15th Century Country Estate, Lucay-Le-Male, Indre

Property Description

Loire Valley estate with manor house, gites, dovecote, chapel, professional kitchen and reception barn with 25 acre grounds, 12 bedrooms, swiming pool, woodland & lake. Established chambres d’hôtes business with wedding venue potential, close to ZooParc de Beauval.





Located close to Luçay-le-Mâle, this substantial estate in the Loire valley was until recently a much sought after wedding venue and remains a very popular chambres d’hôtes. The grounds,  particularly the landscaped gardens and rose beds around the house are spectacular.  The woodland and lake were always much favoured by brides and photographers alike.  Spring and summer are magical, autumn a riot of colour and winter is often snowscape which make the wonderful open fires inside feel even more cosy and welcoming.  





This is a home and income property that offers the opportunity to hit the ground running and plenty of potential to develop.





The estate includes:





A five-bedroom manor house


A converted dovecote


A self-catering studio


A three-bedroom gîte 


A vaulted chapel 


Reception barn suitable for weddings and events.


Professional kitchen


Outbuildings for storage including cars.





Across all of the accommodation, the habitable space is approximately 1,580m² with 12 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms and 4 reception rooms in total.





The Manor house





The principal manor house retains many original features including exposed beams, fireplaces, wooden panelling, tiled floors and exposed stone walls.


Large reception rooms?Fitted kitchen?Five bedrooms?Multiple bathrooms

The interiors have been carefully maintained and furnished in keeping with the character of the property.





Guest Accommodation





Converted dovecote


Self-catering studio


Three-bedroom gîte


These independent spaces are ideal for guest accommodation, holiday rentals or extended family use.





Event spaces





Vaulted chapel suitable for weddings and ceremonies


Large adjoining reception barn


Professional catering kitchen


Large insulated hangar with concrete floor, electricity and water, suitable for storage, events or specialist use such as vehicle storage


The grounds





Outside





The grounds extend to approximately 10 hectares / 25 acres:


10m x 5m swimming pool?Lake?Landscaped gardens 

Rose gardens, well-established flower beds and mature planting?Outdoor areas well suited to entertaining and events




10m x 5m swimming pool


Lake


Woodland


Landscaped gardens 


Rose gardens, well-established flower beds and mature planting


Outdoor areas well suited to entertaining and events





The gardens are much enjoyed by visiting guests and provide the perfect back from for weddings & events





Location





This estate is situated close to the village of Luçay-le-Mâle in the heart of the Loire Valley region.  This is a region of fairytale feudal castles, vineyards, stunning gardens and delicious food. The fertile Loire Valley is sprinkled with some of France’s most opulent aristocratic estates and the villages and vineyards that surround them. The entire area is an enormous Unesco World Heritage Site and there is so much to explore in the area.  Paris is about two and a half hours away by car, one hour via direct train from Tours.  There are direct flights into Tours from many destinations, including the UK. 





There are also some particularly important inhabitants in this area, that just so happen to reside a short drive from the property. Zoo Beauval, now the largest zoo in Europe, with a prairie for the lions, tree-top walk-ways, a pioneering conservation programme and its' world famous baby pandas, are just 20 minutes away. The B&B is a favoured choice for people travelling from far and wide to visit this particularly popular site.





Whilst the basic shops and amenities in Luçay, the medieval town of Valençay is just 15mins away.  Its magnificent castle, built in 1540, dominates the skyline. It is open throughout the year for visitors who enjoy both its architecture and gardens. The local market is in town every Tuesday morning and spills out onto the smart streets. Here you can sample the local produce including goat’s cheese, potatoes and pies!!





The property is clearly the pride and joy of its owners, who have maintained many original features, including the beams, fireplaces, wooden panelling, tiled floors and exposed walls.  Within the property the decor has been thoughtfully designed with many French antiques which add to its ambience and glamour. 





At a glance:





Bedrooms: 12


Bathrooms: 11


Receptions: 4


Habitable space: 1,580m2


Plot size: 10 hectares / 25 acres / 100,000m2


Taxe foncière: €TBC


DPE rating: D/E


Broadband


Heating: 


Drainage: Septic tank


Neighbours:  Distant


Distance to shops: 5mins drive / 15 mins bike ride


Distance to Train station: 1hr - Tours


Distance to ferry port:  3hr 45mins Caen


Distance to airport: 1hr -Paris


Distance to Paris:  1hr direct train from Tours / 2hr 30 min drive by car





Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.





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