luxury real estate for sale Tours, France (page 2)

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A property, sheltered from view, its garden with swimming pool and an annexe dwelling awaiting conversion, on the north bank of the Loire River, in Tours. On the north bank of the Loire River, the property is located at the end of a no-through road within one of the city’s peaceful neighbourhoods. Framed by two stone pillars with moulded front panels, a wrought-iron gate opens onto a gravel drive that skirts an annexe dwelling, followed by the swimming pool and the garden before arriving at the house. Recently built, the two-storey annexe dwelling, including one level under the eaves, is ready to be converted, while, further on, hidden by vegetation, the house, composed of several adjacent buildings, has plaster-coated exteriors decorated with cement tile friezes between its tuffeau stone window/door surrounds. With three storeys, including one under the eaves, the house’s ground floor is partially carved out of the rock of the adjacent hillside, whereas, in front, an immense conservatory, effectually expanding the living room towards the outside, primarily faces a landscaped garden with a variety of different trees and perfectly maintained shrubs, as well as swaths of lawn and an ornamental pond. Last, but not least, extending on from the dwelling is an outdoor area covered by a slate roof, which protects the entrance to the cellars and provides parking for two vehicles.

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A city dwelling with four bedrooms and a separate studio flat, surrounded by a landscaped garden, within a residential neighbourhood on the outskirts of Tours. From a quiet street in a residential neighbourhood, a long drive leads to the gate, which then continues on to the dwelling, whose gable end features two garage doors, before finally terminating with a wide car park, extended by a carport. As for the dwelling, sheltered from view, it faces east-west and is surrounded by a garden with a variety of landscaped areas, planted with flowers, shrubs and many different trees, which were chosen in order to provide its exterior with a riot of colourful blossoms throughout the year. On the ground floor, a large sunny living area, primarily illuminated by glass double doors giving on to the patio, is divided into a sitting room with a wood-burning stove and a dining room, which is then extended by an open kitchen, while a bedroom with a wardrobe next to a shower room can also be found on this level. Lastly, on the first floor, under the eaves, a landing communicates with three bedrooms, a bathroom and a wardrobe, whereas a separate studio flat was created on the first floor of the garage.

17th century manor house, 25 bedrooms, 2 flats, 2 kitchens, restaurant, lounge, reception room, 2,7ha approx. South of Tours Located in the "Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park", classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this elegant 17th century manor house is at the heart of the Loire Valley Castles and Touraine vineyards circuit. The manor house is built of tufa stone, typical of the region, and includes a large 17th century dovecote adjoining a conference room. not far from a motorway exit which leads to Tours in less than 40 minutes The establishment operates all year round thanks to a close professional clientele and a tourist clientele in love with the nearby chateaux, vineyards, heritage and shows and festivals. A major branch of the "Loire à vélo" cycle path (which has an international clientele) passes in front of the Manoir's entrance. Beautiful walks in the vineyards and wooded area. The hotel-restaurant is in working order and can be taken over immediately. The property has a living area of 1400m² and consists of 3 buildings: 1: Rooms building: on 3 levels, a 17th century part and a modern extension built in harmony, with rooms furnished in the old style (beams, fireplaces, old furniture) or modern. 23 rooms to standard: 19 double rooms, 1 room for 3 persons, 2 rooms for 4 persons, 1 room for 5 persons. Of these rooms, 3 are equipped with kitchenettes and 7 others can be easily equipped. In addition to the ground floor rooms which open directly onto the outside, this building has 3 separate entrances. Boiler room, storage space, laundry room. 2. Building with 1 flat and others, 3: Reception and Restaurant building with : - A reception area with an adjoining lounge. - A kitchen for breakfasts. - A large equipped restaurant kitchen (pantry with refrigerated cellars, cold room, freezers, MOLTENI stove etc). - Three restaurant rooms. - A conference room equipped (overhead projector, screens, piano) for a maximum of 38 people (before Covid). - A pigeon house that can be converted. - A 2-room flat + kitchen for the manager, with intercom and telephone forwarding, above the Reception Outside areas : - 2 large car parks, one at the entrance the other behind the rooms building. - A terrace under a large cedar tree that can accommodate the restaurant in the summer. On the north side behind the rooms building: a park with large trees of various species. Garden furniture in the summer months. On the south side on the other side of the entrance car park: a small wood of more than one hectare. Several development possibilities: 1) Real estate project for investors, 2) Family residence with or without tourist activity, 3) Relaunch of the current hotel-restaurant activity. To get more information, please contact us. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: www.georisks.gouv.fr

Located in the heart of Tours, just steps from the train station, tramway, and shops, this apartment offers an exceptional location in a sought-after urban environment.On the first floor of a very small co-ownership with low fees, this property features a generous surface area of 127 m² and presents strong potential for reconfiguration.It consists of an entrance, a dining room, a closed kitchen, as well as a large living room that is particularly bright and opens onto a pleasant terrace of 30 m², a true asset in the city center.The night area includes two bedrooms, one of which is a suite with a bathroom. An independent toilet completes the set.A cellar also enhances this property.The apartment deserves a complete renovation, thus offering a great opportunity to create a tailor-made living space in a sought-after area.There is also the possibility to acquire the upper level which provides an additional surface area of 84 m².The visuals presented are layout proposals and are not contractual. Complete file available upon request.For more information, contact Mélanie Colson at 06 50 80 48 68.Coldwell Banker Turones Properties, your prestigious real estate agency located in Tours. Specialists in exceptional properties, regardless of the type of property, we support our clients in their real estate projects with a tailor-made service, combining expertise, discretion, and excellence thanks to our international network and our perfect knowledge of the local real estate market.This description has been automatically translated from French.

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Timeless elegance & bucolic setting. Character property of 255 m2 on a 4226 m2 plot. In a peaceful and green environment, this charming residence built in 1900 , with a living area of 255 m2, rests on a superb wooded plot of 4226 m2, a rare living space, where authenticity, volumes and gentle living come together perfectly. Ground floor Generous living spaces & a warm atmosphere: From the moment you enter, the charm takes hold: An elegant lounge with a hushed atmosphere. Large, contemporary kitchen, fully fitted and equipped. A ground-floor bedroom, shower room, separate toilet. A large office, an intimate library, and a pantry complete this decidedly functional floor. NEW HEAT PUMP HEATING. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): B GES: A Floor Comfort and privacy: The upper floor houses the sleeping areas: Three spacious, light-filled bedrooms. A second office, ideal for working in peace and quiet. A refined bathroom also equipped with a walk-in shower. An additional bathroom, toilet, and two dressing rooms. Outside An exceptional living environment with its landscaped park offering a true haven of peace: Vast lawns with trees, shady groves and flowery areas make up a garden with the feel of a private estate. Superb swimming pool offering moments of absolute relaxation. Carport for 3 vehicles, numerous parking spaces out of sight. Secure gate and alarm system for total peace of mind. A building plot of 1000 m2 adjoining the property and forming an integral part of the 4226 m2 and of the sale. A rare property, where every detail has been designed to combine the charm of the old, modern comfort and an incomparable quality of life, in harmony with nature, all within 3 minutes of any shops. The heart of Tours and the TGV less than 20 minutes away. For more information : Frédéric Filleux: 06 09 37 06 36 / [email protected] Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr The selling price is EUR910,000 including VAT, i.e., EUR870,000 net to the seller and 4.60% agency fees payable by the buyer. Commercial agent registered with the RSAC of Tours under No. 894 820 182 Advertisement written and published by an authorized agent

Exceptional Apartment on Quai Paul-Bert, Tours (37000, 37100) Located on the highly sought-after Quai Paul-Bert in Tours, less than a ten-minute bike ride from the SNCF train station and just one hour from Paris by high-speed train (TGV), this rare apartment embodies a unique art of living along the Loire River. Set on the fifth and top floor of a well-positioned condominium near the Pont de Fil, the property stands out for its exclusivity, comparable to a true rooftop residence in the heart of the city. With a total surface area of 135 sqm, the apartment offers generous volumes, beginning with a spacious, light-filled living room that opens directly onto a large terrace. The terrace provides uninterrupted, panoramic views over the Loire River and Tours Cathedral—an exceptional panorama that evolves with the seasons and can be enjoyed in complete privacy. The sleeping area comprises four bedrooms, a shower room, a bathroom, and two separate toilets, ensuring optimal day-to-day comfort. The fully fitted and equipped kitchen integrates seamlessly into the overall layout. A secure outdoor parking space, a cellar, and a large workshop further enhance this property with rare features. A truly unique apartment on the market, combining an exceptional location, generous volumes, outdoor space, and remarkable views. Contact me today to arrange a viewing. Nombre de lots de la copropriété: 11, Montant moyen de la quote-part annuelle de charges (budget prévisionnel) (Factures d'énergies) : 2000€ soit 166€ par mois. Les honoraires sont à la charge du vendeur. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. Contactez Nicolas VIGOT Entrepreneur Individuel à Responsabilité Limitée, Agent commercial OptimHome (RSAC N°818 893 174 Greffe de TOURS) 06 32 03 59 83 (réf. 600143 )

Fully restored 15th and 19th century château, 25 km from Tours, with direct access via the A85 motorway. An exceptional opportunity, 20 minutes from Tours and the TGV station, this fully restored château offers approximately 600 sq m of living space plus outbuildings and nearly 1000 sq m of troglodyte cellars, which could be converted into sumptuous reception rooms. The château comprises a ground floor with a vast kitchen featuring a central island, a scullery, a wine cellar, a large living/dining room of nearly 100 sq m, a custom-built library/lounge, an office, and underground access to the outdoor swimming pool via one of the towers. A large troglodyte room has been converted into a home cinema, billiard room, and music room. Another room with a fireplace is located in the troglodyte section; a majestic fireplace is available upon request. - Upstairs, there are 7 large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. An outbuilding of 100 sq m could be converted into a gîte. There is also a caretaker's house at the entrance to the property, another 50 sq m house to renovate, and an outbuilding with a square tower also to be converted. All of this is set on 10 hectares of enclosed grounds, a wooded park with mature trees and a swimming pool. No work is required, and there is potential for expansion. The fees are to be paid by the seller. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. ** ENGLISH SPEAKERS: please note that Capifrance has an international department that can help with translations. To see our range of 20,000 properties for sale in France, please visit our Capifrance website directly. We look forward to finding your dream home!

This elegant late 19th-century bourgeois residence tastefully blends old-world charm with contemporary comfort. It offers 208 sq m of living space (Carrez Law) for a total floor area of ​​274.8 sq m. Ideally located in the immediate vicinity of Tours city center, this prime address benefits from a sought-after environment, just steps from the much-loved Jardin des Prébendes, renowned public schools (Lycée Balzac) and prestigious private schools (Saint Grégoire), as well as the train station, accessible in just 700 meters, offering a rare quality of life that combines convenience and tranquility. From the moment you enter, the house captivates with its generous proportions, abundant natural light, and the elegance of its meticulously preserved period features. The ground floor features a spacious entrance hall leading to a large, fully fitted and equipped kitchen, as well as a welcoming dining room that also serves as an office, enhanced by a decorative fireplace that lends the space a refined and convivial atmosphere. A superb antique staircase, a true architectural feature of character, harmoniously connects the different levels of the property. The first floor reveals a magnificent, light-filled double living room, complete with a fireplace and extending onto a double balcony facing south and west. Large French doors offer a pleasant connection to the outside and reinforce the feeling of spaciousness and comfort. A hallway with built-in storage leads to a separate toilet. The second floor offers an elegant and perfectly laid-out sleeping area comprising two beautiful bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a dressing room, a contemporary shower room, and a separate toilet. The third and top floor, converted from the attic, offers a particularly warm and intimate ambiance. It includes a landing with Kazed storage, two further bedrooms, a gym, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet. Finally, a full basement of approximately 55 m² completes the amenities of this family home, offering ample storage space, a laundry room, and a boiler room. Rare in this area, this characterful residence impresses with its timeless elegance, high-quality features, prime location, and excellent energy performance rating, guaranteeing optimal living comfort and perfect control of energy consumption. There is no outdoor space or garage, but the tenant has the option to continue renting a secure parking space located 400 meters from the house, as well as a motorcycle space in another garage near the train station.

Discover an unexpected address, a creation signed by Gilles Bertrand where the city's hustle and bustle fades into a haven of serenity in the heart of Tours. Concealed behind a porte-cochère in one of the quiet streets of the highly sought-after Prébendes neighborhood, this contemporary architect-designed home offers rare discretion just steps from the city center, flooded with natural light and defined by its clean lines. The house unfolds around a fluid design, centered on natural light. From the entrance, the high ceilings introduce the impressive volumes of the space. Opening onto the vast living room, bathed in sunlight from the landscaped patio's glass ceiling and large bay windows, it offers a beautiful reception area. The kitchen integrates with elegant sobriety into this open plan. An intimate lounge, dedicated to relaxation, completes this level. Everything is designed for comfort and technological discretion, featuring a connected Sonos audio system in every room for total sound immersion. The upper floor, accessible via an open staircase, maintains this visual connection. Overlooking the living room, a mezzanine offers a traversing perspective of the patio and the garden, perfectly illustrating the home's architectural flow. The bedroom features a custom dressing room, accompanied by a full bathroom (shower, bathtub, and toilet). The landscaped garden, bordered by period stone walls, provides a striking contrast to the clean lines of the modern architecture. An olive tree and various plant species inhabit this space, while the wooden terrace invites you to enjoy summer evenings. The covered porch allows for the secure parking of two vehicles—a major asset in this neighborhood. More than just a residence, it is a living, breathing architectural work of art, combining the rarity of a highly coveted address with the exacting standards of contemporary comfort. An exceptional touch of modernity in the heart of a historic neighborhood.

Benefiting from an excellent location, this private mansion offers a beautiful habitable area of approximately 270 m² opening onto a preserved garden. The address offers direct proximity to the best educational establishments, transportation, and essential amenities. The interior layout with balanced volumes and good natural light reveals the full potential of an elegant family residence. A few cosmetic works will fully reveal its character and adapt its expression to contemporary expectations without compromising the intrinsic quality of the whole. This rare property by its nature and location is aimed at buyers sensitive to the charm of city properties with outdoor space, and wishing to shape a long-term living environment in the heart of Tours. Energy Performance Certificate: D/D Price including agency fees: €1,100,000 (Fees payable by the seller) Presented by Barnes Centre Sologne Val de Loire +33(0)6.16.50.74.58 - [email protected]. The information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Ideally located in the heart of Tours, in a secure residence with an elevator, discover this superb character apartment of 133 m², with preserved charm of the old. From the entrance, a spacious hallway leads to magnificent reception rooms: a living room and a dining room bathed in light, enhanced by herringbone parquet flooring, elegant marble fireplaces, as well as superb moldings and period woodwork. The kitchen, furnished and functional, has a very practical back kitchen/laundry space for everyday use. The sleeping area consists of: a master suite with shower, sink, and large closet a bedroom with custom solid wood closets a third bedroom an independent bathroom This apartment is appealing due to its quality features, generous volumes, and exceptional brightness. Premium location: all shops at the foot of the building, train station accessible on foot, and the Jardin des Prébendes in immediate proximity. Possibility of setting up a liberal profession. A rare property, ideal for lovers of charm and city life. Secure parking space available at an additional cost. To discover without delay. For more information, contact Mélanie Colson at O6 5O 8O 48 68. Coldwell Banker Turones Properties, your prestigious real estate agency located in Tours. Specialists in exceptional properties, regardless of the type of property, we support our clients in their real estate projects with a tailored service, combining expertise, discretion, and excellence thanks to our international network and our perfect knowledge of the local real estate market.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In a residential area of the city center with high added value, this large home will make a big family happy. With a shower room and toilet on the ground floor, it even offers the possibility of installing a bedroom on the same level without any renovations. Just six minutes from the central station, which connects to Paris in 1 hour by TGV, but also close to public transport and the best high schools, everyone will find their advantage here. 5/6 bedrooms, a beautiful garden without nuisance, facades in tuffeau stone and a roof in excellent condition, this home meets the criteria of many buyers looking for their next family base. For any information request, estimate or sales project, please contact us at 01 84 19 04 19 7j/7 – 24h/24 or 06 42 65 87 79This description has been automatically translated from French.

Rare on the market. Located on Avenue de Grammont, just a few steps away from shops, the tram, and Tours station, this spacious 212 m² duplex apartment is situated within a small condominium with low charges, comprising only two co-owners.Occupying the first and second floors of the building, it offers generous volumes and an ideal layout for a large family or a high-end main residence project.The first level consists of an entrance, an independent kitchen, a large bright living room opening onto a pleasant 30 m² terrace, a true extension of the living space. You will also find two bedrooms, including a suite with a bathroom and storage, as well as an independent WC.Upstairs, three additional bedrooms complete the property, two of which have their own private shower room. An independent bathroom completes this level.The apartment is in generally good condition and offers exceptional potential. A complete renovation will reveal all the character of this rare property and turn it into a prestigious address in the heart of Tours.A large cellar in the basement complements the amenities.There is an option to acquire or rent a parking space in a neighboring residence.This description has been automatically translated from French.

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A 17th-century dwelling and its outbuildings, some of which are inhabitable, on nearly 12 hectares of pastures and woodlands, thirty minutes from Tours. From town, the road traverses fields and forests up until it reaches a no-through road, which provides access to several dwellings. Facing an immense pasture bordered by woods, included within the property, a wide gravel courtyard is surrounded by a group of buildings on three of its sides: a 17th-century dwelling, in the middle, is flanked on one side by a barn and outbuildings and, on the other, by a covered carriage entranceway, a former press room and a garage. A few metres away, a second entrance to the property leads to another group of buildings, which have been transformed into dwellings, while, behind the main dwelling, a gravel patio faces a second pasture and the surrounding countryside.

Located in Tours, this elegant townhouse, with a total surface area of 245 sqm on a plot of 425 sqm, seduces with its charm and its many assets. It includes a main building of 210 sqm, perfectly laid out, as well as a charming independent house of 35 sqm, currently rented furnished. A double garage completes this harmonious ensemble, accompanied by a garden adjoining the main house. The latter has a lean-to converted into three separate spaces: two dedicated to storage and another designed as a covered courtyard. The entrance to the main house, decorated with cement tiles, leads to a first warm living room, decorated with a fireplace and period parquet flooring. Nearby, a spacious living-dining room also has a fireplace, elegant parquet flooring, built-in cupboards and through windows that bathe the space in natural light. From this room, direct access to the garden at the back of the building invites you to enjoy the outdoors. Still on the ground floor, a separate, fitted and equipped kitchen, offering a view of the garden, completes this level. A magnificent staircase leads to the first floor, where the house reveals a bright bedroom with a view of the garden. This level also includes a room dedicated to television, equipped with a dressing room, which can be transformed into a second bedroom, also facing the garden. The master suite, with a fireplace and parquet flooring, like all the rooms on this floor, is connected to a bathroom accessible from the landing. A second dressing room and a shower room harmoniously complete this floor, combining comfort and functionality. Recently converted, the top floor, located under the eaves, offers a perfectly optimized family space. It consists of three beautiful bedrooms with carpeted floors, combining modern comfort and contemporary spirit, as well as an elegantly designed shower room. Ideally oriented north-south, this elegant bourgeois residence benefits from a full basement housing cellars and a laundry room. Perfectly renovated, it retains the authentic charm of the 19th century, with carefully preserved period features. Combining old character and modern comfort, this property is a real favorite for lovers of classic style. Secure, it has two gates, the main one of which is motorized, offering both practicality and serenity. It benefits from a privileged location close to amenities, schools, transport and major roads, offering a most pleasant living environment. DPE in progress Contact (EI): Julie 06 31 35 22 95 Commercial agent registered with the RSAC of Tours n ° 2021AC00065. The fees are the responsibility of the seller. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website for the areas concerned: www.georisques.gouv.fr

In a village 30 minutes from Tours, a master house, its garden, and its numerous outbuildings. Located on one of the village's main streets, the residence made of tuffeau is built over two levels plus an attic. On each side, an iron gate gives access to a grassy space on one side, and to a passage under a stone balustrade terrace leading to a courtyard lined with many workshops; then to the garden on the other side. Facing north-south, the street-facing façade is pierced with tall windows that illuminate the reception rooms on the ground floor and the bedrooms on the first floor. Marble fireplaces, ceilings adorned with rosettes, woodwork, and parquet floors have been preserved. Extending from the building in an L-shape, a building raised to one floor in the attic divides into a room to be restored with a room on the upper floor and a large workshop with three tiled rooms, accessible from the courtyard. The garden then extends, bordered on one side by three other outbuildings housing two workshops and an open garage, and on the other by a stone wall against which a tuffeau shed is built.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A 12th century castle, remodelled in the 19th century, with 25 ha in the heart of the Loir Valley countryside, north of Tours. This estate is in a wild, wooded setting, with a view over the surrounding countryside. It is reached via two driveways, one reserved for visitors and the other for tradespeople. The first is a long avenue, with woods and meadows on either side. It is barred halfway along by gates, flanked by tall pillars, and is dotted with old streetlamps, lighting the way to the entrance courtyard in front of the castle, with the keep looking on. It precedes the old chapel, the top section of which is now converted into a bedroom, followed by a house that could be used as a caretaker’s cottage and, lastly, the castle. Driveways lead from the entrance courtyard to the rear where there are carparks and meadows, delimited by hedges. A pathway gives access to the south-facing, swimming pool area, surrounded by safety fencing and partially enclosed by old walls. A driveway goes down on the west side to the outbuildings, comprising an annexe house and its small outbuildings, a 350 m² building, with an area given over to physical well-being on the ground floor, a barn and its workshop, a building housing five horse loose boxes and a tack room, and another building that could take cars, although it is currently fitted with six horse loose boxes. Meadows beyond the outbuildings could accommodate horses. Woods border the property.

An18th-century manor house, on a former wine-growing estate of 12 hectares, with wine warehouses, outbuildings, grounds, a pond and woods, 60 kilometres from Tours. A small country road skirts the property’s tall stone walls, followed by its initial outbuildings before reaching its gate, which faces a wide tree-lined lane that extends between fields and farm tracks. At the property’s gate, a stone wall opens onto a wide courtyard, planted in the middle with two impressive Chinese mulberry trees, while, the manor, visible in the background, is flanked by its outbuildings on either side. Dating from the 18th century, the property was originally a wine-growing estate, while the two-storey manor, built in the Directoire style out of local stone, embodies traditional architecture, specific to the region. With an inhabitable floor area of approximately 435 m², the dwelling consists of a long central structure – the main façade of which is cadenced by doors and small-paned windows – flanked on either side by two adjacent lower extensions and topped with a slate roof, which is, in turn, crowned with zinc ornamental décor and finials. As for the back of the house, although different from the front, it still combines the elegance of the dwelling's symmetrical rectilinear windows and shed dormers with, in the middle, a unique triangular pediment, which adds a touch or originality to the whole. In addition, vaulted cellars extend under the entire building, while, to one side, a completely independent five-room caretaker’s cottage abuts a large courtyard, former stables and agricultural storage buildings, which are also accessible from the small country road via a second gate, providing an independent and more inconspicuous entrance. Moreover, the property also includes, on the other side of the front courtyard, another outbuilding, which is currently used as a holiday cottage with a capacity of 6 to 8 people. With a grass-covered, shady interior courtyard, this building has its own private entrance via a separate gate and faces a former wine warehouse, today reconverted into a reception hall with hardwood floors.

Between Tours and Vendôme, a fully renovated former mill, with outbuildings and 1.3-hectare tree-filled grounds. From the centre of the village, a narrow street leads to the property. There are two entrance gates, one to the front and one to the rear of the buildings. The first opens onto a parking area and a car port where two vehicles can be parked. A drive runs through part of the grounds, through which the River Brenne flows, and leads around the former mill to a patio enclosed by a wooden fence with a gate in front of the building, which is made up of two edifices and was built with rubble stone covered with rendering. The different sized windows have brick frames, which is typical of the region, and the large patio doors on the ground floor let light stream generously into all the rooms. A former lean-to standing against the gable end has been transformed into a summer kitchen and is glazed on three sides. Five bedrooms and a vast office space are spread over the first two floors. The attic level forms a single room and the whole building has recently been fully renovated. Next to the mill, an outbuilding with a bread oven could be converted, as could the brick outbuilding alongside the narrow street. Opposite the mill, a barn is used for storing gardening material and also serves as a workshop. The banks of the mill race have been planted with flower beds and the grounds are very well kept, with a variety of trees, a range of landscaped spaces, lawns and a vegetable garden.

A chateau made of tuffeau stone, with outhouses, a swimming pool, a tennis court and almost 4.5 hectares of grounds, just a few minutes from the city of Tours. From a narrow one-way road, an iron gate between two tuffeau stone pillars leads onto a driveway. This drive runs through a wood to a parking area beside a vast lawn. On one side stands the south-facing chateau. The first references to the edifice date back to the 15th century, but the chateau in its current form dates back to 1720. The chateau was severely damaged in the Second World War, but was later rebuilt. It is made of tuffeau stone. The edifice has a central main section with a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space. This main section has a huge triangular pediment with a bull’s-eye window in the middle. It is crowned with a hipped slate roof. On the garden side, the roof has four arched dormers with volute ailerons. And on the other side, there are three gabled dormers facing the inner courtyard. On the south side, a flight of steps leads up to a broad terrace edged with finely crafted stone balusters. The east wing is made of rubble stone coated with rendering. It has a ground floor and a first floor in the roof space. The roof is a mansard slate roof. On its garden side, this roof is punctuated with dormers that are identical in style to those on the main section’s roof. On its courtyard side, it has two dormers with triangular pediments between two arched dormers. The other windows of the east wing are of different shapes and sizes and are fitted in tuffeau stone surrounds. A large covered entrance area with a paved floor leads to the inner courtyard. Opposite, there is a west wing: a single-storey structure made of tuffeau stone. Its facade is punctuated with three wooden double doors. This wing has a three-slope slate roof. At the back, the inner courtyard is framed between two wings. This outdoor space extends, over different levels, across a terraced garden up to two small towers: a chapel and a former dovecote. The grounds cover almost 4.5 hectares. They are dotted with trees of different varieties. Paths lead to the swimming pool and outhouses on one side and to a tennis court and a small log cabin on the other side. There are several bubble-like treehouses in the trees.