character houses for sale gâtinais region in france

It is reached via a little country lane. This property spans a continuous surface area of more than five hectares with woods, taking up about a hectare, meadows over some three hectares and buildings surrounded by gardens, laid to lawn, with flower beds, a terrace and a large vegetable garden. The vegetation is composed of various species including beech, oak, spruce, maple, wisteria, magnolia, honeysuckle and locust as well as other deciduous and flowering trees. This diversity of plants not only conceals the attractive residence but is also home to a multitude of birds. Hamlets nestle on the side of the valley but there is only one other house near to this property.

The residence

Constructed at the beginning of the 19th century on the foundations of a smaller house dating from the previous century, this classical-style residence spans a floor surface area of approx. 373 m² over three levels. The central building is flanked by two symmetrical pavilions. The stone facades are rendered and all the openings are framed with dressed stone. The slate roofs feature several skylights. The chimney stacks are made of brick.

Ground floor
This level spans approx. 157 m². A vast entrance hall provides access to both sides of the residence. It houses a study and an oak wood turning stairway. On the right-hand side are three rooms, two of which intercommunicate: a lounge, with a brick fireplace and exposed ceiling beams, a library and a music room. On the left-hand side are a dining room and a corridor which leads to a pantry and a fitted kitchen as well as to a vestibule, housing the back stairway. The floors are covered with parquet flooring, ceramic tiles or tiling.
First floor
The mezzanine comprises a toilet with a wash-hand basin. Spanning a floor surface area of approx. 140 m², the landing room houses large cupboards. Two corridors provide access to all the rooms. On one side are four bedrooms, with wash-hand basins, a shower room with a toilet as well as the back stairway. On the other side are three bedrooms, a bathroom with a toilet and a shower room with a toilet. Most of the floors are covered with strip pattern parquet flooring. The walls are painted or lined with wallpaper. Bathrooms are tiled.
Attic
Spanning a floor surface area of approx. 100 m², this level comprises two large rooms, a games room and a study, as well as three small bedrooms. The two large rooms have parquet flooring, panelled walls and exposed beams.

The guest house

This rendered, stone guest house spans a floor surface area of approx. 189 m² over three levels. All the openings are enhanced with brick framing. The roof features hanging roof dormers and its two slopes are covered with interlocking tiles. Following on from the central building, a garage and a workshop span a surface area of approx. 70 m².

Ground floor
This level comprises a living room, a kitchen, a veranda, a bathroom with a toilet, a storeroom and three small rooms.
First floor
This floor is taken up by two large bedrooms.
Attic
The attic space is fully insulated and heated. A little landing room precedes a toilet, with a wash-hand basin, a large bedroom and a storage room.