A Character Home With Timeless Appeal
Dating back to around 1900, this beautifully preserved stone property in Le Lude is the kind of home that stops you in your tracks. With rendered stone walls, a composite slate roof, and original-style wood double-glazed windows, the house wears its heritage with quiet confidence. Inside, the ground floor offers a well-appointed kitchen and breakfast room of 22 m², a fully tiled bathroom, and two comfortable bedrooms — all laid out with practicality in mind. But it’s the 40 m² living room that truly steals the show, complete with a feature fireplace housing a wood-burning stove, a handsome wood staircase to the first floor, and wide doors that open directly onto the terrace and the lake beyond. Upstairs, the first floor reveals dramatic high ceilings with exposed beams, a generous landing, and a magnificent master bedroom of 25 m² with parquet flooring, dormer and velux windows, and two charming arched windows. Three further bedrooms and a modern shower room complete the upper floor, making this an exceptionally versatile family home.
Your Own Private Lake — For Fishing, Boating & Swimming
The undisputed centrepiece of this property is its private, spring-fed lake — approximately 1,500 m² in size and around 1.2 metres deep. Already stocked with carp and catfish, it offers genuine angling pleasure right on your doorstep, without the membership fees, crowded banks, or early morning drives to the water. The lake is also suitable for small boats and swimming, meaning it truly comes into its own during the summer months. A terrace to the side of the house overlooks the lake directly, making it the perfect spot for morning coffee, evening aperitifs, or simply watching the water in quiet contemplation. Whether you’re a seasoned carp angler or simply someone who wants a beautiful natural feature to enjoy with the family, this lake delivers in every sense.
The Region: Le Lude and the Heart of the Loire Valley
Le Lude is a charming market town in the Sarthe département of the Pays-de-la-Loire, best known for its spectacular Renaissance château — one of the finest in the Loire Valley. The town offers a good range of everyday amenities including shops, restaurants, a weekly market, and a medical centre, while the larger city of Le Mans is just 45 kilometres to the north, offering high-speed TGV rail connections to Paris in under an hour. The surrounding countryside is quintessentially French — rolling farmland, ancient woodland, quiet lanes, and the gentle River Loir winding through the valley. This is a region that rewards those who slow down and savour it.
A Lifestyle Worth Moving For
Beyond the lake and the beautiful house, there is a remarkable amount of practical infrastructure to support your new French life. A 32 m² attached garage and workshop, a 14 m² cellar, and a two-room outbuilding provide ample storage and workspace, while the mature garden, enclosed paddock, and orchard speak to the kind of slow, seasonal lifestyle so many buyers are searching for. Whether you’re dreaming of a peaceful family retreat, a base for exploring the Loire Valley, or even a bed-and-breakfast venture — this property has the space, the character, and the setting to make it all possible. Properties like this, combining genuine character with a private lake, rarely come to market at this price point.
Getting There
Nearest Train Station: La Flèche or Le Lude (limited service); the nearest mainline station with TGV connections is Le Mans, approximately 45 km to the north, with direct high-speed services to Paris Montparnasse in under an hour.
Nearest Airport: Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) is approximately 70 km to the south and handles seasonal international routes. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), approximately 130 km to the west, offers a wider range of international flights including regular UK connections.
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