Villa for sale in Loudun, Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Entering the hallway (3m2) of the 16th century farmhouse, to the left is the living room (37m2) with woodburning stove and window to the courtyard. Continuing through the fitted kitchen (43m2) which has underfloor heating has a door to the courtyard, a utility area and separate WC. A wooden staircase leads to a double height bedroom (44m2) and ensuite bathroom with separate shower (13m2). Back in the hallway, to the right, there is a ground floor bedroom (27m2) with adjoining shower room (4m2), fireplace and window and double doors to the courtyard. From the hallway, the stone staircase takes you to a landing (6m2). To the left, the double height bedroom (26m2) with ensuite bathroom (5m2), fireplace and windows to the courtyard and side. To the right of the landing, the double height bedroom (33m2) has an ensuite shower room (5m2) and window to the courtyard.

Accessing the 18th century cottage via a covered veranda (12m2), double doors take you into the fitted kitchen (21.5m2) with windows to the rear and courtyard. Continuing through, is an entrance hall (12m2) and bedroom (12m2) with window to the front. It has an ensuite bathroom (6m2) and separate WC (2m2). The wooden staircase from the entrance hall leads to a landing (8m2) with window to the courtyard. To the right is the living room (29m2) with window to the courtyard and to the left is a bedroom (15m2) with window to the rear and separate shower room (5m2).

In the converted medieval tower, there is a ground floor room (22m2)with door to the courtyard. At the rear of the building, up a stone staircase, the upstairs room (23m2) with wooden floor which would be perfect for a yoga studio or gym. At the rear is also a vaulted cellar (55m2). There is a hangar (76m2) attached to the tower, perfect for outside entertaining.

There is a stone building (7m2) next to the kitchen used as a wood store and a second hangar (44m2). In addition, there are numerous buildings to renovate; a second medieval tower (24m2) opposite the other, with adjoining barn (123m2) and building with old milking parlour (39m2) and workshop (64m2) with mezzanine above (41m2).

The gravelled courtyard runs between the buildings and has flowers beds and lawn. The garden runs behind the buildings. It is mostly laid to lawn and there is also a pond.

The historic town of Chinon, on the banks of the Vienne with its medieval fortress is just 15 minutes away and has a large weekly market, a monthly brocante and plenty of other activities throughout the year. The old market town of Loudun is less than 10 minutes away and has all the amenities you need as well as regular open markets. It is set in the Loire/Vienne triangle of Chinon, Saumur and Fontevraud. The property is perfect for discovering the renaissance chateaux, wine tasting vineyards and beautiful towns and villages of the Val de Loire region. RyanAir have regular flights to the UK from Poitiers and Tours airports, both within an hour of the property. Close to the A10 and A85 motorways, Loudun is approximately 3 and a half hours driving time to the ferry port at Caen Ouistreham.