private mansion with reception room for sale Lille, France

HAUTS DE FRANCE - BETHUNE Ideally located in the heart of Béthune, a stone's throw from the shops and bustle of the town center, this exceptional property enjoys a privileged location and is steeped in history. Built on the site of the former residence of the Prince of Ghistelles in the 18th century—which notably welcomed Louis XV during his visit in July 1744—it still retains some remarkable vestiges within its wooded grounds. This majestic residence, perfectly maintained and in excellent condition (new roof), elegantly combines historical charm with high-end amenities. With approximately 370 m² of living space on two levels, it boasts beautiful, light-filled rooms: • 4 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms, • 2 offices, • 3 reception rooms, including an elegant billiard room, • a kitchen and dining room. • a large veranda opening onto the landscaped grounds. A brand new separate one-bedroom apartment (45 m²) is ideal as a master suite, guest accommodation or to generate additional rental income. An insulated and partitioned attic of approximately 170 m² offers numerous possibilities for conversion (wellness area, additional bedrooms, recreation room, etc.). There is also a large, dry cellar, with several wine cellars and the boiler room (gas central heating). Outside, the wooded grounds of approximately 1,300 m² are a true haven of greenery in the city center. There is a garage for two vehicles, accessible via a separate entrance from the street. Energy class: E Climate class: E Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €8,180 and €11,140 per year. Average energy prices indexed for 2021, 2022, and 2023. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Classified Private Mansion, Ideal for an Institutional Headquarters, Embassy, Private Club, or Major Cultural Project. Between the hushed murmur of the European institutions and the verdant breath of the Brussels Park rises, opposite the Royal Palace, a residence where time still bows to elegance. Built around 1860, this listed mansion, long known as the “Banque Brunner,” embodies the very essence of Brussels prestige, a perfect dialogue between memory and modernity, between stone and light. Beneath its noble mantle of blue stone, the façade unfolds like a classical score across three levels of grace. Ornate balustrades, sculpted frames, and a central balcony answer one another like notes in a harmonious architectural theme. At the top, a delicately decorated entablature ends in a stone balustrade, a gesture of reverence to the beauty of a bygone era. Inside, the house reveals the discreet grandeur of the great 19th-century residences. The carriage entrance opens onto a sequence of adjoining salons where silence still seems alive with the rustle of fabrics and the whispers of past receptions. The grand staircase leads to the state rooms on the first floor, while the upper levels offer the serene intimacy of private apartments. Around 1900, architect Léon Govaerts gave this jewel an audacious extension : a banking hall topped with Brussels’ first concrete dome. Beneath this vault of stone and light, a marble staircase unfolds its pure lines, magnifying the solemnity of the setting and lending the whole an exceptional institutional majesty. Recently restored with exemplary care, the building now combines respect for heritage with the precision of modern comfort. Its remarkably generous volumes extend over more than 2000 m2 of built space on a 628 m2 plot. The property totals 2,066 m², including a 600 m² basement that still houses the original bank vaults. The front section comprises a ground floor of 233 m2, a first floor of 233 m2, a second floor of 230 m2, and a third floor of 210 m2. It is worth noting that a vertical extension of two additional floors, totaling 420 m2, could be envisaged. The central space beneath the majestic dome offers 210 m2of unparalleled character. The rear section features a ground floor of 185 m2, a mezzanine of 33 m2, and a first floor of 132 m2. This building, located on one of the capital’s most emblematic thoroughfares, No. 78, Rue de la Loi, stands as a true symbol of power and diplomacy, offering an unrivalled strategic position near European institutions, public transport, parking facilities, and direct access to the historic centre. More than a property, it is a living, breathing piece of history, a testament to elegance and influence, ready to embrace a new destiny : an institutional headquarters, an embassy, a private club, or a major cultural venture. Beneath the dome of light, every stone still seems to whisper the legacy of a century of excellence. Here, prestige is not merely admired… it is deeply breathed.

In the tranquility of a preserved street in the city center, this elegant private hotel offers 230 m² of family living space spread over two tastefully restored levels with very beautiful materials.This property offers a double reception area that is flooded with light. A largely glazed kitchen. A large office.The first floor includes five bedrooms, a dressing room, and two shower rooms. A large fitted laundry room.On the second floor, a large convertible space of 72 m², equipped with four skylights and extended by a terrace.The garden is enclosed by walls, landscaped and planted with trees. It adds a lot of charm to the property. This property has secure parking in the paved inner courtyard, complemented by a garage.Exceptional environment shielded from view. 1,100,000 € Agency fees not included - Agency fees: 5% inclusive of tax Fees borne by the purchaser - Estimated annual energy expenses for standard use, based on energy prices for the year 2023: €3110 ~ €4250 - Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.frThis description has been automatically translated from French.