Les Bordes Estate, a non-public 1,400-acre personal golf membership and actual property improvement situated in Saint-Laurent-Nouan deep throughout the Sologne Forest within the Loire Valley, is providing a first-of-its-kind alternative for folks to personal a house in one of the crucial fascinating elements of France.
While most luxurious actual property alternatives within the Loire Valley have been restricted to castles, manor homes and enormous estates, lots of that are in disrepair, there have been few alternatives to personal a newly constructed luxurious dwelling—particularly one with entry to the sort of facilities a non-public membership gives, reminiscent of world-class golf, eating amenities and a built-in social life. Until now. Les Bordes residential providing, known as Cour du Baron, will include 89 single household residences. Construction of the primary section of residences has already damaged floor.
Originally established as a non-public sanctuary by Baron Marcel Bich (founding father of eponymous model Bic identified for its ballpoint pens, razors and lighters), Les Bordes is a 1,400-acre (560-hectare) property that’s roughly twice the dimensions of New York’s Central Park. In 1987 Bich unveiled his private personal golf course, the Old Course, designed by Robert Von Hagge. Bich hosted household and pals, and every now and then, an novice or skilled occasion on the course. It stays one of many largest personal estates within the nation.
Control of the property was taken over by the companions of esteemed personal funding agency RoundShield Partners LLP and some outdoors companions in March 2018. RoundShield has deep roots in actual property, because it focuses on offering personal capital to mid-sized actual property, infrastructure, onerous asset, and monetary asset alternatives. The London, England-based agency manages roughly €3 billion of discretionary capital on behalf of pension funds, endowments, foundations, and different institutional traders.
RoundShield is investing considerably within the property. In 2021 they opened a second 18-hole course, generally known as The New Course (listed in Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Courses within the World), in addition to a extremely acclaimed 10-hole, par three course. RoundShield additionally developed or renovated current amenities on the Golf Club and is the power behind the brand new Cour du Baron residences in addition to a future 5 star resort that will probably be developed on the property, the Six Senses Loire Valley and Branded Residences (developed collectively with Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, the French sovereign wealth fund).
Les Bordes Golf Club is now a non-public membership. In addition to 46 holes of golf, Les Bordes provides unrivalled supporting amenities, together with a clubhouse with world-class eating, a driving vary and elaborate placing inexperienced. Its 250 members belong to most of the most prestigious golf golf equipment all over the world.
Real Estate Opportunities
Designed by famend architect Michaelis Boyd, the designer behind Soho House the spacious floorplans emphasize indoor-outdoor dwelling, profiting from the gorgeous panorama of the forest, with lovely mature oak, sequoia and cypress timber dotting the property. More than half of the 21 properties developed through the first section had been shortly offered to current Les Bordes Golf Club members with restricted availability remaining. The second section of 24 properties are additionally out there for buy with costs starting from €1.5 million to greater than €6.5 million.
Home designs replicate the spirit of the Loire Valley and quite a lot of stone and timber choices can be found for consumers to select from together with custom-made colour schemes starting from gentle gray, cream and medium gray. Many of the three, 4, 5, and 6 -bedroom residences could have a heated personal pool or the choice of including a plunge pool after building is accomplished. Lots vary from half-acre to greater than two acres in measurement. Kitchens could have Miele home equipment.
Homeowners can go for a totally furnished, turnkey dwelling by deciding on one of many developer’s a number of, well-curated furnishing packages. Residential move-ins are anticipated to begin in late 2023.
World-Class Golf
The unique course at Les Bordes Golf Club, generally known as “The Old Course,” is extensively thought of to be golf course architect Robert Von Hagge’s masterpiece. It has been constantly ranked amongst the highest three golf programs in Europe over the previous three many years. The 7,009-yard lengthy, par-72 course winds its approach by way of the Sologne Forest and a wonderful sequence of lakes.
In 2021, a second course “The New Course,” opened. A championship size course, it was designed by acclaimed golf course architect Gil Hanse and his design accomplice, Jim Wagner. The 7,391-yard course is Hanse’s first course in continental Europe.
Hanse additionally designed a 1,557 yard lengthy course known as the Wild Piglet. The course consists of ten par three holes that pay homage to among the most iconic holes on this planet. It is ranked amongst the Top 25 par three programs on this planet by Golf Magazine.
The Old and New Courses are accessible completely to members and their friends and householders might want to apply for membership. A Residents Club membership will even be out there to Cour du Baron residents which is able to present them with entry to the remainder of the property’s amenities, other than the 2 18-hole programs, however they are going to have entry to the 10-hole, par three Wild Piglet course.
Managed Like A Five Star Resort
Once you enter the property and drive alongside the lengthy drive, passing by way of three separate gates, your will instantly calm down as the world is so quiet and peaceable. And very like staying at a 5 star resort, householders at Les Bordes Estate could have entry to all kinds of facilities and companies. A concierge service will grocery store for householders, organize their journey plans, make offsite reservations and extra. A property administration program will care for the properties and can present, laundry companies, landscaping companies, housekeeping and even childcare. There is 24-hour safety on this gated neighborhood and in the event that they select to, homeowners can decide to put their properties in a rental pool, managed by Les Bordes Estate, though by doing so they have to choose a selected inside adorning bundle for his or her dwelling.
A variety of actions are provided at Les Bordes. Amenities on website embody a white sand seashore and swimming lake, ziplining, fishing, horseback using, archery, tennis, pickleball, bicycling and off-road all-terrain automobiles. In the clubhouse, there’s a video games room with a billiard desk, foosball and a golf simulator.
Exceptional eating is obtainable on the clubhouse, the place there’s a cocktail bar and an outsized fire giant sufficient to stroll into. A Six Senses Hotels Resorts and Spas will probably be constructed on the property within the subsequent a number of years. It will probably be situated in a nineteenth century-era chateau on the property. A pioneer of sustainable hospitality, Six Senses will supply visitor rooms, a world-class spa, and fantastic eating—facilities that will probably be out there to Cour du Baron householders.
“We like to think of it as an elevated playground without pretense, unlike anywhere else in the world,” says Massimiliano “Max” Binda, chief government officer of Les Bordes Estate.
An Area Steeped In History
The Loire Valley has a wealthy historical past that dates again to Julius Caesar who conquered the territory in 52 BC. For centuries, the Loire Valley has been the playground of French royals (King François, Catherine de Médici, King Henry II) and artists, together with Leonardo da Vinci. A favourite area of the French kings and courtroom for hundreds of years, who got here right here to take pleasure in out of doors pursuits, particularly looking. Such is the explanation why the world is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its plethora of gorgeous châteaux from Château de Chambord to Château de Chenonceau and Château de Villandry.
The Loire Valley can also be identified for its winemaking, particularly dry white wines, together with Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé and Chenin Blanc.
As Les Bordes is situated solely ninety minutes from Paris and with two personal airports close by and a helipad on website, it’s straightforward to get to. “Americans have easy access to a unique, rich culture and setting they can’t find at home,” says Binda.