House buy in Tours Centre-Val de Loire

Commissioned by the same family who owned the chateau d'Usse (inspiration for 'Sleeping Beauty'), this Louis XV styled manoir was constructed in the early 18th century. Offering over 550 sqm of living space over 3 floors and a guest lodge, both recently renovated. Over 1000 sqm of troglodyte caves, 1.3 hectare plot including formal park (part of which is constructible) and gardens, swimming pool and former stables all within an easy 10 mins drive of Tours. THE ACCOMMODATION The manor's entrance hall is home to the impressive original stone sweeping staircase. All of the ground floor reception rooms overlook the front and south facing side of the property. Lounge, library and dining hall all have features galore and high ceilings (an indication of the wealthy origins of the property). The kitchen is modernised and spacious. On the first floor are 3 bedrooms with ensuite facilities, a troglodyte bedroom with private lounge and two further bedrooms with a shared shower room ad wc. On the top floor are two more bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, an independent apartment with separate external access, with lounge, kitchen, bathroom and wc and a large bedroom. OUTSIDE * Within the large grounds of just over 1.3 hectares there's a large heated swimming pool (5m x 10m) and terrace * A former guardians house now a guest lodge with lounge, kitchen, shower room and wc downstairs and 2 bedrooms above. * The former stables (roughly 300 sqm) had a new roof in 2020 and are ripe for conversion into a number of possibilities. * Behind the manor the caves totalling roughly 1000 sqm are spread over 3 levels and include a banquet hall (200 sqm), storage, wine cellar and others. * The park is extensive and includes a tree lined avenue (with another gated entrance/exit), courtyard with parking, formal gardens, etc.. An ideal location for a family home with the possibility of B&B or other activity. Very nicely presented and ready to move into and enjoy. Environment & Surroundings Near Airport/Ferries? Near to Shops? Near to Schools? Public Transport? Near to a Golf Course? Lake or River View? And Before You Ask Exposure: South Year of Renovation: 2020 Condition: Very good Reason for selling: Retiring Condition of Roof: Recent Drainage: Connected to mains town system Nationality of Owners: French