Valencay is a thriving market town with several interesting features. The chateau is regarded by several prominent newspapers as the most interesting in the Loire as it is filled with original furniture and other objects of the period. This was Napoleon's Diplomatic Headquarters, bought by him for Talleyrand, his finance and foreign minister, to enetertain international guests in a sumptuous fashion. Valencay also contains one of Europe's most interesting Automobile Museums. Also available in the area is fishing, horse riding, swimming, zoo etc.
The area is unspoilt and is pure France at its best. It is surrounded by lakes, rivers, forests and attractive villages. Valencay is the newest appellation controllee wine region and there is also an appellation controllee for goat's cheese. It is central to many other wine area.
Close to Motorway network A85 & A71; 3 hours from Caen and Paris
Property
Le Haut-Breuil is one of an outstanding group of three buildings built from Valencay stone (cream). These buildings are situated round three sides of a green courtyard and there is a stunning view overlooking the chateau and market town of Valencay, all within walking distance.
The house (270 sq metres) was restored by the owner, who for many years was an artisan at the chateau. It is now in excellent condition with all original features, new roof and totally up to date plumbing, electricity etc. A beatiful new terrace also enhances the property.
Of the other two buildings, one is the original house, comprising of two floors (300 sq metres) and is in need of internal restoration. It has distinctive oak beams, fireplaces and has the potential for 3 large gites. The third building is a coach house and is capable of holding 6 - 7 cars. It has oak doors and new roof.
Features
The house has stunning views over the town and chateau of Valencay which is illuminated at night. It would make an attractive and outstanding private home and has all the ingredients for a business with 3 - 5 gites.
An exceptional price due to the owner being relocated. Private Sale (no estate agent)
Quoted price does not include
notary (legal) fees.
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Centre
This region covers 39,151 km² and has an estimated population of 2,440,329.
Home to the Loire river, the longest in France, Centre is renowned for its beautiful landscape and small towns and villages which follow the river along its course.
Rich in historic architecture this region is ever popular amongst tourists.
