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Opportunity to acquire a magnificent maison bourgeois in walking distance of town centre and with spectacular views to the chateau. On the ground floor (main building): Four large reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom, large entrance hall with beautiful original floor tiles and grand oak staircase leading to above floors. Above floors : 11 bedrooms over 2 floors, 6 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. The large attic has already been plaster-boarded and has electrics, heating/aircon and plumbing ready for connection; a superb space for creating additional living areas. There are 8,797 m2 of walled gardens including front courtyard with gated entrance, mature trees, a caretaker cottage, loggia, ancient stables with vaulted stone ceiling, coach house and second lodgings with magnificent entrance hall and grand stone staircase, above studio apartment and three further reception rooms to restore. Cellars include wine cave with vaulted ceiling, gym room, central heating room and other utility rooms. Recent updates include new heat pump installation (radiators and air-conditioning, whole building), wooden double glazed windows with optional/removable original stain-glass panels and newly rendered front and rear facades. Excellent energy efficiency rating (DPE : C). The property benefits from connection to mains drains. It lies within easy walking distance of shops, supermarket, parks, cafes, museums and restaurants. Situated minutes from Fontevraud and Richelieu in south Loire and only 1h45 to Nantes international airport. Note: the first 5 interior images courtesy of Sans Limites Design Studio: AI generated to showcase the beauty and potential of the interiors. The property is ideal for creating a hospitality business or for use as a luxurious private home in south Loire. A must see!