An estate made up of two houses, woodland
and grounds, near Beaugency, in the Loire Valley
and grounds, near Beaugency, in the Loire Valley
Orléans,
LOIRET
center-val-de-loire
45000
FR
Location
In the western reaches of the Loiret area, less than 2 hours from Paris by train or car and 30 km southwest of Orléans, this estate is just 3 kilometres from the town centre of Beaugency, which has all the shops, facilities and services you need. The village in which it is located is said to be one of France’s most worthy detours and is part of the UNESCO world heritage listed Loire Valley. The historical centre is remarkably well preserved and plays host to many listed historical monuments, which pay witness to its prestigious past. Here, the southern bank of the Loire River is a Natura 2000 protected natural area.
The region is famous for its castles and mansions but also boasts a wealth of walks, hikes and vineyards. Its climate favours mild summers and winters.
Description
A wooden gate leads into the estate. The two houses are located either side of the entrance, one to the east and the other to the west. They both have north and south facing façades and overlook a shared garden to the south.
Each building is harmoniously proportioned and two storeys high, featuring white lime-washed elevations of partially exposed stone and roofs with flat tiles whose deep colours contrast with the bright coloured walls. The windows are rectangular, semi-circular arched or bow-arched, with dressed stone facing. The upper floor is bathed in light through wall dormers.
The main house is rectangular in shape with a wing set at a right angle, bordered by a patio to the east. Most of the small paned windows and French windows are south facing. The L-shaped lodge to the west, featuring an octagonal corner tower, is bordered by a paved courtyard, has a woodshed next to a garage facing west and, on the eastern side, a covered patio with a stone barbecue. Between both buildings, a second paved courtyard can be used to park several vehicles.
Each building is harmoniously proportioned and two storeys high, featuring white lime-washed elevations of partially exposed stone and roofs with flat tiles whose deep colours contrast with the bright coloured walls. The windows are rectangular, semi-circular arched or bow-arched, with dressed stone facing. The upper floor is bathed in light through wall dormers.
The main house is rectangular in shape with a wing set at a right angle, bordered by a patio to the east. Most of the small paned windows and French windows are south facing. The L-shaped lodge to the west, featuring an octagonal corner tower, is bordered by a paved courtyard, has a woodshed next to a garage facing west and, on the eastern side, a covered patio with a stone barbecue. Between both buildings, a second paved courtyard can be used to park several vehicles.
The main house
The ground floor
The main door opens into a hallway leading to several rooms including a toilet. On one side, there is a fitted kitchen. On the other side, a living room and dining room of over 100 m², laid out in an L-shape with a very high cathedral ceiling under the roof, is heated by a brick and stone fireplace. Beside it, the in-built cupboards are fitted with carved wooden doors. The room is bathed in light through the large windows on either side. The flooring is made of terracotta tiles and the ceiling has exposed beams. A winding wooden staircase leads to the upper level. Continuing on from the living room, through a remarkable wooden door sculpted with foliage decoration, there is a utility room fitted with cupboards and a sink.
The upstairs
The stairs lead to a landing, which extends onto a U-shaped walkway overlooking the dining room. On the one side, it leads to a bedroom with a semi-open en suite bathroom and a separate toilet. On the other side, there is a second bedroom of almost 50 m² which is currently used as a lounge/office, fitted with large custom-made bookshelves. This room could easily be divided into two extra bedrooms. In each room, there is carpeted wood stripped flooring. Some of the roof frame’s elements are exposed.
The lodge
The ground floor
You can enter the lodge through the tower or via a door leading to a hallway with a kitchen on one side and a living room on the other. Opposite the door, a double-flight stone staircase with tiled steps, a wooden bullnose and a wrought-iron balustrade with a polished wooden handrail, leads upstairs. The floors throughout the ground floor are covered with taco tile stone paving. The walls are made of lime-washed stone.
The kitchen, featuring an old bread oven, is bathed in light from a number of windows. From the kitchen, a staircase, whose opening is protected by a wrought-iron balustrade, leads down into the basement.
The living room can be reached through a large opening with a solid wood lintel. The room is heated by a stone and brick fireplace with a straight hood supported by stone corbels. You can reach the patio through French windows. At the end of the room, a door leads into a games room measuring almost 50 m². Lastly, there is access from the outside to a storage room of around 15 m² which also leads into the garage.
The upstairs
The double-flight staircase leads on one side to a hallway leading to a toilet and bedroom. On the other side, a second hallway leads to two bedrooms, one with a toilet and en suite shower room, the other with a separate bathroom and toilet. After the second bedroom, there is an almost 35-m² room which has been converted into a painting studio. There is wood stripped flooring in these rooms and some of the roof frame’s elements are exposed.
The garden
Extending from the south-facing patio, it features a palm tree and carefully pruned cedar trees adorning its edges. A large rectangular lawn stretches the full width of the property and is over 30 m in length. A row of pine and fir trees surrounds the estate. A majestic cedar tree stands at the corner of the woodshed.
Our opinion
This is an estate in excellent condition, in which space, brightness and humble yet stylish workmanship are triumphant. The white lime-washing, the red roof tiles and the green vegetation create a fresco of warm, vivid colours, forming a landscape that is a pleasure to behold. Omnipresent wood and stone are the marks of the authentic and characterful architecture. The recent renovation work was carried out with the greatest respect for the site, and the entire estate has been carefully and regularly maintained.
Sold as occupied for five years, this estate represents a particularly profitable investment. Similarly, the lodge is ideal for seasonal rental in one of France’s most touristic regions. In short, it is a property with a secure yet open future.
Reference 821734
| Land registry surface area | 3368 m2 |
| Main building surface area | 250 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 5 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 260 m2 |
| including refurbished area | 260 m2 |
| Number of lots | 2 |
Aucune procédure en cours menée sur le fondement des articles 29-1 A et 29-1 de la loi n°65-557 du 10 juillet 1965 et de l’article L.615-6 du CCH
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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.
