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An unusual village house with swimming pool and garden in the heart of the medieval town of Cordes-sur-Ciel in the Tarn department. The house, mainly built in the 16th century on the heights of the hilltop village, is reached via cobbled medieval alleyways. A driveway leads from the entrance gate to a patio enhancing the south-eastern main facade at right angles. Four different roofs with local tiles, one- or two-pitched, clearly set apart the various sections of this atypical building. The property has a floor area of approx. 350 m² extending over three stories. A contemporary 1980s extension, fronted by a wood and glass conservatory, adjoins the first main section, which is the original part of the house and abuts the old tower. All the facades are of old, rough-hewn stone, some combined with brick, some rendered and some half-timbered, a reminder of the many different historical periods and the unique character of the local architecture. The windows are arranged symmetrically or irregularly depending on the facade and vary widely in size. They are mainly rectangular or arched. Finally, a terrace extends from the garden level, which features a swimming pool. The wooded, lawned grounds to the rear of the building are enclosed by walls.

A 19th-century manor in around 5 hectares of grounds, 4 kilometres from Luc-sur-Mer and 20 minutes from Caen, in the heart of a lush valley. On the outskirts of a neighbourhood dominated by the bright shades of Caen stone, a lush, green track arrives at a wrought-iron gate. Beyond it, the private drive through the woods leads to a clearing tucked away from prying eyes. On one side, a foliage-covered, chalk cliff provides natural protection, while on the other a wood including hundred-year-old trees envelops the place in a peaceful atmosphere. In the centre, the garden is made up of several lawns, an orchard and grassy meadows spanning approximately 6 hectares. The late 19th-century residence, combining neo-Gothic and Anglo-Norman influences, stands on a slight outcrop. The three-storey main residence boasts a semi-underground garden level, a first floor and a converted attic. Its irregular L-shape gives it a picturesque silhouette. The steeply sloped slate roof combines dual-pitched Mansard, pavilion and conical roofs, punctuated by dormers and brick chimney stacks. The roof ridges are topped with decorative metal caps, sometimes arrow-shaped, underlining the building’s verticality. The façade combines light-coloured rendering with decorative half-timbering, in keeping with Anglo-Norman tradition. Tall mullioned and transom windows, a central oriel window and a wooden balcony punctuate the façade, while a semi-circular wooden patio overlooks the grounds. To the rear, a modern glazed extension, with a teak patio, blends into the edifice’s architecture, creating a subtle transition between old and modern. The grounds also play host to a covered swimming pool, a wooden pavilion and several landscaped paths, which lead from the house to the surrounding countryside, enhancing the manor’s romantic character.

A 17th-century chateau listed as a historical monument with a large outbuilding and splendid grounds looking out at the Rhône valley in France’s Drôme department. The local village was once a fief of the Poitiers-Valentinois family. It became part of the Kingdom of France at the start of the 15th century. The village had a chateau before this one. That old chateau was known as the region’s most important fortification, but it was destroyed in the French Wars of Religion. That was when a new chateau was built just outside the village, along the side of a road linking the village to the nearest town, a short distance north of it. Its location was not chosen at random: a spring lies beyond the ditches and it once filled up the property’s ponds and brought its fountains to life. A vast earthen terrace of more than one hectare is edged with embankments and dry moats. Upon it stand two fine edifices built in the style of the Italian Late Renaissance. The chateau towers in the middle of this grassy terrace. Construction of the chateau began in 1591. The edifice continued to be built during the second half of the 17th century. It is a large square-shaped structure with corner towers and a central inner courtyard. It has three levels and a floor area of over 1,300m². In front of the chateau, at the property’s entrance, stands an edifice that was built at the end of the 17th century. It is about 60 metres long and edges a road that runs along the other side of the moat. This structure is made up of a gatehouse flanked with two wings. This gatehouse controls access to the property. The whole building offers a floor area of around 450m². Together, the chateau and the gatehouse with its wings represent a splendid feat of architecture: a classic symmetrical layout going from east to west on an open, grassy terrace. Beyond this section of lawns on which the edifices stand, the grounds extend through meadows and woods over a naturally undulating area. The chateau has been listed as a historical monument since 1990 for its walls, roofing and interior decorative features.

A beautiful manor house surrounded by over 6 hectares of woodland and unique tree houses in a natural region of Nivernais with a little hint of Brittany, two hours from Paris. Large, rolling plains, surrounded by wooded hillsides are criss-crossed by meadows grazed by Nivernais Charolais cattle, easily recognisable with their light red and white coats. They contribute to the remarkable views near the property, which is reached by a small road bordered by a forest. A round track gives you a view of the entire estate and means you can park close to the manor house. The house stands imposingly at the centre of the estate, facing a large lawn and an oak forest dotted with tree houses that blend into the landscape. Remodelled by Jean-Louis-César Deschamps de Bisseret, a count and dragoon officer under Napoleon I who appreciated symmetry, it has many architectural features that suggest the manor was built in the 17th century, although the date 1808 is inscribed on the facade. The manor house does not appear to have undergone any significant changes since then. Three storeys high, it has two main facades that differ slightly from one another: topped with a flat-tiled gable roof with dormer windows, the manor house has straight, regular windows arranged in rows of three to the north and five to the south. They are enhanced by ashlar quoins and window surrounds. On either side of the main building, two lower extensions feature wooden-framed doors with window panes and flat Burgundy tile roofs. A second entrance at the rear of the house is framed by two old stone pillars on either side of a metal gate. A pond as nearby, almost hidden from view.

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An elegant mansion with a 1,000m² floor area, two self-contained apartments and 2,000m² of grounds, in Béthune town centre in northern France, 1 hour and 30 minutes from Paris. The mansion is characteristic of edifices built in the wake of the First World War by renowned architects like Marcel Griffon. It lies on the site of a former sugar factory, created by the Dellisse-Engrand family in Béthune in 1818. This was one of the first sugar factories in France. A commemorative plaque in tribute to Victor Amédée Dellisse, a civil engineer, member of parliament and politician honoured by Napoleon III, is still displayed on the edifice’s facade. The dwelling is crowned with a hipped mansard roof. The mansion, made of ashlar, is typical of 1920s neo-classical architecture. It is embellished with wrought-iron balcony balustrades with motifs, fine mouldings and sculpted cornices with a wealth of details. The building has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor. It is hidden behind an electric wrought-iron gate and it stands in tree-dotted grounds. These walled grounds cover 2,000m². The brick walls here date back to the time of the military engineer Vauban and were built upon the ruins of a 16th-century Franciscan monastery: Les Récollets. Indeed, opposite the mansion’s facade there are the remaining columns and arches of a former church, which was listed as a historical monument in 1973. Part of the church’s central nave remains. A driveway with a cluster of flowers and shrubs in the middle makes it easy for cars to enter and leave the property.

A historical residence, with an outbuilding and a landscaped garden, in the upper reaches of Deauville, overlooking the town and the sea. The property stands on the slopes of historical Deauville, in the former village of Dosville dating from the 12th century. It can be reached via a slightly winding, wooded road leading up to a discrete gate. From there, a drive lined with Portugal laurels and cypress trees leads to a parking area before reaching the garden tucked away behind a wall of foliage. The former presbytery, whose architecture has evolved over the centuries, stands at the end of the garden, slightly lower down. It was erected in the 12th century and displays remarkable architectural continuity: successive transformations and additions have enhanced its standing without altering its harmony. The main residence is south-facing and has an elongated shape, topped with a gabled roof made of flat tiles, punctuated by hipped dormer windows and tall brick chimney stacks characteristic of old buildings in the Pays d’Auge sector. The walls made of bright, light-yellow rubble stone, pointed with lime, strike a contrast with the old, dark-coloured carved wooden doors. At the right-hand end of the house, there is a glazed veranda with views over Deauville and the sea on one side and the curate’s garden on the other. The left-hand end is made up of the 18th-century chapel that today houses a spacious living room adjacent to the rest of the building. A half-timbered protruding section topped by a triangular gable stands out from the main façade and overhangs a wooden balcony that can be reached via a both picturesque and functional external flight of steps. The blue shutters, climbing plants and flowerbeds soften the stringency of the residence, allowing the edifice to blend into its environment. The property is enclosed and protected by hedges and buildings: to the left, an 18th-century stone outbuilding runs alongside the street, while to the right, another outbuilding separates it from neighbouring houses.

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A chateau, in need of a complete renovation, two dwellings, outbuildings, grounds and meadows extending over 20 hectares, on the outskirts of the Ain department and Burgundy, in the Val de Saône natural region. Set back from the village, a long 450-metre lane lined by impressive plane trees, winds its way through the grounds before reaching the property’s buildings. Perched on a hill, the chateau precedes a former equestrian outbuilding and a caretaker’s cottage, while, a little further on, accessible via a separate drive, former farm buildings include a dwelling and outbuildings. With approximately 20 contiguous hectares distributed evenly around the buildings, they are completely shielded from view and all disturbances.

An Anglo-Norman villa from the early 20th century, in need of a partial renovation, nestled within Bordeaux’s Caudéran neighbourhood . Built during a period marked by an architectural renaissance in Bordeaux, the Villa Marguerite embodies the refinement of the Anglo-Norman style and stands out thanks to its steep slate roof, extended by wide overhangs and cadenced by ashlar stone dormers and quoins. Located in the middle of the property, the four-storey villa includes: a mezzanine, a ground floor, a first floor as well as a converted attic level, while, a square turret, one of its main characteristics, contains a stone staircase that provides access to the dwelling’s different floors. As for the main façade, facing southwest, it features a meticulous composition combining the precision of ashlar stone with the warmth of red brick, whereas, many windows, in a range of sizes and shapes, cadence the exterior and provide glimpses of the dwelling’ sunny interior.

An entirely renovated 17th-century mill, with its swimming pool and outbuildings on 7,500-m² grounds, to the north of the Luberon Mountains. Thanks to its environment and impeccable preservation, the property enjoys a verdant setting where a river still supplies water to the mill. From a secondary B road, a lane winds its way through a forest of live oaks, before reaching the mill, built in a clearing at the top of a small hill and accessible via a carriage entrance at the end of a gravel drive. Shielded by a curtain of vegetation, a peaceful river borders one side of the property’s fertile grounds, while, a little further on, a wooden pedestrian gate, located at the top of a flight of stone steps and framed by two cypresses, opens on to the swimming pool area, concealed from view by a pointed stone building on one side and a hedge on the other. In addition, behind the carriage entrance, three buildings, one of which is placed at a right angle, are grouped around a central cobblestone courtyard, which is closed off on one side by a low stone wall overlooking the grounds. Topped with barrel tile roofs, the one crowning the main dwelling is highlighted by a double genoise cornice.

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A mill with full ownership rights, a mill race and mill ponds, in 9.8 hectares of greenery, near to Chenonceau, in the Cher Valley. A tree-lined drive runs past a pond up to a vast courtyard in front of the building. The 700-metre-long mill race runs through the property and underneath the building, though the water wheel and its machinery have been removed. It was purchased in the 18th century by the owners of Château de Chenonceau and was rebuilt in 1810 in the same place as the former mill that featured on Cassini’s famous map. A part of the mill, which ceased milling activity in 1967, is devoted to living space, with approximately 130 m² spread over three storeys. In the other part that measures around 400 m², all the flour milling machinery is still visible: grinders, converters, sieves and sizing rolls are spread over four storeys. A house adjoins the mill and then in turn a garage, while a guest’s house has been created in the dwelling at a right angle to these buildings. To the rear, there is an ornamental garden, a 1.5-hectare pond and woods, which all make up an uninterrupted estate of 6 hectares. Separate plots of meadows and woodland totalling approximately 4 hectares can be found nearby.

In Saint-Malo Intra-Muros, a spacious family apartment of 220 m², with a sea view. Near the Dinan gate, the apartment is located in a shipowner's building built in the early 18th century under the auspices of Garangeau, a disciple of Vauban. Listed as a historical monument in 1942, the building was rebuilt identically in the 1950s after the bombings of 1944. The structure consists of a modern concrete structure with a granite façade, which has retained the original stones. Raised with three square floors under the eaves, the whole evokes pre-war buildings. Topped with tall chimney stacks, the slate roof is pierced with dormer windows with curved granite lintels and small capucine windows. The entrance door is a double-leaf design with panels, surmounted by a glazed transom with small panes. It opens into a long entrance hall that leads to a vestibule paved with polished stone. In addition to a lift, a staircase leads to the upper floors. Another staircase descends to the cellars. The main staircase, also in polished stone, is bordered by a wrought-iron railing with scrolls. The cellar is located on the first basement level, accessible by a granite staircase. Covering an area of approximately 28 m², it has a high ceiling. The floor is made of compacted earth. Under the roof, an attic extends over approximately 42 m², of which 24 are in accordance with the Carrez law. Wooden-floored, it is illuminated by two dormer windows facing south and north. A garage is located in the neighboring co-ownership, accessible via an inner courtyard. Covering an area of approximately 18 m², it is constructed of concrete and cement, with a wooden door.This description has been automatically translated from French.

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A 15th-century completely renovated manor house and outbuildings, close to the beaches on the Coast of Legends in North Finistère, Brittany. The property is set in the countryside, 900 m on foot from a white sandy beach. A small road winds its way through the cultivated fields to the property and its entrance framed by two stone pillars. The manor house is accessed via the courtyard, where there is a well that is still in use. The courtyard is enclosed by outbuildings. The garden, made up of a number of flower-filled areas, is walled at the rear and closed off by a gate. Below, there is a former mill, some of whose original features remain. It is currently without a roof. A pond runs alongside the property. Built in the 15th century, the manor house has been fully restored to modern-day standards, without losing any of its authenticity. The architecture embodies the transition between the Gothic and Renaissance styles in Brittany. The complex comprises five buildings in a square. The central dwelling is two storeys high and topped with three large chimneys. The slate roof is gabled and has two sculpted dormer windows. The building is connected to a round tower topped by a dovecote, which houses a spiral staircase. The façades are built out of granite rubble stone and are entirely lime pointed. A single-storey wing has been added to one side of the main building. The outbuildings face each other on either side. They are currently used as a garage and a shed. A large, fully renovated outbuilding, currently used as a guest house, faces the manor house and partly closes off the courtyard. The complex is harmonious, protected from the wind and from prying eyes, and surrounded by grassy areas and flowering bushes.

An 18th-century former hamlet and its breath-taking garden of more than one hectare, on the outskirts of Bagnoles-de-l’Orne, in Normandy’s Orne department. This former hamlet, refurbished and combined into one single property, is accessible via a dirt lane bordered by an apple orchard, while the buildings themselves are organised around an asymmetrical courtyard and include a large main dwelling, composed of several different, seamlessly connected volumes, a second, smaller dwelling, which could be used as a holiday cottage or a guesthouse, a bakehouse and a former pigsty. Facing east-west, the two-storey main dwelling features a pointed stone exterior on its courtyard side, which is, in turn, cadenced by wood-framed windows as well as dormers on its red tile roof. Behind, on the house’s western side, glass double doors open on to a patio festooned with a grapevine as well as a garden planted with trees, providing unobstructed views overlooking a stream, the latter of which is traversable via a small bridge and winds its way through the garden, flowing over small waterfalls and irrigating aquatic vegetation, such as horsetails and reeds. To the north of the courtyard, the bakehouse and pigsty, today converted into annexes with more practical uses, have preserved their original charm with their stone walls and tile roofs, while the independent holiday cottage, facing south, features a lintel etched with the year 1778 and is accessible from one side via a flight of steps blanketed with nasturtiums. Built out of stone, its exteriors, punctuated by windows providing plunging views of the property, are also topped with a flat tile roof. Carpeted with meadows, woods and a meticulously maintained garden, planted with mature trees and flowerbeds, the property also includes a small artificial pond located towards the southern part of the grounds.

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An elegant 19th-century manor house with outbuildings and 11 hectares of grounds, 25 kilometres east of Fontainebleau. A long drive lined with hundred-year-old plane trees leads up to the property, where it arrives in perfect alignment with an oblong stone pond, surrounded here and there by several flights of steps, which are echoed a little further away by those ascending to the stoop in front of the main entrance. The residence seems to be tucked away in the heart of 11-hectare grounds, mainly made up of woodland, beyond which fields stretch out. The latter are cultivated by a neighbouring farm and house some constructions belonging to the estate’s outbuildings.

An 18th-century residence with outbuildings in more than 2 hectares of grounds, on the outskirts of a village in the south of the Jura area. The property is located in a peaceful setting, on the outskirts of the village. The property, was erected as a noble country residence amids the fields in the 18th century, echoing the village’s castle that stands on a rocky outcrop. A lime tree-lined drive leads to a wrought-iron gate framed by two haughty pillars from which stone walls extend. The property is laid out arouned an enclosed courtyard, in which two long stone buildings measuring approximately 35 metres each stand opposite one another. One contains the manor house plus the former stables and cowshed, while the other is made up of several outbuildings. To the east, a formal terraced garden planted with geometrically shaped yew trees stands in front of the house and leads to large meadow that stretches to the edge of the property, boasting uninterrupted views. At the entrance and stretching alongside the drive, there is a farm hangar surrounded by greenery and trees of various types; a carefully maintained meadow bordered by a stone wall stands opposite.

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