A beautifully renovated 4 bedroom stone ‘maison ancienne’ parts of which date back to the 17th century set within the historical walled town of Richelieu in the Southern Loire.
Comfortably sleeping 8, the house is furnished to a high standard and features log fires and Burgundy stone flooring with under floor heating.
A quality HI-FI system, WI-FI broadband internet access and full Sky TV menu are all available along with a selection of DVD’s and CD’s which compliments the varied range of reading from the bookshelves.
The perfect place to unwind, experience total peace and tranquillity in the South facing garden and terrace which backs on to a 1000 acre park, now owned by the Sorbonne University of Paris – great for walks, bike rides and punting on the canal in Summer.
All local amenities, shops, bars and restaurants are within a minute or twos walk from this outstanding property, as is the famous ‘Les Halles’ covered market which has been held here for 300 years.
Check In & Occupancy
Check-in: 16:00 / Check-out: 11:00
Max. occupancy: 8 (children welcome)
Property Details
Ceiling Fans
Heating
Internet
Iron & Board
Living Room
Parking
Telephone
Tumble Dryer
Washing Machine
Kitchen:
Dishwasher
Freezer
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Hob
Bathroom 1
Toilet , Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure , Bidet
Shower room 1
Shower Enclosure.
Bathroom and WC facilities on both ground and first floors. Full Villroy and Bosch bathroom with bath, WC, bidet with hand held shower on the first floor plus Ground floor shower room with separate WC.
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
3 doubles and 1 twin room
Large double bedroom on the ground floor with double French doors to the terrace, Bedroom 2 & 3 with double beds and Bedroom 4 with twin beds. All furnished and finished to a very high standard. Elderly relatives particularly love the ground floor double
Entertainment & Attractions
Satellite / Cable
Television
Outside
Golf …
Garden
Barbecue
Suitability
Suitable for elderly or infirm
wheelchair accessible
Attractions
autumn foliage
botanical garden
churches
cinemas
forests
museums
pond
restaurants
theme parks
winery tours
Leisure Activities
bird watching
horse riding
scenic drives
sight seeing
walking
Local Services & Businesses
ATM/bank
groceries
hospital
laundrette – serviced
medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
cycling
equestrian events
fishing
fly fishing
freshwater fishing
golf
hunting
swimming
tennis
Location
Nearest Airport
Tours 45km
Property is in Chateau country with visits that can be arranged.
Visits to local towns such as Chinon and Tours are recommended with multiple restaurants and wine tasting & tours available.
Tennis courts in park at rear of property.
Municipal swimming pool in park at rear of property – Summer months only and the man made beach on the river at Chatellerault is very popular again summer months only.
Bouledrome – near to park entrance.
Caneoing & kayaking – in the Loire at Chinon (15 mins by car) is very popular.
Bike rides in the park and vicinity.
Fishing Lake is 2 minutes from the house – outskirts of village
Local market held on Monday and Friday mornings in famous Les Halles 17th century covered market.
Various bars and restaurants within a minutes walk of the house.
Boulangerie, chartcuterie, pharmacie, supermarkets, banks etc all within a minute walk from the house.
Various vineyards and cave’s surrounding the area for tastings and tours.
