of the Paris department stores, an antiques quartier, a grand theatre and an English bookshop.
The château and its gatehouse have been fully refurbished to a high standard; The former has eight well-proportioned bedrooms, four with commanding views of the Royal Fortress of Chinon, three shower/bath rooms, a toilet and wash-room, and a cloakroom.
There are three grand receptions, two with spectacular views of the Fortress. Two sets of double doors open out of the dining room into the hall and the salon, to form a single enfilade, which stretches from one side of the house to the other. Inside, warm French greys provide a classic colour palette, complementing the beautiful wooden floors, grand cornicing, high ceilings with roses and, unusually, windows above the fireplaces, again to maximise the views.
The drive is lined by an avenue of 100 foot-high chestnut trees and the romantic gardens consist of approximately four acres of parkland and six of woodland, which extend all the way to the historic stone village of La Roche-Clermault. A herd of wild deer is often spotted in the château’s grounds, along with red squirrels, woodpeckers and other wildlife.