Beautifully Restored 3 Storey, 8 Bedroom Historical Chateau with Separate Cottage, Nestling in 18 Hectares of Glorious …

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Beautifully Restored 3 Storey, 8 Bedroom Historical Chateau with Separate Cottage, Nestling in 18 Hectares of Glorious Land with Gardens, Pool, Woods, Equestrian Facilities and Outbuildings, while …

Beautifully restored 3 storey, 8 bedroom historical Chateau with separate cottage, nestling in
18 hectares of glorious land with gardens, pool, woods, equestrian facilities and outbuildings, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near Tours.

This enchanting 16th and 18th century property is situated close to a village with essential amenities and just 5 km from a dynamic town offering all the necessary services. It is approximately 30 minutes by car to the north-west of the city of Tours in the Loire Valley.

The 18 hectares (44 acre) comprises of paddocks, a bridged entrance moat, and a large pond, making it an ideal private residence and base from which to enjoy this popular area.

The chateau provides circa 450m2 of comfortable living space over 3 floors.

The formal hallway of 30m2 with parquet flooring, double aspect, ornate plasterwork and wood panelling, leads to a wc and stairs to the upper floor along with glazed doors to the rear terrace and pool. Distribution from here is, double doors to the left and the main living room. which is a triple aspect room with views towards the paddocks on one side, terrace and pool to the rear and moat in front. A light and airy room of 40m2 with parquet flooring, original marble working fireplace, wood panelling and plasterwork.

To the other side of the entrance hall through another set of double doors is the dining hall of 31m2 with double aspect views, painted ceiling beams, parquet floor, original fireplace and doors to the kitchen and study. The glazed doors into the study along with the internal window panel permit a sharing of the natural light between these two rooms.

Circa 17m2 with rounded front wall, the study features parquet flooring and access to the service staircase.

The kitchen, 25m2 and utility room of 11m2 are well equipped with tiled floors and original fireplace both conceived within the former chapel.

The first floor with central landing area provides easy access to the master suite of 39m2, triple aspect with views over the moat, park and paddocks and pool terrace. Herring bone flooring, wood panelled integral cupboards and painted ceiling beams and fireplace all add to the charm and elegance of this main bedroom. A large private bathroom with bath, shower, double washbasins and separate wc complete this suite.

Across the landing, which hides a second wc, are 3 further bedrooms (22m2, 15m2 and 16m2) and a shared bathroom.

The second floor, again with central landing, with wc and bathroom, leads to a large triple aspect office/study which could be used as a bedroom, of 44m2 with wonderful views over the garden and paddocks, enjoying plenty of natural light with exposed roof beams and herring boned flooring. On the other side of the landing area are three further bedrooms (19m2, 18m2 and 13m2) and a shower room.

The outbuildings include :
A former caretaker's cottage (ideal as a gite d'hotes) in relatively good condition, with 60m2 of living space over 2 floors, comprising: a 16m2 kitchen opening onto a 17m2 living room with a staircase leading to the bedroom on the 1st floor. There is a shower room on the ground floor.

A garage for 2 vehicles.
6 enclosed stables + 2 other stables.
A large barn (5-6 vehicles).
A courtyard.
A workshop with fireplace.
A henhouse.
A wine cellar.
A shed.

From the local path, a tree-lined drive leads through the front paddocks and part of the woodland before spanning the moat, leading to the gravelled courtyard in front of the chateau.
The grounds are home to several remarkable trees, including a majestic three-hundred-year-old cedar, bearing witness to the history and exceptional character of the site.

The estate covers more than 44 acres (18 hectares), including 18.53 acres (7.5 hectares) of woodland.

A vast paddock stretches out to a 1,500m2 natural pond. Near the rear entrance gates, there is an old sand quarry and a hay shed.

Out of sight, behind the chateau, nestles a heated, secure 6 x12 m swimming pool, complete with bar, sauna and spa, offering a discreet, privileged space in which to relax.