luxury real estate for sale Burgundy, France (page 24)

A former coaching inn close to Beaune, partly dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The old estate comprises a number of detached buildings grouped around a shared courtyard. Most of the walls are of stone and the roofs, with a few exceptions, are clad with flat tiles. The various dwellings, although of varying heights, all have two storeys. Probably dating back to the 17th century, the oldest building on the east side of the street has half-timbered walls and features a covered gallery on the courtyard side. Continuing southwards, there is an 18th-century building with the entrance porch to the courtyard, linking it to the 17th-century house. To the north are a small house, known as the 'steward's house', and a more recent abutting barn. Also extending to the north, almost closing off the courtyard to the east, there are a number of old barns and sheds, as well as other outbuildings, used for agricultural purposes. Former stables, converted into a hay store, stand in the middle of the courtyard. The grounds, covering an area of around 2,300 m², are accessed via a track between these buildings to the north and the residential buildings to the south and east. To the south, along an east-west axis that closes off the complex, a house built in the 1920s links up with the 18th-century building to the east, which has a facade on the street side.

In Burgundy, near Beaune and its vineyards, a 19th century chateau with 17th and 18th century outbuildings and a 4 ha wooded park. You have to leave the main road to discover the little village which stretches languidly along a street lined with discreet properties. Captivated by the delightful scenery, visitors often pass the chateau without noticing it, as the setting is very understated. Its surrounding wall is enhanced by a high gate covered with holly, laurel and lilac. A modest central gate opens onto a gravel courtyard with two unevenly shaped lawns in the centre, separated by paving stones. The castle reveals only part of its facade, its discreet double-leaf entrance door is sheltered under a small canopy. The eye is inevitably drawn to the large 18th century farmhouse covered with an abundance of small flat tiles. The building, which bears witness to the winegrowing vocation of the site, comprises three ground floor cellars that have contributed to the reputation of a family of Burgundian merchants for two centuries. The 19th century chateau, next to the cellars, was probably built on the foundations of the 16th century castle which had been completely dismantled. Designed as a prestigious and pleasurable residence, the reception rooms face the park, exposed to the light of the setting sun with originally a view of the distant hillsides. A wide passageway, clear of the foliage on the left, provides a link between the courtyard and the park, the 17th century lodge and the barn. From the village, a narrow road running alongside the property allows direct access to the lodge via a small gate. Turning around, the chateau reveals its clear and symmetrical facade with an elegant canopy. The landscaped park, which could be inspired by Joseph Addison, majestically unfolds its greenery and tall trees, letting the springs, sometimes channelled by narrow canals, freely overflow onto the lawn. It is not uncommon to see herons, grey cranes and wild ducks frolicking on these natural mirrors of water. Although it is adjacent to large buildings that look like old outbuildings, the property is well hidden from view, protected by dry stone walls, streams, tall trees and coppice without being completely enclosed.

The brilliant metal structure of a 650 m² hut. Background: in 1922 Ferdinand-Fillod, native of Saint-Amour (Jura), began constructing metal huts for construction sites. He very quickly set up radical new methods for building with metal. As of 1928, he developed a system for prefabricating metal buildings that he patented worldwide. Then followed the steel panel (1929), the totally steel house, the sloping walls (1935) and the vertical walls (1950’s). Over the last twenty years, historians have been discovering the importance of this pioneer in the field of prefabrication, fifteen years before Jean-Prouvé. The building, with sloping walls, is composed of vertical metal bays, adjoined to one another. Each bay has two arched crossbeams, made of hot and then cold formed steel, separated by spacers. A ribbed panel then fits in between the crossbeams. Said panel can, in accordance with requirements, be optionally equipped with an awning window or replaced by a door panel. Sheet metal ridging is then fitted on the top, forming the roof of the building. The unit therefore becomes a continuous metal carcass, virtually in one piece, the length of which depends on the number of crossbeams added. Gable walls, fitted into the last crossbeams at each end of the building, can house doors or windows. These buildings were entirely made in the Fillod factories in accordance with the exact needs of each user. They were then delivered to the construction sites as separate components ready to be easily assembled courtesy of detailed erection instructions. The buildings with sloping walls, made in various widths, are extremely versatile. All the component parts being standardised, they can be altered so as to modify their interior space and possible sleeping capacity. Furthermore, the component parts, simply fitting together, can be assembled and dismantled several times. The number of bays can be reduced or increased as required and the buildings can be segmented so as to delimit areas with different vocations.

A 133 m² flat in an 18th century mansion house, with a cellar, in Burgundy’s Beaune. The street facades represent a succession of buildings, the walls of which are interspersed with carriage doors and discreet little entrance doors. Set slightly back, the main entrance door links two buildings, with different heights and roof dormers, unified by a stone-coloured facade. Three steps go up into the building’s vestibule, with exposed Burgundy stone block walls and a travertine floor. Winding around its stairwell, a stone stairway, embellished with refined, wrought iron railings topped with a wooden handrail, goes up to the second floor and its landing, giving access to the flat. The luminosity provided by a lightwell enhances the beauty of the exposed stone walls and the elegance of the stairway which appears to pirouette. This flat can also be reached via its own private lift to be found in the vestibule of the mansion house’s first interior courtyard.

In southern Burgundy, a Tuscan-inspired recreational residence in grounds of 3 hectares. The building was designed during the reign of Napoleon I, in 1805. The rediscovery of the remains of Pompeï and military campaigns in Italy in the late 18th century no doubt influenced its Tuscan look. The house boasts several typically Italian features: a limestone façade in nonchalant ochre tones, greying wooden slatted shutters, arched dormer windows, a low-hanging roof of canal tiles and a porch supported by two columns. To the west, the outbuildings opposite include a house to be renovated. There are three separate entrances to the beautiful shaded grounds, which hide discreetly behind dry stone walls.

A chateau with an old farm complex nestled in a refined country estate covering six hectares, an hour and a half from Paris. The fief was established in 1589 by the Harlay de Champvallon family, who won renown in the court of King Louis XIV of France. The chateau was renovated to a considerable extent later, in the eighteenth century, when it belonged to the Saint-Simon family. The estate covers around six hectares. It is tucked away in woods. A small river edges it. A little country road and a lane lined with lime trees leads up to the property’s gates. Once you have gone through the wrought-iron gates and crossed the balustrade bridge that straddles the moat, you reach a grassy courtyard. From this open space, you can admire the rectangular chateau flanked with two pavilions that are capped with mansard roofs. On the right, a complex of service outhouses, crowned with a roof lantern and clock, completes this collection of fine buildings. This built heritage is surrounded by a dry moat, gardens and woods of age-old trees. From the courtyard, a path lined with brick columns and hedges trimmed in perfectly straight lines leads to the outbuildings and, further on, to a secondary entrance gate.

In Burgundy, an hour and ten minutes from Paris, an 18th century mansion house. This mansion house stands in the midst of extensive wooded, enclosed parklands in the middle of the town. Spiked, wrought iron gates open into parklands, laid out in a French formal manner and bordered by old walls, pleasantly covered with wisteria and vines. In front of the residence is a parterre planted with old roses. Various species of tall trees, over a hundred years old, set the tone. Behind the building is a small, medieval vegetable garden, planted with different herbs. Historical background This mansion house was built in 1780 as part of the major urban planning works, including the construction of the town hall and the development of the banks of the river Yonne, that took place in the town in the 18th century. A middle-class home, it stands but a few metres from the political and military decision-making centres and accommodated such illustrious characters as Prince Ferdinand-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, oldest son of King Louis-Philippe. A private ball was held in his honour in the mansion house’s staterooms. This historic property was then lived in by Fernand-Schneider, a great military character, one of whose sons married one of the daughters of Jacques-Chaband-Delmas. The Schneider family remained here until 2010.

A country house in lush grounds in France’s Yonne department in Burgundy, two hours from Paris. Before you reach the dwelling, several sweeping views come into view: you can admire undulating countryside stretching to the horizon. A gate flanked with two stone pillars leads into a vast court where cars can be parked. A path dotted with plants runs along the house’s facade. There are two stone wells beside the dwelling and old outdoor stairs climb up on one side of the building. Extensive tree-dotted grounds lie behind the house. Open-air meals can be enjoyed on a broad terrace. This terrace is tiled and it adjoins the house’s rear face. Old stone benches stand here and there and troughs that have been turned into planters embellish the garden. Trees of several species offer welcome shade in the summer. An above-ground swimming pool adorned with old stones blends into the scenery. A pavilion stands opposite the house. Flowerbeds embellish this rural backdrop and fill it with their fragrance.

An impressive 18th century chateau on almost 5 ha of land in the Bresse region of Burgundy, to be saved. The chateau is situated on the outskirts of a village of some 200 inhabitants, on the site of an earlier fortified house. It used to face two outbuildings, one of which still exists, all surrounding a vast square courtyard, bordered by an old moat, part of which has been restored. All the buildings face east/west.

An elegant, comfortable chateau with outhouses, nestled in seven hectares of grounds in eastern France, between Lyon, Dijon and Geneva. You reach the property from a secondary road. It is hidden behind tall walls and the thick groves of its grounds. The design of these grounds drew inspiration from English-style gardens, which were in vogue at the end of the 19th century. The buildings stand around two large courtyards. The main courtyard is enclosed by two residential wings – the north wing, probably built in the 18th century, and the west wing, built in the mid-19th century – and by former farming outhouses on its south and east sides, as well as a chapel beside the entrance to the court. The second courtyard is more recent. It is enclosed by a warden’s lodge and storage buildings that are used for technical aspects of the property. A Gallo-Roman settlement is thought to have stood here. The place was a Knights Templar commandery from the 12th century to the 16th century. Then the Knights of the Order of Malta ran the property up to the French Revolution. Over the past three centuries, only two different families have lived in the chateau. This has given it the harmonious appearance that you can admire today. The whole property has been maintained very well and is currently in a perfect state.

An early 19th century manor house with grounds of almost 5,000 m², thirty minutes from Beaune. Built between the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century, the manor house is hidden behind high stone walls and a wrought iron gate. A gravel front courtyard bordered by shrubbery and topiary elements leads to the residence. It includes a carport and a shed, discreetly set apart from the house. The property also offers vast parklands, separated from the Canal du Centre towpath by a wall with a pedestrian gate. Located at the back of the residence, the almost 50 acres of parklands offer an unobstructed view of the house. The main building comprises two levels over vaulted cellars and is topped by a hip roof with unconverted roofspace. A wing extending at right angles from the main building to the north contains the main staircase and the former servant's quarters. On the other side, a small building which hides the old service staircase provides access to a covered terrace. On the courtyard side, the east-facing elevation of the main building has straight or arched windows arranged symmetrically to the central axis with the entrance door. The roof of flat tiles has two oeuil-de-boeuf windows on either side of a domed dormer. On the garden side, the western facade is organised around a French window and a horseshoe staircase which opens onto the parklands. The symmetrical straight or arched wooden windows and the central glass door have louvered shutters, all painted in light green. Three hip roof dormers with pediments enhance the balanced classical-style facade. A tall chimney stack, which rises from the northern part of the roof, adds a dynamic touch to the overall symmetry of the building.

A townhouse, dating from the 1900’s, in the town centre of Burgundy’s Autun. This town house stands near to the ramparts of the old, fortified town of Autun. Just a few metres away, the theatre and the town hall bear witness to Autun’s economic expansion in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This house; constructed in the 1900’s, reflects the architectural trends of the period between the beginning of the Art Nouveau style and the post-Haussmannian era fashionable in Paris at this time. Its height and its wrought construction materials make it stand out from the surrounding Burgundy houses. Set on the corner of two streets, its rotunda facade, topped with a dome, constitutes the central feature of the building, flanked by its two wings. On the east side, the facade is extended by a ground floor, covered with a roof terrace, and followed by a long wall, with a wicket garden gate and a set of solid, vehicle gates.

Two traditional 19th century houses and their dovecote in the heart of the Ouanne valley in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Surrounded by woods and cultivated plots of land, as though on an outcrop, the property overlooks the valley. In a hamlet of 65 inhabitants, 6 km from Charny-Orée-en-Puisaye, a small local road followed by a stone track leads to the main entrance which is tucked away from view. An automated metal gate opens onto a continuous stretch of lawned parklands that covers approx. 5,000 m². Set at right angles to each other, the old barn and the traditional house are surrounded by a terrace. The dovecote is slightly set back. The fully restored complex lies in the centre of the parklands. The grounds comprise on one side a few tall trees and planted hedges, and on the other side flowerbeds dotted here and there, extending the view over the wooded valley. The flowers blossom to the rhythm of the crops. A small outbuilding and a well complete the complex.

THIS PROPERTY IS UNDER OFFER. Located 1h40 from Paris via the A6 and A77. This property comprises a converted farmhouse and outbuildings. The main house presents approximately 400 sq.m of living space composed as follows: GROUND FLOOR - a veranda entrance leading to a small living room or gallery, a living room, a large fully equipped contemporary open kitchen with exterior access through the veranda, a living/dining room with fireplace including the main staircase, a utility room and boiler room, a home office, a spa bathroom with WC, a billiards room/library with elevator; FIRST FLOOR - a vast corridor leading to four bedrooms, one of which has a bathroom and WC, four large attic cupboards, a dressing room served by the elevator. Annexed to the house, there is a barn/garage of about 70 sq.m with a convertible upstairs and a cellar. A large barn with an area of approximately 500 sq.m spread over two levels is composed of four large rooms, including a large living room with bar, a convertible upstairs, two adjoining garages and a store for agricultural equipment and animals to the rear. It all sits on 41 ha of land overlooking the valley with a tree-lined driveway and automated gate. Courtyard, patio, garden, heated swimming pool, teak terrace, BBQ and relaxation area, well, pond, meadows and woods. A simply exceptional setting.

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Located 169 km from Paris Porte d'Orléans (1h40 on the A6 motorway), this charming converted 18th century presbytery sits in the heart of a village. Fully renovated, it presents a living area of 320 sq.m as well as outbuildings, in a leafy landscaped grounds of 3000 sq.m. The ground floor comprises a courtyard, an entrance leading to a living room with wood panelling and fireplace backing onto the garden, a gallery leading to a fitted kitchen with dining area and garden access, a large living/dining room also overlooking the park, and an attic above. On the first floor, you will find three bedrooms including a master suite with bathroom and contemporary shower, as well as a dressing room, a shower room and a WC. On the second and top floor, there are two large attic bedrooms with shower room and WC. The courtyard provides access to converted stables presenting two offices or guest bedrooms, as well as a walk-in Italian shower, a WC and a dressing room (plus convertible attic space). There is also a large shed offering a convertible upper floor. The property is in need of no immediate works. The leafy landscaped grounds are enclosed by walls and equipped with footpaths, an old pond and a vegetable garden. It all sits in the heart of a lively shopping village, just 9 km from the Auxerre SNCF train station.

In the heart of a forest of more than 80 hectares, the property in a dominant position stands away from a village on the edge of the Yonne river. Free from any noice and offering views over the forest and hilly landscapes, this 18th century manor house bathed in light and recently renovated stands on 4 levels. Outbuildings from the same period, an orangery, a greenhouse, a chapel, two barns and a dovecote complete this property. A borehole provides water supply to the property. The shops of daily life are 5 minutes away as well as a train station linking Paris-Bercy in less than an hour.

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11254 - Beaune, in the heart of the old town, Character house benefiting from a private courtyard and a comfortable garage for 2 vehicles with automated door. Raised on vaulted cellars, this well-maintained house develops approximately 240m2 of living space on 3 levels + a potential still exploitable in the attics. On the ground floor, living rooms with pretty old appointments, well-restored kitchen and toilets. Upstairs 4 bedrooms, renovated shower room and toilet, bathroom and laundry room. On the second floor bedroom and insulated attics. Gas central heating, ceramic wood burner and fireplace. Independent type 3 accommodation of approximately 60m2 with terrace rented 663 euros/month.