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Fresnay sur Sarthe, a “petites cites de caractere”: Just a leisurely stroll from the rocky hill-top medieval center of Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, you will discover an enchanting enclave of riverside stone houses, each with their own riverfront walled garden. Imagine relaxing afternoons rafting, kayaking or fishing on the river, lounging in the riverfront garden, a quiet morning on the balcony with coffee and pastry watching the wildlife on the river and the countryside beyond, leisurely meals with friends in the terraced gardens just outside the dinning room and late evenings staring into a cracking fire in the fireplace in the living room.
The home’s features include:
Ground Floor
- Rustic stonewalled landscaped garden on the river with panoramic views of the fields across the river and the spectacular rock acropolis of Le Chateau au Moyen-Age.
- Garage with plenty of space for a car and lots of storage
- Stone steps with wrought iron railings to the first floor and a balcony overlooking the river
First Floor
- Traditional exposed beamed ceilings and tiled floors
- Carved wood and leaded glass entry door to the living room
- Living room with river views, a massive stone fireplace, French doors to the balcony, French door to the kitchen and wood beamed arch to the dining room.
- Dinning room with seating for eight with two French doors and charming arched window offering views and access to the to the terraced gardens
- Hallway with French door to the terrace and doors to the dining room, guest bedroom, half-bath, kitchen and stairs to the second floor
- River view kitchen with carved wood cabinets, tile countertops and backsplash, cook top, oven, microwave, dishwasher, sink and refrigerator and ample space for a breakfast table in front of the French doors to the balcony
- Half bathroom
- Guest bedroom/den with windows to the gardens
- Multi-terraced stone walled landscaped garden, stone barbeque and trellises
Second Floor
- Master bedroom with windows overlooking the terrace garden
- Three additional bedrooms, one overlooking the terrace gardens, two overlooking the river and countryside
- Fully tiled bathroom with generous soaking tub, shower and sink
- Traditional separate water closet
- Generous sitting area with windows to the gardens, stair to the first floor and stairs to the attic and granary above
Attic/Grainery
Washhouses and weavers: From the 17th until the end of the 19th century, the trade of hemp and the cottage weaving industry created considerable economic expansion that fostered the creation of Le Bourg-Neuf and the Creusot. As you stroll Le Bourg-Neuf to the cul de sac at the picturesque stone mill, you cannot help but notice the unique number of charming stone washhouses that were built, along with the houses, for the local weavers.
Just a stroll away: Join the 2400 residents of Fresnay exploring the Saturday market, grocery stores, bakery, patissier, chocolatier, florist, tabac, cafes, restaurants, taverns, housewares and hardware store, antiques shops, specialty shops, museum, performing arts center, cinema and tourist offices.
Gateway to the regional park Normandie-Maine: Located in the Alps Mancelles in the Pays de la Loire, just south of Normandy, this undiscovered riverside gem is the ideal home for exploring northwestern and central France. At Le Mans, which is less than 30 minutes to the south, board the TGV train and you will arrive in the center of Paris or Airport Charles de Gaulle in around an hour. Drive one-hour south from Le Mans to the Loire Valley and the wonderland of the Loire Chateaux. Picturesque Alencon is 15 minutes to the North. Mont St Michel is 90 minutes East of Alencon and the Normandy beaches are about 2 hours to the North. Fresnay sur Sarthe offers easy access to the channel ports of Caen (2hrs.), Cherborg (2hrs. 45 min.) and Le Harve (2hrs 30 mins.).
Recreational opportunities abound. Go for a swim in the local outdoor pool Le Sans Souci, play miniature golf, enjoy the skateboard park, sharpen your archery or tennis skills all in or near town. Trails and facilities for golfing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and bungee jumping are all within easy distance from town. If cars are your passion, you could even spend 24 hours in Le Mans. Explore the nearby villages of St-Leonard-des-Bois and St-Cenereri-le-Gerei that, along with Fresnay sur Sarthe, are considered the most beautiful sites in the Alpes Mancelles. Travel further to the châteaux, craftsman and troglodyte villages of the Loire Valley. Experience the tangy ciders and exceptional cheeses from the pastoral countryside of Normandy, the ethereal grandeur of Mont St Michel and the rugged beauty of Brittany beyond, the historical northern beaches, and the city of light, Paris.
Resources: www.fresnaysursarthe.fr is a terrific site, especially well known for its incredible collection of old post cards of the town. The post cards of Le Bourg-Neuf are wonderful. The tourist office site: www.ot-alpes-mancelles.com is available in English and has links to numerous other sites.
Sur Sarthe is the perfect home to become your doorway to exploring the treasures of France.
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