Arquenay, 53170, France
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Le Château des Rêves* is a luxury, private retreat centre and holiday home just over an hour outside of Paris via TGV.
Overview:
Le Château des Rêves is a stately property of 10 hectare featuring a manor house of 10 bedrooms, outbuildings, a cottage, and orangerie. The property is located just four kilometres from Meslay-du-Maine and 1 hours from Paris via TGV to Laval. Nearby Rennes airport allows for easy access to the property from regional airports throughout France and Europe.
The project sponsor, Mr. Alexander de Lorraine, plans to acquire the property, renovate the existing structures, and convert the property into a luxury retreat destination. The featured events will include mindfulness retreats (Yoga, Detoxing, Fasting), cooking classes, weddings, corporate events, theatre productions, gardening classes, and outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.
Opportunity:
Le Château des Rêves (CR) is primarily being used as a residence at the present time, though the owners do generate income from occasional holiday rentals, events, and cottage rentals. The planned acquisition and development are designed to capitalise on perceived demand from upper-income professionals to have a destination that allows them to de-stress and refocus their energy through a series of taught classes as well as interesting events such as a organic foods markets and entertainment to fill their own time.
Management will seek to reward investors with distributions, share buybacks, and/or disposition activities, all investments are 100% backed by tangible assets. Investors are projected to receive an annualised equity IRR off ~25%.
*Project name – property name protected for security reasons
Le Château des Rêves will provide third party retreat providers the ideal backdrop for their classes and courses. Providing first class facilities, coupled with peaceful surroundings. Each retreat will be designed to increase creativity, and reduce stress. Similar concepts are run throughout France and report occupancy rates between 61-76%
Regularly Le Château des Rêves will offer a range of weeklong classes to fully utilize the property. Ranging from residential cooking classes professionally trained top chefs, to modern etiquette courses, and others depending on demand. The curriculum will adjust depending on season and guest need. Guest additionally have access to nature activities include garden walks, fishing, boating, horseback riding, and guided nature walks.
The property currently features 6 renovated bedroom suites, and further 4 bedrooms in need of light refurbishment. The Company plans to renovate those rooms as a priority. Further there is a renovated 3-bedroom cottage that is rented on a weekly basis in the grounds. In addition, two new cabins may be built on the property, providing comfortable furnishings with a distinct countryside experience. The cabins are estimated to be 500 square feet in area, with wood exteriors, connected to the manor by trails. The company plans to install the cabins in Phase 2 of the project.
The wedding and event business will be an integral part of the strategy to transform Le Château des Rêves into a strong regional destination. The project sponsor believes that at least 12 weddings and/or events per year is feasible, supported by a broader marketing program in conjunction with updated facilities. The Company may also target newlyweds for honeymoons at the property, using the manor house and/or other facilities for this purpose.
The project sponsor’s goal is to make Le Château des Rêves a focus for Mayenne County’s fairs, festivals, theatre, and musical events.
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