La Châtre, Centre-Val de Loire 36400

In Berry, in the heart of George Sand country, on the Way of St. James and 10 minutes from a town with all amenities, this rare and historic property comprises a former 12th-century Cistercian Abbey (listed as a Historic Monument), including the Prior's House of approximately 250 sq m with 8 rooms, 5 of which are bedrooms. It features the former cloister gallery, a representation of the monks' Tree of Life, arrow slits, a vegetable garden, and murals. The monks' refectory of approximately 130 sq m has been renovated into a guest house, and the former henhouse has been converted into a studio apartment. Outbuildings: barns, boiler room, garage, cellar. Oil-fired central heating, mains drainage. Wooded park with the presence of remains partly enclosed by walls and meadows bordered by a small river, the whole 4ha 2a 18ca. A must-see place that should not be missed.   Ref.: 2145 Exclusive