luxury houses with terrace for sale Vendome, France

Ref.4732 : Manor house with grounds and formal gardens for sale in Loir-et-Cher department Located in a prominent position overlooking the river valley and local village. Excellent access to local amenities and a choice of market towns a short drive away. “Vallée-de-Ronsard” / Ronsard’s valley (named after the French writer Pierre Ronsard), Le Loir running parallel to the north of La Loire, provides a peaceful environment a short distance away from the usual tourist destination with many local attractions along with historical links. The property is roughly equally distant from Vendome, Tours and Le Mans all with TGV links to Paris along with a 10 minute drive to either La Chartre-sur-le-Loir or Montoire-sur-Loir both popular market towns with a good selection of restaurants, etc. Owned and enjoyed for over 30 years this property has undergone a detail restoration by the current owners. Their attention to detail, restoration of many original elements and love of the exterior spaces have created a comfortable family home with an established park and gardens. On the ground floor, the formal entrance is via the tower hallway, an impressive spiral staircase winds its way to the first floor above you. From the hallway a stone arched solid wooden door leads us directly into the main lounge. A 32 sqm double aspect room with period fireplace, leaded windows, stone floors and beamed ceilings create a period feel to this elegant room. The double stone arches lead to an office area and interconnecting snug, both of which have doors to the kitchen area. Again double aspect to enjoy the views on both sides. 23 sqm with modern elements enhancing the original fireplace and features. A second hallway provides access to the formal gardens and a shower room with WC. From the spiral wooden stairs in the tower we access the first floor: 3 bedrooms of 10 sqm, 15 sqm and 21 sqm. Two with carpets and the third straight cut parquet. Period leaded windows provide views over the front and rear gardens. The family bathroom has been modernised and provides bath, shower and wc. Opposite the manor is a charming orangery offering circa 35 sqm of ground floor space with three different open plan parts: kitchen, lounge and sleeping space along with a shower and wc. In addition to this building there are approximately 14 separate “wine caves”. Originally used for the excavation of the tuffeau stone used to build the manor and surrounding farms, these caves then became used for a number of practical purposes ranging from cooking (large fireplaces with bread ovens), storage areas, animal shelters and of course wine cellars. Today one is converted to house the gas central heating boiler, others for storage, etc. With over 1.5 hectare (3.75 acres) of private gardens and park the current owner’s love for the outside space has created various different themes including formal gardens in front of the manor with topiary bushes and specimen trees leading the eye to explore, a stepped garden with dry river leads up a grassed pasture lined by mature pine trees. Their landscaping influences are French, English and Italian. Inside of the gated entrance is a large courtyard providing parking. Cabinet LE NAIL – Touraine - Loire Valley – M. Tony WELLS : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Tony WELLS, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 444 692 156. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

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Réf. 4458 : Character home for sale in Loir et Cher department. In the heart of the popular touristic village of Trôo on the banks of the Loir river this home offers comfortable accommodation for a family and guests. The village has 3 restaurants and a short drive (or cycle ride) sees you in the local market town of Montoire sur Loir, 20 mins drive into Vendome or 40mins into Tours both with their TGV links to Paris and beyond. Its layout, made up of tiered terraces, caves, paths and staircases, is highly unusual. With no real streets or center, it's curiosity that makes you want to explore it further. The most common interpretation of its name is “trou”, an allusion to the caves that hollow out the hillside. Trôo would be the old English or Angevin spelling. Its troglodytic dwellings give an idea of how people lived in the past, and the underground network of caves and galleries is a reminder that turbulent periods in our history led people to take refuge here Trôo's history swings between glory days and decline: a privileged geographical location, a territory coveted by the kingdoms of England and France, a resentful Henry IV, a wealthy town of 5,000 souls, religious links, a population involved in the political process... The peaceful 21st century has seen the emergence of a village where life is good, appreciated by tourists, second homes and residents alike. It is all about « lifestyle », whether chateaux, manor or winegrowers cottage each property offers a certain lifestyle to those who have the opportunity to live within. This unconventional property, part troglodyte part house provides an opportunity for a unique lifestyle in harmony with the village that surrounds it. Located on a single no-through access lane, a short walk up from the mayor’s office and a choice of restaurants. The property consists of 2 main buildings linked with part troglodyte accommodation with a central courtyard. With access from the courtyard we have the main lounge, a double aspect 56m² room with double fireplaces, quarry-tiled flooring, exposed oak ceiling beams and original tuffeau stone alcoves. To the rear of this lounge we have the first staircase, an original wooden spiral around a central carved column. A wc is conveniently located across the rear section. Next along we discover the 11c “chapel” of 18m² with vaulted ceiling cut into the rock. Today used as an art studio by the current owner benefitting from plenty of natural light with the large wooden door to the courtyard open. Completing the troglodyte part of this property we have the kitchen of circa 16m² also vaulted with quarry-tiled floor, original stone stove and a storage cellar 7m deep to the rear. The kitchen is well equipped and opens to the second lounge/dining room. A 35m² double aspect room with direct access to the courtyard as well as the lane in front. This room also houses a second staircase with access to the master bedroom above. 1st floor part 1: Above the second lounge/dining room is the master bedroom. 30m², double aspect with private balcony overlooking the valley. En-suite bathroom with wc and access to the upper terrace and garden above. 1st floor part 2: The original wooden spiral leads from the ground floor to the upper two floors in this section. The first floor has been divided into 1 small (10m²) and 1 large double aspect bedroom (25m²) with balcony and shower room/wc between and connecting dressing room behind. This was originally one large bedroom and could be easily converted depending upon requirements. On the floor above we have a corridor with access to a bathroom, wc and large double aspect 4th bedroom (24m²) with pitched ceiling and “bulls eye” window. The corridor also has access to the upper terrace and garden above. Outbuildings : In the lower garden is a single car garage providing storage space or secure parking as required. The property benefits from 3 distinct outside areas. The first a charming courtyard with access to the ground floor of all three aspects of this property. Ideal for al-fresco dining and entertaining. Above the buildings, accessed via a hidden terrace from either the upper corridor or one of the bedrooms is a natural area of around 200m² with commanding views over the village and river valley below. The third outside area is below the buildings, a good sized 300m²+ garden with garage. A gated stairway opposite the house leads from the upper level down to the garden below. Cabinet LE NAIL – Touraine - Loire Valley – M. Tony WELLS : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20 Tony WELLS, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 444 692 156. We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.

Located approximately 20 minutes from Vendôme in a privileged setting, ideal for holiday rentals This property combines authentic old-world charm with a peaceful, bucolic setting, featuring a pond and a preserved natural area. The property includes: - a house: large living room with fireplace, fitted kitchen, office, 3 bedrooms including one on a mezzanine, bathroom, toilet. - Another house comprising: living room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom and toilet, double shed, workshop, cellar. - Barn with double workshop (offering the possibility of creating additional gîtes), double garages and covered area This property of character also offers a magnificent park arranged around a heated swimming pool under a motorized telescopic cover of approximately 140 m2 Well, wooded garden. All on a plot of 5195 m2 This property is currently offered and operated as holiday cottages. CONTACT ACBI 06.60.54.94.95 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the georisques website www.georisque.gouv.fr

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