Description:

Wonderful architectural design
* Unique in this sector
* Large private garden
* Gite and separate apartment
* Numerous outbuildings
* Centre of an active town
* Excellent access to all amenities

This charming home is a a copy of the 'Chateau de Bagatelle' in Paris and is registered in the listing of France's historical monuments. The large gates hide this fascinating building from public view and provide an oasis of relaxation for the owner and guests. Truly symmetrical the facade of this period home instantly gives you clues as to what awaits within. Stepping through the front door and you enter a world of 'time gone by', the central circular staircase with domed glazed roof above and superb parquet flooring throughout, corridors leading off either side inviting you to explore further .

The kitchen is large, light and functional with direct access to the vaulted wine cellar below. The dining hall with Marble fireplace and high ceilings is double aspect, the study to the rear (formerly a bedroom with dressing area), the large lounge at the base of the rear tower has excellent views over the garden and a beautiful star in the parquet as well as an ornate marble fireplace, the period mosaic tiled bathroom is located just next to a reading room (possibly a former bedroom) and another corridor with sculptured frieze returns you to the front hall.

Upstairs the 1st master bedroom with en-suite is grand and overlooks the formal front gardens below, the 2nd master suite located in the round tower to the rear enjoys views over the park. There are an additional 2 double bedrooms on the is floor along with a laundry room and two further bathrooms and a dressing room.

The upper floor with access to the 'belvedere' viewing platform is a circular library at present but has a multitude of possible uses. Outside of the main house there is a 2 bedroom gite with private courtyard, a ground floor workshop and storage rooms, separate ground floor bedroom and en-suite and a 1st floor 2 bedroom apartment above the large 2 car garage. The property enjoys an enclosed park of just over half an acre with gated access. In the heart of a bustling market town with all amenities close by and a short drive to Chenonceaux, Amboise or in to Tours.

An excellent location for a family home with the plenty of accommodation for guest (paying or otherwise). A unique opportunity to purchase this architecturally rare home in this popular area.

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
With more than 30 years experience of the French property market the team at Healey Fox offer an efficient and professional service to anyone looking to buy a home in France. The company is based in Surrey in the U.K., where we are always happy to meet with prospective buyers. In France, we work with carefully selected bi-lingual agencies who have intimate knowledge of their areas and properties and will be on hand to assist you during your visits and throughout the purchasing process.
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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