| Reference | 691 |
|---|---|
| Sector | Brionnais |
| Area | 0 m² |
| Price | - |
1.5 hours from Lyon, 2.5 hours from Geneva
Fully renovated, former 18th century hunting lodge (built for the local chateau), with lots of charm and character, situated in the Brionnais.
It is located in a hamlet and is at the end of a little country lane, in a secluded position.
The main house offers approx. 180 m2 living space which has been carefully and tastefully renovated using original materials and with bygone elegance.
It comprises:
Ground floor: old traditional tiled floors, large fitted country kitchen of 35 m2 with granite worktops, a range cooker, a huge and very cosy living room of 44 m2 with original stone fireplace and wood burn, and a superb old French beamed ceiling, a bright and very attractive double aspect dining room giving views to the south and west, with immediate access via double French doors to a large south facing covered terrace. There is also a study and a toilet with shower.
The original stone staircase leads to the first floor with a large hallway of 19 m2 with oak floors and beamed ceiling, 3 bedrooms including one of 22 m2, with beaming ceilingand dressing room, the other 2 having fitted wardrobes , a stunning bathroom with antique washstand, bath tub with feet, large Italian style shower, wc. Separate wc with wash basin.
A wide wooden-staircase leads to the attic which is fully suitable for conversion.
Boiler room, laundry with oil-fired boiler (top of the range and only 3 years old.)
Set apart are large outbuildings. One is converted into a south-facing studio. It comprises a living room with kitchen area on the ground floor, a bedroom, shower room with Italian style shower and wc. First floor with a large lounge, a bedroom with Velux windows, shower room with Italian style shower, wc.
Huge barn and adjoining stable, small outbuildings with games room, workshop and bread oven.
Vaulted cellar.
The 2400 m2 grounds are fully enclosed by old stone walls and there are magnificent trees and orchard.
The garden is delightful with flower beds and shrubs of all kinds: box, many rose bushes, hydrangeas, a variety of rhododenrons.
It nestles in a green, unspoilt valley with views to the chateau and beyond. A delightfully relaxing and inspiring setting.