Luxury real estate that’s for sale

Cour du Baron, Loire Valley, France

Residents will experience a relaxed European lifestyle in this collection of three- to seven-bedroom homes, which range in size from 167sqm to 557sqm. Michaelis Boyd, the award-winning architecture and interior design firm, brings its biophilic philosophy to the design of these residences. Owners can customise their homes with a variety of stone and timber options to give their abode a traditional, contemporary or classical feel. Curated furnishings packages are also available for those who prefer a turnkey residence that comes complete with Miele appliances. Each home has spacious indoor-outdoor floor plans that include private pools. Residents will enjoy stunning views of the verdant Sologne forest and sparkling lakes thanks to Cour du Baron’s location within Les Bordes Estate, which is set within the storied backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Loire Valley. Read more about the development here.

The deal-clincher: Real estate is all about location, location, location, so how about this: you’d be nestled within France’s wine producing region, surrounded by 15 Michelin-recognised restaurants all only a 40-minute drive away and 400 specially accredited wine cellars.

Price: From €1.5 million