Listed private mansion with garden and reception roomBethune (62)

Magnificent private mansion of 765m2, in the heart of Bethune. QUIET, LUMINOUS, HISTORIC, ideal for events.
EXCEPTIONAL! private mansion in a quiet street. Within the grounds of this magnificent property are the arches of the central nave (listed as a historical monument) of the ruins of an old church built around 1515 by the Franciscan's otherwise known as "les Récollets".
LOCATION & TRANSPORT: 15km from the A26/E15 motorway & 900m from Béthune station, Paris is only 1h20 by TGV.
BUILT IN: 1920 with Paris stone. It has been entirely renovated with high quality materials retaining many original features, the oak floors, fireplaces, woodwork whilst restoring ceiling roses & moldings. The internal spaces have been adapted for people with reduced mobility.
THE 3 MAIN RECEPTION ROOMS: are spacious and can accommodate a reception for 300 guests. They overlook the elegant historic arches and as the tall double glazed windows with electric shutters are south facing and the ceilings are high they are luminous. The sumptuous walls have delightful painted frescos
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EXTERIOR : The secluded landscaped garden is versatile and can be used in summer months for large events, weddings, seminars, etc. or alternatively as private off road parking for many vehicles. In addition to the 16th century arches, there is a 1940 bunker that provides a secretive & original refuge.

GROUND FLOOR : 253m².
3 MAIN RECEPTION ROOMS : can be opened up into a single 100m² banqueting hall, great attention has been paid to details like the switches that are discretely hidden.
KITCHEN: is spacious with its reserves giving 66m², it has a large marble topped central aisle unit. In addition there is a COLD ROOM: of 5m² and a STRONG ROOM of 5m².
GEORGE Vl ROOM: 19m² is ideal for piano recitals
CLOAKROOM: designed for the public: 9.5m² includes a washbasin and two toilets Marble walls and decorated ceiling.
THE ENTRANCE HALL: 36.2m². has a beautiful mosaic floor.
This leads to the magnificent marble staircase overlooked by a stained glass window by George Depienne (1877-1937). There is access to the 1st floor is via these stairs or the lift.
1st FLOOR : 251m² has 4 individually styled reception rooms (possible bedrooms).
MEDICIS ROOM is 41m². It has a south facing balcony overlooking the garden & has exceptional pink Venetian plastered walls. The look is earthy and soft, it was crafted with 14 thin translucent layers creating an iridescent finish, leaving an impression of depth and movement, a finish that will last for decades.
ALEXANDER THE GREAT ROOM is 34m². This could be divided into 2 bedrooms.
NAPOLEON'S STUDY is 24m². the trompe l'oeil finish gives the impression of wood paneled walls.
CHILDREN'S ROOM is 19m²,
FERNANDEL ROOM is 51m², makes an ideal games room and has 2 adjacent WCs totaling 4.4m². THE DISCO ROOM is 20m². THE LANDING/CORRIDOR is 48m², THE WATER CLOSSET with 2 WCs is 9.5m² has sumptuous marble walls and a painted ceiling.
2nd FLOOR:- 261m². has 2 independent apartments/gîtes.
The 1st apartment has 3 bedrooms, a large living room with an open plan kitchen, a shower room with toilet, a bathroom and separate toilet.
The second apartment is a duplex with a black marble shower room, living room with American kitchen and separate toilet.
On the first floor there are 2 bedrooms and a circular gallery with room for a small bed.
THE BASEMENT:- 193m² has brick flooring.
The Boiler room: 10m², has an oil fired boiler. Oil storage room: 9m². The adjoining storage room is 19m² with the gas meter for the kitchen. The Wine cellar: 16.7m² has a steel reinforced door. Other Storage rooms total: 138m².
Floor plans available from the agent