Centre, Indre-et-Loire, Tours, France

Unique opportunity to acquire a majestic Napoleonic Chateau with professional activity nestling in 10 acres of glorious land with pool, while enjoying scenic countryside views from its peaceful location near Tours.

In the heart of the Loire Valley this exceptional domain of 10 acres (4h) surrounds an exquisite chateau from the late 19c. A quiet private setting with excellent access to local amenities and a short drive into Tours. It is no wonder that the professional activity on site is rapidly expanding.

Offering numerous possibilities from formal events to camping, including chambre d'hotes and gites, combining a large pool, mini-golf, terrace and bar areas, this is a complete package for those searching an investment opportunity along with a unique lifestyle.

This property is offered for sale including the business activity, its furniture and equipment in order to continue the current project or adapt to one of your choosing. With origins of the site dating back to the medieval period in a defensive location, strategically placed between Tours and Chinon, the buildings have seen numerous modifications, rebuilds and extensions over the different periods.

It was used as a family residence up until the 1970s when it was developed as a camping and activity centre.

The estate lends itself perfectly to the organisation of a wide variety of events and activities: Outdoor events and accommodation, holiday cottages, bed and breakfasts Weddings, birthdays and private celebrations, Seminars, conferences and corporate meetings, Family reunions or get-togethers with friends, Wellness retreats, artistic or sports courses ,Team-building and outdoor activities.

Today, the late 19th-century Napoleonic-style chateau, with its elegant, noble facades and large windows, faces the tree-lined driveway beyond the main gates and the gardens planted with trees over a hundred years old.

The buildings within the domain have a current capacity of 46 bedrooms offering 96 sleeping places.

1/ The chateau itself covers circa 800m2 over 4 floors. Has 18 bedrooms on the upper floors, a modern kitchen and 3 reception rooms on the ground floor and office and storage space on the garden floor. Double fronted the rear overlooks a quiet shaded terrace.

2/ The large gite of 300m2 provides 10 bedrooms and a good sized kitchen/diner with workshops below.

3/ The small gite of 100m2 has 3 bedrooms also with a kitchen/diner.

4/ The "Maison de charme" on the edge of the property, often favoured by the newly weds, has 2 bedrooms.

5/ Mobil Homes/ Chalets offer 7 units with 30 beds.

6/ Campsite with 25 pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.

On site there are currently 7 chalets offering a total of 30 sleeping places. A large number of spaces that can receive several groups at the same time. A recently completed 200m2 reception hall with bar, kitchen, WCs and cloakroom meets the required disabled access compliances.

A "Barnum" style 100m2 reception area, two further smaller reception halls of 50m2 and 40m2 with kitchens, an exterior bar and 300m2 terrace area with summer kitchen and barbecue are also included.

Outbuildings : Various garages and storage units with workshops.

Within the 10 acres wooded (with 100 year old : cedars, redwoods, oaks, lime trees and ash trees) estate there are 25 camping places for tents, caravans or motor homes along with shower block with wcs and a laundry unit.

The heated outdoor pool measures 14 x 6m with a smaller child's paddling pool of 5 x 2m. There is an 8,000m2 games area, a mini-golf

(18 holes), play area, gym (15m2 with 3 machines), boules pitch and table tennis table.

Formal parking area and solar lighting.

REFERENCE: 254147