised ground floor opens onto a through hall with views over the Loire, distributing a dining room with fireplace, study with fireplace and spacious drawing room. The west wing houses a fitted kitchen, service entrance and bedroom with shower room. The east wing comprises two bedrooms with communicating shower room.
The first floor, served by two wooden staircases, distributes several bedrooms, bathrooms and a vast central room suitable for use as dormitory or games room. A substantial semi-basement of 200 sqm with fine ceiling height offers multiple possibilities for conversion. Gas central heating with new 2024 boiler and recent double-glazed joinery.

The 9.1-acre landscaped park, planted with remarkable century-old trees, benefits from partial protection as Protected Landscape Area. A second parcel of 3.7 acres guarantees the Loire views. Swimming pool requiring renovation, walled kitchen garden and ornamental pond.

The estate benefits from two independent accesses including the historic entrance with half-moon gates and comprises numerous outbuildings: an 18th century chapel (1766) requiring restoration, stables, a substantial garage, a barn with hayloft, an ornamental pond, and an independent cottage of 33 sqm.

The property benefits from authorisation for change of use permitting conversion into an events venue. Protection as listed heritage buildings.

Rare in its generous volumes, neo-classical elegance, prestigious history and remarkable park, this estate constitutes an exceptional residence ready to write a new chapter in its history.