Opis:

Period manoir in great condition
* 2.5 hectares of park and woodland
* Quiet residential / rural location
* 15 mins from Tours

Just 15 mins from Tours nestled amongst the vines of the Vouvray appellation this beautifully restored 17c (1623) manoir lists Louise de Valliere (mistress of Louis XIV) amongst it's previous owners. The immaculate formal gardens, established park and private woodland with paths all provide a peaceful environment to enjoy the trappings of outdoor life that come with this charming home. An ideal location for a family with income potential from rental (or B&B).

An enticing entrance drive leads to the electric gates and from here you step back in time and discover how the rich of yesteryear used to live. The current owner has created a welcoming home offering four large bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (bath and shower), study and attic room over the upper two floors with the ground floor arranged as entrance hall, large kitchen with original tiles and fireplace, parquet floored dining room and doors to the garden, double aspect sitting/music room overlooking the garden with fireplace, double aspect lounge with fireplace, utility room with direct access to the integral garage area (loft space above), large cave (wine and dry storage), wine cave (with grape collection trap leading from above).

Outside we have a courtyard with parking area, large formal garden with orangerie, raised terraces with views over the garden and beyond with direct access to the study on the 1st floor, over a hectares of established woodland with paths, open park area with mature trees, orchard and bridged stream. The property has an automatic watering system and oil/heat exchanger central heating. The roof was replaced new last year.

Beautifully presented in a quiet residential/rural area a short drive from Tours and the chateaux towns along La Loire (Amboise, Villandry, Chambord, Chenonceaux:.). The TGV station (15mins away) puts Paris within easy reach (50 mins by TGV) and the choice of Autoroutes leading from Tours allow France and the rest of Europe to be reached with ease. An ideal family home in a super location with nothing to do except move in with your belongings and enjoy.

About Centre

Centre, like its neighbour the Pays de La Loire, is one the most majestic regions of France. Dominated by the Loire river and its chateaux, it is truly a magical part of France. Chartres, Blois and Bourges are some of the region's historic cities. Between Orleans and Tours is where you will see hundreds of magnificent chateaux, and this is where the region was given its name the "Valley of the Kings".

The scenery offers rolling hills, river valleys through to many forests, woodlands and lakes.

There are plenty of activities on offer from chateau tours, cycling, bird-watching, fishing, golf, hot-air ballooning, canoeing to kayaking. Of course the food and wines are excellent.

The area offers a mild climate thanks to the influence of the Loire river. The latitude of the Loire is typically where people say the climate becomes markedly better. The area offers milder winters, warm springs, warm to hot summers along with warm autumns.

Access to the region is good. There are low cost flights and the TGV fast train into Tours. Access to the region by car is also good with excellent motorway access. You can also fly into Paris and drive or take the train from there.

The Healey Fox Service
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The team in the U.K. is headed by Dan Brewer who was educated in France and has lived and worked there. We have huge knowledge of the country and are always happy to help you to choose the right area for your personal needs and to help you select properties to suit your requirements. Once all that is sorted we will make viewing appointments with our partner agents who will show you selected properties and help you find the right one to buy. Throughout the purchase process both the team in the U.K. and the agents in France will work with you to ensure a safe, efficient and pleasurable buying experience.
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