A romantic hideaway for 2/3, nestled into the hillside, broad stone steps from the upper courtyard lead to a romantic glade, which looks towards the Creuse valley. Exterior steps lead up to the Studio door and into a spacious studio bedroom come living room, screened by a pretty Indian curtain, off which there is a kitchen and bathroom. A wealth of old beamed eaves, rustic wood floor, an attractive long window overlooking the glade and courtyards, and a comfortable cane sofa and chairs, near the efficient wood-burning stove. There is a large iron-framed double 5' bed (high quality mattress) and 1 sofa bed in the living area. There is a pleasant blue/white tiled bathroom with an old French hip-bath plus shower. A cot/high-chair available. Outside is a charming grassy glade, screened by mature wild cherry and beech trees, with a view across the tennis court and gardens. The sheltered and enclosed 10m x 4m swimming pool has naturally chlorinated salt water with underwater lighting. (Pool: steps down to 70cm - 2.10m graduating depth). There is a tennis court (clay-type), boules and badminton court. Barbecues, terrace furnitures and deck-chairs for outdoor eating and sun-bathing.
La Grande Métairie is situated between Tours and Poitiers.
Chatellerault, a major market town, is 20kms - hypermarkets, 18 hole golf course The Spa market town of La Roche Posay is 15kms - healing water therapies, supermarket, racecourse, casino, equestrian centre and 18 hole golf course. Historic market town of Le Grand Pressigny 11kms - medieval chateau and museum, supermarket. Market town of Descartes 10 kms - birthplace of the philosopher, supermarket. In this rich pastoral landscape lie some of the greatest castles of the "Garden of France" - Amboise, Chenonceaux, Villandry, as well as the lesser known Montpoupon, Loches, Azay-le-Ferron, Touffou to name but a few. Restaurants in this area are justly renowned as are the fine wines e.g. Chinon - only 1/2 hour away.
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