Opis:

15c Manoir in excellent condition
* Village setting
* Large 2+ acre plot
* Numerous outbuildings
* Fantastic courtyard area

From the moment you step through the double electric gates into the hidden domain that lies beyond you know you're going to discover something special. Away from prying eyes this beautiful manoir has oodles of outdoor space created and designed for the owners and their guest to enjoy the maximum from the al-fresco life that this famous part of the Loire Valley has to offer (the climate here is one of the main reasons all those kings and queens of old came to this area). It's hard to remember that we are only a short walk into the heart of the pretty village with well reputed restaurant. Add this to the easy drive into either Tours itself or along the river to Azay Le Rideau and you have to ask what more could you need?

Lovingly restored throughout with great attention to the details this family home provides not only a pleasurable environment to live in but also a very practical one. The main building, with typical of the period high-pitched roof, has tiled floors throughout, with exposed stone walls, beams, solid tuffeau stone fireplace and of course that mandatory underground solid stone arched wine cellar. The open aspect of the dining room leads the eye to the courtyard beyond and the kitchen with side door is well equipped whilst retaining its feature fireplace. The large (58m2) split level lounge is also double aspect allowing plenty of natural light into this most popular of rooms, the fireplace (restored and replaced into it's original location after being discovered dismantled in one of the outbuildings) gives a lovely focal point as well as a complimentary heating source to the oil fired central heating. An office, laundry, wc and boiler room complete the ground floor.

The main stone staircase leads from the lounge to the first floor where you will discover the master bedroom; quarry tiled floor, high ceilings, double aspect with lovely views and an en-suite bathroom. The other side of the landing is another large double bedroom with separate shower room.

A second staircase leading from the ground floor office passes to the rear of the master bedroom ascending up to the top floor now offering another large double bedroom with views to the local church and chateau, a single bedroom and wc,. There's space for a shower room on this floor as well if required.

Outside on the other side of the courtyard is a large stone former barn now providing garaging for several cars as well as a guest lodge with a bedroom upstairs (with lovely views over the park), bathroom, wc and lounge on the ground floor. We have also a stone house with original bread-oven and another 'pressoir' building. The natural boundaries of the walled courtyard have lent themselves to the creation of various relaxation, eating and sheltered areas each one with views of the manoir.

Passing through the gated doorway or one of the garages you will discover the park. A good number of mature trees including two chestnuts dating back many hundreds of years. There's also a separate 1/2 acre plot sold with the property that has planning permission and could be sold off later on if the new owners wished.

Ideally located in a charming village a short distance from Azay le Rideau and Tours, a great family home with plenty of space for guests (paying or otherwise) and super outside space waiting to be enjoyed.

About Centre

Centre, like its neighbour the Pays de La Loire, is one the most majestic regions of France. Dominated by the Loire river and its chateaux, it is truly a magical part of France. Chartres, Blois and Bourges are some of the region's historic cities. Between Orleans and Tours is where you will see hundreds of magnificent chateaux, and this is where the region was given its name the "Valley of the Kings".

The scenery offers rolling hills, river valleys through to many forests, woodlands and lakes.

There are plenty of activities on offer from chateau tours, cycling, bird-watching, fishing, golf, hot-air ballooning, canoeing to kayaking. Of course the food and wines are excellent.

The area offers a mild climate thanks to the influence of the Loire river. The latitude of the Loire is typically where people say the climate becomes markedly better. The area offers milder winters, warm springs, warm to hot summers along with warm autumns.

Access to the region is good. There are low cost flights and the TGV fast train into Tours. Access to the region by car is also good with excellent motorway access. You can also fly into Paris and drive or take the train from there.

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