Saumur, Pays de la Loire 49400

Situated in a peaceful riverside setting in Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent, this Neo-Classical manor house stands on the site of an ancient Gallo-Roman settlement, combining period character with a setting that reflects the rich history of the Loire Valley. The main house offers well-proportioned reception rooms on the ground floor, with three bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. The layout lends itself equally well to everyday living and entertaining. The outbuildings include a substantial barn with a garage at ground level and a games room above, together with a former stable building offering scope for renovation into additional accommodation, a studio or workshop, subject to the necessary permissions. Two large tuffeau stone cellars, cut into the hillside, are characteristic of the region and provide extensive storage or wine cellar space. The gardens extend to a generous parcel of land of over 7000m2 above the house, which benefits from independent access and building rights, offering potential for further development or the construction of an additional dwelling, subject to planning consent. Saint-Hilaire-Saint-Florent, on the edge of Saumur, is well regarded for its relaxed atmosphere and convenient access to the cultural and natural attractions of the Loire Valley. The village is home to renowned Crémant de Loire producers, lies close to an 18-hole golf course, and is within easy reach of the vineyards, châteaux and riverside landscapes that have earned the Loire Valley UNESCO World Heritage status. Saumur's historic centre, restaurants, markets and equestrian traditions are just a short distance away, while good road and rail connections provide straightforward access to Tours, Angers and Paris. This is a property that offers period architecture, useful ancillary buildings and development potential, in one of the Loire Valley's most established residential settings.