Set amid a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Les Bordes Estate has just announced the opening of sales at Cour du Baron, a very limited collection of custom-built single-family homes just 90 minutes south of Paris and with access to Elite Championship golf courses.
Designed by architecture firm Michaelis Boyd in homage to the Sologne Forest in the Loire Valley, these unique Cour du Baron’s homes represent the first-ever opportunity for buyers to own a home within one of the most exclusive private communities in the world.
The construction team, led by VINCI, has completed work on the first 21 homes (18 of which have already been purchased by Les Bordes Golf Club members. The three remaining first-phase residences, as well as the next phase of 24 residences, are now available for purchase, ranging from €1.5 to €6.5+ million, with move-ins available starting in late 2023
Founded in 1987 by Baron Marcel Bich, Les Bordes Estate is a 1,400-acre private community with luxury services and activities, including world-class golf with renowned championship courses including the New Course by Gil Hanse and the Old Course by the late Robert von Hagge, in addition to Cour du Baron.
RoundShield Partners assumed control in 2018 and has continued to develop the property as a wellness and nature retreat, as well. In addition to the golf club, the property will be home to the newest Six Senses Hotels Resorts and Spas, a sustainability-minded brand that will offer guest suites and villas in the lush forested landscape and along the waterways.
Château Bel Air at Les Bordes Estate in the Loire Valley.
There will be a Châteaux for all-day dining, a lounge bar, a Six Senses Spa with signature treatments and a medicinal garden, an organic kitchen garden and Earth Lab encompassing the resort’s conservation initiatives, and complete event facilities — all of which are available to residents, of course.
The onsite team is is led by CEO Massimiliano “Max” Binda, who was formerly General Manager of The Connaught in London and brings over 25 years of hospitality experience, including 18 years with Mandarin Oriental. The culinary team is helmed by Chef Jérôme Voltat, whose most recent post was at The Datai Langkawi in Malaysia. Fifteen Michelin-recognized establishments are located within a 40-minute drive of Les Bordes Estate, including Les Hauts de Loire, Assa, Pertica, and La Dariole.
Les Bordes Estate Clubhouse in the Loire Valley.
Driss Benkirane, Founder and Managing Partner of RoundShield Partners, says, ““In our opinion, Les Bordes represents the best destination in Europe for golf and outdoor enthusiasts to own a second home. We are elated to officially bring these residences to market and carry forth our vision of creating a true playground for families and friends of all ages to relax and reconnect in privacy.”
A rendering of the exterior of a single-family home with private pool at Cour du Baron.
Homes range in size from 1,800 to 6,000 square feet with three to seven bedrooms on parcels from 1/4-acre to two acres.
Residents will also have access to including the estates lakes, white sand beach, archery, fishing, cycle and electric quad paths, tennis and pickleball courts, horseback riding, electric go-kart track, children’s playground, zipline, and petting farm.
The Michaelis Boyd firm, which has designed many properties for Soho House, designed the Cour du Baron homes to feature spacious indoor-outdoor floor plans, including private pools, in a minimalist yet inviting style, with interiors that reflect the local landscape and visual aesthetic.
Buyers can choose among custom stone and timber exterior options, from traditional to contemporary to classical. Residents seeking a turnkey residence can select one of several completely furnished homes.
Partner Alex Michaelis says, “The Loire Valley is an utmost idyllic destination; as such, we sought to draw upon its rich tapestry of historic buildings, local culture, markets, artisans and craftsmanship when creating the designs for Cour du Baron. While modern, the homes are also rooted in the defining elements of the revered Les Bordes Estate – its sense of tranquility, privacy amidst nature, and peacefulness on a secluded and vast property. We took great care to place and anchor the residences around the natural elements, ensuring they respond sensitively to their surroundings.”
To schedule a private appointment and tour of Les Bordes Estate, contact the sales team at homes@lesbordes.com. For more information on Cour du Baron and Les Bordes Estate, visit lesbordesestate.com and follow @LesBordesEstate.