In a quiet spot, a splendid Chateau property set on 3 ha of land in a rural location, mostly renovated, but with a further wing to create additional accommodation ... The property consists on the ground floor of an entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study and a staircase hall. The principal spiral stone staircase leads to the first floor where there are in total 7 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Above the bedrooms are attics. There are plenty of beams, fireplaces, tiled and parquet floors. Most of the house is presented in excellent order having been recently refurbished, however there are a number of rooms that could benefit from further attention. Behind the main house, there is a substantial wing of 6 rooms on the ground and first floor that could provide further accommodation. Outside, there are outbuildings and over 3 hectares of parkland consisting of some lovely mature trees. *This property would make a perfect family home or superb little boutique hotel.*
A charming late 18th - early 19th century French chateau situated a few kilometres away from the historic market town of Richelieu in the southern Loire area of France. The property has been very well maintained by the current owners and is presented in good condition. * Ground floor - Entrance hall with staircase, drawing room, library, dining room. * Basement level - Kitchen, study, utility room, bedroom and bathroom, wine cellar. * First floor: 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms * Second floor - 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom * Outbuildings - There are numerous outbuildings/storerooms/garages/stables etc... In one of the outbuildings there is a vast reception room with kitchen area and bar. This room can seat up to 100 people. There's also a Chapel and pigeon tower. * The Land - the grounds extend to 23.5 hectares and are a mix of fields and woodland. Through the woodland there are 7 kilometres of private bridle paths. h3. Summary: * Charming late 18th century château * 11 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms * Chapel and pigeon tower * Numerous outbuildings/storerooms/garages * 23.5 hectares of fields and woodland
17th Century Chateau with farmhouse, groom's cottage and swimming pool set on 78 acres gardens and grassland with many outbuildings including stables. The property is situated just 4 kilometres from the town of Richelieu in the Loire/Touraine region of France. Richelieu is a thriving community and the town has a number of bars, restaurants, shops, medical services and supermarkets. The larger town of Chinon is around 20 kilometres distant. Here, very comprehensive facilities are available. Richelieu, was constructed by the Cardinal of the same name in the 17th century. The cardinal, of course, was the 'baddie' in the 'Three Musketeers' by Alexandre Dumas, but in reality he was a great patron of the arts, an accomplished scientist and social reformer. The town, devised entirely by him, was the first ever grid iron town to be constructed and indeed when New York was built, the American town planners visited Richelieu to see for themselves the practicalities of such town design. Richelieu is 25 kilometres from the motorway junction taking you North to Paris (300 kms) and south to Bordeaux (317kms). The major towns of Tours and Poitiers are respectively (62kms) and (65kms). From each of these towns there are regular (daily during the summer) flights to London Stansted and TGV services to Paris. The typical time between Tours and Paris Montparnasse is 1.02 hours.) These trains continue from Paris to Charles de Gaulle airport with its extensive international flight services. h2. The Chateau h3. Ground floor: * Entrance Hall * Drawing room * Sitting room * Dining room * Cinema/TV room * Study * Further study and Kitchen/breakfast room * 2 WCs. h3. First floor: * Principal bedroom suite with bathroom and dressing room * 4 further bedroom/bathrooms suites * 2 further bedrooms requiring work (mainly decorative) h3. Second floor: * 4 bedrooms bathroom and further attic rooms One of the delights about the house is that it is for the most part, one room deep which gives wonderful views over the grounds from all rooms and a fabulous transversal light which is very pleasant. h2. The Farmhouse: * Kitchen/breakfast room * Sitting room * 2 bedrooms * bathroom * Apartment/Groom's Cottage * Living room with kitchen area, bedroom and bathroom. h2. Additional information: * Swimming pool set in a super rose garden * Victorian era greenhouse * Lake and boathouse h2. Agricultural buildings: * numerous barns, store rooms, cellars and outbuildings throughout the property * formal stable yard consisting of 15 boxes * further 10 boxes in the farmhouse yard * fields shelters in all paddocks h2. Grounds * Part walled orchard, lawns, paddocks, impressive tree lined drive. * In all about 78 acres. 18 acres form the garden areas, orchard and lawns. * The remaining 60 acres are well managed post and railed grassland paddocks and fields. h2. HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY There is not an awful lot of history known about the chateau although it is clear that the property was constructed in three different eras starting in the 17th century and finishing in the 18th century. There is a portrait above the fireplace in one of the studies which will remain at the property after the sale which is reputed to be a portrait of the eminent cardinal's mistress. Folklore or reality, it is a fun story! What is clear, is that the building to the right of Lady Pichardiere, is the original (and still existing) part of the existing building before its later additions. h2. GARDENS AND GROUNDS The chateau is approached via a track that winds until it turns into the kilometre long tree lined drive leading up to the chateau. On each side of the drive are the post and rail fenced paddocks. On the left hand side of the drive is the small lake and boathouse which probably started its life as the washhouse. The remaining land lies behind and to the south of the chateau and is made up of large lawned areas with many mature trees. There are some super cedar trees, mature walnut trees and in the orchard a wide selection of fruit trees. The swimming pool is hidden in a secluded area behind one of the outbuildings. The current owners have planted an abundance of rose trees around the swimming pool area which give an array of colour throughout the swimming months. h3. Summary: * Chateau dating from 17th Century * Residential or commercial opportunities * Currently horse training establishment * Chateau, farmhouse, groom's cottage * 78 acres gardens and grassland
Everywhere on this estate there is a plentiful supply of water, it has no less than three natural water sources, you do not have to pay for water! Included in the price are antiques and modern furnishings. * Important: a part of this land is designated as constructible, subject of course to a mandatory planning application. The closest station is TOURS St Pierre des Corps which 55 minutes away from Paris on the express TGV train, and 1H 30 from Roissy airport. It is one hour away from both Poitiers and Tours Nord airports (with a direct Tours to London flight). Helicopters can land within the grounds. A beautiful chateau is perfect order you only have to walk in. 20 rooms and approx. 14,000 square feet [1,300m2] of living area, plus an attic, and in the grounds an old farm. The property consists of 30 hectares [300,000 m2] 70 acres of land, forest, lake and gardens. 3 Living rooms, 2 dining rooms, 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 11 toilets, large kitchen, antique oven, 2 house-keepers apartments, one inside one outside the chateau. Stables, swimming pool in the palm tree garden. Just 5km distance from the nearest town of Loches with its international school. This region is very popular with tourist, famous as an area of outstanding natural beauty, for its wine and well known by hunting enthusiasts. Close to Chambord, Amboise, Chenonceau, Chinon etc. Its name comes from the "Marquis de Bussire" of the Maussabr family who lived there for four centuries, up until 1936. "Maussabr" was the name of an ancestor, a knight who was mutilated during the crusades and whose companions then called "le mal sabr" (badly hacked with a sabre) which later became Maussabr. The castle was first mentioned in 1234, probable date of its construction, in the archives of the city of Tours. Refurbished during the Renaissance, its decorative elements reveal the magnificence of the period, as shown, for instance, in the exceptional bands containing the medallions. The slate roof is in perfect condition and has been regularly checked and repaired in true traditional manner. It also contains handsome architectural elements, typical of the Renaissance. The castle still has many traces of the 13th century. One can imagine the battles against the Saracens in the two defence towers, the machicolations and the rampart walks, with en-corbelled brattices and murder holes. Upon request more details and pictures are available.
Touraine. Splendid XVIth and XVIIth century chateau offering 550m2 of living space on 3,3 ha of land. 5 bedrooms + bathrooms. Outbuildings, caretaker's cottage. Wood parkland. Contact us for more details.
A WELL RESTORED LONGERE LOCATED IN A COURTYARD HAMLET, just 2kms outside of a pretty château village with shops. The property is just north of the Loire river valley and close to the famous Bourgueil vineyards. Built in the 18th century, it has been tastefully renovated, including replacing the roof and is in excellent condition throughout with many character features preserved. It comprises: (Ground Floor) a large and modern fitted kitchen with working fireplace, exposed beams and tiled floor. To the rear of the kitchen is a door leading to a good size laundry space, storage and a food preparation area. A large corridor leads from the kitchen and gives access to the lounge at the far end of the property. This room has a working fireplace, exposed beams and tons of character. Also on the Ground Floor is a small (single) bedroom, currently used as a bureau/office and a separate toilet (WC & washbasin). Stairs from the Lounge lead to the First Floor were there is a large family bathroom (bath / separate shower/ WC & washbasin). There are two large bedrooms on this floor. The master bedroom (38m2) could easily be adapted to include an additional ensuite bathroom. Outside, the aspect is to the rear, overlooking open countryside. There is a large sun terrace and mature garden. The property also has a separate vegetable garden, garden shed, wood store and, attached to the end of the cottage, is a covered car port. Mains water / electricity and a septic tank (which has its conformity certificate) plus central heating provided by a wood burning stove, make this an easy move in, with nothing to do.
Built in the 1600s as a fortified château, the property has substantial opportunity for re-configuration. The main house, which forms part of the château site (there is a neighbour), is of sound construction and has already been renovated. Most of the work is to the interior, although the property is habitable now. It comprises (Ground Floor): large kitchen (basic), a good size lounge with fireplace, a shower room and a separate WC. There is also a small cellar which houses the gas central heating boiler. On the First Floor there are two large bedrooms (one with a fireplace). The loft is accessed (at the moment) by a ladder. The space is ideal for conversion. Also up here is an impressive fireplace. The property comes with over 700m2 of outbuildings that create tremendous opportunities for conversion to additional accommodation. The whole site is ideal for someone planning a B&B or holiday cottage business with a difference.
DATING BACK TO THE 17TH CENTURY, this house with a gîte is situated in a hamlet not far from the historic château-town of Chinon. The main property, dating back to the 17th Century, is set in large grounds and bordered by vineyards. The property has well presented accommodation and comprises: reception hall (base of the tower), two sitting rooms with log burning fires, two bathrooms, four bedrooms (two are in the tower), a kitchen with log burning stove and two garages. Outside is a large swimming pool (12mx5m) and a large fenced garden with fruit trees and BBQ area and wooden pergola with over-hanging vines. The property also has gîte accommodation - this comprises of three bedrooms, bathroom, a kitchen, dining/living room and hallway. The gîte has french windows opening towards the swimming pool. It also has a seperate south facing garden with fruit trees, BBQ and gravel driveway, which is surrounded on three sides by a large hedge. Mains water/electricity, 2 x septic tanks and well. Plus central heating (oil) in the main house and electric radiators in the gîte. This is an impressive property and we have chosen it to be part of our 'Premier Collection'.
A really stunning townhouse dating from the 17th century and set in a quiet location in this historic town created by the Cardinal Richelieu, better known as the villain in the 3 Musketeers story. The gardens are beautifully laid out with a very sunny (south facing) terrace with wide stone steps leading down to a lawned area. There are some well established plants and shrubs and even a small “boules” court. The garden runs down to the stream that once fed the moats that surrounded the town of Richelieu and behind the gardens is the park in which once stood the private chateau of the Cardinal. This park is open to the public. Opposite the house is a very large garage with plenty of space for a workshop store room and wine store. The garage potentially could be renovated and used as guest accommodation. The property, which has featured in the magazine 25 Beautiful Homes has been fully renovated in the recent past and is presented in absolutely impeccable order. There are few houses in the town with a garden as large as this one and few which have been renovated to the exacting standard seen here. There are still period features including terracotta tiled floors and beams but cleverly mixed with modern conveniences such as under floor heating on the ground floor. *An exceptional property, suitable as a second home or as a very comfortable private residence.* * Ground floor - Living room, kitchen/breakfast room, double bedroom, shower room, WC and utility room * First Floor - 3 double bedrooms and bathroom. h3. Summary: * Stunning townhouse in a quiet location * Large garage which could be renovated * 4 bedrooms and a bathroom * Beautiful gardens and a terrace * In the historic town Richelieu
The hotel residence Les Jardins Renaissance, offers 2 and 3 bedroom duplex apartments (maisonettes) with terraces, and comes with an indoor heated swimming pool and tennis court. Property type : Leaseback Duplex Apartments AddressAzay le Rideau Accommodation2 to 3 bedrooms Prices141K to 147K Size44 to 54sqm Deposit5% to Notary Delivery date2007 YieldUp to 4.11% Sales office Yes The development: The hotel residence Les Jardins Renaissance, offers 2 and 3 bedroom duplex apartments (or maisonettes) with terraces, and comes with an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and a tennis court. The residence is located 800m from the town centre of Azay and its amenities. Each apartment is fully furnished and equipped. The apartment: General condition very good Condition of furniture very good The location: The residence is located close to the village and castle of Azay le Rideau, part of the Loir Valley. The chateau stands on an island in the River Indre and was built from 1518 to 1527, which makes it one of the purest gems of Renaissance architecture. Now Azay-le-Rideau is surrounded by a distinctly nineteenth-century park-like English landscape garden with many specimen trees, especially exotic conifers. Le chateau is listed as historic monument and is opened to visits. There is also a multitude of other chateaux or mansions to visit in the area. Aside from the castles the area of Azay le Chateau, the Loir Valley, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, offers beautiful landscapes and picturesque villages brimming with flowers. And there is plenty to entertain such as the Balzac Museum, The Millers house, the Poire Tapee (dedicated to the local speciality of oven-dried pears) museums... Activities: The Pays d'Azay-le-Rideau has managed to preserve its natural heritage. It is the ideal place to try out a variety of leisure activities: hot air balloons and helicopters, all types of boats and kayaks, bicycles, motorbikes, quad bikes, horse riding, hiking, swimming Local food and gastronomy: The Azay-Le-Rideau vineyard produces Touraine appellation d'origine controlee (AOC) wines. It is one of the oldest vineyards in the Touraine region. But the Loire valley is also home to a multitude of great vineyards such as Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil, sparkling Vouvray or Montlouis Rillettes, goat's cheese, and fouasse (focaccia-type bread). The management company The company exclusively managing this development was created in 1976 and has been operating in the tourism sector for the last 40 years. The current European leader for self-catering holidays, this company manages 75,000 beds in 178 leaseback residences across France. Their property catalogue is used by 8000 travel agencies, with over 3 million holiday brochures being distributed each year. Investment scheme: Commercial lease of 11 years (ongoing) Investment option: 2 weeks high season in summer or winter time Rental income: 3.40% (4,799.69/year) Financing: We have our own French mortgage brokerage service in order to find the most suitable mortgage for you. Whether you want an interest-only mortgage, a traditional repayment mortgage or hybrid mortgage, we can get the right mortgage for you. Access: Azay-le-Rideau is a commune of the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. It is located 20 minutes from Chinon, 30 minutes from Tours and an hour from Poitiers. By train: London is 2hrs from Paris. Azay le Rideau has regular connections to Paris in less than 2 hours. By plane: Poitiers international airport is located an hour from Azay le Rideau.
Dans une petite ville de touraine, je vous propose une très belle et grande Maison Bourgeoise , qui évoque le luxe du début du siècle dernier (parquet, moulures, cheminées marbre, hauteur de plafond), l'ensemble entièrement restauré. Au rez-de-chaussée, entrée, bureau, salon, salle à manger, cuisine aménagée équipée, chambre avec salle de bain. Au 1er étage 3 chambres, salle de bains, WC, dressing, salles d'eau. Au 2ème étage : 3 chambres, salles d'eau, salle de bains, grenier. Parking privatif dans parc arboré et fleurie de 700 m². Sous-sol et cave sous la totalité de la maison. Puits et pompe. Sans vis à vis, entre château et Loire. 30 minutes de TOURS 90 minutes de PARIS. Mon AVIS: Cette magnifique maison, est idéale pour une exploitation en chambres d'hôtes, ce que fait déjà le propriétaire des lieux (3 épis). Budget 499759 EUROS; Frais d'agence réduits inclus - Contacter localement votre conseiller au: ... ou par mail ... et plus d'information ou plus de photos sur ... RCS 487 624 777 Mandat n°18737 Le professionnel vous conseille, garantit et sécurise votre projet immobilier. A bientôt Aucun. http://www.arkadia.com/yywe-t2213/
The hotel residence Les Jardins Renaissance, offers 2 and 3 bedroom duplex apartments (maisonettes) with terraces, and comes with an indoor heated swimming pool and tennis court. Property type : Leaseback Duplex Apartments AddressAzay le Rideau Accommodation2 to 3 bedrooms Prices141K to 147K Size44 to 54sqm Deposit5% to Notary Delivery date2007 YieldUp to 4.11% Sales office Yes The development: The hotel residence Les Jardins Renaissance, offers 2 and 3 bedroom duplex apartments (or maisonettes) with terraces, and comes with an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and a tennis court. The residence is located 800m from the town centre of Azay and its amenities. Each apartment is fully furnished and equipped. The apartment: General condition very good Condition of furniture very good The location: The residence is located close to the village and castle of Azay le Rideau, part of the Loir Valley. The chateau stands on an island in the River Indre and was built from 1518 to 1527, which makes it one of the purest gems of Renaissance architecture. Now Azay-le-Rideau is surrounded by a distinctly nineteenth-century park-like English landscape garden with many specimen trees, especially exotic conifers. Le chateau is listed as historic monument and is opened to visits. There is also a multitude of other chateaux or mansions to visit in the area. Aside from the castles the area of Azay le Chateau, the Loir Valley, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, offers beautiful landscapes and picturesque villages brimming with flowers. And there is plenty to entertain such as the Balzac Museum, The Millers house, the Poire Tapee (dedicated to the local speciality of oven-dried pears) museums... Activities: The Pays d'Azay-le-Rideau has managed to preserve its natural heritage. It is the ideal place to try out a variety of leisure activities: hot air balloons and helicopters, all types of boats and kayaks, bicycles, motorbikes, quad bikes, horse riding, hiking, swimming Local food and gastronomy: The Azay-Le-Rideau vineyard produces Touraine appellation d'origine controlee (AOC) wines. It is one of the oldest vineyards in the Touraine region. But the Loire valley is also home to a multitude of great vineyards such as Chinon, Bourgueil, Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil, sparkling Vouvray or Montlouis Rillettes, goat's cheese, and fouasse (focaccia-type bread). The management company The company exclusively managing this development was created in 1976 and has been operating in the tourism sector for the last 40 years. The current European leader for self-catering holidays, this company manages 75,000 beds in 178 leaseback residences across France. Their property catalogue is used by 8000 travel agencies, with over 3 million holiday brochures being distributed each year. Investment scheme: Commercial lease of 11 years (ongoing) Investment option: 2 weeks high season in summer or winter time Rental income: 3.40% (4,799.69/year) Financing: We have our own French mortgage brokerage service in order to find the most suitable mortgage for you. Whether you want an interest-only mortgage, a traditional repayment mortgage or hybrid mortgage, we can get the right mortgage for you. Access: Azay-le-Rideau is a commune of the Indre-et-Loire department in central France. It is located 20 minutes from Chinon, 30 minutes from Tours and an hour from Poitiers. By train: London is 2hrs from Paris. Azay le Rideau has regular connections to Paris in less than 2 hours. By plane: Poitiers international airport is located an hour from Azay le Rideau. Note: Prices are approximate - see website for exact euro price.