La Maison Blanche is a jewel of a house, situated just a short walk from the centre of the elegant and lively town of Saumur, on the Loire, famous for; being the home of the French Cavalry Academy, it's imposing 13th century Chateau and of course it's rather excellent wines.
The house, recently completely and lovingly restored by a world renown Interior Designer, is breathtakingly beautiful and very zen. For good reason is it called La Maison Blanche. From the ornate wrought iron gates, on the quiet road, that serve as an entrance from the outside world, to the profusion of flowers that grow in the attractive courtyard garden, to the exterior limestone of the house, to the spacious and welcoming interiors. Everything, but everything is white. Whilst the attention to detail throughout, is quite breathtaking.
There is a very pretty short, flower and herb filled walkway that leads from the automatic entrance gates to the courtyard terraced garden, which features a 8 x 4m covered heated infinity pool, waterfall, outdoor shower, and barbecue.
On entering the main entrance on the ground floor, a breakfast and comfortable seating area immediately welcomes one, further into the house, there is a large kitchen. As one moves beyond the kitchen there is a large dining area, whilst at far end of the L shaped open plan ground floor one can relax in a delightful bibliotheque with working fireplace.
On the first floor there is a very large, elegant salon, that is split into two areas, with four enormous and very comfortable sofas. The stunning features of the salon, include; a glass tiled floor, two fireplaces and an Erard 1900 Baby Grand piano.
On the second floor, for the exercise conscious, there is a fully equipped gym.