A renovated 18th-century posthouse with outbuildings, a landscaped garden and a
swimming pool, nestled in a village 15 minutes from the town of Beaune in Burgundy
swimming pool, nestled in a village 15 minutes from the town of Beaune in Burgundy
Beaune,
COTE-D'OR
burgundy
21200
FR
Location
The property lies in a village with 116 inhabitants, between three destinations that are rich in built heritage in the lush valley of the River Ouche. The Burgundy canal flows here too, forming a link between the countryside and local towns. The town of Beaune and the Burgundy fine wine trail are 17 kilometres away. The city of Dijon with its UNESCO-listed monuments is 50 kilometres from the property. And the town of Autun, with its Gallo-Roman heritage, and the Morvan regional nature park, are 30 kilometres away. Shops and amenities for everyday needs, including schools, a supermarket and a petrol station, can be found in the town of Bligny-sur-Ouche, 1.6 kilometres from the property. The A6 motorway leads to the region via Beaune and Pouilly-en-Auxois. And from the high-speed train stations in Beaune and Dijon you can get to Paris in 1 hour and 30 minutes, Lyon in 1 hour and 40 minutes and Geneva in around 3 hours.
Description
The former posthouse from the 18th century stands in a 2,683m² walled garden. The property lies in a commanding position, looking down at the village, yet it enjoys absolute privacy. It recalls the time when the French royal postal service required a change in horses every 15 kilometres. A stable and a large barn door are remnants of its past purpose. A double wrought-iron gate marks the vehicle entrance. On foot, you enter the property via a pedestrian gate made in the same style. A gravel driveway takes you from the gate and parking area to the outbuildings, leading alongside the central lawn. On the east side, there is the main edifice, which offers a 350m² floor area. On the north side, there are the outbuildings, lying at a right angle to the main house and closing the plot. The walled garden extends southwards and westwards. The swimming pool lies in the south-west corner of the garden. A second pedestrian gate on the south side leads to the centre of the village.
The main edifice
The edifice has been entirely renovated, both inside and outside, with its original character preserved through use of traditional materials. The windows are all double-glazed. A combination of complementary heating systems ensures optimal thermal comfort while keeping the place’s authenticity intact. The house is rectangular in shape. It has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space. A half-hipped roof of flat tiles crowns the building. The stone edifice has been renovated with its original character preserved. Its street-facing east facade is rendered and displays an uneven design. Eight arched windows in surrounds of dressed stone, fitted with outdoor shutters, punctuate this elevation. There is a bull’s-eye window on each level. An oak door takes you straight inside. The court-facing west elevation has exposed stonework with pointing. Its layout of windows is almost symmetrical. Its arched windows are all similarly sized and fitted with shutters. They are laid out neatly around the central entrance door. A flight of stone steps with a wrought-iron handrail leads up to the main door.
The ground floor
Beyond the glazed court-facing door, there is a vast central dual-aspect lounge with a floor of stone slabs. The room features a large stone fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove. On the right, this room connects to a semi-professional kitchen, filled with an abundance of natural light from four windows spread across three walls and facing three directions. This spacious kitchen is fully fitted and includes a cooking and preparation area and an eating area. On the left, there is a lavatory and a cosier lounge that has wood strip flooring, a Louis XVI style marble fireplace and a pellet-burning stove. This dual-aspect room leads up to the first floor and connects to a conservatory via a glazed door. This conservatory is heated up with a pellet-burning stove. A separate entrance door leads into the room from the street. Its broad sliding doors lead outside into a small court enclosed with stone walls, with a central vault leading to the garden. The whole ground floor has French-style beamed ceilings.
The upstairs
A corridor filled with natural light from a bull’s-eye window and a street-facing window connect to the different rooms on the first floor. Up here there are two bedrooms. Each one has an en-suite shower room, a lavatory and a storage space. One has a granite fireplace. Next, there are two extra bedrooms and a bathroom with a lavatory. From these four bedrooms, you can admire a view of the garden. Oak strip flooring gives the whole level unity.
The attic
You reach the roof space via a hidden door. This roof space has a floor area similar to the levels below it. Placed upon beams, this top space, which has no partitions, reveals the original oak beams of the roof frame, structured with four identical trusses. Only the chimney flue passes through this convertible space.
The basement
Two vaulted cellars take up the basement, which you can reach from the court. The first one is used to store wine. Its floor has a central concrete section and gravel at the sides, which ensures natural regulation of humidity. The second cellar has an entirely store floor. It includes a boiler room, a utility room and storage spaces.
The outbuildings
A section housing a series of annexes with a total floor area of 340m² lies at a right angle to the main house. It is made of rubble stone and crowned with a two-slope roof of flat tiles. Three distinct spaces lead out into the courtyard.
The stable
The stable stands out for its raw state, with stone walls and floors, a French-style beamed ceiling and a mezzanine upon a wooden floor. A basic timber staircase leads up to the first floor, where a door leads straight to the street, so you do not have to cross the court.
The barn
The barn has kept an original section, which bears witness to its initial purpose with exposed stonework, exposed beams and a wooden double door. Today, it serves as a storage space and garage. An annexe, made at the west end of the barn, has been fully converted and is both insulated and soundproofed. It has double-glazed windows and modern fittings. It houses four bedrooms, each of which has its own en-suite shower room and lavatory, offering comfort with respect for the original spaces. On the ground floor, a first separate bedroom leads straight out to the court via a glazed double door. A second door leads to the rest of the annexe: a hallway connects to a utility room, a storeroom and a second bedroom with exposed beams and a view of the village. The staircase leads up to the first floor, where the third and fourth bedrooms lie. One faces the village. The other one faces the garden. Wood strip flooring extends across all the rooms.
The court and garden
In the middle of the lawn, an age-old linden tree towers. It draws your gaze and goes well with two other linden trees that provide shade for the parking area. Wisteria and Portuguese laurels adorn the facade of the main house. In front of this facade, a terrace invites you to enjoy open-air meals and relaxing moments. Two neatly trimmed junipers mark the entrance into the conservatory. A Virginia creeper grows up the outbuildings and a Japanese maple marks the entrance into the annexe. Begonias and agapanthuses in pots dot the space, adding colour with seasonal flowering as a complement to the shrubs and perennials that line the paths and include irises, lavender, rosemary, peonies and rose bushes. The garden extends along the west side of the property and ends with a swimming pool warmed up with a heat pump. This pool lies in the south-west corner of the garden. Along the south edge, there is a grassy path with wooden kitchen-garden beds. It leads down to an old bakehouse via a flight of stone steps. This bakehouse, with its fireplace and stone slabs preserved, now houses the swimming pool’s technical installations. A pedestrian gate leads to the village.
Our opinion
This charming property opens up a range of possible uses. It has been renovated entirely and masterfully. It offers as many possibilities for family life as it does for a business in tourist accommodation, which has, indeed, been developed on this property in recent years. The dwelling is ready for you to settle into it straight away. Yet its outbuildings and attic offer potential for further development. Nestled in an unspoilt village, the property enjoys absolute calm without being isolated. Nearby, there are amenities for everyday life. Its ideal location, between three major destinations in Burgundy, is yet another asset. Indeed, there is Beaune and its vineyards for wine tourism, Dijon and its historical centre for a city and culture, and Autun and the Morvan regional nature park for antique heritage and beautiful countryside views. This blend of built heritage, unspoilt nature, urban vibrancy and tourism is ideal for hosting travellers and is perfect for a high-quality lifestyle enriched with all that this enchanting region offers.
1 190 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 576269
| Land registry surface area | 3733 m² |
| Main building floor area | 267 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 7 |
| including refurbished area | 94 m² |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
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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.
