Réf. 4655 : For sale, considerable hunting estate of 1.250 acres. <BR><BR>A private exclusive location not far from the popular town of Chinon. An attractive setting with an excellent variety of land usage within the estate: forest, ponds, agricultural fields and vines. Ideal for lovers of nature as well as those with a passion for hunting. An excellent choice of restaurants, shops, cafes, etc. nearby with good communication links to Tours, Angers and beyond to Paris (TGV or Autoroute).<BR><BR>This exceptional estate features a Maison de Maître, a hunting lodge, a caretaker's house, troglodyte cellars, a barn, and a mix of agricultural and woodland plots, spanning a total of 1.245 acres.<BR><BR>1/ THE MANOR HOUSE<BR>Situated at the heart of the estate, this elegant manor house of approximately 300sqm was built in the 19th century using stone and brick, with a light-coloured render. It is roofed in slate and rises over four levels. The façade is symmetrical, featuring a slightly projecting central section topped with a decorative pediment. The property comprises:<BR>The ground floor includes an entrance hall leading to a dining room, a kitchen and a lounge. A wooden staircase provides access to the upper floors. To the rear, a spacious 46sqm veranda opens onto the terrace and serves as an additional living area. Fully glazed, it boasts a coffered ceiling adorned with illustrated scenes.<BR>The first floor is home to an office of 11sqm and four bedrooms, three with ensuite bathrooms and wc and three with balconies to enjoy the private views.<BR>Above on the second floor are another 5 bedrooms/offices ranging from 7sqm to 13sqm with each one having a bath or shower room and wc and three with balconies.<BR>The garden/basement level has access from the entrance hall and also garage style access from outside. Within this area, that covers most of the surface area of the house, we have a wc, storage rooms, laundry and boiler room.<BR><BR>2/ THE HUNTING LODGE<BR>Across the valley from North-East of the main house is the hunting lodge. Covering circa 300sqm over 2 floors and comprising a dining hall with side kitchen, tiled with stone fireplace and exposed beams. Another kitchen in the troglodyte section to the rear and wc. Above is a studio apartment and a separate 12sqm bedroom with ensuite facilities.<BR><BR>3/ THE TROGLODYTES CAVES<BR>Next to the hunting lodge are the troglodyte caves. These original dwellings have been modernised and today provide storage rooms, wc and shower, hunting room, boiler room, cloakroom and a studio with kitchen area, shower and wc.<BR><BR>4/ THE GUARDIAN'S HOUSE <BR>Guardian's house: located near the main entrance this 1960 style property has a natural wood covering offering roughly 150sqm of living space with lounge and kitchen on the ground floor and bedroom above.<BR><BR>5/ OTHER OUTBUILDINGS<BR>- Next to the guardian's house are the stables and kennels. 4 individual stable rooms and 5 kennels with 2 garages to the rear.<BR>- There are also two agricultural hangars used for machine storage.<BR>- Within the estate are the ruins of an old chapel and convent.<BR><BR>The estate covers a total area of 1,245 acres composed of:<BR>Approximately 1,162 acres of managed forest<BR>Approximately 3.25 acres of natural scrub<BR>Approximately 7.5 acres of ponds.<BR>Approximately 6.5 acres of prairie<BR>Approximately 26.25 acres of vines<BR>Approximately 77.5 acres)of agricultural land<BR><BR>With the exception of 10 acres the whole estate is enclosed with solid aluminium fencing with concrete posts.<BR><BR>The estate was fully enclosed in 1977 and there is a density of stags, hinds, roe deer and wild boar.<BR><BR>The following parts are listed on the Inventory of Historic Monuments : Under a 1947 decree, the ruins of the chapel are listed as Historic Monuments. <BR><BR>Cabinet LE NAIL – Touraine - Loire Valley – Mr Tony WELLS : +33 (0)2.43.98.20.20<BR>Tony WELLS, Individual company, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents, under the number 444 692 156.<BR>We invite you to visit our website Cabinet Le Nail to browse our latest listings or learn more about this property.