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A house dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries with outbuildings and a 5,500m² garden, five minutes from the city of Cognac in France’s Charente department. The edifice’s main section was built in the 19th century. It faces north and south. An annexe that stretches north was added to its west end. And from its south-east corner, another annexe, which is more recent, adjoins the building to form an L shape with it around a courtyard. A country road runs alongside the outer wall and railings on the east side, where there is a pedestrian entrance. There is also a northern entrance on the court side and a southern entrance on the garden side beside a tall conifer and a square dovecote. There are different outbuildings too, both on the north and south sides.

Located 1.5 hours from Paris, on the edge of a forest, lies an elegant 19th-century manor house and its enclosed grounds with a swimming pool, set on nearly 1 hectare. This was the farmer's house, featuring a bell tower that overlooked the people and animals, buildings, and pastures. A local road leads into the countryside, providing access to the property's courtyard. The estate is surrounded by the house and the wall of the enclosure, which encircles a small garden and the pool, a U-shaped outbuilding, and a pasture. A large garden unfolds in front of and to the south of the house and the enclosed grounds.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A 17th-century manor house with a panoramic view, outbuildings, a swimming pool and helipad, in a 13-hectare estate, in the Limargue sector. The property is located in a farming hamlet that is very typical of the Limargue sector, in a dominant position on a ‘pech’, the name given locally to a hill. The manor house and its large courtyard to the north used for private parking can be found at the highest part of the estate and can be reached directly through a wrought-iron gate that opens off the country road running through the hamlet. There is another entrance via the south, via a long earthen track that winds through the fields, leading to the barn and hangars spread out through the 13-hectare estate. Opposite the splendidly looking manor house, built in 1608, restructured in 1688 and extended in 1823, there is a large building combining garage space and living space. It lines one side of the courtyard and separates the manor building from the other houses in the hamlet. The manor house and barn underwent extensive renovation work between 2002 and 2007. When work began, the manor house was in a state of near ruin and it took two full years of work to make this edifice alone habitable. The totally uninterrupted view takes in a succession of natural meadows bordered by hedges and woods. A long, 12-metres by 3-metres, salt-filtered, heated, granite swimming pool fitted with a waterfall fountain, counter-current swimming system and a security roller shutter that is fully concealed when open, has been installed to the northwest of the house. Alongside the earthen track that leads down to the vegetable garden, another barn has partially been converted into a fitness room. Further to the south, a helipad and its modern facilities have been smartly blended into the wooded countryside, away from view. On the other side of the valley, a third barn still serves its original agricultural purpose. At its southern tip, the property is enclosed by a naturally cultivated vegetable garden, an orchard and a storage hut. Not far from the vegetable garden, there is a 20-metres by 60-metres dressage area, next to which a hangar for the horses has been erected; there is also another shelter to the north, nearer to the residence. In the shade of a small wood, a natural pond into which a spring on the estate flows also stands on the property.

In Almagro, a 16th-century Renaissance palace with an arcaded courtyard and carved coats of arms.. In 1539, German bankers who financed Charles V's empire had a palace built in Almagro. The portal, sculpted by Juan de Juren, master stonemason, opens onto a Renaissance courtyard where light plays between the arches. The columns still bear the coat of arms of the family who commissioned it. One hundred and fifty square metres of stone and silence, around which the entire residence is arranged. The rooms look out onto this empty centre as one might look out onto a winter garden. The coffered ceilings have stood the test of time. Behind them, a second patio garden bears traces of the horse-drawn carriages that used to enter through here. With an attic under the roofs and a cellar in the depths, the 1,459 m² building still breathes as it did when the Crown's creditors were received there. Almagro celebrates its classical theatre every summer. The palace, meanwhile, awaits its next life: residence, hotel, cultural venue. The stones know how to wait.

A medieval manor, redesigned in the 18th century, perched upon a plateau in France’s Quercy province with a sweeping view of the River Dordogne. The manor stands where lanes cross paths, upon the Gramat plateau, where it enjoys a commanding position with views of the entire Dordogne valley. Indeed, the panoramic vista stretches to the Auvergne hills and the Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux. Over time, the hamlet provided the manor with outbuildings, before its population dwindled. Today, the hamlet still includes a little farm, which is in business and produces walnuts. This farm lies beside the property. With its elegant dovecote tower, the property brings together, in a harmonious L-shaped arrangement, a main section and a series of little dwellings, once inhabited by the estate’s 40 vineyard workers and artisan coopers. So a self-sufficient life of labour was enjoyed on the site. The protective enclosure formed by the layout of buildings bears witness to the estate’s small, hard-working community of yesteryear, at once focused on its own world and open to the world around it. The hamlet was already indicated on the Cassini Map – the first detailed map of France – so we know it existed before 1789. Yet arrow slits low down in the walls and the remains of a spiral staircase suggest that a fortification stood here before, doubtless during the Hundred Years’ War. The same family inhabited the manor from 1600 to 1785, as dates engraved here and there tell us. The edifice took on its current form at the start of the 18th century, when there was a drive to make fortresses more comfortable and brighter. Later, in the early 20th century, it was modernised with electricity and upper-middle-class comfort. During the Second World War, the manor, with its hamlet, formed an important site for the French Resistance, for which it served as a prime look-out. The manor was then neglected unjustly. But it was restored at the end of the 20th century and the current owners later created the warm, welcoming atmosphere that it offers today. All around the property, there is a natural backdrop with delightful luxuriance in the summer – this lush decor is the centrepiece of the site, which enjoys absolute privacy, nestled in France’s beautiful Quercy province.

In the north of Gers, 5 minutes from a historic and tourist spa town, a fortified house from the 13th and 17th centuries and its outbuildings, on 5 hectares of land. From the departmental road, an 800 m gravel path leads to the property situated among fields, on top of a hill. Protected from any overlooking, the main building faces a small valley, at the end of which the Esquère flows, among the estate's outbuildings, to form a complex once enclosed by walls. A municipal hospice in the 13th and 14th centuries, it was occupied by the family of Bishop Martin Gutteria of Pamplona from 1450. The building's main area was doubled at the end of the 16th century, while the spiral staircase tower was added to the complex in the 17th century. The various openings on the facade, as well as the types of masonry, bear witness to these stages of construction and successive modifications. Several remarkable cross and twin windows, arrow slits and murder holes are among the preserved elements. The main dwelling, built on rock, is two levels high under unrenovated attics and has a cellar dug beneath the central part, the oldest. Topped with a two-pitched roof covered with canal tiles on the body of the house and a flat tile roof on the tower, it has retained its authenticity. A terrace with a pool is supported by a high stone wall to the south. A first elongated outbuilding, two levels high under a roof lower than the house, formerly used as a sheepfold, stretches to the east. A second building is erected at right angles, forming a U shape with the main house. A vast awning is attached to the east. Opposite, forming a courtyard, a single-level outbuilding, intended as shelter for farm animals, has undergone a fire on part of the roof. A gravelled spring, located below the courtyard, flows to form a small pond.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A stately dwelling and its enclosed garden in the middle of a village, recognised as a “Town of Character”, two hours from Paris, nestled within the Puisaye countryside. In a village with picturesque lanes lined with stately homes, one in particular stands out thanks to its many entrances: a painted ornate metal door opens on to the property’s garden, a wooden door topped with a fanlight is used as the dwelling’s front door, a restored double-leaf gate, near the outbuildings, provides vehicle access, while a final door is located in the back of the garden, surrounded by vegetation. In addition, a lovely flagstone patio skirts the dwelling on one side and, extending on from here, the grounds feature a stone bench, ideal for relaxing under the shade of the birches, as well as an ancient greenhouse, whereas a well surrounded by grass could be repurposed and an ancient drinking trough next to the woodshed provides an additional touch of charm to the premises. Lastly, a small path leads to a gravel drive, reserved for vehicle parking, located next to the outbuildings with their red shutters, the colour of which is identical to that of the double-leaf gate, while, sheltered from view, a small vegetable garden is planted with raspberry bushes as well as other fruits and vegetables.

An entirely restored 18th-century residence with outbuildings, on 11 hectares of land, like a Provence fortified village, in the Lot-et-Garonne area, near Agen. A limestone track branches off from a country road and leads on for approximately 150 metres, lined on one side by overhanging crags and on the other by alternating dense foliage as well as meadows below. The narrow, one-way lane splits as it reaches the buildings, with one leading to the residence, while the other curves round to rejoin the road further on. The entrance to the property is marked by a first wrought iron gate, while a second, more imposing, 18th-century one welcomes the visitor opposite the house’s enclosed courtyard. The main façade can be seen behind a small wall topped with wrought iron railings. The two-storey building is made with ashlar and has been rendered with lime on the southern wing. The hipped roof made of Romanesque tiles is underlined by a double or even triple genoise corbel as well as rainwater gutters. The arrangement on each level of an odd number of windows is symmetrical in its positioning: the ground floor is bathed in light through wide, small-paned windows, while the first floor is dotted with half-moon windows. The window frames are underlined in ochre-coloured tones and fitted with painted wooden shutters, providing discrete sophistication to the building as a whole. The main section forms an L-shape with the west wing and boasts a sober and elegant façade at the end of the courtyard. On the ground floor, two windows flank the period, solid wood, 18th-century entrance door. The outbuildings can be found to the east. Over the last twenty years, the current occupants have graced the estate with abundant vegetation that has shaped its character. Following a southern French spirit, Provence cypress, olive, pittosporum and other evergreen trees seem to have belonged to the landscape since time immemorial. They combine with ponds, fountains, statues, garden ornaments and stone walls. A swimming pool has been harmoniously incorporated into the garden.

Facing the Colmar train station, in a residential area, an old Alsatian brewery from the late 19th century has been converted into apartments. Located at a street corner, the property is enclosed by a wrought iron fence, with a gate and a pedestrian door. The gate opens onto the central courtyard, which leads on one side to the main entrance of the old brewery, and on the other to an old dependency transformed into two garages and a parking space. The old brewery, built in 1885 and then enlarged in 1903 and 1924, has four levels, the top of which is converted attic space. It is divided into seven units, all currently rented. The three main facades of the building, which is built in an L shape, face east, southeast, and south. They are made of rubble stone covered with a pink render and organized into two or three bays each, marked by sandstone window frames. The window frames are straight and rectangular on the three levels, except for four located on the ground floor, which are wide and arched. The gabled roof, covered with flat tiles, caps the entire building. Five openings in the various gable walls and seven roof windows provide natural light to the two attic apartments. A private garden with trees, attached to the large apartment on the ground floor, is located between the building and Rue du Tir.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In the center of Aube, 1 hour and 30 minutes from Paris, an elegant 19th-century manor house and its garden courtyard. Totally enclosed by high stone walls, the property opens through a gate leading to a paved courtyard allowing access to the main house and its outbuilding. The residence, situated in the center of the land, built at the corner of two streets, presents a classic style attentive to elegance. Rising four levels and oriented to the southwest, it is constructed of cut and pointed sandstone, rhythmically punctuated with windows featuring lowered arches and framed with red and brown bricks, like the molding and cornice, which delineate fairly regular horizontal limits between the levels. The tall windows, with white frames bordered by black wrought iron railings with decorative patterns and protected by folding metal shutters, contribute to the singular character of the whole. The left section of the façade is included in a projection with a triangular pediment, which disrupts the symmetry of the ensemble. The lush garden is organized around a green lawn, a large number of potted plants, a paved terrace, and a densely vegetated wall that protects from prying eyes. Located in the southwestern part of the plot, accessible from the main street and the courtyard, the outbuilding, elevated by one level, opens through a glass door and workshop-type windows; it is covered with a flat zinc roof and bordered by climbing plants complemented by a flowerbed of hydrangeas. Further on, a patch of various flowers occupies a large part of the courtyard space, alongside multiple trimmed boxwoods.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Close to the Verdon gorges, in the Var hills, a small 19th-century bastide has been enlarged, set in a 1.7 ha park dotted with pines and olive trees. Less than 5 minutes from the village via the departmental road, access to the fully enclosed property is through a wrought iron gate framed by walls. On the northern edge, the main body of the building forms a harmonious ensemble of square volumes topped with pediments. The former small country bastide from 1808, renovated and extended in 2000, blends with a contemporary wing of similar inspiration, resulting in around 350 m² of living space. The whole structure faces south and overlooks a 1.7 ha park punctuated by pines, olive trees, and other Mediterranean species. The two sections, connected by a large open-plan room that runs through, maintain the coherence of an imposing building, with facades coated in white lime, punctuated by symmetrical openings lined with gray shutters. The railings of the first floor of the former sheepfold are adorned with wrought iron work. The two-pitched roofs and the double eaves emphasize their elegance. The south, west, and north facades are bordered by large gravel terraces. The one to the south, with its two plane trees, opens onto a panorama of hills and scrubland and leads, by a stone staircase, to an alleyway alternately lined with cypress trees and hedges. This leads to a fountain, while the one to the west creates a dining space in the shade of a two-hundred-year-old tree. At the back of the building, to the north, a parking area for numerous vehicles is adjacent to a caretaker's house. Beyond, the terraced olive fields spread out, the pine forest to the east, and set back a discreet masonry pool, protected from view by stone walls and hedges.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A dwelling from the Art Deco period with Haussmannian-style interior décor and its garden of nearly 900 m², near Nantes. Located on a one-way street, the property is accessible via a wrought-iron gate, framed by square pillars, as well as a second gate, which leads to the garage, while a tall stone wall and dense hedges shelter the property from view. Built in 1931, the completely detached villa of approximately 240 m² embodies a period marked by the transition between the Art Deco movement and the first signs of modernism, which results in a two-storey building topped with a roof terrace. In addition, the dwelling faces an ornamental, grassy garden of nearly 900 m², which is completely sheltered from view thanks to dense landscaped copses and tall stone walls, while a garden shed is located to the west of the edifice.

An 18th-century country house of 600 m², with natural swimming pool, park and 19-hectare olive-growing estate, 15 minutes from Avignon TGV station . This is a bastide with a history that is not easily unveiled. Its Provence name, which means 'to preserve and respect', may well refer to a Masonic practice that existed in 18th-century lodges but has since disappeared. And it was precisely at this time that the bastide was built, probably on top of pre-existing medieval foundations. A symbol in the centre of the park's majestic wrought-iron entrance gate adds to the mystery: a hexagram, or 'Star of David', suggests that the estate may have belonged to a Jewish banker in the service of the Avignon papacy. However, there are no official records to support this hypothesis, which has become a local legend. It should be remembered that the hexagram is a decorative figure found in Christian, Hindu, Japanese and pre-Islamic Arab architectural symbolism; the six branches of the star representing the six days of work, with the seventh day, the day of rest, in the hollowed-out centre of the geometry. The residence, surrounded by around 4 hectares of wooded parklands, is situated at the south-east end of a 15-hectare olive grove, criss-crossed by chequered tracks. Some of the earth paths run alongside one of the high dykes protecting the property from the Rhone River, which provides the entire estate with a much-envied wealth of silt and a constant supply of water. The bastide, at once an aristocratic residence and a farmhouse, displays all the distinctive features of its particular architectural style. As the construction of such a complex always takes time, the square, affluent 18th-century buildings were extended at the beginning of the 19th century by two lower adjoining buildings. Not far away, a single-storey outbuilding dating from the late 19th century, used as a caretaker's lodge, ensures from a distance that the peace and quiet of the bastide, a true 'manor house' surrounded by its estate, is preserved.

An elegant coastal hotel with an indoor swimming pool, a guesthouse and a 1,000m² tree-dotted garden in France’s Finistère department in Brittany. The name of this hotel – “Ty Mad” – means “good house” in Breton. The edifice has been called “Ty Mad” ever since it was built in 1924. It has hosted travelling guests ever since then. It stands in a calm backdrop – a maze of narrow streets – near a 15th-century calvary and a 13th-century chapel. Its location is both remarkable and discreet. With its 15 bedrooms, this grand building offers a sweeping view of an unspoilt coastline from its commanding position. It stands less than 100 metres from a beach. It has four floors. Given its height, the edifice looks down at the houses that surround it, yet without blotting them out. Its elevations are made of rubble stone with pointing. They are plain and bear no distinctive ornamentation, apart from sculpted wooden ledges and wrought-iron guardrails fitted in front of the tall, evenly spaced windows. The slate roof was redesigned to integrate tall, broad dormers on the north and south roof slopes. A section with a flat zinc roof adjoins the northern elevation. It has two levels and is widely glazed along three sides of its upper half, like a conservatory. Its lower half, which leads out to the garden, houses an indoor swimming pool. This swimming pool room leads straight out to the garden through picture windows. The utility rooms have two levels and stretch to the western edge of the plot, sheltered behind stone walls.

A former 19th-century food-producing estate turned into a vast family home, with enclosed, wooded grounds, truffle and olive groves and a swimming pool in Uzès. . A typical example of a farmhouse from the end of the 18th century, probably built under the Directoire or First Empire period, and whose owners very quickly decided that it absolutely had to be much more than just a farmhouse. Throughout the 19th century, alterations were carried out until the main buildings became a noble-looking architectural ensemble, just a few strides away from the National Stud. In the 20th century, transformations and extensions continued to make it more adapted to family life, resulting in a group of several outbuildings, all of which complemented each other intelligently. Today, the estate, which includes a truffle and olive grove, is home to a vast, aristocratic-style family home, “La Roseraie”, which has been converted into a comfortable holiday home with bedrooms and suites, and outbuildings that can all be lived in. A boxwood labyrinth, a common feature of 19th-century Provencal gardens, once greeted visitors in the south garden before being razed by a previous owner. It is now ready for a new lease of life. The farmhouse has also preserved a ”pouzarenque”, a fully restored bucket wheel, a rare sight in Uzège, where these waterwheels have disappeared with the motorization of water pumps. The original entrance, which opened directly onto the grounds from the road leading to the national stud farm, was completely enclosed by dry stone walls, but has been replaced by a new gate and a slightly more northerly entrance to free up the grounds. The entrance is now a driveway lined with olive trees.

A 20th-century villa with outbuildings, a garden, swimming pool and panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, to the west of Marseille on the Blue Coast. Perched on a promontory, the land where the old mill once stood was gradually divided up in order to make room for several villas in the 1960s. All that remains from the former mill is a tower now encircled by the building complex, which has progressively been expanded over time. With the arrival of the train, followed by various services and amenities, the traditional lifestyle of this seaside village quickly transformed into a sought-out coastal resort town, while the proximity of the famous actor Fernandel once again increased interest in this holiday destination, secluded and yet close to several dynamic business hubs. With immaculate and rather massive architecture, including multiple building structures, but with an overall traditional appearance thanks to its ochre-colour plaster-coated exteriors, arched windows surrounded by ashlar stone as well as its barrel canal rooftops bordered by genoise cornices, the villa combines the character of yesteryear with modern comfort. As for its large glass doors and picture windows, they allow the natural light to bathe its interior and provide panoramic views of the sea, while inside, noble materials and soft tones were chosen in order to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. In addition, the bedrooms, sizeable and sunny, were designed as individual sanctuaries, their bathrooms were tastefully decorated with several luxurious touches and the living areas, generous in size, are extended outdoors thanks to several sun-dappled patios, bordered by understated wrought-iron guardrails or stone balustrades, intended for convivial moments between family or friends as well as peaceful relaxation lulled by the wind in the pine trees. With a separate flat and recreational amenities, including an impressive swimming pool, which provide a sumptuous touch and augment the property’s inhabitable spaces, the latter seems as if to melt into the horizon like the bow of a ship, surrounded by an immense terracotta deck as well as a variety of outbuildings. Last, but not least, the garden, meticulously landscaped, is an invitation to stroll through its verdant pathways, while terraced areas lead to more intimate spaces, ideal for reading against the soothing soundtrack of the waves in the distance.

Just 20 minutes from Tours and a few kilometers from a sought-after town, an 18th-century longhouse and its outbuildings, on nearly 5 hectares of land. A path leads to the property between meadows and wooded areas, away from other homes but close to two lively towns. A long tree-lined driveway crosses a meadow to the barn's porch. The longhouse then reveals itself, behind a vast green courtyard that serves three buildings. A typical construction of the Touraine region, the main house, made of rubble under a tiled roof pierced with dormer windows, is raised over two levels. The spacious reception rooms on the ground floor have retained their original features, while four bedrooms and two bathrooms occupy the attic. A guest house includes two rooms and a shower room. A barn is divided into two spaces.This description has been automatically translated from French.

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.

On the heights of a seaside town on the Penthièvre coast, a villa from the late 19th century on a plot of nearly 2000 m². Just a short distance from the village and the central beach, reachable on foot, the property is located on the coastal road leading to the neighboring Val-André. Surrounded by seaside residences of various ages and styles, it borders a plot that includes, in addition to a clearance and parking area, a large south-facing terrace with an outdoor swimming pool. Enclosed by walls or mature hedges, the whole is sheltered from view.Built in the center of the plot, the house was constructed at the very end of the 19th century using sandstone and brick, following the seaside type with two angled bodies and a gable façade. The front section is preceded by a two-level oriel, crowned with a balcony. The construction mainly consists of sandstone rubble, with brick chainings, window frames, and horizontal bands, similar to the tall chimney stacks. The slate roof, with a zinc ridge, is comprised of two main steep slopes, pierced with triangular pediment dormers. The projecting angled bay, with its balcony, also has a steep two-slope roof with a moderate overhang and a discreet cornice highlighted by exposed rafters under the eaves.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A restored farmhouse with an outbuilding, a swimming pool and over 6,000m² of grounds, nestled in France’s beautiful Vienne department. The property comes into view at the end of a tarmacked lane. A gate leads into the grounds, where an outbuilding stands in front of the main dwelling and a guesthouse, which have both been renovated with the same level of comfort for both of them:, including bedrooms with their own bathrooms and generous spaces. A swimming pool forms a link between the two dwellings. Exposed stonework forms the elevations and flat tiles cover the roofs. All the windows are double-glazed.

A splendid eighteenth-century mansion near Nantes, nestled in a beautiful landscaped garden that covers over a hectare and includes a pond and outhouses. The edifice is an emblematic example of the town’s architectural heritage. It bears witness to the rich history – and anecdotes – of this delightful area south of the majestic River Loire. The property can be considered one of the famous bijou mansions that dot the countryside around Nantes. These homes were built for the pleasure of high society during the upper middle classes’ golden age: the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The house is set back from a secondary road. It stands behind a remote-controlled metal gate that is flanked by two tall square pillars of dressed stone. The outdoor entrance area is divided into two distinct sections. An initial closed court reserved for parking includes a broad asphalt driveway, lawns, and lines of evergreen oaks and crape myrtles. A second, gravelled court is fenced off with wrought-iron railings and gates. It leads straight up to the house’s entrance door. This main courtyard faces north. It is bordered with the edifice’s principal section, which dates back to 1789 and offers 500m² of living space. Two wings extend it at right angles. They contain living spaces and areas for relaxation that cover around 600m². On the south side, trees dot a landscaped garden. Some of these trees are over a hundred years old. A path edges the eastern side of the grounds and leads to a group of outhouses. A kennel, a tunnel greenhouse, and a walled, fenced-off pond complete this marvellous 12,600m² property surrounded by walls. An adjoining plot of over six hectares could be added to it.

30 minutes from Mulhouse and Belfort, in a village of Sundgau, a traditional Alsatian farm from the 18th century, rehabilitated into housing. Situated along one of the village's streets, the property is bordered to the east by a low wall, to the north by a neighboring house, to the west by a private forest, and to the south by a stream, a tributary of the Largue. An opening in the wall provides access to the central courtyard, which leads to the entrance of the traditional half-timbered Alsatian house, and at the back of the courtyard, the former barn. Three sets of garages are distributed to the south and north of the property. The main dwelling is raised to three levels, the last of which is under converted loft spaces. It has been divided into five independent housing units, currently rented. The main façade, facing south, is arranged in four bays. The windows, with two casements, are made of wood and equipped with double glazing. The house is topped with a gabled roof and two hips at the ends of the ridge. The traditional Alsatian tiles, known as Biberschwanz, are shaped like beaver tails. Four dormer windows allow natural light to enter the lofts. The former barn contains ten housing units, all of which are also rented. It is raised to four levels, two of which are loft spaces. The gabled roof, covered with mechanical tiles, is pierced by dormer windows and roof windows.This description has been automatically translated from French.

In the heart of Montfort-l'Amaury, a 600 m² residence with nine bedrooms, its walled garden, and swimming pool. Just steps from schools, shops, and in the center of Montfort-l'Amaury, the residence, transformed over the centuries, is set on a plot of approximately 3,000 m² enclosed by stone walls. It is elevated over several levels and consists of two wings at a right angle, one of which is partly independent, providing multiple accommodation options, with a living area of nearly 600 m². The exterior walls are covered with a light plaster, and the roofs are covered with old flat tiles. The garden surrounding the property features a swimming pool and its shed. Restored with careful attention, the residence has retained its character through the use of old and noble materials: at each level, the floors alternate between polished tomettes, large light stone slabs, and oak parquet. The house has eight bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and toilet. Additional sleeping quarters can be created.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A renovated farmhouse from the 16th century with a swimming pool, an orchard and outbuildings, not far from the city of Angers, in France’s Maine-et-Loire department. A wooden entrance gate, framed between two ashlar pilasters, leads into the property, a former farm complex. The property used to belong to a manor, which stands on the other side of the road. The complex was built in the 16th century. It was the home of Hercules de Moreau, a valet to the king, and later, in the 18th century, it was the home of the Guéniveau family, who passed it on to Joseph-Eugène Bonnemère. The latter was a famous author and playwright. The main edifice is built of tuffeau stone, with rubble stone for the elevations and ashlar for the window and door surrounds. A gable slate roof crowns the building. Many steel-and-glass windows punctuate the north and south sides. A porch leads to the cellars. This porch’s roof has a hipped end and is supported with four pillars with mouldings. Opposite, there is another building. It is partly converted and it houses a bread oven. Between the two buildings, there is a granary with a ground floor and first floor. A three-slope roof crowns it. Its western elevation is made of ashlar and is punctuated with three bull’s-eye windows. At the bottom of the garden lies a former stable. A walled orchard can be reached from outside. A swimming pool lies there.

Between Manciano and Argentario, a 420m² Tuscan residence facing the coast. Manciano, with open views facing the sea. On clear days, Montecristo stands out on the horizon. The house covers 420 square metres, spread over three levels, restored with restraint. The ground floor opens widely onto the infinity pool, which captures the landscape; the upper floor features five bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, while the basement houses the technical areas. What truly matters here is the far-reaching view toward the coast and the shifting light that moves across the hills from morning to evening. The garden follows the natural slope without unnecessary alteration, and the vegetable garden has been laid out separately. The renovation preserved the original beams and terracotta tiles wherever they were still sound. Argentario lies twenty minutes away, with Capalbio and Orbetello within the same distance. No immediate neighbours. Silence prevails; the sea closes the horizon.