luxury listed houses for sale Tours, France

A priory, tithe barn and outbuildings, with partial Historical Monument status, on nearly 35 hectares of grounds, a few minutes from Tours. The property, undetectable from a street along the edge of the village, is accessible from an iron gate that opens on to a lane that ascends gradually through the woods and leads to a second gate that gives on to an immense gravel courtyard, planted with flowerbeds, which communicates with all of the buildings, as well as vestiges from the 13th and 16th centuries, all recognised with either national or regional Historical Monument status. As for the largest of the two inhabitable buildings, with approximately 330 m² and completely restored, it today features a sunny living environment, whose many ancient details, such as a spiral stone staircase, fireplaces and pointed stone walls, have been preserved. Flanked on either side by outbuildings and a tower, the dwelling faces a large tithe barn, whereas and an impressive dovecote stands in the middle of the courtyard. Lastly, the estate, which extends over nearly 35 contiguous hectares, are crisscrossed by pathways and a stream.

Less than 30mn from Tours and 2.5h from Paris, set within an unspoiled environment of woodland, meadows and water features, this character manor house offers approximately 900 m² of living space at the heart of an 11-hectare estate. Restored with exacting standards, it combines the charm of historic architecture with contemporary comfort, in a family-oriented, elegant and light-filled atmosphere. The Property The manor harmoniously blends 16th- and 19th-century elements. The refinement of its façades, the nobility of its materials, the quality of its interior appointments and the balance of its volumes create a timeless living environment. Ground Floor A vast through entrance hall distributes the reception rooms, all opening onto the terraces. Right wing: Dining room on garden level, kitchen with fireplace designed for informal dining, pantry. Left wing: Living room with bespoke library, second sitting room with Napoleon III fireplace, study, dressing room, WC. The entire level has been carefully renovated: Burgundy stone flooring, underfloor heating, custom joinery, fully upgraded electrical system. First Floor The landing leads to 6 to 8 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom or shower room. Mouldings, parquet floors, stained-glass windows, open views over the park and bespoke storage enhance the elegance of this level. Also on this floor: a large office, a dressing room and a laundry room. Top Floor A fully independent level comprising a large TV/games room, billiard room, four bedrooms with built-in storage, a dormitory and three bathrooms ideal for children or guests. The Outbuildings Louis XIV Annex: Former stables converted into a reception house with living room, kitchen, spa/sauna, games room, bedroom/dormitory and bathroom. Terrace with bromine-treated swimming pool (liner replaced in 2016), summer kitchen, technical rooms, well and exterior lighting. Caretakers House: Four rooms, wood heating. The Park Approximately 11 hectares comprising: Three ponds Wooded avenues, meadows and poplar grove Varied landscapes, open views and absolute tranquillity Our View Far more than a property, this is an exceptional residence restored with rigour: listed dormer windows, bespoke woodwork, noble materials and carefully considered thermal comfort. A rare, elegant and welcoming estate, designed equally for fluid family living and refined entertaining. Energy performance certificate currently being prepared.