Small, 16th century mansion house in a royal city
in the Touraine region
Location
On the “south-side” of Touraine, 169 miles from Paris (125 of which are on motorway) and 28 miles south-east of Tours (airport with 4 flights per week to London and daily flights during the summer).
In the centre of a medieval city; a renowned “Town of Art And History” with a history-filled past and extremely rich in architecture.
Description
This mansion house was built of freestone in the 16th century.
The building is situated in the town pedestrian precinct, between two streets, one of which is the main street leading to the castle. It comprises a ground floor, two stories and a partly converted attic.
The inside was completely restored at the beginning of the 1920’s; the electric wiring, gas-fired central heating, plumbing, bathroom and toilet facilities are, therefore, all recent.
The works were carried out in keeping with the numerous period architectural features: a beautiful 16th and 17th century oak stairway, freestone fireplaces, terracotta tiled floors, etc.
A total of 1,775 sq ft of living space:
The 538 sq ft ground floor is currently in use as an art gallery with three adjoining rooms, a kitchen area, toilets, and an entrance hall at the rear. Tomorrow, it could easily become lounge, dining room and kitchen.
Upstairs is the realm of the paying guest with a lounge and three bedrooms, each with their own en suite bathroom and toilet.
One room is used as a pantry and linen room.
A 226 sq ft attic awaits conversion and a vaulted cellar is accessed by a wonderful stone stairway.
Our opinion
Ideally situated in a town which attracts numerous tourists because of its rich past and its castle “a mecca for French history”, this mansion house will appeal to those wanting to live in a town in an original setting, brimming with character.
Price: 395 000 €
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 1928EL
| Land registry surface area | 91 m² / 979 ft² |
| Main building surface area | 165 m² / 1,775 ft² |
Regional representative
Eric Leveilley +33 (0)6 19 67 16 41
NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
