Renovated 3-Room House with Double Garage, Close over the Indre River – Loire Valley, Near Azay-Le-Rideau

Property Description

Summary
Charming detached 100 m² house, fully renovated in 2015, energy class A with very low bills. Elevated peaceful position over the Indre River. 2 large bedrooms, south-facing living room, double garage + carport (2021), enclosed garden, terrace with ponds. Turn-key, no works needed. Ideal holiday home or permanent residence in the heart of the Loire Valley châteaux area. €244,000.

Location
Nestled high above the Indre River, on the border between Lignières-de-Touraine and Azay-le-Rideau (famous Renaissance château just 6–10 min drive). In the UNESCO Loire Valley: close to iconic châteaux (Azay-le-Rideau, Langeais 10 min, Villandry/Chinon 15–20 min). Village amenities 3 min (bakery, butcher, school, bar, post office, garage). Quiet, green setting yet convenient: 20 min to Tours ring road for shopping/city access.

Access
Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF): ≈30 km / 30–35 min drive.
Nearest TGV high-speed train: Tours or Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station ≈30 km / 30–40 min (1h from Paris Montparnasse).
Major roads: quick access to A10 motorway via Tours (≈25–30 min).
Paris by car/train: ≈2.5–3h. Ideal for UK/EU buyers via Eurotunnel + drive or flights to Tours/Paris.

Interior
100 m² bright, modern layout (2015 full renovation: roof, insulation 14–28 cm, electrics, plumbing, septic tank serviced recently). Energy class A – air-to-water heat pump (COP 4.8) + air-to-air AC, estimated bills €480–720/year.

Large 27 m² south-facing living room with 3×2.5 m bay window.
Fitted kitchen 13 m².
2 spacious bedrooms: 19 m² & 25 m².
Bathroom with double bath, 2 separate WCs.
Utility/laundry 3.5 m² + 4.5 m² plumbed/wired room ready for second shower room.
Electric roller shutters, high-quality fixtures throughout – move-in ready.

Exterior
Enclosed 422 m² garden with electric gate & garage door: vegetable patch, mirabelle plum tree, chicken coop.
40 m² wooden terrace overlooking the river valley with two ornamental ponds (frogs, goldfish, koi).
Double garage 30 m² + carport/preau 30 m² (built 2021, masonry, electricity).
Separate private rear access to concreted, lit, lockable cellar.

Additional Details
Heating: electric heat pump (very economical).
Taxes: Property tax (taxe foncière) ≈€1,000/year.
Services: mains electricity/water, individual septic tank (compliant and cleaned this year, good for 3-5 more years, water bill is really cheap since you do not pay public water treatment).
Extras: electric roller shutters, natural slate roof, zinc gutters.
Perfect eco-friendly, low-maintenance home in a sought-after area – viewing highly recommended!