A listed 16th-18th century house in the shade of a
ginkgo biloba tree, 5 minutes from Chinon, in Touraine
Chinon, INDRE-ET-LOIRE center-val-de-loire 37500 FR

Location

The property is located in a Touraine village, in the land of vineyards and troglodytes, Loire River shipping and tufa stone. It is in the heart of the regional nature park and on the border of a UNESCO world heritage site. The village is home to a number of shops and craftsmen. Tours is 35 minutes away. The chateaux of Rigny-Ussé, Azay-le-Rideau and the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud are just a short way away. The town of Chinon, 10 minutes away, is classified as a “city of art and history”. Built on a hillside overlooking the Vienne River, it is famous for its royal fortress, where Joan of Arc stayed. The train station has ten daily connections to Tours and after Paris in 1 hour. The A85 motorway is just 5 minutes away.

Description

The property has been listed as a historic monument since 1962. It is located in the centre of the village, very close to the town hall and church. Almost hidden from the street thanks to its surrounding wall, the 16th-century house and its 18th-century wing look out over the garden and its majestic ginkgo biloba tree, a "remarkable tree". A garage, workshop and patio are conveniently located next to the entrance gate. The main facades, facing east, enjoy the rising sun. Facing the landscape and neighbouring vineyards, a swimming pool has been built at the edge of the plot.

The house

In clad tufa stone, the house has two wings, one 16th century, with three floors, the other 18th century, with two floors, one of which is attic space. A hexagonal tower houses the staircase and acts as a link between the two parts of the building. The slate roof features stone dormers topped by circular pediments. The windows on the main facade are timbered, while those on the other facades have stone mullions.


The ground floor
There is a welcoming, vast entrance hall measuring almost 30 m². The stone floor echoes the white features of the walls and fireplace. The beams and joists are exposed and left natural. A flight of steps leads up to the tower and its spiral staircase. On either side of the entrance hall there are a living room and a library. The living room is bathed in light thanks to its east, south and west-facing windows. Terracotta tiles cover the floor. A tufa fireplace recalls the one in the entrance hall. The beams and joists are exposed, and are throughout the floor. The library faces both the garden and the street. The wall on the street side is clad with a custom-made bookcase that will be left in place. In the old wing, a 35 m² kitchen has been converted into a reception room. Terracotta, tufa stone and joists create a perfectly coordinated decor. Mullioned windows add a historic dimension to the whole. The spiral staircase in the hexagonal tower is the crossroads of the house, accessible from the entrance hall, library and kitchen, and connects the upper floors. It is made of tufa stone.
The first floor
From the landing, the two wings of the building are divided into living rooms and private apartments, including bedrooms. With views of the garden and surrounding countryside, the living wing features a small living room and a study in a row. Under the rafters, wooden framework is showcased. The layout is modern and fresh. The private wing has two large bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower room. One of them also has a wardrobe. The floor is covered in terracotta tiles, with exposed beams and joists on the ceiling. Painted wainscoting covers the lower walls, and wooden shutters are fitted to the windows.
The second floor
floor Accessible from the spiral staircase, it includes an attic that could be converted.

Our opinion

Live in a small village, right in the middle of a regional nature park, and enjoy breathtaking views over the vines and the Touraine countryside. A beautiful combination for a remarkable listed historic monument. Flanked by its elegant tufa facade and turret, the building conceals vast living spaces in a bright, well-tended setting. The exterior is meticulously cared for and treated as a living space in its own right. The ideal place to enjoy a book and a glass of wine in any season, in the shade of the venerable ginkgo biloba tree, whose virtues and longevity are proverbial in the East.

Exclusive sale

800 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense


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Reference 523085

Land registry surface area 1537 m2
Main building surface area 278 m2
Number of bedrooms 3

French Energy Performance Diagnosis

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Yannick Lafourcade +33 1 42 84 80 85

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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.

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