Residences
16th century, yellow stone Commandery
in the Beaujolais region
Location
In the heart of the Beaujolais region, with countryside made up of hills interceding between the foothills of the Massif Central and the Saône river, situated in the north-east of the French department of Rhône, a region which adjoins those of Rhône-Alpes and Burgundy. The pleasant climate and the vast road and rail infrastructures attract many people from Lyon, Switzerland and Paris to this land of yellow stone.
Lyon 30 km (19 miles) away.
A6 motorway 10 km (6 miles) away.
French SNCF train station 10 km (6 miles) away.
French TGV train station 30 km (19 miles) away (Paris and the French Riviera in less than 2 hours).
Lyon Saint Exupéry international airport 60 km (38 miles) away.
Aerodrome 8 km (5miles) away.
Description
The origins of the property date back to 1554: the royal commander responsible for collecting taxes in the region decided to build his home in a safe place: on the heights, with an unobstructed view and easy to access from the Saône which was already bordered by communication routes. He entrusted its construction to a local sculptor who had already worked on the construction of several local castles.
The architecture is not oversized, but designed to give a maximum of security and to house a family as well as a dozen guards. The Commandery is built in a square with an inner courtyard, richly decorated with sculptures dating from the Renaissance period.
The main building spans approx. 150 m² (1,615 sq ft): Commander’s room, treasury, guard room, kitchen and bedrooms. The inside has been restored with great attention to detail: terracotta tile floors, monumental fireplace and French ceilings.
A secondary building spans approx. 50 m² (538 sq ft).
The outbuildings comprise a succession of cellars, a former wine storehouse dating from the 18th century and the defensive sections: a small keep and watch turrets.
Our opinion
The property has the benefit of a very attractive situation: dominant position with an outstanding view, set in the peace and quiet and yet easily accessible.
The yellow stone makes this building, with its wealth of period features dating from the Renaissance period, extremely welcoming. Unaffected by the passing of time, this not overly large property was restored by a master mason, hence the technical, careful restoration.
Exclusive sale
Price: Contact us
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 2456RG
| Land registry surface area | 2300 m² / 24757 sqft |
| Main building surface area | 200 m² / 2,153 sqft |
| Outbuilding surface area | 250 m² / 2,691 sqft |
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.
