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BLOIS – LES GROUËTS
Exclusivity: L’Arche
An exceptional property suspended above the Loire Valley
There are homes that arise from a project. Others are born from a vision. L’Arche belongs to this second category.
Built in 1976 on the heights of the highly sought-after Grouëts district in Blois, this property has known only one family since its inception. Its name is not insignificant.
Inspired by Noah’s Ark, envisioned by its founding owner as a place of gathering and transmission, this house was designed to welcome generations, bring loved ones together, and fully enjoy an exceptional panorama of the Loire Valley.
This story is reflected in its architecture.
Its spectacular central fireplace resembles that of a ship. The vast terrace that runs along the entire facade is akin to the deck of this imaginary vessel. Here, the gaze does not wander towards the ocean... but towards one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Loire, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
From the entrance, the volumes impress. The living room of approximately 55 m², bathed in light thanks to its immense aluminum bay windows, offers a constant feeling of openness to nature. The fireplace naturally becomes the heart of the house, while each room seems oriented towards light and the landscape.
The property develops nearly 300 m² of living space, complemented by over 380 m² of useful areas, set in a landscaped park of approximately 3,380 m², shaped with passion over the decades.
Designed as a true family home, it offers eight bedrooms, most of which have their own private bathroom or shower room, providing everyone with privacy and comfort.
An independent wing of approximately 66 m², now integrated into the main dwelling, can regain its original purpose as autonomous housing thanks to its private exterior access. An ideal configuration for hosting family, friends, a liberal profession, or staff.
But the discovery does not stop there.
On the garden level, widely open to the park and benefiting from the same exceptional panorama as the main rooms, an entire level is dedicated to leisure and moments of sharing.
An elegant heated billiard room, vast reception areas, several cellars, workshops, and technical rooms make up this light-filled floor, offering a natural extension of the dwelling towards the garden.
An impressive volume, originally designed to accommodate an indoor pool, remains today in its raw state. Rare for its dimensions and its location facing the valley, it offers future owners the opportunity to create a remarkable wellness space with a pool, spa, gym, or reception area according to their desires.
The quality of construction also deserves to be highlighted.
At a time when buildings were constructed to last, this property benefited from particularly ambitious technical choices. Its walls combine double masonry in Burgundy stone with 7 cm Foamglass insulation, offering remarkable performance even today. The large aluminum bay windows were selected from one of the premium manufacturers of the time, ensuring a quality of execution rarely encountered in constructions of this generation. The whole is topped with a natural slate roof from Trélazé.
Heating is provided by a fully electric system combining underfloor heating in the main living areas and convectors in other spaces.
Just a few minutes from downtown Blois, shops, schools, the train station connecting to Paris in about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the A10 motorway, L’Arche combines remarkable construction quality, rare volumes, a privileged environment, and a unique history.
Some properties impress. Others tell a story. L’Arche does both. It only lacks its next captain.
Given the uniqueness of this property and the richness of its spaces, a first telephone exchange is preferred. On this occasion, a link for an immersive discovery will be made available to conduct a commented pre-visit remotely together. A particularly appreciated approach allowing for a detailed understanding of the premises before any on-site visit. Fees of 4% VAT included to be borne by the buyer (€705,000 excluding fees) Consult the fee schedule Your commercial agent 3G IMMO on site EI - Rémy DESCOTES registered with the RSAC of BLOIS [hidden information] According to article [hidden information].5 of the Monetary and Financial Code, for the organization of the visit, a piece of identification will be requested. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: [hidden information]
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Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/