£845,087

(€231/sq. ft)

€996,400

7 bed villa for sale
Blancafort, Cher, Centre-Val De Loire

    • 7 beds

    • 7 baths

    • 3 receptions

    • 4,306 sq. ft

Added on 02/04/2024

About this property

  • Wood pellet boiler

  • Panoramic views

  • Covered parking

  • Hamlet property

  • Barns - outbuildings

  • Private parking

  • Sauna

  • Electricity on site

  • Isolated

  • Garage

  • Electric Heaters

  • Detached

  • Character property

  • Excellent condition

  • Open fireplace

  • Wood fuelled heating

  • High speed internet

  • Guest house - Gite

  • Swimming Pool

  • Individual

  • Spa facilities

  • Business potential

  • Water on site

  • Lake

  • 50km or less to ferry

Exceptional Property with Commercial Potential, Wellness Facilities, Swimming Pool and Lake, Cher, Central France

Situated in the beautiful department of Cher, in the heart of central France, this exceptional property offers a rare combination of character, space, privacy and numerous possibilities.

Very well maintained throughout and set within extensive grounds with mature trees and established planting, the property is surprisingly easy to maintain considering its size. It represents an excellent opportunity for those looking for a substantial family home, a property with additional accommodation for family and guests, or a professional or tourism project with genuine potential.
At the heart of the property are two beautiful character longère-style buildings, each offering its own living space.

The first longère could ideally serve as the main residence and offers a particularly welcoming and beautifully presented ground floor, with a large entrance hall, office area, well-equipped kitchen and a large open-plan living space incorporating both sitting and dining areas. The whole space has a warm and characterful atmosphere, with a bedroom and dressing area upstairs, together with a large double bedroom with its own bath.
One of the property's two magnificent open fireplaces is also located in this longère, adding further to the traditional French charm of the home.

The second longère provides substantial additional accommodation and considerable flexibility. With 5/6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and living areas arranged over two floors, together with a large open mezzanine incorporating a sitting room, dining area and kitchen space, it could be ideally suited for family and guests, as independent accommodation, for holiday letting or as part of a tourism business.
A second magnificent open fireplace provides another beautiful focal point within this longère.

A large converted barn adds another dimension to the property. It includes a two-car carport, open storage area, large double garage and a treatment / therapy room. The upper floor also offers the possibility of creating additional space, subject to the necessary permissions and works.

Behind the barn is one of the property's most remarkable features: A purpose-designed spa and wellness building, creating a truly private relaxation area. With spa facilities, a jacuzzi, sauna and additional spaces for treatments and therapy, this is a particularly rare feature and offers the possibility of creating a dedicated wellness environment or complementing an existing tourism business.

The outside spaces are equally impressive. The property is approached via a long and attractive driveway leading to a large, beautifully presented gravel courtyard around which the principal buildings are arranged. This creates an impressive arrival and allows the whole property to unfold beautifully as you approach.
The mature and beautifully maintained gardens are a real asset, with magnificent established trees, shrubs and planting. A large inground swimming pool provides an exceptional leisure area, while a charming small lake with its own artificial beach creates an idyllic setting for relaxation and outdoor activities.

The property as a whole offers enormous potential: A beautiful main residence, additional accommodation, wellness and therapy facilities, extensive leisure amenities and genuine potential for a professional or tourism business, all set within beautiful surroundings and surprisingly easy-to-maintain grounds considering the size of the property.

Whether used as a family home, multi-generational property, tourism accommodation, wellness business or a combination of several possibilities, this property offers space, flexibility, character and potential, all within an exceptional setting.

Key Features
• Two beautiful character longère-style buildings
• Main residence with additional accommodation
• Several bedrooms and bathrooms
• Two magnificent open fireplaces
• Large converted barn
• Potential to create additional accommodation or space upstairs, subject to the necessary permissions
• Treatment / therapy room
• Purpose-designed spa and wellness building
• Spa, jacuzzi and sauna
• Large double garage
• Two-car carport
• Large inground swimming pool
• Small lake with artificial beach
• Mature gardens with established trees and planting
• Beautiful gravel courtyard
• Long private driveway
• Surprisingly easy-to-maintain grounds considering the size of the property
• Excellent potential for a family residence, tourism accommodation or professional activity

The property enjoys a peaceful countryside setting in Blancafort, a charming commune in the Cher, within the beautiful Sologne and Berry region of Centre-Val de Loire. Despite its tranquil and private surroundings, it is conveniently positioned for access to local towns, amenities and transport links.

Aubigny-sur-Nère, with its annual Scottish event is just approximately 15 minutes away, is the principal local town and offers a good selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, services and everyday amenities. Argent-sur-Sauldre is also close by, while Gien is around 25–30 minutes away and provides a wider range of shopping, services, healthcare and leisure facilities, as well as a railway station with connections towards Paris.

The location is particularly attractive for those looking to enjoy the French countryside while remaining within easy reach of some of the region's most celebrated destinations. The famous wine town of Sancerre is within easy driving distance, while Bourges is approximately an hour away and Orléans around an hour. Vierzon, with its important rail connections, is also readily accessible. Paris is approximately 175 km away, making the property a realistic option for those wanting a country retreat without being completely remote.

There is plenty to enjoy locally, including the forests and countryside of Sologne, walking, cycling, fishing, markets, historic towns and châteaux, vineyards and a wide range of gastronomic experiences. Golf enthusiasts are also well catered for, with courses including Golf de Sancerre and Golf de la Picardière at Vierzon, as well as other courses within the wider region.

For international travel, the area has access to several regional airports, while the wider Paris airport network can be reached by road. The combination of peaceful rural surroundings, attractive towns and villages, wine country, leisure facilities and good road and rail connections makes Blancafort an appealing location for both permanent living and a holidasy/second home or lifestyle property.

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