Beautiful home for sale, semi-trogloditic, close to the Loir River, calm and quiet area with immense charm and impressive view. The structure of the house is excellent with no moisture problems and good ventilation, constructed in the 19th century. Large vaulted ceilings hand-hewn into the stone of the hillside, fronted by a small two story house on the exterior of the hill.

Large living area with in-floor heating ; wine press in alcove, wine cellar separated with Art Deco era stained glass, and a larger dining area. A light shaft is cut through the stone of the ceiling to the upper hillside and has a Velux window that adds light and allows ventilation in the living room. The lighting in this house is dramatic and enhances the beauty of the natural stone walls and ceiling as well as accent lighting for the ancient features such as the oak turn-screw wine press set into its original alcove.

The kitchen is totally equipped with modern, high quality appliances from Miele-Bosch; the floors are polished rectangular terracotta tiles. Painted wood cabinets and a decorative turned wood screen at the end of the kitchen as well as a fireplace insert and carved stone chimney surround in the dining room add warmth, charm and exquisite style to this home; in addition, the small dining area in the kitchen has a lovely view of the Loir Valley. A submerged pump in a well provides the water for the home; parking space is availableas well as the possibility for a garage There are several garden areas and terrace as well as storage rooms. Gorgeous landscaping, temperate climate and excellent view....all this and much more than can be mentioned on one page. For year round living or a  vacation home, this house is exceptional; warm and inviting, easy upkeep and very low utility costs.

Numerous separate chambers , storage areas and gardens: 

2 caves in the lower garden, garden is partially enclosed by walls

2 caves in the upper garden, one with the old in-wall stone bread oven

180 m2 of living surface, 1000 m2 of terrain

2 bedrooms, one bathroom with the shower set into the stone. The bedroom on the ground floor has exposed oak beams; a circular staircase leads up to the second story bedroom with a mansard roof and exposed beams.

Available upon sale closing, close to Vendôme, 40 minutes to Paris on the TGV.

Price: 340,000 Euro (notary cost included)

For more information call: +33 (02) 54 72 41 55

or email (English or French) : lise.marmier@wanadoo.fr

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