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Property Fivizzano (Italy)
In Tuscany, in the Lunigiana region, a Carmelite convent dating from 1568, with its cloister, frescoes and grounds covering some 17 hectares. A mother, a son, a foundation stone. In June 1568, thanks to a bequest from Elisabetta di Cerignano, her son Raffaele – who had joined the Carmelites in Pisa – founded this convent and became its first prior. More than four centuries later, the site still bears the mark of this vocation. The cloister and its stone well, the former cells and the original frescoes still bear witness to a life of seclusion, whilst the pillars of the church serve as a reminder of its six lost altars. The convent subsequently welcomed families and distinguished guests, even serving as the venue for a meeting between the Italian and German presidents, and its rooms boast remarkable natural acoustics. Listed in the Register of Historic Italian Residences, the property covers some 1,578 m², comprising a house and a garage, set amidst approximately 17 hectares of cypress, olive and chestnut trees. Partially restored by the family who have owned it for generations, it awaits someone who will carry on the work, whether as a private residence, a foundation or a retreat, true to the spirit of its founders.
…$1,506,500170,000m²4bedrooms2bathroomsBy Patrice Besse
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Manor Sovicille (Italy)
In Tuscany, in the Montagnola Senese region, near Siena, a 12th-century estate comprising four buildings and woodland covering some 44 hectares. The yellow marble used for the floor of Siena Cathedral and the Fonte Gaia in Piazza del Campo comes from these hills. The Montagnola Senese has provided the city with its most precious stones, whilst retaining for itself its forests, its Romanesque churches and a long-standing reputation as a land of retreat and meditation. It is here, some fifteen kilometres from Siena, that a 12th-century estate has been restored stone by stone over the course of ten years’ work, whilst preserving its medieval features. Four buildings house six self-contained apartments, featuring exposed beams and terracotta floors, whilst the main house is centred around a living room of around 90 m² opening out onto the valley. Outside, the original bread oven, two ancient wells, stone staircases and an organic vegetable garden bear witness to the life of a place that has always been self-sufficient. The surrounding 44 hectares, 42 of which are protected woodland, guarantee a tranquillity that few places can still offer. La Montagnola provided its marble to Siena; here, it reserves its tranquillity.
…$2,789,9001,100m²10bedrooms11bathroomsland 44haBy Patrice Besse
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Manor Gavorrano (Italy)
In Tuscany, in the Maremma region, between Castiglione della Pescaia and Massa Marittima, a stone farmhouse, its outbuilding and olive groves covering some 6 hectares. In the Tuscan farmhouses of yesteryear, the external staircase separated two worlds: below, the livestock, tools and storerooms; above, family life. The house has retained its own, and this simple stone staircase tells the story of the place all by itself. Roles have since been reversed. The ground floor, once devoted to work, has become the setting for large gatherings around a kitchen designed to feed a full house. Upstairs, where the family used to sleep, the bedrooms have retained their chestnut beams and hand-crafted terracotta floors. Set apart from the main house, an outbuilding and a loft, each with its own fireplace, offer guests their own cosy retreat. Outside, lavender, rosemary and immortelle mingle with five hundred organically grown olive trees, spread over some 6 ha, with a further 17 ha of neighbouring land available for expansion, set against the backdrop of the Grosseto hills.
…$1,841,30060,000m²8bedrooms10bathroomsBy Patrice Besse
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Manor La Roche-Jaudy (22)
A 14th-century manor and its gatehouse, on approximately 8 hectares of meadows, 10 minutes to the south of Tréguier, in Brittany. The property is arranged around an immense courtyard surrounded by several stone buildings topped with slate roofs, while the former manor, identifiable thanks to its immense carriage entrance and original layout, represents the main dwelling for this complex of buildings. Dating from the 14th century, it is accessible via a lancet archway, the latter of which is surrounded by multi-tiered moulded archivolts, supported by small embedded columns. Crowned with an upper arch that buttresses a trilobate stone above the passageway, the latter of which connects the property’s large original drive with the manor’s courtyard, a narrow window, surrounded by granite has been created in the dwelling’s thick wall, whereas the building’s rubblestone masonry and granite ashlar stone details bear witness to the edifice’s different phases of construction. Nearby, a separate building has been converted into a holiday cottage, while, directly opposite, a second building is located near the swimming pool and currently features a relaxation area, a fitness room as well as a summer kitchen. As for the outbuildings, they are made up of an agricultural storage building, a garage and several storage spaces, whereas two entrances provide access to the property. The first gives on to the manor’s original drive, the latter of which is lined with trees and, specifically, Mirabelle plums, as well as flowerbeds, and is used by the property’s guests, while the second is accessible via a solid electric gate. Lastly, in the middle of the courtyard stands a tall cypress, which facilitates vehicle manoeuvring, whereas the outskirts of the buildings are blanketed with grassy areas planted with chestnuts, walnuts, shrubs and many flowerbeds.
…$775,600641m²9bedrooms4bathroomsland 8.6haBy Patrice Besse
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Private mansion with garden Nantes (44)
In Nantes, a private mansion from 1890, enclosed garden and outbuilding. The mansion was built around 1890, aligned with the street, on a plot of nearly 500 m². A covered passageway crosses the ground floor and leads to a walled garden, where a privet and palm trees grow, among others. A second house stands at the end of the plot. On the street side, the stone façade with recesses features four bays. The building comprises a raised ground floor, a first floor, and an attic level, under a slate roof. An arched carriage door, topped with a sculpted keystone, occupies the first bay. On the first floor, a balcony on consoles connects the two central windows, framed by two small balconies. Three dormers punctuate the attic: a central dormer with two windows, topped by a curved pediment, flanked by two bullseye windows. On the garden side, the plastered façade is accented with projecting stone chains and tuffeau frames. Three French windows provide direct access to a paved terrace. To be renovated, the second house combines painted timber framing and brick. It offers nearly 100 m² over two levels. The mansion has about 360 m² of living space, spread over three levels and a complete basement, with three reception rooms and six bedrooms.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…$2,220,800362m²6bedrooms2bathroomsland 484m²By Patrice Besse
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Private mansion with garden Auxerre (89)
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.
…$613,800312m²4bedrooms3bathroomsland 2,287m²By Patrice Besse
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Apartment Dijon (21)
In Dijon, a character apartment with four rooms of 103 m². The apartment is located in a cut stone building, built at the beginning of the 20th century, in post-Haussmannian style, situated at the corner of rue de la Synagogue and boulevard Carnot, where its main entrance is located. The building, which has three stories, features a façade with continuous wrought-iron balconies on the first and third floors, and individual balconies on the second floor. It is topped with a zinc roof, while the eaves façade is covered with flat tiles. From the street, a large and wide glass-paneled solid wood door, adorned with decorative wrought iron grills, opens onto a vestibule with a black cabochon stone floor, from which a large solid wood staircase, with wrought iron railings and a wooden handrail, serves the three floors as well as the attics. At each level, a large landing distributes two apartments. The vestibule also leads to a rear courtyard, shared by the building, landscaped and equipped with garden tables and chairs.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…$534,500103m²3bedroomsland 339m²By Patrice Besse
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Apartment Dijon (21)
In Dijon, a character apartment, three rooms of 94 m². The apartment is located in a stone building, built in the early 20th century, in a post-Haussmannian style, situated at the corner of Rue de la Synagogue and Boulevard Carnot, where its main entrance is located. The building, rising three floors, has a facade with continuous wrought-iron balconies on the first and third floors, and individual balconies on the second floor. It is topped with a zinc roof, while the attic facade is covered with flat tiles. From the street, a large and wide glass-enclosed solid wooden door, enhanced with decorative wrought-iron grilles, opens onto a vestibule with a floor of black cabochon stones, from which a large solid wooden staircase, with wrought-iron railings and a wooden handrail, serves the three floors as well as the attics. On each level, a large landing distributes two apartments. The vestibule also leads to a shared back courtyard, landscaped and equipped with garden tables and chairs.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…$463,10094m²2bedroomsland 339m²By Patrice Besse
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House with garden Le Mans (72)
A 17th-century former presbytery, with a moat, in 1 hectare of parkland, in a hamlet, near to Le Mans. The presbytery, most of which dates from the 17th century, stands away from the road, concealed behind a wall and lush vegetation. It was built on 15th century foundations and was modified in the 18th century. It stands to the north of the church and was previously part of a local lord’s fiefdom. This three-storey, rectangular residence possesses a recently renovated gabled roof made of local tiles. The rubble stone walls have been lime-rendered, with delicately conducted repairs made during the restoration. The Bernay stone or tuffeau stone window and door surrounds have also been restored by a stonemason. The north to south orientation and the windows of the dual-aspect rooms ensure the edifice is bathed in light. The oakwood framed glazed doors and windows have been replaced or restored, with care taken to reproduce or renovate their small, moulded wooden frames. In most of the rooms, stone fireplaces are the distinguishing decorative features. Two cellars with low ceilings, each of which can be reached from outside via a gable wall, occupy part of the basement. To the south, a wooden gate opens onto a driveway, lined by old boxwood hedges and yew trees, leading to the residence. On one side, a vast lawned area now stands where a vegetable garden once was, followed by an orchard. On the other side, the outbuildings are surrounded by several zones dotted with trees. The property is surrounded by hedges and is sheltered from view. Access for vehicles to the property is also located on this side. To the rear of the presbytery, the parkland boasts many types of trees. A track runs alongside the moat, which is split in two by a central passage. Outside the property, wooded meadows spread out to the horizon.
…$613,800232m²4bedrooms1bathroomland 9,780m²By Patrice Besse
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House with garden and terrace Puiseaux (45)
A characterful, renovated house with a garden and annexes, in a village in the north of France’s Loiret department, an hour and a half south of Paris. The house was built in 1850. It bears witness to an ancestral tradition in agriculture, based on winegrowing and saffron. In the village, several dwellings with monumental doors evoke life from yesteryear, before the rise of large-scale cultivation of cereal and fodder. You enter the house from a small square set back from the main street, via a covered carriage entrance or a door that leads straight inside the dwelling. The covered carriage entrance forms a link between the house and two outbuildings, which together form an L shape on a 600m² plot. A small terrace, a walled garden and a well in perfect condition complete the property. The facade is made of rubble stone with lime pointing. It features semicircular-arched wooden window frames, set behind decorative stone columns crowned with capitals. The house offers a 180m² floor area. It has a ground floor and a first floor, as well as a loft space. It forms an L shape in one of the corners of the plot. An extension, lower in height, houses a kitchen. The interior has been renovated masterfully in recent years to offer modern comfort, with home automation for the heating and alarm system, yet with historical features preserved, including exposed stonework and beams, a stone fireplace and cast-iron radiators.
…$407,300180m²4bedrooms1bathroomland 600m²By Patrice Besse
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Castle Pougues-les-Eaux (58)
2 hours from Paris, in Burgundy, in the Nièvre countryside, a classical château adorned with neo-Gothic decorative ornaments overlooking a green valley bordered by the LoireThis description has been automatically translated from French.
…$1,283,400959m²16bedrooms8bathroomsland 2.9haBy Patrice Besse
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Farmhouse with garden Sainpuits (89)
An 18th and 19th-century former coaching inn with an outbuilding, in 5,000 m² of parkland with 1 hectare of woods, 2 hours from Paris, in Burgundy. The entrance to the property is marked by two stone pillars. The three-storey former coaching inn, built in 1830 or maybe even earlier, is topped by a gabled roof made of Burgundy flat tiles. The south-facing main facade is punctuated by many small-paned windows fitted with recently restored solid wooden shutters. French windows open directly onto a raised patio paved entirely with terracotta tiles, while light filters into the loft through several dormer windows. The house is bordered by old stone troughs, in which flowers have been planted. A courtyard enclosed by a low, dry-stone wall stands in front of the house and the nearby outbuildings. To the rear, a former vegetable garden is now part of the house’s garden. Its limits are still marked out by two pillars next to an ornamental well. A small stone building was previously used for storage of gardening tools.
…$390,600400m²7bedrooms1bathroomland 1.5haBy Patrice Besse
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House Chambost-Allières (69)
Near Lyon, a 310 m² loft and its garden. Adjacent to a public parking park on one side, and a townhouse on the other, the former factory showcases the classic architecture of textile mills that supported the growth of this industry more than a century ago, along the waterways of the region. It is built over three levels with a basement and displays a regular and orderly appearance, characteristic of the industrial style of the late 19th century. Constructed of granite rubble masonry, the main facade is enhanced by a play of alternating materials, with stone frames for the openings and window sills, red brick pilasters, and steel lintels. It is punctuated by numerous and large openings, which met the needs of the textile activity by allowing abundant natural light into the workshops. Symmetry and a quest for brightness are also found in the roofs of the former workshops, topped with 'shed' or sawtooth roofs. This roof, originally designed to diffuse regular natural light through its glass panes facing north, has recently been completely covered with mechanical tiles. The whole area develops about 310 m² of living space over the two renovated levels, as well as a cellar of about 100 m² in the basement and over 150 m² of additional space to be developed on the upper level.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…$479,900309m²3bedrooms1bathroomland 689m²By Patrice Besse
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House with garden Loches (37)
A private mansion in the Royal City of Loches. In the royal city, at the corner of a cobbled alley, an elegant gate framed by two stone pillars marks the entrance to the property. It precedes a discreet courtyard, enclosed by walls, with a garden kiosk. At the back, the two wings of the mansion form an L shape. The gray window frames contrast with the light hue of the tuffeau. The facade of the main wing, rhythmically composed of three bays and topped by a higher flat-tiled roof than that of the return wing, is distinguished by its stonework chains. On the ground floor, two openings have retained their basket arch shape. They probably corresponded to former stables or outbuildings. A double entrance door occupies the central opening. On the first floor, three bays of the same dimensions are framed by shutters. Two dormer windows and a roof window illuminate the attic. The return wing, also built of cut stone, has a more sober architecture. It has three bays, with, on the ground floor, a central door, a bay, and a French window. The bays on the first floor are regularly arranged, while a dormer window crowns the central bay. The house was inhabited until a recent period. The main rooms have preserved several ancient elements: a ceramic stove, wood paneling, doors, exposed beams, and fireplaces. The interior layout distinguishes the two wings, each with its own organization.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…$714,200320m²6bedrooms3bathroomsland 356m²By Patrice Besse
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Apartment with terrace Paris 7ᵗʰ (75)
Rue de Lille, a tastefully renovated apartment with its terrace. The building was erected during the Second Empire. Its simple façade features from the second floor on, bays topped with triangular pediments and surrounded by molded columns, with wrought-iron railings forming the main decor. After passing through the carriage door, the apartment is directly accessible from the building's courtyard. An enclosed and private terrace of about 12 m², planted with greenery, brings a countryside feel to the living space. The living area, which opens directly onto the terrace, has been completely renovated with quality materials to create a functional and pleasant living space. The main room opens onto the terrace through a glass door and a large window. The adjoining kitchen is semi-open and integrated. The shower room is modern and relatively spacious. It houses a washing machine and a dryer in a large closet. A room used as a bedroom also opens onto the terrace. It is equipped with a Murphy bed that, when folded away, reveals a bookshelf. Heating and hot water production are electric.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…$803,50032m²1bedroomBy Patrice Besse
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Castle Caraman (31)
In Lauragais, 40 km east of Toulouse, a castle. Built in 1905 with medieval inspiration, the castle stands in the middle of an ancient fortified village, on top of a hill, on a plot of about 1,380 m². Access is via the village ramparts, then through the narrow streets that run alongside a church and old buildings to a wrought iron gate painted green. The residence displays architecture characteristic of the stylistic reinterpretations of the Belle Époque. The main body is topped with a multi-pitched roof, punctuated by tall brick chimneys. At the back, a quadrangular tower rises, crowned with a crenellated parapet. The facades are pierced with openings surmounted by horizontal moldings on the ground floor, which are filled with tall mullioned windows on the first floor. On one side, a terrace bordered by a stone balustrade extends the building. Covering an area of approximately 730 m², the castle is built over three levels. The main entrance, preceded by a porch sheltered by a Art Nouveau glass roof, opens into a spacious octagonal vestibule around which several reception rooms are organized. A monumental wooden staircase serves the two upper floors, which accommodate eleven bedrooms. Furthermore, an old garage has been transformed into a small theater. Outside, a walled garden courtyard shaded by a chestnut tree opens onto the rolling landscape of Lauragais.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…$915,100730m²11bedrooms4bathroomsland 1,380m²By Patrice Besse
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House with pool and terrace Fontainebleau (77)
A family house with a swimming pool in Fontainebleau. The property offers approximately 175 m² of living space over two levels and sits on a full basement. It features a characterful architecture inspired by bourgeois houses from the late 19th or early 20th century. Its façades with exposed stone, animated by bay frame outlines highlighted with brick and vertical windows, are topped by a main roof with two slopes of overhanging tiles, interrupted by a window crowned with a hipped roof that emphasizes its traditional look. A contemporary extension, clad in wood and largely glazed, extends the old building. The property is accessed by a paved driveway leading to the back of the house where, in a green haven, are the swimming pool, a shed, and a garage.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…$1,483,100175m²4bedroomsland 398m²By Patrice Besse
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House with garden Sennecey-le-Grand (71)
A renovated village house in a village in Burgundy. A stone wall encloses the property, which is accessible by several entrances: a wrought iron pedestrian gate, a newer gate complemented by a wicket gate, and a garage door next to an entrance leading to the rehabilitated outbuilding. A significant renovation carried out in recent years has provided modern comfort amenities. The original elements of the buildings have been preserved: cut stone, window frames, and ironwork.This description has been automatically translated from French.
…$1,060,200597m²7bedroomsland 4,600m²By Patrice Besse
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Manor Ozouer-le-Voulgis (77)
A grand house steeped in history, nestled in the village of Ozouer-le-Voulgis in France’s Seine-et-Marne department, just 40 minutes from Paris by rail or road. The village of Ozouer-le-Voulgis has authentic character with traditional architecture in a lush backdrop. It offers shops for everyday needs. From a train station, six kilometres away, you can get to Paris is 40 minutes. The property lies opposite a 19th-century chateau. Vegetation and an outer wall give the property absolute privacy. Its elevations are coated with rendering and it is crowned with a hipped roof of tiles, which has just been entirely restored. The dwelling has kept its historical features. An entrance gate leads into a gravel court lined with trees, which creates a natural enclosure. The edifice faces north-east. Its grounds extend on its south side. Climbing ivy coats its walls. Louvred shutters painted green bring out the surrounding greenery. The old chateau has stood the test of time, yet it needs to be fully restored upstairs and requires structural works where two lintels lie. On the ground floor, the cement tiles of the hallway adjoin, on one side, the large lounge’s chevron parquet, mouldings and marble fireplace and, on the other side, a living room with a marble fireplace. This living room leads to an oval dining room with fine woodwork and a so-called Prussian fireplace – a fireplace built into the wall with an integrated plate-warming compartment – that bears witness to the French art of living that shaped this home. The kitchen lies in an extension that is more modern. A secondary corridor discreetly links it to the entrance hall. The reception rooms face south and are bathed in natural light. They offer an unrivalled view of the tree-dotted grounds. A majestic wooden staircase with a wrought-iron balustrade invites you to venture upstairs. The first floor offers, on one side, two bedrooms with a bathroom. And, on the other side, there is a private bathroom with a walk-in wardrobe and a utility room. This first floor continues the elegance of the ground floor with solid-wood strip flooring and marble fireplaces. The second floor has wood strip flooring and fireplaces. It offers five bedrooms and an office. The top floor has a rustic character and is waiting to be showcased with its exposed roof frame and terracotta floor tiles. This roof space is filled with natural light from dormers with oval windows that look down over the grounds.
…$608,200280m²4bedrooms2bathroomsland 3,002m²By Patrice Besse
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House with terrace Granada (Spain)
In Granada, a guesthouse spread over four storeys, with a tower and terraces overlooking the Alhambra. Granada was founded here. In 1013, the Zirid dynasty began building the fortress on the Albaicín hill, around which the city would grow, long before the Nasrids built the Alhambra on the hill opposite. Ever since, the two hills have gazed at one another, and it is within this millennia-old dialogue that the house finds its place. Built in 2006 on the hillside, it has borrowed the architectural language of its predecessors: hand-crafted ceramics, walnut joinery, fountains and orange trees. Spread over four levels crowned by a tower, five bedrooms, a duplex and a self-contained flat mostly open out onto a balcony or terrace, like so many windows looking out onto the Nasrid palace. Further down, a patio and its winter garden provide a cool retreat.
…$1,394,900202m²7bedrooms7bathroomsland 140m²By Patrice Besse
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