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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.

A 4-storey building, recently reorganised into 11 flats that range from 18 to 43 m², for a total floor area of 360 m², in the medieval centre of Dijon. The building includes a ground floor over a basement level, two upper floors and a converted attic level topped with an interlocking tile roof. Facing the street, the building’s front façade, in very good condition, is clad in lime plaster and decorated with stone stringcourses, balconies protected by wrought-iron guardrails and supported by corbels, multi-paned windows with stone surrounds and folding louvred shutters. From the street, an automatic wooden carriage door opens onto a cobblestone passageway, which provides pedestrian and vehicle access to the interior gravel courtyard – with five covered parking spaces in addition to one for people with reduced mobility – as well as the building’s entrance. Facing the courtyard, the building’s other façade, also in very good condition, is clad in lime plaster and adorned with multi-paned windows with stone surrounds, which are protected by pairs of louvred shutters. A flat, reserved, first and foremost for people with reduced mobility, is accessible from the interior courtyard, from where it is also possible to access the cellars in the basement level – via double metal doors – as well as a private machine room on the ground floor. The other flats are accessible via the door located in the building’s covered passageway, followed by a wooden staircase with a wrought-iron guardrail and wooden handrail, which leads to three flats on each of its three upper floors, the highest being built into the attic space.

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, set on 5 hectares of land. From the departmental road, a stony path 800 meters long leads to the property situated among fields, at the top of a hill. Protected from all vis-à-vis, the house stands facing a small valley, at the bottom of which the Esquère winds among the domain's outbuildings, forming an ensemble that was once surrounded 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 surface of the main building was doubled at the end of the 16th century, while the stair tower was added to the ensemble in the 17th century. The various windows pierced in the façade, as well as the types of masonry, testify to these stages of construction and successive modifications. Several remarkable cross and twin windows, arrow slits and loopholes, are among the preserved elements. The main house, built on rock, rises two levels under unconverted attics, and over a cellar carved out beneath the central part, the oldest. Topped with a two-slope roof covered with canal tiles on the body of the habitation and a roof adorned with flat tiles on the tower, it has retained its authenticity. A terrace with a swimming pool rests against a high stone wall to the south. A first oblong outbuilding, rising two levels under a lower roof than the dwelling, formerly used as a shepherd's hut, stretches towards the east. A second building is set at right angles, forming a U with the main house. A large awning is attached to the east. Opposite, forming a courtyard, a single-storey outbuilding, intended as a shelter for farm animals, has suffered a fire on part of the roof. A stony 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.

An 18th-century residence, with 16th-century outbuildings and a formal garden, in the Loire Valley, near Chinon. At the corner of two small streets in the village centre, an ironwork gate framed by two embossed pillars opens into the main courtyard. The property was completed at the end of the 15th century and was destined at the time for collection of land tax for the king. In the middle of the 16th century, it was acquired by the Dreux family who owned it until the French Revolution. Its occupants were in turn an officer of the waterways and forests of Chinon, prosecutor for the bailiwick of the same town and a king's adviser. It was partially burned in 1789, after which the main building was restored in the Directory era style. The three-storey building has a hipped roof dotted with four gable dormers with triangular pediments. The tuffeau stone façade is topped by a modillon cornice. The many 18th-century bay windows enable light to stream into both sides of the house. The 16th-century outbuildings, found on either side of the house, are also made of tuffeau stone, combining façades of dressed stone and rubble stone. The roofs are made of slate and one of the buildings is topped by a hipped roof with slightly drawn back eaves. In addition to bedrooms and living rooms, the outbuildings contain two plum ovens that are closely linked to the municipality’s history, a bread oven, an orangery and a functioning well. In front of the house, the symmetry of the formal garden provides rhythm to the main courtyard. To the rear, there is a landscaped garden and a swimming pool. At a depth of 12 metres, there is a cellar with many tuffeau stone vaults, the use of which can still be read on the stone. The property stands in a fully enclosed plot of 4,521 m².

On the edge of the Brenne natural park, a hunting enclosure of 240 hectares, with a pavilion to renovate, a farm, woods, ponds, and fields. From a departmental road, a drive leads to the domain's gate. Once passed, the path continues through the woods to reach the hunting pavilion and the farm, with a guardian's house further on. The facades of the various buildings are made of rendered stone, with straight or arched openings, and roofs made of flat or mechanical tiles, with two, three, or four slopes. The ponds are scattered throughout the property and the cultivated fields are grouped in the same area.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 fully restored 18th-century Chartreuse, surrounded by 4 hectares of woods, in the Lot-et-Garonne area, on the slopes above Agen. The flat area of land in front of the wooded grounds, with an unparalleled view of the Garonne Valley, stretches out in front of the walls and buildings of the property, which can be reached through a carriage gate next to a massive watchtower and high defensive walls. The area houses a large barn used as a garage, as well as a swimming pool with a pool-house and a pétanque pitch. Once inside the enclosed stone walls with only two entrances through carriage gates opposite one another to the north and south, tucked away from prying eyes, the 18th-century Chartreuse house stands. The house’s nobility is underlined by the Roman tiles, double or triple genoise corbels, and a coat of arms above a palm leaf topping the entrance door, which is flanked by ionic pilasters. The main façade of the Chartreuse faces west, while on its rear to the east, there is a long gallery typical of Gascony, with a wooded floor and pillars, overlooking the valley. However, the date of its initial occupation and the presence of an underground passage remain a mystery. The many outbuildings, including a guests’ house and converted barns, surround the garden/courtyard combining gravelled paths and lawns. All the roofs have been renovated, while the previously weakened walls of the outbuildings have been consolidated. A certain variety of eras and architectural styles is evident: the medieval and austere appearance of the dressed stone walls strikes a contrast with the almost Italian-inspired garden/courtyard and the two-storey long house with dual aspect rooms, making the interior as bright as the exterior.

In Angers, in a cul-de-sac overlooking the Saint-Nicolas pond park, there is a 19th-century villa with an annex, converted outbuilding, and garden. From the cul-de-sac, two gates framed by stone and brick pillars provide access to the property. The first gate is for pedestrians and opens onto a defined courtyard, opposite the main house and to the north by an annex. The second access opens onto a driveway that leads, down from the courtyard, to a parking area near the south gable of the villa. A cement staircase in the rock style connects the courtyard to this driveway, which also serves the back garden, bordered on one side by an outbuilding. Terraces have been set up between this latter building and the main house.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 horse stud farm with 32 hectares of woods and pasture and a remarkable half-timbered stable built in 1920 in the middle, nestled near the town of Chantilly in northern France. The estate covers a little over 32 hectares of unbroken land that combines premium pasture – considered essential for thoroughbreds – and woods with bridlepaths. A wide driveway lined with white fencing leads to the building and underlines its symmetry. Built in 1920 on the former grounds of a neighbouring chateau, the edifice owes its existence to an Argentinian billionaire and horse enthusiast who ordered construction of the property to create his own horse stud farm here. The architecture is neo-Norman in style with half-timbering, tiled roofing, hipped wall dormers and a large shelter that leads out to the pastures. The stud farm was originally designed for breeding galloping racehorses. Today, it is perfectly suited to any equestrian activity, whether for leisure or competitions. The site layout is highly logical. It brings together a stable and work spaces around the house in a coherent, practical whole. Several recent facilities for daily training add to the estate.

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, a longère from the 18th century and its outbuildings, set 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 porch of the barn. The longère then reveals itself behind a large landscaped courtyard serving three buildings. A typical construction of the Touraine region, the main house, built of rubble under a tiled roof with dormers, has 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 comprises two rooms and a washroom. 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.

Just a few minutes from Santarém and overlooking the Ribatejo plains, a contemporary energy self-sufficient property.. In the Ribatejo plains, just a few minutes from Santarém, a contemporary property that reconciles modern architecture with respect for the environment. The main house has four bedrooms around a vast, light-filled living room, while a fully-equipped kitchen is a natural extension of the living spaces. Outside, the heated saltwater swimming pool interacts with the paved terraces and shaded relaxation areas. An annex houses a barbecue, games room and sauna. Twenty-three solar panels and a private well ensure energy self-sufficiency, reflecting a sustainable approach. The hundred-year-old olive grove and fruit trees complete this bucolic picture, just an hour from Lisbon.

In the city center of Riom, in the Marthuret district, a private mansion from the 18th century and its vast terrace. Located in a protected area, at the end of a quiet street, the private mansion is part of a small co-ownership. Its design is attributed to Claude-François Legay (1728-1803), the city's architect, but the building, although constructed in the 18th century, seems to rest on older structures, probably medieval. Organized around an inner courtyard, the dwelling reveals, in its center, a small overhanging balcony. On the top level, a terrace of about 75 m² represents a precious uniqueness in the old local urban fabric.This description has been automatically translated from French.

On the heights of a seaside town on the coast of Penthièvre, a villa from the late 19th century on land of nearly 2000 m². Just a short walk from the village and the Centre beach, the property is located on the coastal road that leads to the neighboring Val-André. Surrounded by holiday homes of various periods and styles, it adjoins land that includes, in addition to an open space and parking area, a large terrace facing south with an outdoor pool. Enclosed by walls or mature hedges, the entire property is shielded from view.Built at the center of the plot, the house was constructed at the very end of the 19th century in sandstone and brick, following the two-wing seaside style with a gabled facade. The front body is preceded by a two-level oriel, crowned with a balcony. The structure is mainly composed of sandstone blocks, with brick chainings, window frames, and horizontal bands, similar to the tall chimney stacks. The slate roof, with a zinc ridge, features two main steeply sloped sections pierced by triangular gable dormers. The projecting gabled bay, with its balcony, also has a steeply pitched roof with two slopes and a modest roof overhang, accompanied by a discreet cornice highlighted by exposed rafters beneath the eaves.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A 19th-century family residence, with an annex and outbuildings in more than 2 hectares of grounds, 20 minutes from the Côte d’Émeraude coastline, in the countryside. Set back from a B road, a country road winds through a hamlet before arriving at a farm track. This old farmhouse stands in the centre of a more than 2.5-hectare wooded estate. The main residence, built with rough-hewn blocks of granite, dates from the 19th century and was erected upon the vestiges of and using the materials from a former manor, of which a dovecote remains. The quoins on the door and window frames as well as the lintels are made of dressed granite blocks. The house boasts two storeys with an attic level above part of them. The front façade is punctuated by classically, almost symmetrically arranged windows, aligned in three vertical rows over two levels. There are three entrance doors into the ground floor, framed by three windows, one of which is panoramic. Three windows punctuate the first floor beneath a gabled roof, in which there are two wall dormers and a skylight. The windows boast views over the landscaped garden, the woods and surrounding nature. A former estate keeper’s house is also made of rough-hewn granite blocks and is topped with a slate roof. Next to it, there is a second outbuilding. A monumental picture window looks from it towards the façade of the main residence. The old dovecote has been transformed into a storeroom. The farm also includes former pigsties which are now used as a log store, while an old stone wall denotes the presence of a former bread oven, now in ruins. The garden has been organised into different zones, surrounded by meadows and woods.

A 17th century stately manor house, its outbuildings and chapel surrounded by 1.8 hectares of grounds in the “Hauts du Beaujolais” region . The property, completely enclosed by high stone walls, comes into view at the end of a country lane, half-way up a hill crowned with woodland. This vast rural space is shared with a group of 19th century farm buildings and greenhouses that used to form an integral part of the property. The high, golden stone walls typical of the nearby Beaujolais region protect the 1.8 ha of grounds, which form two different parts of the estate. On the one hand, in the immediate vicinity of the manor house, there is a parterre with a geometric Latin cross pattern emphasised by angular topiaries, leading to a lateral access ramp to the terrace of the residence known as 'the chateau'. On the other hand, taking up the rest of the grounds, there is an English-style landscaped garden bordered on one side by a small canal and a dormant orchard below. A majestic bicentennial Lebanese cedar dominates the landscaped garden, towering over most of the other conifers and the lime trees. A very large pool, which could be converted into a swimming pool, appears at the bend of the ramp leading to the terrace of the manor house, next to the unpaved track leading to a votive chapel at the far end of the grounds. To the north, a group of outbuildings is arranged in a U-shape around the residence. Together with the rear elevation of the manor house, it forms a carriage courtyard, accessed via a service gate. These vast outbuildings, which include a caretaker's cottage, a stable and barns, are in need of complete restoration. The family, who lived here from the beginning of the 18th century until 1943, with a tragic incident during the French Revolution, left numerous remains, testimonials and archives. The estate was dedicated exclusively to agriculture. Over the centuries, this has protected the authenticity of the original materials that make up the buildings, witnesses of a number of traditional skills, many of which have now disappeared.