luxury listed house for sale Gy, France

Located a few steps from Gy, in Haute-Saône, this character home from the 18th century stands as a rare piece of history in the heart of Burgundy Franche-Comté. Fully registered as a Historical Monument, this unique architectural ensemble extends over a closed park of more than 5000 m² adorned with a conservatory orchard and majestic trees. Built around 1760 for a counselor to the Parliament of Franche-Comté, this noble property, resembling a private mansion, has managed to preserve its authenticity and original attributes through the centuries.The main house, built of stone under a high roof of flat tiles, reveals beautiful volumes spread over three levels. A 16th-century tower, a vestige of a more ancient era, houses a spiral staircase that serves the entire building. The garden level features a deep vaulted cellar that was once used for winemaking, as well as an old kitchen with monumental Burgundy tiles, where a stone fireplace equipped with a wood stove reigns. On the noble floor, magic happens through a series of reception rooms. The formal living room retains its original stucco with rural motifs and its oak herringbone parquet floors. The windows, adorned with their blown glass and historically marked interior shutters, diffuse a soft light over the sculpted woodwork and stone fireplaces from Sampans. Four maids' rooms to renovate occupy part of the attic, while a vast space under exposed beams offers considerable potential for additional development.The exteriors invite serenity in a preserved green setting. The ornamental garden, arranged around a circular flowerbed and a century-old weeping willow, interacts with the outbuildings. These include an 18th-century dovecote, a barn, and an old staff housing, completing this soulful estate. This atypical real estate benefits from a peaceful environment while remaining in close proximity to Gy and charming towns like Gray or Marnay. The urban centers of Besançon, Dole, and Vesoul are accessible in 40 minutes, and the TGV station of Besançon Franche-Comté can be reached in just half an hour.This property represents a unique opportunity for history enthusiasts wishing to invest in the preservation of authentic French heritage. This character stronghold, a true refuge out of time, awaits respectful restoration to embark on a new chapter in its history.Well registered as a Historical Monument, exempt from DPE. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.