NEAR AZAY LE RIDEAU - THREE-HECTARE ESTATE AUTHENTIC MANOR HOUSE, TWO GUEST HOUSE, WORKSHOP, CELLARS Discover this estate nestled in a peaceful, pastoral, and hilly setting, a place that inspires poetry, just a stone's throw from a popular and renowned village in the Cher Valley. Here you'll find all amenities, as well as a train station that will quickly connect you to the Tours TGV station. The manor house overlooks this verdant countryside and offers breathtaking 360° views; this place is enchanting. You will be captivated by its tranquility, its peaceful atmosphere, its serenity, and its authenticity. It will enchant you from the moment you enter the park surrounding the manor. Main manor house of approximately 416 m²: A light-filled, open-plan entrance hall leads to a large and small living room of approximately 70 m², followed by a sitting room in the gallery offering uninterrupted views of the stunning inner courtyard. Adjacent to this is a fully fitted and equipped family kitchen of over 30 m², a laundry room, a cloakroom, and a WC with washbasin. A large hall of over 30 m² leads to the swimming pool, laundry room, pool equipment room, and boiler room. There is also a large reception room of 48 m² with a grand fireplace and beautiful parquet flooring. The sleeping quarters comprise two bedrooms of 13 and 15 m² with a shared bathroom and shower/WC, a 25 m² bedroom with an en-suite shower room and WC, a 25 m² bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and shower/WC, and a master suite of over 35 m² with a dressing room, en-suite bathroom, shower, and WC. First Gîte (approximately 111 m²): This first gîte or guest house has been completely renovated to the highest standards by skilled craftsmen, often members of the Compagnons du Devoir (a prestigious French guild system), guaranteeing impeccable experience and quality in the renovation process. The ground floor opens onto a living room with a fireplace, a fitted and equipped kitchen, and a WC with a washbasin. Upstairs, there are three bright and charming bedrooms, a modern shower room, and a WC. Second Gîte (approximately 97 m²): This gîte requires some renovation work to fully enjoy its potential. It opens onto a living room with a fireplace, a kitchen area, and upstairs, three bedrooms, a shower room, a bathroom, and a WC. Both gîtes or guest houses have their own private gardens and separate entrances. The Barn (approximately 109 m²): Former artist's studio of Alexander Calder and Jo Davidson, artists who stayed in this manor. The studio comprises a vast 100 m² room with approximately 9 m high ceilings, allowing for the creation of monumental works that are catalogued and displayed in several museums worldwide. It also features a mezzanine where the artist could view his creations and modify them as needed. This magical space boasts a magnificent fireplace. The grounds: They consist of a beautifully maintained park surrounding the house. A section is accessible from the entrance to the property, while a section at the rear features an 11 x 5 m swimming pool and its terrace, complete with an orangery area that transforms into a summer retreat during the warmer months. There is also a formal French garden, a vegetable garden, and a small orchard. Two meadows, located opposite the property and alongside this completely quiet country road, should also be added to the estate. If you love unusual and wonderfully preserved places, this estate is well worth a visit.

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