A 17th-century stone residence, with a garden boasting panoramic views of the vines,
in the Champagne vineyards, half an hour to the west of Reims
in the Champagne vineyards, half an hour to the west of Reims
Reims,
MARNE
champagne-ardennes
51100
FR
Location
The property is located in the upper part of a village on the slope of a small hill, in the discrete, picturesque and undulating landscape of the Ardre Valley, between fields, vineyards and forests.
The municipality, with a population of approximately three hundred, boasts a remarkably uniform array of stone-made buildings as well as four washhouses.
Description
The residence is in the peace and quiet of the upper part of the village, far from the main road below that runs through the village, at the corner of a small street and the square on which a 12th-century Romanesque church stands. It stood against the walls of the feudal castle which has virtually disappeared today, though a watchtower and some remains of walls give it the impression of somewhat being a fortress.
The entrance to the entirely walled, tree-lined and flowery garden is via a gate near to the gable end facing the street.
There is an outbuilding at the bottom of the garden behind which there is a lawn where an old well stands.
The residence is currently run as a holiday let that can be rented in its entirety for ten people or split into two, to welcome groups of six and four people, thanks to two separate entrances, from the square and from the garden.
The entrance to the entirely walled, tree-lined and flowery garden is via a gate near to the gable end facing the street.
There is an outbuilding at the bottom of the garden behind which there is a lawn where an old well stands.
The residence is currently run as a holiday let that can be rented in its entirety for ten people or split into two, to welcome groups of six and four people, thanks to two separate entrances, from the square and from the garden.
The residence
It is most likely a former farmhouse built in the 17th century, with pointed rubble stone elevations beneath a roof made of interlocking tiles punctuated with skylights. The double-glazed windows mostly have wooden frames and ashlar surrounds.
The facade facing the church square boasts a painted wooden door punctuated by a peephole and is adorned with a remarkable ashlar surround made up of monolithic door jambs and a moulded lintel to form a continual protrusion of stonework around the door. The simply profiled and non-sculpted moulding is made up of a double drip edge.
The ground floor
The main entrance leads directly into a living room containing a kitchen area with a bread oven and a shallow stone sink, a dining area and a lounge area. The walls are made of pointed rubble stone and the floor is paved with Burgundy stone slabs.
A wooden staircase leads to the first floor.
The first floor
The landing leads to a bedroom and a shower room with two washbasins, a shallow stone sink beneath the window and a lavatory. Both of these rooms boast English bond wood stripped flooring.
A sliding door makes it possible to separate the residence into two homes and leads to a second dining room, with a black painted stone fireplace, separated from the kitchen by a bar.
A hallway leads to the outside via a door opening onto the church square. It also includes a staircase leading to the top floor as well as another descending to the garden level, which is made up of a shower room with a lavatory and a lounge whose floor is paved with terracotta tiles. The lounge also boasts a bread oven and a shallow stone sink. This level includes a door leading out into the garden.
The second floor
On this storey, there are four bedrooms into which light streams through skylights. One of the bedrooms has a mezzanine that can house a single bed. There are also two bathrooms, both with lavatories.
The outbuilding
This stone building with wooden facing and a sheet metal roof includes a garage area and a space for storing gardening material and firewood. Beneath it, there is a vaulted cellar that can be reached by a stone staircase.
Our opinion
The simplicity of the mineral nature of this residence is in perfect harmony with the peaceful surrounding landscape of beautiful undulating countryside, combining vineyards, cereal crops and woodland. The property boasts a delicious balance between rustic character and elegance. It is a comfortable and welcoming place, ideal for taking time to recharge your batteries, and is only half an hour from Reims, where French kings were crowned.
According to local history, this place had a long-preserved secret: it is said to have been a discrete presbytery, acting as a refuge for priests who refused to take the oath during the turmoil of the Revolution but who remained loyal to their faith.
Within the silence of its walls, far from prying eyes and the reach of new laws, they are said to have celebrated christenings and weddings, watching over the spiritual life of a village in search of guidance.
Reference 278998
| Land registry surface area | 745 m² |
| Main building floor area | 186 m² |
| Number of bedrooms | 5 |
| Outbuildings floor area | 73 m² |
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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.
