Villa FR5023
This 17th century villa is really like taking a step back into French history. Once owned by a chancellor who was a Minister of Finances, it was originally a hunting lodge.
Now it is owned by a talented artist who swapped life in the city for her easel, with her artwork exhibited around the property.
Her touch gives guests a feeling of warmth and enjoyment.
Situated next to the Sologne Village along the Loire River, this six bedroom property is surrounded by a luscious 52 acre park.
Guests are treated by their own private swimming pool as well as a large outdoor dining space, barbecue and sun loungers.
The arty ambience and welcoming comfort of this property is guaranteed to seduce guests. This 17th century villa is really like taking a step back into French history.
Once owned by a chancellor who was a Minister of Finances, it was originally a hunting lodge.
Now it is owned by a talented artist who swapped life in the city for her easel, with her artwork exhibited around the property.
Her touch gives guests a feeling of warmth and enjoyment.
Château Interiors
Ground Floor
- Living room with seating for up to 15 guests
- Brick kitchen, well-equipped including hob, oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, coffee machine and dishwasher and informal dining area for up to 10 guests. Doors opening up to terrace
- Utility room with washing machine and fridge
- WC
- TV room with cable TV
- Double bedroom with twin mattresses, hairdryer, fireplace and patio doors. Shower with a small chair, wash basin and WC
- Double bedroom with king-size bed, jacuzzi bath with hand-held shower and wash basin
First Floor (via original staircase)
- Master bedroom with double bed (twin mattresses), hairdryer, views of grounds and en suite bathroom with large bath with hydro-massage shower, two wash basins and WC
- Double bedroom with queen-size bed (connects to master bedroom)
- 2nd master bedroom with twin beds and a bathroom
- Twin bedroom with a shower room
The top floor is not accessible to guests.
Outside Grounds
- Electrically heated swimming pool (12mx6m, max depth: 2.5m) with alarm system
- Poolside terrace
- Sun-loungers
- Covered al-fresco dining area with table for up to 12 guests
- Built-in BBQ
- Parkland (52 acres) shared with owner’s siblings
- Large pond (suitable for fishing)
- 1km of private riverside
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Heating (radiators)
- Working fireplace
- Cable TV (including English channels)
- Washing machine
The château is located in a village between Chambord (67km) and Sancerre (60km) and is the ideal place to sample a traditional - and wonderfully laid back - French lifestyle.x000D
The famous Loire castles of Cheverny, Chenonceau, Chambord, Amboise, Langeais or the Clo Luce (former residence of Leonardo Da Vinci!) are located between 30 minutes and 1 hour drive away.x000D
Lovely vineyards are located roughly 35 minutes from the house. The Loire Valley is rightfully famous for its excellent wines, and a visit to the area wouldn't be complete without visiting the vineyards and having a taste! During the summer there is also an incredible and unique festival and historical pageant in Saint Fargeau (80km away) that involves hundreds of villagers. x000D
Last but not least, Paris is only 2 hours drive from the chateau! There are also trains departing from Orleans and the journey takes only 54 minutes!x000D
The local village offers:x000D
- Grocery shop
- Butcher, who can prepare meals on request
- Bakery
- Four restaurants
- Five bars
- Doctor
- Pharmacy
- Hair dresser
- Newsstand and tobacco shop
- Flower Shop
- Hairdresser
- Church
- Post Office
- Public Tennis courts
- Public pond for fishing
- Each Sunday, a wonderful a local market is held in front of the church.