A 246-m² architect-designed house, with a tree-filled garden and swimming pool
in the Côte-d’Or area, less than 10 minutes from the historical centre of Dijon
in the Côte-d’Or area, less than 10 minutes from the historical centre of Dijon
Dijon,
COTE-D'OR
burgundy
21000
FR
Location
To the northwest of Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, renowned for its architecture and history, this property is located in Fontaine-lès-Dijon, a town reputed to be a good place in which to live and renowned for its remarkable historical and natural heritage, as well as its bourgeois residences and parks. At the summit of the Butte de Fontaine hill, from where Dijon and beyond can be seen, two emblematic edifices overlook the town: the Saint Bernard church and the house which was the birthplace of the saint of the same name. All the necessary amenities, schools, shops, restaurants and means of public transport can be found nearby. The town is near to a number of motorways - the A6, A31, A36 and A39 - and a railway station - Dijon-Ville - from which Paris, Lyon, Geneva and Luxembourg can be easily reached. Lastly, Lyon Saint Exupéry airport can be easily reached by car or train.
Description
This 246-m² architect-designed house with two almost aligned sections was built in 1984 and is made up of a raised ground floor above a basement as well as a first floor with sloping ceilings beneath a mostly gabled roof of flat terracotta tiles. The facades are sober, rendered and light-coloured, marked from one body to the other and above the veranda by slight recesses. It has straight, sliding, metal-framed, double-glazed windows, two of which are preceded by large, triangular, masonry-work window boxes. The house was extended in 1987 with the addition of a veranda, in 1990 with the creation of a swimming pool and then in 1991 when the garage was extended to create a workshop space. The house is set back from the street. A pedestrian gate and double-leaf wooden gate open onto a long tree-lined drive that leads to the house’s entrance door and to the garage. To the side of the driveway, there are also two parking spaces. The property boasts a garden with a surface of 1,085 m².
The house
The ground floor
The entrance opens into a hall with a cathedral ceiling, into which light streams through two skylights. It leads to the many different spaces on this level of the house. Opposite, there is a vast room used as a lounge and dining room, adorned with an open-hearth log fireplace and sliding patio doors through which the veranda and covered patio can be reached. Following on, there is an open-plan space previously used as an office. To the left of the hall, a corridor leads to the kitchen, lavatory and an extra room once used as a laundry room. To the right, another corridor fitted with cupboards houses the stairs to the upper floor as well as another staircase leading to the basement. It also leads to a utility room leading into the garage, as well as a bedroom and a bathroom. The floors on this level are all paved with terracotta tiles.
The upstairs
It can be reached from the entrance hall via a U-shaped concrete staircase, with a wooden banister and a balustrade in smoked glass. At the top of the staircase, there is a tiled mezzanine with a wood-panelled ceiling. The many openings and skylights allow light to pour into this space, which overlooks both the entrance as well as the living room and leads to three bedrooms with modern wood stripped flooring, a tiled shower room and a lavatory. Two bedrooms overlook the garden while another opens onto a patio boasting remarkable views over the surrounding landscape.
The basement
This level is semi-underground and includes a boiler room with a gas boiler, a cellar and a space split into three sections awaiting conversion.
The grounds
The grounds have a surface area of 1,085 m² and are enclosed by a cedar hedge running from the entrance of the property to the house, and by a high stone wall built alongside the swimming pool and veranda.
The grounds contain many trees and shrubs and extend across the foreground of the plot, in front of the dwelling which stands at the far end. They can be reached from the house, either via the veranda or from the living room.
It features a sunken, rectangular, concrete swimming pool with a liner, measuring 5 metres by 7 metres, with a depth of 1.2 to 2 metres, surrounded by decking.
The pool's technical facilities are situated in a building separate from the house.
Our opinion
This architect designed house is originally laid out, with ample volumes in which each occupant can enjoy peace and calm in the bedrooms or take advantage of the friendly atmosphere of the large living room. In short, it is a select address, with bright, comfortable interior spaces boasting soft colours and pronounced lines, able to accommodate a large family or group of friends. The garden and swimming pool ensure enjoyment of perfect tranquillity and relaxation in a green setting. Its assets also include its location, in the characterful town of Fontaine-lès-Dijon, just a stone’s throw from Dijon, its gastronomy, wines, cultural scene and easy-going ambiance.
649 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 862217
| Land registry surface area | 1085 m2 |
| Main building surface area | 246.05 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 4 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 50.5 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.
