Spacious Character Nineteenth Century Chateau just 10 Minutes from the Heart of Tours, Set in 37 Acres of Landscaped Par…

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Spacious Character Nineteenth Century Chateau just 10 Minutes from the Heart of Tours, Set in 37 Acres of Landscaped Parkland with Views over the Valley and Village below. This Impressive 17 …

Spacious character Nineteenth Century chateau just 10 minutes from the heart of Tours, set in 37 acres of landscaped parkland with views over the valley and village below.

This impressive 17 bedroom property has been improved and maintained by the current owners over the last two decades. Historically, a family home and today offering guest accommodation (boutique hotel), just a very short drive from the heart of Tours.
A characterful property offering circa 1,200m2 of living space with plenty of natural light in an exclusive location - a rare opportunity.

The chateau is double fronted with stone steps leading to both front and rear terraces. The formal entrance via the porch leads directly into the entrance hall, a welcoming informal area with period wood panelling, feature fireplace, soft seating, reception desk and original wooden stairs leading to the upper floors.
The entrance hall provides direct access to all the reception rooms on this floor. The 100m2 main reception room is triple aspect with ornate parquet flooring and great views over the park and beyond. All the ceiling on this floor are circa 4.5m high and have period features.
The breakfast room leads directly to the front terrace, ideal for alfresco dining in warmer months. The third reception room is a living room with feature fireplace and separate "tower room" study area. A practical kitchen is placed on this floor with dumb waiter linking to the professional kitchen in the basement.

The lower garden floor comes with professional kitchen (this kitchen is not currently used but could be put back into service - it provided the meals when a restaurant was run on site), working cold store rooms, laundry, boiler room, various storerooms, wine cellars, workshops and even a games room.

An elegant staircase leads to the 1st floor with a generous landing with storage cupboards and a linen room and then a central corridor with 8 double bedrooms distributed on both sides each one with en-suite facilities and views over the park and beyond. Each room is individual in decoration and size with impressive views and private en-suite facilities.
The upper floor has another 6 guest bedrooms all again doubles with en-suite facilities. at one end of this floor, including the tower room, is an apartment over 2 floors, with 3 bedrooms and a shared bathroom. ideal guardian's quarters perhaps.

The chateau is located on the top of a hill with it's 15 hectares surrounding it. The formal entrance drive is gated and the tarmac drive sweeps up through the trees to a sizeable parking area to the rear of the chateau. The views over the park with its selection of mature trees and on to the valley beyond are splendid and it is difficult to imagine its proximity to the centre of Tours.
Located discreetly to the rear of the chateau at the end of one of the tree lined alleys is the pool area, with terrace and pool.
There are several paths within the park permitting the owner and guests alike to wander and relax. The chateau is on the edge of a village but remains private and secluded with no overseeing properties.
Tours is a buoyant university city with all the trappings of "French Cafe" lifestyle on the doorstep, renowned for its gastronomic excellence not to mention the famous Loire Valley wines.

A unique property in excellent condition and rare in it's proximity to amenities, trains, airport, etc. whilst still retaining a secluded and private sizeable estate.

15 hectare private, mature park
17 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms
100m2 reception room
swimming pool and sun area
10 mins from the centre of Tours.