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Leisure property in the Morvan Regional Nature Park
Location
In the Morvan Regional Nature Park, the only nature park in Burgundy and one of the first created in France. The objective is the protection of a strong identity, a rich natural and cultural heritage, the balance of which is fragile.
The region has the benefit of numerous tourist attractions: Saulieu and its famous head chef, Autun and its Roman remains, Mount Beuvray and Bibracte as well as a multitude of outstanding nature sites.
Paris is approx. 250 km (156 miles) away.
The motorway is thirty or so km (19 miles) away.
Creusot TGV train station (Paris in 75 minutes, Lyon in 35, Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle airport in 88).
Beaune TGV train station (Paris in 90 minutes).
Local shops with essential items.
Infant and junior schools in the village.
Description
The property is situated on the outskirts of a village, on the banks of a river. The walled, 1.7 ha (4.2 acres) parklands are planted with trees of over one hundred years old and alternate lawns and copses.
The 19th century dwelling was built in the centre of the parklands; it is accessed via a lime tree-lined driveway. The castle is rectangular in shape. A bow window on the east side gives a superb view of the parklands whilst two small wings on the west side embrace the main entrance porch. The dwelling is flanked on both sides by an octagonal tower. The facades have symmetrical, neo-renaissance style windows. The steep-sided, slate roof features a fluted cornice.
The difference between the windows on each storey brings the Art-Deco style which was to become very fashionable half a century later to mind.
The dwelling comprises 4 stories, each spanning approx. 200 m² (2,153 sq ft), in addition to the attic space of approx. 100 m² (1,076 sq ft).
Ground floor: predominantly devoted to reception rooms that lead one into another and overlook the parklands. Entrance hall, vestibule with the stairwell of the main stairway, large lounge, library, small lounge and a suite. Floors are laid with Combianchien stone, patterned tiles or herringbone parquet flooring, walls are wallpapered or painted and sometimes lined with support panelling. Marble and natural stone fireplaces, indoor shutters, French doors.
First floor: 4 bedrooms, a lounge and a linen room. Two 1930’s style bathrooms. Strip pattern parquet flooring, marble fireplaces, and indoor shutters. It would be possible to create an additional bathroom.
Second floor, part of which has rooms with sloping ceilings: a kitchen, lounge/study and three bedrooms. Strip pattern parquet flooring, wall cupboards. Attic awaiting conversion.
Space under the rafters awaiting conversion (approx. 100 m² / 1,076 sq ft).
Garden floor opening on to the parklands on the east side. Kitchen, dining room and living room. Floors are laid with Combianchien stone and contemporary tiles. Natural stone fireplace and marble fireplace.
Miscellaneous utility rooms and machine rooms.
Service quarters:
- Traditional local farmhouse forming two independent dwellings, stables, barn, garage, tack room as well as various sheds.
- Small gardener’s cottage in the parklands to be restored.
- 4 recent loose boxes for horses.
- “Shower house” on the river bank.
Our opinion
The castle’s architecture is relatively avant-garde in style for the 19th century, considering that the overall Art-Deco style did not develop until more than half a century later: contemporary layout of the rooms, no needless corridors, no enormous rooms, and windows catching the natural light throughout the day.
Some of the rooms are still in their original state with their period furniture and the 1930’s style bathrooms are remarkably well preserved.
The property is harmonious; the castle is well situated in the heart of parklands that combine lawns with wilder copses, just the right amount of outbuildings, a wonderful river and an extremely pleasant unspoilt setting.
The Paris / Lyon motorway is readily accessed so that it is relatively easy to travel on a regular basis without having to make any sacrifices as regards the setting.
Price: 625 000 €
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 3206SF
| Land registry surface area | 1,7 ha / 4,2 acres |
| Main building surface area | 550 m² / 5920 sq ft |
Regional representative
Stanislas Ferrand +33 (0)6 82 80 06 67
NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
