manors for sale - meuse - lorraine region

A row of lime trees and tall gates separate the property from a narrow, little-used street and the discreet neighbourhood.
This property probably partially dates from the Renaissance period.
Built on the perimeter wall and fortifications, dating from 1270, of the old village castle, destroyed by Louis XIV, this property comprises a manor house, preceded by a stable on the courtyard side and a barn as well as a woodshed at the back.
The terraced garden on a lower level takes advantage of all that remained of the military architecture, with its curtain walls and wall-walks, its corner tower and its kennel. This beautifully trimmed, flowering area is superbly laid out like a romantic garden; its masonry features are all listed.

THE MANOR HOUSE

Several eras mark the history of the construction of this building. Constructed from local, yellow ochre-coloured stone, it spans two levels above cellars and is topped with attics under a slate and tile roof in an excellent state of repair.
On the valley side, on the corner of the terrace, stands a square tower with canted walls. Its spans three levels and is topped with a pyramid roof, the lower slopes of which are not as steep as those at the top. At the other end of this facade stands a rectangular pavilion, built in the 19th century from millstone grit and brick. Reflecting the design of a tower, it creates an idea of symmetry. Its roof features a wrought zinc roof dormer.
A balcony with curved wrought iron railings is supported on three stone corbels. A set of outbuildings behind the building creates a small inner courtyard with a landscaped, paved terrace for taking breakfast in the summer months.

Ground floor
The main entrance is on the courtyard side. It takes the form of an impressive oak wood door with a door knocker. The renaissance period moulded architrave is topped with a coat-of-arms and engraved with a German inscription on the lintel, marking Emperor William II’s visit to these premises.
A second door, glazed with small panes, opens into a long central corridor, with oak wood flooring. It crosses the building and provides access to all the rooms on the ground floor.
Two rooms face one another on the courtyard side. On the left-hand side is a 20 m² television lounge with bookshelves and a marble fireplace. The stained glass in the windows creates a cosy, muted atmosphere. On the right-hand side, a large, 62 m² lounge contrasts with the first courtesy of its brightness. This is the result of the integration of the corner tower, which gives it a double aspect overlooking the valley. It can be accessed directly from the terrace. Its 17th century stone fireplace is topped with a trumeau representing a hunting scene; a much-love activity in the region. The floor is covered with oak wood flooring.
It communicates like a secret passageway, via a little oak wood door bearing the patina of time, with the dining room. The later features a combination of soberness and elegance with its oak wood panelling matching the floor. A French window opens on to the balcony with its view of the valley.
Opposite, in the corridor, an oak wood stairway with wrought iron railings leads to the upper floors and precedes the kitchen, together with its pantry. The main room in any good family home, this kitchen meets all expectations: 23 m², octagonal terracotta floor tiles, a stone sink, old wall tiles, a water pump and a 2-piece buffet.
The pantry is lined with large cupboards and provides access to the vaulted cellars as well as to the inner courtyard.
At the end of the corridor, a toilet and a small so-called “maid’s” bedroom, with a wash-hand basin and a shower, are preceded by a study which still has its large stone fireplace, wide strip oak wood flooring and terracotta floor tiles.

First floor
The stairway goes up to an L-shaped corridor which provides access to eight bedrooms, spanning from 20 to 43 m², each with their own bathroom and toilet.
Elegantly decorated, they are bright and spacious with wooden flooring. The fireplaces, mostly made of marble and dating from the 18th or 19th century, are all different. One monumental, stone fireplace, reflecting the Renaissance period, decorates a room with stained glass windows featuring the coats-of-arms of Luxembourg and the Duchy of Bar. The French ceiling is decorated with Lorraine crosses and fleur-de-lis.
Another bedroom exudes a more romantic air with its Toile-de-Jouy wallpaper and its four poster bed. A third, double aspect, particularly luminous bedroom is laid out in the tower and has a view of the surrounding countryside that it would be difficult to tire of. The attention to detail and comfort is notably demonstrated throughout by the use of quality materials.

Second floor
This level, spanning approx. 172 m², comprises a large bright games room featuring skylights, storage rooms and attics.