Lucay-Le-Male, Centre, 36360, France

* 15th century historic Manor House in the Loire Valley
* Exquisite 14th Century historical Chapel with vaulted ceilings.
* 12 bedrooms & 11 bathrooms
* 3 bedroomed gite
* 1 bedroomed apartment
* Renovated Dovecot
* Large party room
* Swimming pool
* Large outbuilding with many uses
* 10 hectares / 25 acres including 5 hectares of forest
* Outbuildings including a huge hanger
* One hour from Tours airport & railway station
* 25 minutes From famous Beauval Zoo
* 2.5 hours from Paris

The 5 bedroomed manor house , with its exquisite Chapel, attractive gites and dovecot surrounding an enchanting courtyard, has a magical quality all of its own.
* The gardens are very special with an abundance of Roses and Lavender.
* The Manor house has beautiful original stone tiled floors, monumental stone fireplaces and many other original features.
* There are 5 beautiful bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms that make it perfect for B&B if required. Visitors come all through the year to enjoy the surrounding Loire Valley Chateaux, as well as the ever popular Zoo De Beaauval which , with its Giant Pandas , cable cars and new Lion prairie attracts people from all over Europe.

This estate is situated close to the small village of Lucay-le-Male, about 10 kms from the larger town of Valencay with its magnificent castle, built in 1540, which is open to the public.
* Paris is about two and a half hours away by car, one hour via direct train from Tours, or you could fly direct from the UK to Tours.
The owners have maintained many original features, including the beams, fireplaces, wooden panelling, tiled floors and exposed walls. Within the property the decor has been thoughtfully designed with many French antiques which add to its ambience and glamour.

The grounds are a combination of landscaped gardens and woodland. The garden behind the house is beside a lovely lake with Water Lillies which makes the perfect location for Weddings.

The property has hosted many weddings in the past and is currently run as a B&B. There is a large Reception Room with a bar and catering kitchen on site which makes it perfect for hoisting large events. There is also an enormous hangar that is insulated with a concrete floor, electricity and running water should a large weather-proof space be needed, perhaps for classic cars or workshops.
* This property holds endless opportunities either for a beautiful family home or exciting business.

HF Ref: 420210

Property Type: Manor

Condition: Ready to move in

Property Setting: Country

Bedrooms: 12