Branded residences are nothing new. But few boast the size and scale, and therefore the privacy and exclusivity, of the Six Senses Estate. Nestled deep within the storied woodlands of Les Bordes in France’s UNESCO-listed Loire Valley, this eight-bedroom property is the largest and most private residence ever created within the Six Senses portfolio in Europe. Spanning more than 21,500 square feet of living space on a secluded seven acres, it will set a new standard in the world of branded residences. 

Only 90 minutes south of Paris, it is the largest property of the new 52-key portfolio, with homes ranging from three to seven bedrooms and prices starting from €2.99m. The Estate will sit alongside Six Senses Loire Valley’s five-star 50-room hotel, spa and fine-dining château restaurant which is slated to open next year. Another standout feature of the wider Les Bordes estate is its award-winning golf courses, including its prestigious New Course, which is consistently ranked among the world’s Top 100 courses. 

Designed with equestrians in mind, the residences invite owners to bring their horses with them and make the most of the on-site masseur, an equine solarium and acupressure grooming which forms a state-of-the-art equestrian centre designed in partnership with British Olympic gold medal show jumper, Scott Brash.

Back at the property, however, biophilic architecture combines with longevity technologies that keep in theme with Six Senses’ world-famous wellness philosophy. Dotted across the seven-acre plot are an array of wellbeing amenities, ranging from the cryotherapy chamber to a high-oxygen training room, and the private spa to year-round indoor pool, as well as a swimmable private lake and solar-powered sauna set into landscaped grounds. 

While rejuvenation and restoration is one key pillar that centres the Six Senses Estate, it is also made for hosting. With eight en-suite bedrooms, a show kitchen alongside a chef’s kitchen, wine cellar, cinema, golf simulator, games room, and generous indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces, this is where morning hacks and sauna sessions easily flow into late-night dinners and drinks. That’s what we call the best of both worlds.

Listed for €40,000,000, visit sixsenses.com 

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