manors with terrace for sale Azay-le-Rideau, France

Ref. 4363: 15th & 18th C. historic manor for sale, with park and outbuildings, only 20 min from Tours A peaceful rural setting on the edge of a village set amidst its mature park, this historic home is a short distance into Azay-Le-Rideau. Ideally located in the centre of the Loire Valley offering a number of potential uses: permanent or holiday home, residential or B&B. Easy access to Tours and the rest of the Loire Valley. If walls could talk .. dating back to the 15th century when it was used as a hunting lodge for the nearby château at Azay Le Rideau and then modified and extended in the 17th century when it was owned by a close employee of Louis XIV. This handsome manor has been used for a variety of activities including a US hospital during WW2 and more recently a B&B. With great period features, exposed beams, half levels and fireplaces throughout this charming property lends itself extremely well to private residence and space for paying guests or a large family home. -The ground floor, with circa 3m high ceilings, has a central entrance hall of 11sqm with exposed beams and access to the south-west terrace via the front door and internal doors to: a large 38 sqm herring bone parquet floored drawing room with views and access to the rear of the park, a library (17sqm) with fireplace and wood burner, the dining hall, also herring bone parquet, of 25 sqm with front views. The former 15th Century entrance hall is today an office with stairs leading to the tower and the private suite above. The wood panelled rear entrance hall separates the drawing room from a “breakfast room” (23 sqm) with steps down into the well equipped kitchen (27sqm) with fireplace and original bread oven, larder and outside door to the park. Completing the ground floor on the west side are two bedrooms (13 sqm + 19.5 sqm) one with ensuite shower room and a hallway with stairs leading to the 1st floor. Above the kitchen, access via the breakfast room is a half floor mezzanine with wc (22 sqm) and its own private terrace. -On the first floor: a master bedroom (25 sqm) and study area (8.5 sqm) with dressing room (8 sqm) and private bathroom with bath and shower, twin bedrooms (21 sqm + 16 sqm) with a shared bathroom and separate wc (originally these were 2 separate bedrooms and could be again), a fitness room/bedroom (18 sqm) reached by a small staircase, a separate bedroom (11 sqm), a through room used as an art room (17sqm) and a laundry room. There are 3 separate buildings, located around the courtyard to the East of the manor. -The first is part habitable with a laundry room of 6 sqm, a 13sqm boiler room, a living room of nearly 25sqm with beams, fireplace with bread oven, another room of 21sqm also with beams and a final room of 26sqm to be renovated. Along with the attic above this building would lend itself well to a guest lodge or gite. -The second, used today as a workshop of 31sqm with an attic room above. -The third, the “barn”, a large 78sqm two storey building, currently used as a garage and store. In addition to the outbuildings, this property has 2 caves. The first 23m long and 3m wide with separate twin wine cellers .. the one to the rear measuring 4m deep by 3m wide. The second cave, we’ve not ventured inside as the entrance is somewhat overgrown. With nearly 5 acres of gated mature park and gardens with private entrance drive. The land is terraced and slightly sloping away from the house with a large 150m² south facing terrace with views over the park. Plenty of space for tennis courts if required. The 11x6m pool exists but requires some investment (mainly a new liner and time) to put back into operation. There are a good number of specimen trees, lawn area, flowerbeds along with space for a vegetable garden. There are 2 wells which could be used for watering etc. 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.

Réf. 4711 : 25 minutes from Tours, charming manor house for sale. In a privileged setting, commanding a dominant position on the edge of a peaceful and authentic winegrowing village, this property enjoys a preserved environment while remaining within immediate reach of all amenities. Located in the Indre Valley, amidst gently rolling countryside, it lies less than 5 km from a charming small town offering the full range of local services. Ideally positioned near major routes (A10 and A85) and only 25 minutes from a TGV station, the property benefits from a strategic location providing swift access to the region’s principal points of interest. It is also situated just a short distance from some of the most emblematic Loire Valley châteaux, at the heart of a territory rich in heritage and culture. The 16 sqm through entrance hall, with its black-and-white chequered floor, provides access to the principal reception rooms. To the left, an elegant 36 sqm drawing room features parquet flooring, exposed beams, a stone fireplace, and large French windows creating a bright and welcoming living space. It leads to a mezzanine study or bedroom of 19 sqm, complete with a shower room and open views over the surrounding fields. To the right of the hall, a second 25 sqm sitting room, adorned with a working stone fireplace, wall panelling, parquet flooring and exposed beams, connects with the rear corridor. The chequered flooring continues towards the back of the house, leading to the principal bedroom of 20 sqm, fitted with a marble fireplace, dressing room, and adjoining bathroom. The kitchen, of approximately 31 sqm, with terracotta floor tiles, enjoys dual aspect light and opens onto a charming veranda. Currently used as a dining and sitting area, this delightful living space of around 30 sqm is bathed in natural light through large windows overlooking the inner courtyard. On the opposite side, a second hall of 38 sqm, also laid with terracotta tiles, provides access to the swimming pool and includes the staircase to the attic, the technical room, a shower room, a laundry, and a spacious dining room or studio of 48 sqm featuring parquet flooring, a brick fireplace, and a wood-burning stove. Returning through the rear corridor, there are three bedrooms (9 sqm, 13 sqm and 22 sqm) as well as two bathrooms. Two staircases serve the different sections of the house: one leads to a convertible attic, the other to a bright loft room with exposed beams, offering 39 sqm of floor space. Outbuildings : In addition to the main residence, the property includes two independent guest houses. The first guest house comprises two bedrooms with bathrooms and a third adjoining bedroom, as well as a living room with a stone fireplace. It has its own entrance through a charming walled garden enclosed by old stone walls. The second guest house, featuring three bedrooms and two shower rooms, offers great potential but would benefit from some refurbishment work before welcoming guests in full comfort. The large barn, formerly converted into a sculptor’s studio of 90 sqm with a monumental fireplace, is bathed in natural light through its wide bay windows and boasts an impressive ceiling height of 6.5 metres. It also includes a mezzanine and an additional 28 sqm space. Around the courtyard are a wood store and a boiler room. On the garden side, adjoining the swimming pool and terrace, an elegant pool house provides a delightful relaxation area. At the front of the garden, there are four troglodyte cellars and a garage at garden level. Private gated front gardens with vehicle access to the twin garages is also home to four underground wine and storage caves. The rear courtyard also with gated entrance is enclosed by the three sides of the dwellings and outbuildings. The formal gardens with 11x5m pool and sun terrace along with 35m² pool house overlooks the ornamental basin and French gardens behind the pool area. In addition to the gardens and courtyards around the house this property also comes with two large fields, across the lane, currently used by the local farmer and opposite the front gates a field and area of woodland with alley leading down to the river. 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.