Beautiful 6 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Fontevraud l'Abbaye, Pays de la Loire
This rare property was a convent built in the 16th and 17th centuries to house the monks of the magnificent Gothic church nearby, on the edge of this pretty town in the Loire Valley. All the amenities of the town centre are just a few minutes' walk away.
Various ancient architectural features have been preserved, including part of the cloister, which is now a beautiful outdoor gallery, the wine cellars and the remarkable carved stone well. The exceptionally high ceil...
This rare property was a convent built in the 16th and 17th centuries to house the monks of the magnificent Gothic church nearby, on the edge of this pretty town in the Loire Valley. All the amenities of the town centre are just a few minutes' walk away.
Various ancient architectural features have been preserved, including part of the cloister, which is now a beautiful outdoor gallery, the wine cellars and the remarkable carved stone well. The exceptionally high ceilings, with their beautiful beams, create spacious, high-ceilinged rooms that remain cool in the height of summer, but the sophisticated underfloor heating keeps the house very warm during the winter months.
On the ground floor is a series of large, stately reception rooms: kitchen, living room, hallway and dining room. Large windows overlook either the French gardens to the west or the cloister to the east.
On the first floor, there are 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. At the top of the remarkable 16th-century staircase is one of the 'jewels' of the property, a huge, beautifully restored attic, which has been used as a painter's studio.
Owning a listed historic monument in France is both a privilege and a unique opportunity to become the guardian of the country's rich cultural heritage. These exceptional properties offer unparalleled architectural character. Living in a historic monument means living in history.
This picturesque town, just a 15 minute drive from the Abbey of Fontevraud, in the heart of the Loire Valley and major cultural centres such as Saumur, Chinon and Poitiers, offers a rare combination of rural tranquillity and easy access to modern amenities, including schools, healthcare and transport.
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