Manor House Near Saumur on the Loire River | Character & Modern Comfort | Gites / 'Bnb' & Development Potential

Property Description

Summary
Invest in this prestigious residence with the charm of the Loire Valley. The property is located in Souzay-Champigny (Maine-et-Loire), 49400, 34 Rue des Ducs d'Anjou.

This house is well equipped for comfortable and spacious daily living.
The whole family will have their own personal space and there the potential to develop the property to create additional guest accommodation.

The property comprises:
- On the ground floor: entrance hall, fitted and fully equipped kitchen, living room with elevator, shower room with WC, laundry room, and WC.

- On the first floor: a large living room, WC, bathroom with shower, two bedrooms, one with a 15th-century castle fireplace.

- On the second floor: landing, one bedroom, a living room with fitted kitchen, bathroom, and WC. Two sculpted fireplaces in white tufa stone.

Attics.

Attic space above (large, thermally insulated attics of 170 square meters, suitable for conversion).
12th-century cellars, 60 metres in length
Courtyard in front of which is an outbuilding with a covered walkway (covered area overlooking the Loire River).
Fiber optic internet connection in all rooms via RJ45 ethernet cable.
Outbuildings include a garage and workshops.
Garden plot is approximately 1000 square meters.
A soak-away pit for water run off.

Troglodyte cave dwellings at the rear to be restored or developed.

Location
Not over looked with unobstructed panoramic views of the wild Loire River and its ever-changing landscapes throughout the seasons.
Main exposure of the property: Northeast.
Manor house in the Loire Valley near Saumur (5 kilometers) in the wine-growing village of Souzay-Champigny.
45 minutes from Angers and 50 minutes from Tours.

Access
10 minutes from Saumur train station
10 minutes from Saumur autoroute junction

1hr from Tours Val de Loire airport
1h20 from Poitiers airport
1h50 from Nantes airport
3-4hrs from the ferry oprts
5 hours from Calais

Interior
Double-glazed windows.
Elevator installed in 2018 (Cibes brand).
Charming period features with exposed beams and stonework.
Heritage fireplaces, including a bread oven.
2 fitted kitchens.

2 bedrooms of 18 square metres each.

1 bedroom of 24 square metres.
1 living room on the first floor (52 square metres).
1 living room on the second floor (32 square metres).
Recent Hargassner pellet central heating (2019).
Updated electrical system.
Convertible attics.
Fibre optic internet in all rooms.

Exterior
Recently replaced ardoise slate roof.
Attic insulation with wood fiber.
Restored and functional fireplaces.
Recently renovated tufa stone facade (2020-2022).
Connected to mains drainage.
Landscaped courtyard enclosed by a wall.
Character building with no shared walls.
A 60-meter-long underground troglodyte cave section and various cellars.
Two 17th-century sundials carved in stone.

Additional Details
Historic manor house on the banks of the Loire River, offering 281 square meters of living space, blending heritage with modern comfort.

This property, located in the heart of the village of Souzay-Champigny, a stone's throw from Saumur, is walled and detached, with a courtyard and garden of approximately 280 square meters and a separate, wooded orchard of 1,000 square meters on the hillside.

1- This charming building, part of Saumur's heritage, dates back to at least the 15th century. It spans four levels and offers modern comforts and numerous possibilities for renovation. Enjoy superb, unobstructed views of the Loire River and numerous high-quality architectural features: sundials, recently replaced slate roofs, and 17th-century turrets restored in the Loire Valley tradition. The property also features double-glazed wooden windows and a zinc-roofed outbuilding. Five sculpted fireplaces are in perfect working order. A covered walkway and courtyard offer views of the Loire River. Cave dwellings. 14th-century cellars.

2- 3 comfortable bathrooms. 2 fitted kitchens.

3- Currently 3 large bedrooms, with the possibility of creating several more in the insulated attics (170 square meters).

4- Eco-friendly central heating using wood pellets: economical and comfortable, with a constant temperature year-round on all floors.

5- 2 large attics (170 square meters each), insulated with wood fiber panels and double-glazed windows, easily convertible.

6- Internet access in all rooms via RJ45 cable.
7- Lift for easy access to the upper floors. In addition to a magnificent 18th-century wooden staircase.
8- Garages and outbuildings totaling over 70 square meters on the ground floor, opening onto the courtyard. 9- The second floor, comprising a bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom with its own separate entrance, can be rented as a fully equipped, self-contained apartment.

10- Energy consumption rating: D (234 kilowatt-hours/square meter per year).

11- Greenhouse gas emissions rating: B (7 CO2/square meter/year).

Invest in this prestigious residence with its timeless white stone charm, equipped for comfortable and spacious daily living. The whole family will have their own cozy personal space, and there are potential expansion possibilities.