18th-century farmhouse with 5-gîte complex, 12 beds in the Loire Valley

Characterful gîte complex with established rental business

This beautifully renovated 18th-century farmhouse offers five quality gîtes in active operation, set on generous grounds in the Sarthe countryside. The property benefits from a large enclosed lawned garden, two extensive vegetable plots with fruit trees, an orchard, a large stocked fish pond and several outbuildings including a workshop. Mains drainage and mains water keep running costs manageable. The property is located in a protected development zone.

12 bedrooms · 9 bathrooms · 644 m² of living space · 9,235 m² of land

Location & access

The property is situated in Lhomme, two kilometres from the village centre and the small market town of La Chartre-sur-le-Loir. Le Mans (historic racing circuit, motor museum, cathedral, summer son et lumière shows, Christmas market and ice rink in winter) is accessible in 45 minutes to the north. Tours (museums, cathedral, opera house, Loire châteaux including Chambord, Chenonceau and Amboise, airport) is also 45 minutes to the south. The property lies on the Jasnières wine route, famous for its distinctive local wine. Supermarket and petrol station 1 km away. Marçon lake (beach, play area, water sports, mini-golf, tennis, horse riding, archery) 10 minutes away. Bercé state forest 10 minutes away. Tours TGV station and airport 45 minutes away. Paris accessible by train or 3 hours by car.

Inside

Main farmhouse

• Large farmhouse kitchen: 32 m² with stone fireplace, wood-burning stove, range cooker and fitted units, access to utility room, pantry and cellar
• Dining room: 28 m² with large glazed doors
• Ground-floor bathroom

Rental gîtes

• Two spacious 6-bedroom gîtes arranged around a large courtyard
• Two spacious 2/4-bedroom gîtes, fully renovated with access to the large garden
• One single-storey 2-bedroom gîte with private drive and garden

Outside

Large enclosed lawned garden requiring minimal maintenance, popular with families on holiday. Two large fertile vegetable plots with irrigation system, orchard and fruit bushes. Large fish pond. Several outbuildings and workshop.

Key points

• Unspoilt setting between fields and vineyards; magnificently renovated 18th-century farmhouse with all modern comforts
• Two spacious 6-bedroom gîtes arranged around a vast courtyard
• Two spacious 2/4-bedroom gîtes, fully renovated with access to the large garden
• Single-storey 2-bedroom gîte with private drive and garden
• Two large vegetable plots with irrigation, orchard, large stocked fish pond, outbuildings and workshop