Castles / chateaux
11th & 16th century French MH listed priory in the hills surrounding Lyon
Location
The “Monts du Lyonnais”, or hills surrounding Lyon, link Lyon to the Massif Central. The countryside is a combination of hills and valleys with numerous rivers running through. There are numerous tourist activities in the region which are often connected to the totally unspoilt scenery: Romanesque chapel circuits, clear water lakes and fishing.
Lyon is nearby.
A French TGV train station is nearby (Paris in 195, Geneva in 105 and Marseille in 90 minutes).
Lyon Bron airport is nearby.
There is motorway access.
Description
The origins of the property date back to the year 999. It was a country estate, with its own church, part of a noble’s farm. Over the centuries, the property continued to retain its priory function as it was passed down amongst miscellaneous abbeys and seigneuries.
The region not being particularly safe, the building underwent extensive fortifying modifications between the 11th and 12th centuries. Massive defensive towers were built and moats were dug.
During the Renaissance period, the priory was modernised, giving it is current configuration as it has since remained unchanged.
The property is set in the heart of a village, on the top of a hill. To the west is an inner Renaissance courtyard, to the east, a high stone walled garden. Meadow, swimming pool, tennis court and caretaker’s cottage.
The priory is an impressive, L-shaped, stone building comprising a ground floor and two upper floors, spanning approx. 1,000 m² (10,763 sq ft) of living space.
The ground floor includes reception rooms, lounges, a kitchen and old medieval kitchens, cellars and utility rooms.
The upper floors are given over to several suites and lounges, and accessed by means of a corkscrew stairway, housed in an octagonal tower.
The inside harbours numerous architectural elements that retrace the successive centuries: monumental fireplaces, stone flagstones and various features dating from the Middle-Ages, French ceilings, mullioned windows, parquet floors and Renaissance fireplaces.
Our opinion
The priory was restored by an architect from the “Batîments de France”, giving it an appearance that is, at times, unrefined but always authentic and in line with its rich past. The property exudes an unusual, comfortable atmosphere due to certain finishing touches such as the use of cements and contemporary door and window frames which could just as easily delight as disappoint, but will not leave any visitor indifferent. And furthermore, it is in an excellent setting.
Price: Contact us
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 2500RG
| Land registry surface area | 1,2ha / 2,965 acres |
| Main building surface area | 1,000 m² / 10,763 sqft |
| Outbuilding surface area | 230 m² / 2,476 acres |
Regional representative
Renaud Goalabré +33 (0)6 59 48 56 19
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.
