Centre, Indre-et-Loire, Richelieu, France

Wonderful opportunity to acquire an exceptional secluded estate of properties nestling in 6 hectares of glorious land with gardens, expansive pool, woods and outbuildings, ideally located near all amenities in Richelieu.

Offering the best of the countryside, with 480 hectares of the protected park of Richelieu to the East and the historic town of Richelieu to the West. A short stroll across a private bridge leads to the bustling centre of Richelieu with a choice of restaurants, cafes, weekly market, shops, etc, etc.

An ideal base to explore this world famous part of the Loire Valley with many opportunities to use the numerous buildings depending upon personal projects.

The main house covers circa 265m2 of habitable space over 3 floors with basement cellars underneath. The ground floor is slightly raised and can be accessed from either the East or West terraces into the central hallway. An L-shaped corridor with high 3.1m ceilings, travertin flooring and a convenient WC underneath the stairs, leads to the living room which is a double depth room enjoying triple aspect views over the park, 40m2 with parquet flooring and direct access to the West terrace.

The dining room, of 22m2 parquet floor is on the opposite side of the hall with double door entrance and views over the parkland. The kitchen has recently been modernised with plenty of cupboards and space for the breakfast table, 16m2.

The first floor, also with a high 3.2m ceiling is home to 3 bedrooms all with parquet flooring and views over the surrounding garden. They measure, 15m2, 22m2 and 25m2. One has a private shower room and there is a second shower room shared between the two other bedrooms.

The second floor houses the "master suite" a large 37m2 triple aspect pitched room with a 19m2 private bathroom with bath, shower, sinks and wc. Completing this floor is a 13m2 walk in wardrobe.

Underneath the house are two cellars, one of 12m2 and a 17m2 vaulted wine cellar. The third basement area of 20m2 houses the boiler and utility room.

As well as the main house this property comes with various outbuildings that have also undergone modernisation. These include a 50m2 glazed fronted office in the former possibly orangerie, another with a 15m2 steam room, shower and bedroom above, a 60m2 two floor studio apartment, a second two floor studio this time of 70m2, an old lavoir, and a former "ice house" (today home to the automatic watering system controls).

There is a 60m2 enclosed garage and 150m2 of covered parking (cars and tractor, etc. ).

A large 750m2 stone building with 400m2 restored as an open plan ground floor living area and three bedrooms with en-suite facilities on the 1st floor (one suite requires finishing) is included.

A double level tree house for the smaller family members is within the

15 acres of enclosed private gardens with electric gated vehicular access and separate pedestrian access over a private bridge into the town centre.

The established and well maintained garden has large areas of lawn with an automatic watering system along with lightly wooded areas as well as a small pond. The heated pool measures 14m x 6m with landscaped terrace area surrounding.

In addition, there is a separate building covering 3 floors and 325m2 of recently finished professional space offering a number of possibilities : restaurant, offices, etc. etc. with access via a bridge and gate to the main domain.

REFERENCE: 253830