Centre, Indre-et-Loire, Amboise, France

Enjoying panoramic views across the river and local chateau from its location in Amboise, is this authentic and elegant 4 bedroom house with garden.

Situated 25 km from Tours - Indre-et-Loire department in the heart of the Loire Valley, Amboise is one of the region's most iconic towns. Dominated by the majestic Chateau d'Amboise, a former royal residence, it offers a setting steeped in history and a remarkable heritage.

Nestled on the banks of the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Amboise charms visitors with its elegant atmosphere, its ancient alleyways and its panoramic views of the river and the surrounding hillsides. The town is also linked to the figure of Leonardo da Vinci, who spent his final years at the Clos Luce. Prized for its relaxed way of life and its prime location near Tours, Amboise is a sought-after destination in the heart of the famous Loire Valley chateaux.

The house enjoys views of the Loire to the front and the chateau to the rear, offering a remarkable living environment.

Discreet from the street, the house reveals surprising spaciousness and a pleasant sense of openness inside. An elegant property offering over 250m2, enjoyed as a second home by the current owners. The discreet outside facade does not prepare you for the elegant and stylish interior. A choice of "front doors". to the North/river side is an integrated garage (8.2m x 2.8m) with electric doors, a rare option offering secure off-street parking.

The split-level entrance hall on this side is tiled and formal with ornate corniches and down lighting, providing 360m2 of space with internal doors to the garage, wine cellar, kitchen and dining room and stairs to the upper floors.

The fully fitted galley kitchen of nearly 15m2 continues the tiled flooring from the hall and is functional and well presented, with direct access to the rear terrace/courtyard and dining hall. The dining hall hidden behind sliding doors from the kitchen provides 28m2 of useable space, parquet flooring and a marble fireplace.

The plaster corniches in this room compliment the clean lines. The dining room features double patio style doors to the rear terrace and chateau views.

Outbuilding : Integrated garage at street level with electric doors and internal communication with the entrance hall.

On the South/chateau side is a private courtyard/terrace area of circa 50m2 gated with direct views up to the Amboise chateau. An excellent low maintenance outside space with established trees, perfect for alfresco dining with direct access to the kitchen and dining hall. The facade on this side is more elegant and an interesting mix of red brick and white tuffeau stone.

On the North/river side is a 14m2 (7m x 2m) balcony on the 1st floor affording seating and dining space with river views.

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