From Napa Valley to Piedmont, Italy, sommeliers from around the U.S. teamed up to take you on a sensory journey to lands near and far.
12.12.2023 - 15:13 / forbes.com
Six Senses Residences Loire Valley is launching the first phase of sales of its luxury homes. The development is located within Les Bordes, one of the largest privately-owned estates in France. The estate is also home to Les Bordes Golf Club, one of the most exclusive private golf clubs in the world. The development will also feature the new Six Senses Loire Valley hotel, which is scheduled to open in 2026.
The first phase of 12 homes (of 52 total), are now available for purchase, which include three to seven-bedroom residential villas. The homes will range from 2,360 square feet to 7,125 square feet on plots up to 1.72 acres in size and priced from €2.57 million to €8.18 million. The five star Six Senses Loire Valley hotel is expected to feature 50 guest rooms and suites, two outdoor swimming pools, three restaurants, two bars, a pool bar, event facilities, an expansive gym and a yoga studio.
“Our collaboration to create these exquisite branded residences marks a momentous leap forward, where homeowners have access to the amenities and privileges of the resort while enjoying the intimacy, space, and personal touches of a private fully-serviced home on a vast estate,” says Driss Benkirane, founder and managing partner of the London-based private equity firm RoundShield Partners LLP, which owns the Estate. “Les Bordes’s team looks forward to connecting with prospective owners and presenting them with the dynamic vision for this exclusive residential experience.”
Surrounded by natural surroundings in a forest located in Saint-Laurent-Nouan, Les Bordes lies in the heart of France’s famed Loire Valley amid a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its 1,400-acre (560-hectare) woodland estate is roughly twice the size of New York’s Central Park. It is conveniently located approximately 90 minutes south of Paris and 20 minutes from Château de Chambord.
Private real estate communities featuring world-class golf courses, spas and other resort-quality amenities have long existed in the United States, such as Sea Island, Georgia, Hilton Head Island in South Carolina and the exclusive Yellowstone Club in Montana. However, in Europe, this has not been the case until now. Newly built luxury homes are a rarity in France, especially in the Loire Valley where historic castles, manor houses and large estates are the norm.
Six Senses Residences Loire Valley residences are being designed to reflect a refined and elevated style with a modern flair, showcasing exposed wooden roof beams and locally sourced stone and chimneys, paying homage to the Loire Valley aesthetic. Every residence will have a pool and breathtaking views of the surrounding nature.
Homeowners of the Six Senses Residences Loire Valley will have access to all of the
From Napa Valley to Piedmont, Italy, sommeliers from around the U.S. teamed up to take you on a sensory journey to lands near and far.
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