Villa Fr5023

Description

Now it is owned by a talented artist who swapped life in the city for her easel, with her artwork exhibited around the property.
Her touch gives guests a feeling of warmth and enjoyment.

Situated next to the Sologne Village along the Loire River, this six bedroom property is surrounded by a luscious 52 acre park.
Guests are treated by their own private swimming pool as well as a large outdoor dining space, barbecue and sun loungers.

The arty ambience and welcoming comfort of this property is guaranteed to seduce guests. This 17th century villa is really like taking a step back into French history.
Once owned by a chancellor who was a Minister of Finances, it was originally a hunting lodge.
Now it is owned by a talented artist who swapped life in the city for her easel, with her artwork exhibited around the property.
Her touch gives guests a feeling of warmth and enjoyment.

Château Interiors

Ground Floor

- Living room with seating for up to 15 guests
- Brick kitchen, well-equipped including hob, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, coffee machine and dishwasher and informal dining area for up to 10 guests. Doors opening up to terrace
- Utility room with washing machine and fridge
- WC
- TV room with cable TV
- Double bedroom with twin mattresses, hairdryer, fireplace and patio doors. Shower with a small chair, wash basin and WC
- Double bedroom with king-size bed, jacuzzi bath with hand-held shower and wash basin

First Floor (via original staircase)

- Master bedroom with double bed (twin mattresses), hairdryer, views of grounds and en suite bathroom with large bath with hydro-massage shower, two wash basins and WC
- Double bedroom with queen-size bed (connects to master bedroom)
- 2nd master bedroom with twin beds and a bathroom
- Twin bedroom with a shower room

The top floor is not accessible to guests.

Outside Grounds

- Electrically heated swimming pool (12mx6m, max depth: 2.5m) with alarm system
- Poolside terrace
- Sun-loungers
- Covered al-fresco dining area with table for up to 12 guests
- Built-in BBQ
- Parkland (52 acres) shared with owner’s siblings
- Large pond (suitable for fishing)
- 1km of private riverside

Facilities

- Wi-Fi
- Heating (radiators)
- Working fireplace
- Cable TV (including English channels)
- Washing machine



The château is located in a village between Chambord (67km) and Sancerre (60km) and is the ideal place to sample a traditional - and wonderfully laid back - French lifestyle._x000D_

The famous Loire castles of Cheverny, Chenonceau, Chambord, Amboise, Langeais or the Clo Luce (former residence of Leonardo Da Vinci!) are located between 30 minutes and 1 hour drive away._x000D_

Lovely vineyards are located roughly 35 minutes from the house. The Loire Valley is rightfully famous for its excellent wines, and a visit to the area wouldn't be complete without visiting the vineyards and having a taste! During the summer there is also an incredible and unique festival and historical pageant in Saint Fargeau (80km away) that involves hundreds of villagers. _x000D_

Last but not least, Paris is only 2 hours drive from the chateau! There are also trains departing from Orleans and the journey takes only 54 minutes!_x000D_

The local village offers:_x000D_
- Grocery shop
- Butcher, who can prepare meals on request
- Bakery
- Four restaurants
- Five bars
- Doctor
- Pharmacy
- Hair dresser
- Newsstand and tobacco shop
- Flower Shop
- Hairdresser
- Church
- Post Office
- Public Tennis courts
- Public pond for fishing
- Each Sunday, a wonderful a local market is held in front of the church.