Ref. 4156: 19th century castle for sale in Touraine.

In a sought-after location on the city limits of Tours, this castle would be ideal as a family home. All amenities are close to this natural oasis, with the possibility of going to Paris in 1 hour.

In its hidden location, this magnificent 19th century castle boasts large reception rooms, impressive high ceilings, abundant natural light, views over the park and woods and plenty of space for family and guests .
The current owners have restored the castle to its former glory with great attention to detail and original quality. The castle offers more than 650 m² of comfortably furnished living space on 4 levels.
The Ground Floor: Raised entrance porch leading to the arched and pillared entrance hall with a historic rear staircase climbing to the first floor with stained glass windows. The left wing houses the living room with a hand-painted ceiling fresco, a fireplace, herringbone oak flooring and a double view of the park. An adjoining dining room with period moldings and doors to the terrace is separated by pocket glass doors. A convenient kitchenette is hidden to the rear of this room. From the hall one continues along the front gallery which leads to the library/TV room, it also has an original ceiling fresco, woodwork and a view of the park. The formal dining room, with its original dominant fireplace, herringbone oak floors and ornate wooden ceiling, has direct access to the kitchen and entry hall opposite.

The first floor: The landing bathed in light offers a choice of directions. The first bedroom is with ornate ceiling, original fireplace, en suite bathroom with bath and shower as well as a private balcony/terrace. The large second bedroom, currently being restored, will also have an adjoining private shower room. The third bedroom has a separate 'office area' with the option of creating a walk-in closet in a smaller adjacent bedroom. The family bathroom (bath and shower) adds a touch of modernity to this floor. The fifth bedroom, with central fireplace and window above, is double and includes a dressing room.

Via the old service staircase, the second floor: 4 double bedrooms, a future bathroom (to be created), access to the attic and an independent studio.

On the garden level/basement: a second independent apartment with separate access offers kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom. Large laundry room, boiler room and storage cellars.

There is a separate garage (4 cars) built on the remains of an old building with, according to our information, the possibility of recreating a new dwelling with independent access if necessary.

With just over 2.7 ha of protected parkland and woodland, you are surrounded by nature and it's hard to believe that you are only a short walk from the metropolis of Tours. In the park, there is an old artificial pond (which may be restored) as well as several walks and trails. The immediate surroundings of the castle are grassed with gravel parking and the main electric entrance gate.

Cabinet LE NAIL – Touraine – Loire Valley – Mr. Tony WELLS: 02.43.98.20.20
Tony WELLS, EI, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under number 444 692 156.
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