Located 130 km from Paris and just 15 minutes from Montargis, this exceptional property offers the rare opportunity to settle in a former Carolingian monastery steeped in history, which has undergone an extraordinary restoration.
The property boasts exceptional volumes, comprising, on the one hand, the main building with approximately 450 sqm of living space, together with a further 130 sqm of unfinished floor space, including a 110 sqm open-plan upper level; and, on the other, a workshop offering almost 380 sqm of space. The entire property is set within 7,400 sqm of mature, bucolic parkland.
The origins of the monastery date back to the 7th century. It was home to illustrious occupants, including a daughter of Charlemagne. A first major phase of restoration of the buildings was undertaken in the 12th century. In the 19th century, the monastery housed two schools run by the abbey's nuns. Over time, following successive acquisitions by private owners, the property has been transformed into an exceptional residence while carefully preserving traces of its remarkable past. Among these are a sculpted cartouche on one of the interior walls and a defensive tower, a surviving remnant of the monastery's fortifications.
Today, the story of this extraordinary property can be told in four great psalms.
PSALM I: The Residential Wing of the Main Building
From the moment you enter, the atmosphere is captivating. The elegance of the materials ? from the traditional terracotta tiles to the glazed, arched wooden doors ? combines beautifully with a sophisticated interior featuring designer pieces alongside carefully sourced vintage finds. The result is a harmonious marriage that becomes the common thread throughout the discovery of this remarkable home.
A superb kitchen with clean lines and soft tones is undeniably a wonderful space for entertaining and gathering. It opens onto a warm and inviting living room, which in turn opens generously onto the mature gardens through three large windows.
The sleeping quarters comprise two beautiful, light-filled bedrooms, facing a unique bathroom centred around a remarkable wood and marble vanity unit.
Upstairs, two fully fitted rooms can accommodate offices, studios or additional bedrooms. At the heart of this level, a vast 110 sqm unfinished floor awaits the imagination of its future owners.
Back on the ground floor, beyond the bedrooms, a magnificent reception room reveals itself, bathed in natural light. Its elegant stone fireplace, intricately detailed cast-iron radiators and chequerboard floor enhance the character of this exceptional space. Thanks to its central position, it forms the link between the property's first and second wings.
PSALM II: The Entertaining Wing
Designed as a fully independent living space for family, friends and, perhaps, guests, this wing comprises a living room with direct access to the garden, followed by a generously proportioned kitchen with a distinctive and confident style.
A landing leads to a ground-floor room, ideally suited to becoming a bedroom. Upstairs, four bedrooms ? each more charming than the last ? are complemented by a country-chic bathroom and a further room offering multiple possibilities.
Finally, a concealed staircase leads to the attic, where the exposed roof structure offers yet another area with undeniable potential.
PSALM III: The Workshop
Opposite the main building, at the rear of the grounds, stands an XXL workshop, matching the impressive scale of the residential areas.
Its uses could be adapted to suit a wide range of needs, depending on the future owners' plans and aspirations.
PSALM IV: The Grounds
A true haven of peace and tranquillity, the serenity of the former monastery seems to have remained untouched, expressed through every majestic tree and the profound calm that reigns throughout the grounds.
From the garden, charming stone steps lead down to the vast vaulted cellar.
A former dovecote and an old defensive tower serve as reminders of the property's successive chapters and fascinating past.
This is a truly unique home, now awaiting its new owners ? people who will undoubtedly be captivated by its history, character and exceptional atmosphere at first sight.
Amenities et Location
Bakery and grocery shop in the neighbouring village.
Montargis railway station: 15 minutes.
Montargis?Paris Bercy railway line: approximately 1 hour.
Easy access to the A77 and A19 motorways.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE : F
CLIMATE PERFORMANCE : F
Estimated average annual energy costs for standard use, based on 2021 energy prices: between euros13,970 and euros18,970 per year.
Property with excessive energy consumption. Under current legislation, properties currently rated F or G must achieve an energy performance rating between A and E from 1 January 2028.
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Commercial Agent (EI) RSAC 811 459 ... Orléans

House with gardenGy-les-Nonains (45)
Price :
$831,600
($1,848 / m²)
Surface450 m²bedrooms7 bathroom1 land7,399 m²

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