Just 1.5 hours from Paris, in the heart of a charming village in the Loire Valley, this Maison-de-Maitre, built at the end of the 18th century, offers its future owners the rare privilege of living in a residence steeped in history. Formerly the property of Colonel Camille Léaux, a cavalry officer of the Second Empire, the imposing building has preserved the soul of its illustrious past.

- GROUND FLOOR: From the entrance, the charm is felt: a vast hall opens onto two elegant reception rooms of 25 and 35 m², bathed in light and conducive to conviviality. An intimate 14 m² office completes these spaces, offering a peaceful setting for working or reading. The large 30 m² kitchen, friendly and warm, lends itself to delicious shared moments. On the sleeping side, the ground floor has two beautiful bedrooms of 20 and 25 m² with adjoining shower rooms, combining comfort and privacy.

- UPSTAIRS: three bedrooms of 18 to 24 m² extend the promise of an elegant lifestyle, completed by a shower room and toilet. Under the attic, the former staff rooms have found a second life: today, two additional bedrooms of 18 and 23 m² with shower room and toilet will comfortably accommodate your guests.

- ATTICS ABOVE: The vast attics, nearly 180 m² in total, reveal all the possibilities: additional suites, artist's studio, relaxation area, everyone can shape the place to their image.

- BASEMENT: In the basement, two magnificent vaulted cellars of 25 and 57 m² testify to the authenticity of the place and promise beautiful tastings with friends.

- OUTSIDE: beautifully wooded park of over 5,000 m², inviting relaxation and conviviality. While this elegant residence already lends itself to vacation living, energy renovation work will be considered for occupation as a primary residence, in order to combine modern comfort with respect for the old charm. These future developments will only add value to this unique place and will contribute to sustainably preserving its authenticity. With its generous volumes, its noble materials, and its unique history, this mansion is an invitation to prolong the spirit of a refined art of living, where history and elegance combine at all times. A rare property to discover without delay.

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The department of Loiret is located in the Centre region of France. It is a well populated area with around 670,000 inhabitants and like many French departments it gets its name from the river that runs through the core.

Loiret offers a rich history and many stunning period buildings, Manor Houses, Churches and Chateaux dating from various periods of history. The main town of Loiret is Orléans which is most famous for one person in history,as we all know.

Loiret is favoured by Parisians in search of an escape from the city, as the area is a only one hour south of Paris. A mainly rural, green environment, Loiret is an ideal place to rest and relax away from the noise of Paris.

With many lakes, canals and rivers, many people will be glad to live in or visit this stunning department. This abundance of water bring many leisure activities to the fore as well as the many forests in the area that help to contribute to this relaxed atmosphere.

Loiret is a land of prestige property, yet still being good value for money. From the classic French Farmhouses, Maisons de Maitre, Manor Houses and Winegrowers’ Houses, to small town and village houses, you will find a style to suit you and comfort on offer anywhere you go.

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