COUNTRY CHATEAU IN LOIRE VALLEY

Set amidst 200 acres, this XVI century property overlooking its own lake offers: On site: french and english gardens, park, swimming pool, croquet, badminton, billiard, farm with poultry, horses, vegetable garden, fruit trees. Outside: most royal castles are 30 to 60 mns away. Charming medieval castles, famous vineyards, gastronomic restaurants. Exceptional setting with the Chateau de la Chauviniere overlooking its lake. Comfortable, tastefully and luxuriously furnished in Antiques. Main level was redecorated in the 18 th century. Ground level has retained his renaissance decor with monumental chimneys. Upper level has 19/20th century design, library with video screen and hi-fi equipment. About 12 main rooms. The Chateau de la Chauviniere is set in the middle of magnificent gardens, large park (75 acres) with pathways shaded with centuries old trees, a 2.5 acres lake, a large swimming pool. A lot of amenities: billiard, babyfoot, ping-pong, pétanque space, badminton, boating on the lake, barbecue etc. Cleaning 3 hours daily. Possibility of hiring a cook. Fits a maximum of 12 people Guests have access to everything on the premises. Barbecue, garden furniture, fishing and boating on the lake. 8 bicycles. Interaction with the guests is at their will from presenting the touristic possibilities of the region to socialize with the owner's friends in the neighborhood when he is there. Very helpful housekeepers are on the premises to take care of all the needs of guests. The neighborhood is rich in places to visit, restaurants, vineyards, music festivals. The town of Chateau-Renault (5000 inhabitants) is 2 miles away, with 2 supermarkets, shops, biweekly markets, newspaper agents, pharmacies, doctors, hospital, cinema, restaurants. A car is advised for freedom. But there are buses and trains to the town of Tours 30 mns away to the south, or Vendôme 30mns away to the north. Guests always point out that it's even much better than what it looks on the photos.