Restored C16th and 18th chateau in 44 acres in Loire Valley

French restored 16-18th C chateau for sale in Loire Valley. Many original architectual features. Stables and outbuildings including caretaker's cottage. 18 hectares. Swimming pool/sauna complex. A fabulous business proposition. 30 mins from Tours

It is located approximately 30 minutes by car to the north-west of the city of Tours.

This elegant restored property enjoys a peaceful setting, close to a village with essential amenities and just 5 km from a dynamic town offering all the necessary services.
Surrounded by its 18 hectares (44 acre) park with paddocks, bridged entrance moat, large pond makes it an ideal private residence and base from which to enjoy this popular area.

The chateau provides circa 450sqm of comfortable living space over 3 floors.
We enter via the formal hallway, 30sqm with parquet flooring, double aspect, ornate plasterwork and wood panelling, 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 lounge.
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 40sqm 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 we discover the dining hall. 31sqm 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 17sqm with rounded front wall, the study features parquet flooring and access to the service staircase.
The kitchen, 25sqm and utility room of 11sqm 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; 39sqm, 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 (22sqm, 15sqm & 16sqm) and a shared bathroom.
The second floor, again with central landing (with wc and bathroom), leads to a large triple aspect office/study (could be used as a bedroom) of 44sqm with wonderful views over the park and paddocks. Plenty of natural light with exposed roof beams and herring boned flooring. On the other side of the landing area are three further bedrooms (19sqm, 18sqm & 13sqm) and a shower room.

The outbuildings include :
A former caretaker's cottage (ideal as a gîte d'hôtes) in relatively good condition, with 60sqm of living space over 2 floors, comprising: a 16sqm kitchen opening onto a 17sqm living room with a staircase leading to the bedroom on the 1st floor. There is a shower room on the ground floor.
- Garage for 2 vehicles
6 enclosed stables + 2 other stables
Large barn (5-6 vehicles)
A courtyard
Workshop with fireplace
Henhouse
Wine cellar
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 château.
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 1,500 sqm natural pond. Near the rear entrance gates, there is an old sand quarry and a hay shed.
Out of sight, behind the château, nestles a heated, secure 6x12 m swimming pool, complete with bar, sauna and spa, offering a discreet, privileged space in which to relax.