Gite Complex for Sale in Centre-Val De Loire - Charming Property- Swimming Pool

Property Description

Overview: Clos de La Richaudiere comprises of a main 4 bedroom house, 5 guesthouses/gites (4 bedrooms, 2*3 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 bedroom) all renovated to a very high standard and with a total of over 670 square metres.
The property is situated in a rural private location and all properties enjoy views over open farm land.
The property is ideally suited to being a family home and tourism activity. The property is run as successful gites by the current owners.
The main house was constructed in 1974.
The guesthouses were constructed in the late 19th century and they have been sympathetically converted from their original usage (eg grain store and stables) by local artisans and they have maintained numerous original features (eg oak beams).
The properties are within grounds totaling just over 5 hectares including a lake (approx. 1 hectare) and the remainder is flat pasture. There is a newly renovated covered and heated swimming pool (11 m*5 m) and stabling for 4 horses (100 m2).

Location: The closest villages are Murs (approx 2 km, Clere du Bois (approx 3 km) and Paulnay (approx 4 km) where there is a grocery/ bar/restaurant. Other villages close by include Azay le Ferron and Clion and they both have a bakery, butcher, supermarket, pharmacy and hairdressers.
The largest large town is Chatillon sur Indre which is approximately 9 km away. Chatillon has several supermarkets, banks, schools, restaurants, doctors, hospitals and various shops.
The royal town of Loches is 30 mins away and this has an excellent international school as well has many shops and a large market twice a week.
Clos de La Richaudiere is ideally located from a tourist perspective as it is close to the Brenne regional natural park (10 mins) and all the main tourists attractions that the Loire Valley offers. It also offers excellent riding and walking as there is direct access on to a randonnee (bridleway).
Within 30 mins there are lots of other attractions eg Loches (medieval and royal town), Chedigny (village with the roses festival), Montresor (one of the nicest villages in France), Angles sur l'Anglin, Beauval zoo (one of the best in Europe), La Haute Touche reserve or Azay le Ferron castle.
Within 60 mins there are all the world famous chateaux (Amboise, Chenonceau,Valençay, Cheverny, Chambord, Chaumont) and large cities such as Tours and Poitiers (including Futuroscope).
There are golf courses in Villedieu sur Indre and La Roche Posay, both 30 mins drive. In Chatillon sur Indre there is a fully renovated public swimming pool.
There are several leisure lakes (Bellebouche, Chemille sur Indrois, Saint Genou) at 20 - 30 mins drive.
Riding bicycle is very pleasant on quiet roads in the countryside or along the river Indre.
Closest airports are Tours, Poitiers, both 60 mins drive. Limoges is approx 90 mins drive. Paris is 250 km and the coast (La Rochelle) is 230 km.
Access to various motorways: A20 (Paris and Toulouse), A10 (Paris and Bordeaux) and A85 (Nantes and Lyon).

Main house: it has been designed by an architect and built in 1974.The total surface is 200 m2. It is entirely UPVC double glazed (only the garage has single glazed windows. It is centrally heated (heat pump and boiler are 7 years old). There is a water softener. New septic tank has been installed in 2011. Exterior restoration and painting end of 2015.
Ground floor:the ground floor enjoys lovely views over gardens and open land farm. Orientation is east, south and west. All rooms have large double doors that allows lots of natural light. The lounge has a particular high ceiling as well as a large fireplace constructed in traditional white stone.
- large hall with marble floor and wooden staircase.
- 35 m2 lounge with marble floor and 3 sets of double UPVC doors, stone fireplace and satellite tv connection,
- 18 m2 dining room with marble floor and double UPVC door leading to the terrace,
- 18 m2 fitted kitchen with travertine floor, handmade French oak units with large larder and breakfast bar and double UPVC door leading to the terrace,
- 16 m2 master bedroom with wooden floor, double UPVC door opening onto the terrace and large fitted double wardrobes in separate area outside bedroom,
- 12 m2 bathroom with wooden floor, large shower , high quality bath and taps, double sink on vein travertine base, electric radiator and radiator connected to central heating system,
- separate toilet with hand wash sink,
- 17 m2 study with vinyl floor, double UPVC door leading to side of house, single UPVC leading to front of house, phone line and broadband internet,
- utility room with sink and plumbing for washing machine,
- garage with an automatic garage door and separate room for hybrid boiler and water softener,
- large 61 m2 terrace totally renovated in 2012 oriented east and south, with automatic sun protection.
First floor:
- 2 bedrooms (20 m2 and 14 m2)with fitted carpet and a shower room including large sink, separate toilets,
- 1 bedroom (17 m2) with fitted carpet, shower room and toilets en suite,
- dressing room with hanging storage and shelving,
- attic (access from landing and outside door).

The guesthouses/gites:
Villa Saule - 103 m2 - converted grain store with extensive beams on the ground floor and original wooden features on the first floor. Fully centrally heated by oil fuelled radiators. Tiled and double glazed throughout. this property has a terrace extending on to the large stoned courtyard and lawn. Ground floor : hall, kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, lounge with stone fireplace, toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms, bathroom including bath, shower and sink, separate toilets and 1 bedroom with shower room en-suite and toilets.
Villa Chene - 136 m2 - Connected to villa Saule by large tiled atrium. Converted grain store with extensive beams on the ground floor and original wooden features on the first floor. This property has an impressive fireplace and gallery landing. Fully centrally heated by oil fuelled radiators. Tiled and double glazed throughout. this property has a terrace extending on to the large stoned courtyard and lawn. Ground floor: hall, kitchen, dining area, lounge, 1 bedroom with shower room en-suite and toilets. First floor : 2 bedrooms, a bathroom including bath with mixer taps, toilet and sink, 1 bedroom with en-suite including shower, sink and toilet.
Villa Peuplier – 112 m2 - This is a separate building that stands facing the other gites and has a private terrace at its rear. Converted barn with extensive original beams on the ground floor and original wooden features on the first floor. Fully centrally heated by oil fuelled radiators. Tiled and double glazed throughout. Ground floor: hall, kitchen, dining area, lounge, 1 bedroom with shower room en-suite and toilets. First floor : 2 bedrooms, bathroom including bath, shower and sink, separate toilets
Villa Bouleau - 70 m2 - Ground floor : hall, kitchen, dining and living area with terrace, 1 bedroom with bathroom en-suite including bath, shower cubicle, sink and toilet. First floor : 1 bedroom with shower room en-suite and separate toilet.
Villa Noisette - 36 m2 - Ground floor : hall, kitchen, dining and living area with terrace, 1 bedroom with shower room en-suite including shower cubicle, sink and toilet.

Wellness area: 100 m2 with jacuzzi, sauna, shower and laundry on the ground floor. On the first floor: library with sofas, web corner and meeting room.

The swimming pool:
The swimming pool (11m*5m) has been fully renovated in 2019; water is chlorine treated. It is heated with heat pump and covered with a high retractable use. The swimming pool can be used all year long. The technical room is a 9 m2 chalet, constructed in 2019; it includes the new water filtration system and all control devices for chemical and sanitary products.

The barn:
200 m2 agricultural type shed with new concrete floor, sides closed by metal cladding and automatic industrial garage door (3 m wide and 4 m high).

Stablings for horses:
100 m2 wooden building with 4 individual stablings for horses, a saddlery and a storage room. Steel deck roof totally renovated in
2017.