Residences
Mansion house with parklands
in South Burgundy
Location
Not far from the Côte de Beaune area, known world wide for its great wines. The countryside is composed of small valleys covered with vineyards, and dominated by forests, with typical Burgundy villages where time stands still nestling in their hollows.
The region offers a multitude of activities: golf courses, cruises on the Canal du Centre, a casino, gastronomic restaurants, etc.
Nearby towns include: Autun, Chalon-sur-Saône and Beaune.
French TGV train station 15 km (9 miles) away (Paris in 75 minutes). A6 motorway.
Description
The property is situated in the heart of a large town. It comprises a main building built in the 18th century on older foundations.
On the village side, the facade features wide, evenly distributed openings with small-paned windows. The dwelling is topped by a Mansard roof with wrought stone dormer windows.
The property is accessed via an impressive porch way or via the L-shaped service quarters, flanking the west of the main building.
Approx. 5,700 m² (1.4 acres) of parklands are planted with trees of over one hundred years old, accessed via driveways and featuring an ornamental pool, a fountain and a former tea shop. Its terrace faces due south.
The dwelling stands over cellars, has a ground and first floor, all topped with attic space awaiting conversion. It currently spans approx. 430 m² (4,628 sq ft) of living space.
The ground floor is given over to reception rooms: entrance hall, vestibule, large lounge, small lounge, dining room and kitchen. Said rooms are pleasantly interconnected via double doors and French doors. 18th century decorative features include marble fireplaces, herringbone and randomly matched parquet flooring, frescoes, doors, wainscoting and original locks. Certain features such as plaster stucco decorations and cornices as well as wrought cast iron radiators date from the 19th century. The impressive high ceilings bestow enormous nobility on the premises.
The first floor is devoted to bedrooms. Parquet flooring, alcoves, wall cupboards, cornices and marble fireplaces. Two bedrooms date from before the 18th century redesigning of the building.
The second floor has sloping ceilings and comprises two former staff bedrooms and attic space awaiting conversion.
The service quarters close the property on the west side: 18th century cowsheds with outstanding, pink marble feeding troughs, barn, hay barn, stable and garage for horse-drawn carriages. Former tea shop in the parklands.
Cellars under the dwelling including one which is vaulted.
Our opinion
This property has a number of assets:
Private parklands planted with trees over one hundred years old.
A spacious dwelling of a reasonable size.
Sober, 18th century architecture with certain refined features.
Outbuildings.
It is situated in a pleasant, unspoilt setting that is easy to get to.
The property has not been disfigured over time and has very sound foundations. The building is currently in need of renovation works to provide it with modern-day comforts.
Price: 500 000 €
Our fees are included in the stated sale price.
Reference 2669RG
| Land registry surface area | 5700 m² / 1,4 acre |
| Main building surface area | 430 m² / 4628,5 sq ft |
| Outbuilding surface area | 180 m² / 1937,5 sq ft |
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.
