The mansion

It was built following the 18th-century architectural style with a light main facade, both in terms of its layout and the colour of the region’s white limestone, outlined by delicate dark lines. The three-storey, rectangular, southeast-facing edifice is flanked by two wings on either side, while the north and south facades are symmetrically punctuated by large-paned, double-leaf windows. In the centre of the southern facade, the glazed, double-leaf entrance door is topped by a triangular pediment and framed by two French lanterns. The roof is punctuated by four bullseye windows on the north side and four on the south, as well as five red brick chimney stacks. The northwest facing facade overlooks the parkland. All the windows are fitted with external shutters.

The ground floor

From the entrance hall, all the rooms, which are connected by double-leaf doors, are situated one after another, while a 19th-century wooden staircase climbs to the upper floors. The kitchen is sophisticatedly ornate, has a central island unit and cupboard furnishings. French windows open out onto the patio overlooking the tree-filled grounds, which can be reached by a flight of stone steps, as well the canals further away. A double-leaf door leads into the main lounge, with ceiling mouldings and chevron parquet flooring, which is bathed in light through four tall windows. The doors and fireplaces are topped by trumeau panels depicting child-like putto figures. The lounge is followed by a large room currently used as an office.
From the hall, a double-leaf door opens into a gallery that leads to a boot room as well as a suite made up of a bedroom, an exotically decorated lounge, a bathroom and storage space. A lavatory and a utility room complete this level.

The first floor

The traditional 19th-century winding staircase with a wooden balustrade climbs to an intermediate landing and the first floor. On this level, the landing leads to a bedroom with an en suite bathroom, plus four other bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. Three of these bedrooms boast marble fireplaces with trumeau panels, one of which is graced with gold leaf and plasterwork. Several of the bedrooms enjoy views of the grounds, while the floors are covered with soberly coloured carpets and rugs.

The attic

The main staircase is followed by a small staircase concealed behind a door, at the top of which a landing leads to the attic with a surface of around 121 m², including a bedroom, a bathroom, a lavatory and a large games room beneath the rafters. A door also leads to a loft that could be put to a number of purposes.

The cellar

It can be reached from the entrance hall underneath the main staircase, spreads out beneath most of the house and has a surface of approximately 170 m². It is in good condition, well-ventilated, partially vaulted and its layout enables comfortable use, particularly for storing wine and equipment.

The dovecote

It is located near to the ornamental maze created by the current occupant and is topped by a roof in excellent state. The upper part of the dovecote can be reached via a ladder, while the lower part is devoted to storage.

The funerary chapel

This red brick edifice was erected at the request of Pierre Fanneau de la Touche who was buried here in 1812, as are some of his descendants. The building is in need of considerable restoration work.

The outbuildings

Two pavilions frame the main gateway to the estate. One, which was previously the estate keeper’s house, is now used as a garage, while the other, which is likely to have been stables in bygone days, is used for storage. Several other edifices, notably farm buildings in a rickety state, are currently used for storing garden equipment.

The orchard

This large expanse was once a vegetable garden standing in front of the greenhouses where the main vegetables cooked in the mansion were grown, not far from the old orchard boasting rows of many fruit trees. It is now home to several types of fruit trees (plum, pear and cherry). At also now plays host to a 15-metre lap pool, where the summer sunshine can be enjoyed.

The grounds

They spread out over 9 hectares and are divided into different spaces: the orchard, pastureland, woods and canals. A series of uninterrupted lawns dotted with carefully pruned yew trees surround the brick patio to the rear of the edifice. The landscape is organised in such a way to draw the gaze toward the distant perspective. Further away, in the same direction opposite the rear of the edifice, another perspective emerges, with alignments of plane and lime trees forming shaded paths, adorned with hawthorns, gradually leading to other areas with distinctive ambiances, where herons’ calls and frogs croaking in the canals can be heard.