A former silk spinning mill with its manor house and 31-hectare grounds, in the south of the Cévennes National Park, within the Gard department - ref
A former silk spinning mill with its manor house and 31-hectare grounds, in the south of the Cévennes National Park, within the Gard department.
Along the western confines of the Gard department, and enjoying a Mediterranean climate, the property is located near Ganges, in the southern part of the Cévennes National Park. Its wooded parcels, classified as a Natura 2000 zone and a bird conservation region, guarantee an environment untouched by human influence, while, not far away, the gorges of the Hérault and Vis Rivers provide pleasant spots for swimming during the summer months. As for the city of Vigan, the subprefecture for the department, it can be reached in approximately twenty minutes and includes all administrative, commercial and cultural services, whereas the train stations and airports in Nîmes and Montpellier, which provide service to national and international destinations, are accessible in one hour by car.
A private lane lined with tall, bicentenary plane trees, ascends towards the property, nestled within lush vegetation. Accessible via a gate, which opens on to a group of three buildings, an immense ornamental pond welcomes visitors to this property, perched on a hillside and scattered with natural springs, ponds and fountains. At the property's entrance stands the caretaker's cottage, while, a little further off, the 19th-century manor house was built over the vestiges of the medieval chateau of Toumeyrolles. Last, but not least, a massive building constructed over a basement level, which was once a silk spinning mill, is set back from the other buildings, ensconced within its verdant setting and waiting to be returned to its former lustre once again.
The Silk Spinning MillSurrounded by lush vegetation, it stands in the middle of a property that stimulates both the senses and creativity thanks to its untouched bucolic environment. On the garden level, an immense vaulted cellar has preserved its original character, while, upstairs, more than 500 m² would be the ideal location for a number of exciting potential projects. Featuring a living space with three rooms, a lavatory and a shower room, the roof will require a swift intervention in order to guarantee the building's sturdiness, while the windows and doors, once restored, will provide this historical building with plenty of allure once again.The DwellingBuilt in 1760, this former hunting lodge became the manor house for the silk spinning mill in the 19th century. Facing fully south, with unobstructed views over the Cévennes Mountains, it features an inhabitable floor area of approximately 216 m², while renovations to bring it up to code and improve its overall comfort will be necessary in order to further conserve the premises' charm and authenticity.
The garden-level floor
Behind the building, a patio provides access to a semi-underground kitchen, which abuts a pantry and a furnace room, while, further on, a staircase leads to the ground floor.
The ground floor
Accessible after ascending the house's three front steps, the glass double door entrance, topped with an arched fanlight, opens on to an immense dining room with soaring floor-to-ceiling heights. Next door, a living room with a fireplace is bathed in light thanks to another pair of glass double doors, which give on to a rear patio and the mountains in the distance. Featuring walls and ceilings that have preserved their initial moulding, albeit in need of a light touch-up, all of the house's woodwork and cement floor tiles are also original. In addition, the room stands out thanks to its acoustics, ideal for music lovers, while, further on, four bedrooms share a bathroom and lavatory.
The upstairs
This floor is made up of three different landings: one provides access to ...
