luxury architect house for sale Dun-sur-Auron, France

In the midst of the vineyards of Sanpourcinoises, between Moulins and Saint-Pourçain (03, Allier Bourbonnais): a unique and design occupied life estate, astonishing and isolated, glass-steel-concrete loft from 2005, 230 m² on one level in a superb park of 1.6 ha, with views of the Val d'Allier. Rare, original, tempting! A magnificent landscape extends beyond the large windows from three exposures (south, east, north) of this vast, bright, and warm space. Although there is an impression of ample space, one can easily distinguish the "rooms" due to a thoughtfully designed interior layout according to orientations, sophisticated, and vertical lines cutting through the horizontal symmetries. This contemporary residence, built in 2005, was reconstructed on the foundations of an old winemaker's house: the cellar is therefore long, high, and vaulted, where tastings could take place, accessible by a spiral staircase. The ground-level loft: 230 m² of glass, steel, and concrete are revealed with variations in the lines that delineate the spaces; a pyramidal dome adds vertical light to the horizontal rays of the windows (PVC double glazing, tilt-and-turn, electric shutters). One can breathe, far from the idea of the old Bourbonnais home huddled around the hearth, yet the fireplace warms the atmosphere, as does the concrete underfloor heating - decorated or not with colored metallic resin - heating by geothermal energy (reversible in summer, independent thermostat for each room). Similarly, the steel deck ceilings, insulated and covered with waterproofing, as well as the walls lined with an air gap and rock wool (a total of 16 cm of insulation), give a sense of well-being with ideal warmth distributed uniformly; the only solution for winters under more than 4 meters of height. * The entrance (armored steel door) opens before you to the office space (or winter garden) from where the view extends over the park and surrounding forests. * To the right, southeast, the living room area, with a hearth and pyramid of light, "murder holes" to the east, and sliding windows. One of the windows, in aluminum, was to open onto a room housing the pool. This unfinished side still overlooks the foundations of an above-ground pool (8 X 4 delivered, liner and balneo stairs to finish according to taste, covered or not thanks to the building permit). When the vines are not in leaf, one can see the Allier river winding its meanders in the distance. In this southeast living space, approximately 90 m², another bedroom could be separated to the south without detracting from the overall style. * Directly opposite, to the north, the fitted kitchen area, with a central island, where the red of the veneer cabinets enlivens the gray steel structure (all elements from 2005). The kitchen space opens onto a closed back kitchen (sink, cooking, refrigerators, pantry). * On the opposite side, southwest, the "night" areas, cleverly hidden behind doors identical to those of the closets, with ceilings doubling the insulation: - south bedroom 12 m² (closets), view overlooking the park, - large south bedroom (closets), with its shower room and toilets: window to the west, 2 basins, spacious shower. - bathroom/laundry room, 10 m² (west window) - guest toilets with washbasin and window. The rooms have TV sockets, high-speed internet, and VMC. Domotic lighting throughout (remote-controlled for all or part). The exteriors add a supernatural charm to the human enjoyment of the house: colors and outdoor scents complement the sobriety of the interior tones. An exceptional site extends around a centuries-old park, planted with numerous species, opened by a sober gate, which descends from the south to exit to the north, through a small wood of diverse deciduous and coniferous trees. Around the gray walls, the reddish colors of the vineyards, the woods, and the pastel fields in the distance surround the varied greens of cedar trees from Lebanon, Judæan trees, maples, oaks, ashes, linden, birches, acacias, sequoias, Douglas firs, pines, laburnums, sloe bushes, and ornamental flower beds (including old roses). A part in meadow (9,000 m²) allows not only for the view but also the possession of animals. On one side of the park, a 20 m² outbuilding (game room without water) was built next to the double garage. In the park, a well (irrigation outlets). Exterior electricity is planned to illuminate the driveway (installed ducts). The immediate surroundings allow for endless walks in the woods and paths, as well as along the banks of the Allier and its beaches: Val d’Allier Nature Reserve: https://reserves-naturelles.org/reserves/val-dallier/ frequented by thousands of migratory birds. This strange, varied, and isolated paradise is located south of Moulins, the prefecture of Allier (15 minutes), * 5 min from a town with small shops, giving access to various axes of the region: * north-south: D2009 to Saint-Pourçain (12 min) and Clermont-Ferrand (1h) its airport (1h15); D2007 (former N 7) to Vichy (45 min) or Nevers (1h) and Paris (3h); right and left banks of the Allier; * east-west: N145 (RCEA, la Bourbonnaise) towards Burgundy, Switzerland, or Italy (3h), or Berry-Creuse. Information on the risks this property is exposed to is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr Price of the occupied life estate: (*residual value 210,000) Bouquet 60,000, life annuity 548/month fees to be borne by the seller.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Discover this magnificent 200 m² property in Bonny sur Loire, a remarkable architectural work from 1936. Its captivating and timeless charm is immediately felt, nestled in a landscaped garden of 4450 m² adorned with centenary trees. On the ground floor, it features a bright living room of 40 m², a functional kitchen, and a WC, perfect for entertaining. The first floor accommodates three spacious bedrooms, including one with 2 terraces and a modern shower room. The real highlight is the second floor, completely renovated with taste. This versatile space offers a large game room, two additional bedrooms, and a peaceful office. Full basement with a garage. This exceptional residence combines the authentic charm of 1936 with modern comfort and generous space, all set in an unparalleled natural environment. An invitation to a privileged life. Exclusivity Ordim BONNY sur LOIREThis description has been automatically translated from French.

A 19th-century chateau with outhouses, a chapel and a lake, nestled in 30 hectares of grounds in the south of France’s Touraine province. The seigneurial home that was built here on the ruins of a medieval mansion, of which no vestiges remain, was endlessly redesigned until it collapsed in 1860. In 1890, the decision was made to rebuild the edifice on the site. A renowned architect, Louis-Alfred Trolliet, a specialist in the reconstruction of chateaux, was entrusted with this task. He was responsible for the edifice you can see here today. Trolliet was nicknamed ‘the Viollet-le-Duc of the Berry province’ in a nod to the famous 19th-century French architect Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc who restored many medieval monuments. Trolliet won his spurs as a leading figure of the Troubadour style in French architecture with his restoration of the Château de Romefort in the town of Ciron. To rebuild the present property, he did not adopt the Troubadour style but rather the style of the Loire Valley chateaux that was also in vogue at the time. Trolliet opted for a long rectangular dwelling crowned with tall hipped roofs of slate tiles recalling the Château de Chenonceau and the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau. The grand edifice comes into view once you have gone through the entrance gate and made your way up the long central drive punctuated symmetrically with topiary box shrubs neatly clipped into cones. The château faces east and west. Its main section has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space. The adjoining square tower has a third floor in its roof space. The symmetrical elevations are rendered and punctuated with large small-paned windows fitted with wooden louvred shutters that are painted sky blue. Gabled dormers punctuate the roof of the main section and that of the square tower. Beyond the château, the drive crosses dense woodland on this estate, which covers around 30 hectares and includes a 1.2-hectare lake. Trolliet also decided to build two large lodges as foreparts of the château exactly opposite it. These two buildings are rectangular. They have a ground floor and a first floor. A third lodge stands at a right angle to one of them. This third structure has an eclectic style and recalls a train station. On the south side, a circular dovecote with a cone roof of terracotta tiles adorns the grounds. On the east side, there is a heated swimming pool. Behind the outhouses, a secondary entrance leads to a gravelled car park. Lastly, on the north-west side, there is a private lake. In the middle of this lake there is a small tree-dotted island.

A 68-hectare hunting ground with a comfortable house, a gîte, outbuildings and 23 hectares of lakes, tucked away in France’s Sologne province. You reach the property via a quiet road. An electric gate leads onto a forest driveway that takes you to the house. On the right, there is a gîte. From the road, you cannot see the house, which is hidden behind a heather brushwood hedge and broad-leaved trees. The specially designed house is an original construction with a ground floor and first floor. It was built in the 1970s with materials that are typical of France’s Sologne province. The dwelling faces west, looking out at a 17-hectare lake – an outdoor space that creates a unique atmosphere and provides soothing natural light. The roof is covered with old tiles. There is a third dwelling too – a long building that needs to be renovated and is set back on the hunting ground. The hunting ground is made up of moorland, lakes and forests. A 34-hectare wooded section of this hunting ground has a special French legal document for forestry (“Plan simple de gestion”) that describes, maps and schedules work on it. A tennis court completes the property. This tennis court has not been used for a long time and needs to be renovated.