8 Bed Property for sale
Châtellerault, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France
£1,610,516 *
[€1,850,000]
Full Description
An exceptional rural residence situated on the banks of a picturesque river valley in the southern Loire valley.
Perfect for a large family home or a tourism project (small weddings, events, B&B or a small luxury hotel).
This château was once a 17th century hunting lodge, built in beautiful countryside. It was added onto in the 18th and 19th centuries and today is a savant mix of old and new. Large reception rooms filled with light have direct access to the front terrace.
Two beautiful kitchens are a chef's dream, with two beautiful La Cornue stoves.
Over two floors are 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 5 w.cs.
There is potential for futher bedrooms in the beautiful high-ceiling attic, or in the two cottages which form the ensemble of outbuildings. Two fine barns add to the potential provided by the outbuildings for event, stables, classic car collection storage and a myriad of other uses.
A fine swimming pool, on a lower terrace below the house is enjoyable for a long season in the sheltered sunny space, surrounded by lawns and fine mature trees and mixed borders of perennial plants.
To the side is a handsome forest for immersing oneself in nature.
All around the property is attractive countryside.
The town of Chatellerault is 10 minute's away for TGV connections to Paris (1 hour 45 minutes) door to door), stores and all services. The chateaux of the Loire valley are 45 minute's away.
Wine from the celebratd vineyards of Vouvray a 1 hour's drive, as is the beautiful and bustling university city of Tours.
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