Historical, Elegant Stone House with Three Acres of Terraced Gardens in the Loire Valley – Loudun, France – $306,049

Happy Wednesday! This elegant stone house dates back several centuries and is standing strong on three acres of terraced gardens in the Loire Valley, France. How majestic is this property!

For this price point, I could buy a tiny condo in a big US city, a small suburban home in a small US town – or I could live like a country gentlewoman in this stunning estate! Can you imagine how pretty an elegant antique car would look parked in this courtyard?

From the listing on Leggett:

This stone property is typical of the village where it was built several centuries ago. It is majestic, strong, historical and you can make of it a unique gîte complex or large holiday home. The terrace garden is overlooking the countryside and a nice (10920 m2) plot of land, partly buildable. Being only 3 minutes from the town of Loudun and all the amenities is a real plus, and being only 25/30 minutes from the River Loire makes it a real investor opportunity. 3 hours’ drive to the north coast ferry port at Caen.

Main house: A huge entrance hall with massive stone double stairs, doors front and rear, independant toilet and a small shower room. Ground floor on the left with doors front and rear, lounge and dining room, kitchen give access to a covered terrace. On the right, a corridor serving 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Bedroom one with access to the rear. Bathroom with toilett, bath and bassin. Bedroom 2 with access to a linen room with external access also. First floor : large landing with original flagstones. On the right a huge bedroom with access to a bathroom, independent toilet and to a dressing room currently used as an office. On the left, a large room currently used for storage with original flagstones. A smaller bedroom with access to toilet and basin. Central heating throughout.

The outbuildings: Two barns of aprox 100sqm each one with a roof in good condition and the other one who need major works. Two more barns of aprox 180sqm each where the roofs need major works, one with cellar and wine press.

Outside the rear, first level of garden is beautifully kept with huge outdoor covered eating area and ‘summer kitchen’ with stunning countryside views. Down steps to the second level, laid to lawn with lots of fruit trees, to the left, paddock with stable, fenced chicken run.