Residential and sprawling, the village is scattered with stately homes concealed behind thick vegetation, while the property is accessible via an impressive and ornate wrought-iron double gate, supported by two large stone pillars and flanked on either side by large lime trees, which opens on to an interior gravel courtyard, cadenced by a large swath of lawn. Here, a staircase with wide steps ascends towards a second courtyard, traversed by a central stone path and separated from the surrounding verdant foliage by a low stone wall, which is, in turn, topped with wooden fencing.
Dating from the middle of the 19th century, the dwelling, overlooking its grounds, has been inhabited by the same family since 1931: three generations of foresters, who then became operators of a sawmill followed by a fuel business. With two storeys, the white stone façade, facing south, is cadenced by large windows, safeguarded by solid or louvred wooden shutters, as well as matching window/door surrounds, lintels and quoins. As for the ground floor, it stands out thanks to its glazed front door, topped with an elegant glass awning, recently restored, while the house’s slate hipped roof is crowned with a dormer window.
Extending on from the dwelling to the west, an ancient conservatory is accessible via a gate that makes it possible to close off the space or, inversely, open it up towards the grounds, whereas, facing the dwelling, is a working antique sundial flanked by original stone benches on either end of the courtyard. Following on from here, is a large, immaculate space – with a variety of multi-century trees – containing several verdant niches landscaped with different ambiances, a long avenue of lime trees creating a forested canopy alongside the ruins of an ancient fireplace, as well as small recessed openings providing access to the property’s other wooded areas. With another entrance located behind the house and near a pond, a cobblestone path to the east leads to the wine cellar, while, higher up, a patio is bordered by a small dry stone wall. Last, but not least, the grounds also contain two pieces of land zoned for construction: one towards the bottom of the property and the second behind the house, not far from the property’s third entrance.

The Main Dwelling

The ground floor
With a stone floor, the entrance hall is divided in two by glazed oak double doors, topped with a fanlight, which provide glimpses of the staircase to the upper floor. Providing access to an initial bedroom to the east with an octagonal terracotta tile floor, two windows and moulded cornices, the entrance hall also opens on to a living room to the west, which contains a fireplace with a black marble mantel and tablet, highlighting its angular jambs, while a separate door, alternating between glass and wood, opens directly on to the conservatory. With a Comblanchien limestone tile floor, also known as “Burgundy marble”, a stone renowned for its resistance, elegance and durability, the living room faces an alcove leading to a dining room with an original terracotta tile floor, an open hearth with a semi-circular brick fireback and embrasure, which is, in turn, topped with a mirror from the 1930s surrounded by colourful enamel. From here, several steps and a doorway lead to a fitted kitchen with wooden cupboards: large enough to eat meals here, it also provides direct access to the conservatory with a glass roof – bathing this space in natural light – a stately stone hearth and a gate that opens on to the grounds. Back in the kitchen, a utility room extends the space and leads to two vaulted cellars as well as a machine room, while the second part of the entrance hall provides access to another large bedroom, facing east, with carpeted floors, original wallpaper and an adjacent shower room and lavatory. As for the central staircase, leading upstairs, it is safeguarded by a bannister and decorated with a copper orb at its base and a scroll-shaped bottom step, creating a graceful arc around the base of the bannister.
The upstairs
A large, sunny landing, with a casement window highlighting the straight-plank oak hardwood floor, the latter of which is in an excellent state of upkeep, provides access to an initial bedroom to the east, decorated with a moulded cornice and carpeted floors. To the west, two other bedrooms, with carpet concealing their original hardwood floors, communicate with one another: a larger one with a washbasin and a smaller one for a child. In addition, a hallway with floral wallpaper leads to a lavatory and a large blue-tiled bathroom with numerous storage spaces, whereas another bedroom, to the west and quite spacious, provides access to a whole other universe: here a door opens on to a flat, dating from the 1950s-60s, which could be rented out completely separately and occupied independently. With a large, open-hearth brick fireplace, hardwood floors and small large-paned windows that bathe the space in light, this room leads to a bedroom with a window looking out on to the hallway, the latter of which provides access to a fitted kitchen with original Formica cupboards and a colourful backsplash decorated with organic and floral patterns, while another room gives on to an outdoor patio.