luxury real estate for sale Montoire-sur-le-Loir, France

Ref.4638 : Riverside family home and a water mill for sale A modernised home with an original period watermill on the edge of the town of Montoire-sur-le-Loir with excellent access to all the amenities you need a short bike ride away. Downstream in 20mins from Vendome with its direct TGV access to Paris in circa 45mins. A private location without being isolated. The current owners have improved the main house with a sizeable ground floor extension (possibility to extend above) with a large entrance hall, parquet flooring and triple skylights and a laundry room and wc. The main living room is a 27sqm double aspect with fitted wood burner in the original fireplace and double doors to the garden as well as stairs to the upper floor. Just off this room is the kitchen. 8sqm, also double aspect with direct access to the terrace. At the foot of the stairs is the family bathroom. The corridor ends with a useable office space before entering the master bedroom. A 13sqm room, double patio doors to the pool terrace and a private shower room. On the first floor are two double bedrooms both with parquet flooring. One of 10sqm with a 6sqm dressing room and the other, 16sqm with a marble fireplace and balcony overlooking the garden. These bedrooms share a wc and there’s also an office space of 8sqm. As well as the main house the property includes a 16c mill building. Built right next to the river this two storey building appears to be in structural good condition with many original elements in place. The ground floor room of 64 sqm has a large feature fireplace as well as openings on all four sides and a 2.5m high beamed ceiling. The stairs leads to the second floor where we have 2 rooms of 12 sqm and 16 sqm, one with an impressive arched glazed wall overlooking the river, terrace and pool area, a landing area with shower room. This building has been partially restored/converted and would make an ideal second house for perhaps family and/or paying guests. Note the mill has no water wheel and no “water rights” to create one. The garage is 80 sqm and is near to the road. It provides parking space for a car, lawn tractor and gardening equipment. The property extends over 3 acres and comprises a large grass area with gated access to an entrance drive next to the road. A metal bridge takes us over to the first island where the house and mill are located. A second bridge takes us over to the second island, with wooded area along with open grassland. Finally, a larger bridge takes us to the furthest island in the middle of the river. Walking around this property is a real pleasure with something to see at every instant. The multitude of wildlife that such a setting naturally has is impressive and whether fishing is your passion or not one can easily spend many hours alongside the river letting your mind wander and relax. 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.

Peacefully nestled in the heart of the charming town of Montoire-sur-le-Loir, beautiful character property of approximately 300sqm enhanced by a private garden of approximately 1900sqm perfectly sheltered from outside views. The majestic main building reveals on the ground floor an elegant entrance hall, a sumptuous reception room of approximately 55m², a refined kitchen with its light-filled dining area opening onto the garden, a boiler room, a shower room with toilet and a library giving access to a charming mezzanine accommodating a guest bedroom. The first floor unveils two beautiful bedrooms each with their own private shower room, a luxurious master suite with its complete bathroom, a boudoir and guest toilets. The top level comprises a spare bedroom, an office and a games room. Charming outbuildings with multiple development possibilities as well as an elegant caretaker's house complete this rare and highly sought-after ensemble, superbly positioned in the heart of a renowned and historically rich town, just 25 minutes from the Vendôme TGV station serving Paris in 42 minutes.

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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.

A renovated 15th-century manor, with an outbuilding and 1.5-hectare grounds, located near the birthplace of Ronsard in the Loir River Valley. Dating from the Renaissance, the property, neither a national or regional historical monument, is currently located in a protected area and originally formed a hamlet with the surrounding enclosed properties. From a small country lane, a drive leads to one of the property’s five separate entrances. Once past the main entrance, there is a small pavilion, which was converted into a guesthouse, followed by the two-storey, rectangular manor house. Originally from the 15th century, its central building is topped with a local tile gable roof and punctuated by tall cross-windows. Flanked on one side by a stairway tower with a modillion frieze and a slate roof, on the manor’s other gable end, stands a more modest one-storey building topped with an ancient tile roof. With plaster-coated walls, the manor is decorated with an ashlar stone cornice under the eaves as well as tuffeau stone window and door surrounds. In addition, the frames for the house’s single- or double-glazed cross-windows have all been replaced and are safeguarded by interior shutters. Behind the house, 14 cellars have been hollowed out of the hillside, some of which once contained mushroom beds of varying depths. According to local legend, they also once communicated with the nearby Possonnière manor house where Pierre de Ronsard was born. Lastly, the property’s grounds also include a formal garden, an Italian-inspired garden, a landscaped garden, pinewoods, a dry riverbed and a pasture.

Réf. 4818 : 18th C. town house in the heart of a popular market town, 20km from Vendôme An imposing elegant period building tastefully modernised whilst retaining original features. A private gated courtyard and a short walk into the market/main square of the riverside town of Montoire-sur-Loir with excellent access to all the amenities you need. Downstream in 20mins from Vendome with its direct TGV access to Paris in circa 45mins and an enjoyable riverside drive to La Chartre sur le Loir and its antique/brocante markets and close links to the Le mans 24h races. A private, calm, residential location in the heart of this popular market town. With over 300 sqm of living space this elegant period home provides ample space for family and friends. Ideally located in the centre of this popular market town yet retaining a private and secluded setting. The tuffeau stone façade is almost symmetrical. The entrance hall provides front to back access, is quarry tiled with exposed beamed ceiling and original staircase. The main lounge is a charming 57sqm double aspect room, with feature twin carved stone fireplace, exposed stonewalls and quarry tiled floor. On the other side of the entrance hall, the dining room of 22sqm, also with quarry-tiled floors and beamed ceiling and this time a brick and stone fireplace. Direct access from this room into the kitchen with 10.8sqm of functional modernised space with views over the garden and access to a utility room with laundry area and a wine cellar. The ground floor also benefits from a shower room with wc and a delightful library of 25sqm with views over the courtyard and reading/relaxation space above on the mezzanine. The first floor incorporates a landing area with wc and 3 double bedrooms. The first of 17.5sqm with hexagonal tiled floor and shower room has garden views, the second of 14sqm also with shower room and the third, the master suite of 34sqm with bathroom/shower room and annexe. The second floor is the converted attic space and today offers a 31sqm games room and 2 bedrooms/office space of 25sqm and 12sqm. Outbuildings : Sitting at right angles to the main house is the former “longere” with over 100sqm of useable space, used today as storage but with potential for guest accommodation or working space (was used previously as a doctors cabinet and waiting room apparently). The roof appears to be recent and in good condition. There are 5 rooms good sized on the ground floor : 14sqm, 27sqm (with fireplace), 33sqm, 26sqm, 19sqm with attic space above and an adjoining garage of 58sqm(5.6x10.4m). Next to the main gates into the courtyard we also have a single room building of 19sqmon the first floor and a storage cellar underneath. The plots cover just under 2.000sqm with a lawned rear garden with fish pond, side gate and a well and walled and gated front courtyard to the front offering privacy along with secure parking. Cabinet LE NAIL – Touraine - Loire Valley – Mr 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.