Location
This property is located in the Beaujolais Vert sector, where fir tree forests cover the hills, in a village formerly dominated by farming in bygone days and ruled by the lords of Beaujeu, which developed in the 19th century thanks to industrialists from Lyon who came to establish spinning mills, drawn by the power provided by the area’s many waterways. This rich industrial past has left considerable architectural heritage.
Today, it is a symbol of rural dynamism and a preserved living environment. It is part of the west Rhône group of communities, 60 kilometres from Lyon, between Roanne and Villefranche-sur-Saone. The main amenities can be found in the village, while higher education and healthcare establishments as well as larger shops are 10 minutes away by road. A ten-minute walk will put you in the midst of nature.
Description
The main house, with a traditional square layout, espouses the architectural style of country manor houses of its time. It is topped by a mansard roof, whose visible slopes are made of slate, and has large windows. Its designer graced it with an archetypal feature, borrowed from the Anglo-Norman style, namely a multi-sided, protruding bay window on the ground floor, topped by a first-floor balcony.
To the south, next to the raised patio, the plot stretches towards the river, including a geometrically shaped swimming pool and boasting far-ranging views of the surrounding countryside.
The manor house
It was renovated in 2016 by the current owner. The concrete facade was entirely repainted as were the wooden frames of the windows, which still have their original blown, curved, glass panes. The slate tiles on the roof were replaced while the interlocking tiles on the upper part were inspected by a roofing firm. The residence has been insulated and its interiors redecorated in a more modern style but has retained its features and style of yesteryear.
The ground floor
The central point of the entrance hall, boasting a finely sculpted wooden staircase and a floor of cement tiles, leads to the various rooms:
- A 10-m² office with a bay window, period sculpted wood panelling and a marble fireplace.
- A separate lavatory.
- A 10-m² kitchen with direct access to the basement and cellars as well as to the south-facing patio.
- The dining room and lounge (with surfaces of respectively 16 m² and 11 m²), separated by double-leaf glazed doors. Each room boasts a sculpted marble fireplace below a window, wood stripped flooring, ceiling mouldings and wide small-paned as well as large-paned windows. French windows open from the dining room onto the patio. To provide more comfort and warmth, a wood-pellet burning stove has been installed.
The first floor
This level, as with all the upper levels has a square layout and is set around a central landing leading to:
- Three bedrooms with surfaces from 14 m² to 17 m², situated in the south, west and north corners of the house, that possess waxed parquet flooring, neutrally coloured walls as well as ceilings, and the original wide windows. Most of them have marble fireplaces, while the one above the office boasts a balcony, on top of the ground floor bay window, facing the village church. There is much storage space, some of which is built-in.
- A shared bathroom in the southeast corner with a bath.
- A separate lavatory.
The second floor
On this level, which is bathed in light, decorated in neutral tones and boasts wood stripped flooring, the landing leads to three bedrooms with surfaces of roughly 14 m², 14 m² and 20 m², around an approximately 10-m² shower room, following the same layout as on the level below.
The basement
The four cellars, with rammed earth flooring and ceilings with jack arches, are currently used as a workshop, a storeroom and for storing the garden furniture.
The carport
It has capacity for at least one vehicle and, thanks to its large open surface, could provide further storage space sheltered from inclement weather.
The garden
From the entrance from the street down to the river below, the garden is divided into three zones:
- In front of the house, with the entrance courtyard, carport and a vegetable garden to the side.
- Behind the house, with a relaxation area, made up of a raised terrace and a covered patio overlooking the swimming pool to the south.
- Following the relaxation area, there is a large, grassy, approximately 3,000-m² meadow that is currently made available to a local farmer for livestock grazing.
Our opinion
This is a property like no other in the Beaujolais Vert sector, with a garden made up of different sections with unique ambiances as well as a variety of trees and plants, forming a harmonious symphony of vegetation. It transforms from natural meadow to a vegetable garden and also a haven of tranquillity for relaxation, brimming with ever-present but carefully managed nature. The manor house merges impeccably with this idyllic environment and could be the ideal home for a family seeking peace and quiet. It is a witness of the region’s rich industrial past, has spanned the 20th century and entered the 21st, while preserving its original architectural features. It has been regularly lavished with care and seems to inhabit its occupants rather than the reverse.
340 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 153745
| Land registry surface area | 3541 m² |
| Main building floor area | 195 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 6 |
| including refurbished area | 195 m² |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
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.