15th-century Manor with Loire Views, 3 Beds, B&B Potential, Loire Valley

Historic Manor with Loire Views and Holiday Letting Potential

Discover this prestigious 15th-century residence built in white tuffeau stone, situated in the heart of the wine village of Souzay-Champigny. This characterful property offers spacious and comfortable living, with scope to develop additional tourist accommodation.

3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · 286 m² of living space · 1,698 m² of land

Location & Access

Detached property with unobstructed panoramic views over the wild Loire and its ever-changing seasonal landscapes. Primary north-east aspect. 5 kilometres from Saumur, 45 minutes from Angers and 50 minutes from Tours. Saumur railway station and motorway junction 10 minutes away. Airports accessible: Tours Val de Loire (1 hour), Poitiers (1 hour 20 minutes), Nantes (1 hour 50 minutes).

Interior

Ground floor:

• Entrance hall
• Fitted and equipped kitchen
• Sitting room with lift
• Shower room with WC
• Utility room and WC

First floor:

• Large sitting room of 52 m²
• WC
• Bathroom with shower
• Two bedrooms of 18 m² each, one with an original 15th-century château fireplace

Second floor:

• Landing
• One bedroom of 24 m²
• Sitting room of 32 m² with fitted kitchen
• Bathroom and WC
• Two fireplaces carved in white tuffeau stone

Thermally insulated attic space of 170 m² with development potential. 12th-century troglodytic caves extending 60 metres in length.

Exterior

Landscaped courtyard enclosed by stone walls, approximately 280 m². Outbuilding with covered passageway offering Loire views. Garage and workshops. Wooded orchard on the slope, separate, 1,000 m². Troglodytic dwellings to the rear available for restoration or conversion. Two 17th-century sundials carved in stone. Rainwater harvesting pit.

Technical Features

• Recent wood pellet central heating, Hargassner system (2019)
• Double glazing
• Lift installed 2018 (Cibes brand)
• Electrical system brought up to standard
• Slate roof recently replaced
• Attic insulation in wood fibre
• Tuffeau façade renovated (2020–2022)
• Mains drainage connection
• Fibre optic in all rooms via ethernet RJ45 cable

Key Points

• Magnificent 15th-century manor in white tuffeau stone from the Loire Valley, independent property with stunning views, entirely enclosed by stone walls
• Potential to create a gîte or additional guest accommodation (multiple entrances and troglodytic buildings for development)
• Ecological wood pellet heating system, economical and comfortable throughout all floors
• Manor spread over three levels served by a stair lift complementing a heritage 17th-century staircase
• Garage and outbuilding converted to habitable space on ground floor, totalling over 70 m², within a walled courtyard