A recently restored 17th-century manor, with outbuildings and landscaped grounds, in the Corrèze area, 30 minutes from Brive-la-Gaillarde - ref 957972
A recently restored 17th-century manor, with outbuildings and landscaped grounds, in the Corrèze area, 30 minutes from Brive-la-Gaillarde.
This manor stands in the middle of a picturesque village, away from any hustle and bustle but near to all essential amenities, 30 minutes from the city of Brive-la-Gaillarde and 15 minutes from the Haras de Pompadour stud farm. The countryside of the Corrèze area stands between the wooded landscape of the former Limousin region and the valleys of the Périgord sector, at the crossroads of five regional natural parks. Its wooded hills indented by gorges and rivers are much appreciated, especially by hikers thanks to a moderate climate, who find it just as appealing as enthusiasts keen to explore the local heritage, which is all the more rewarding to discover here as it remains largely unknown. Limoges can be reached in less than one hour by motorway, while Bordeaux and Toulouse are 2 hours 30 minutes away. Paris can be reached from the Brive-Vallée de la Dordogne international airport 30 minutes away, as well as from trains passing through the rail hub in Brive-la-Gaillarde.
From the square on which the parish church stands and next to a processionary cross, the southern entrance of the property, framed by outbuildings with steep sloped roofs made of Allassac slate, is marked by a tall wooden gate perforated with clover shapes and incorporating a pedestrian door. The gate is topped by a brasier stone arch with a sculpted medallion. This gives the entrance porch the appearance of a defensive wall, but one that is harmoniously incorporated into the architectural environment overlooked by the 16th-century church and its archetypal bell gable. The entirely walled inner courtyard houses the small estate's domestic to-ings and fro-ings along the paths up to the manor, whose horizontal facade closes the square of edifices and next to which there is access to the garden set out over two terraces. A communal lane runs alongside the western side of the property and enables access on foot to the courtyard. There is also an entrance suitable for motor vehicles at the bottom of the garden.
This long, rectangular-shaped, two-storey manor with a gabled roof punctuated by 5 triangular dormers and topped by three chimney stacks, boasts many small-paned windows. The sculpted stone coats of arms pay witness to the time when the manor was affiliated to the domain of the Count of Chabrignac, whose chateau, which is famous for having hosted the last empress of Annam, is adjacent to the property's boundaries.
The courtyardSmall, gravelled paths cross the lawn leading to the main buildings. Their walls are adorned with climbing roses, wisteria, hydrangeas and Virginia creeper, while a trained trellis runs all along the house's facade. The many flowerbeds made up of ornamental flowers, fruit bushes and herbs grace the criss-crossing of paths with their scents and nuances. A remarkable lime tree provides shade in response to the bright sunshine enjoyed due to the property's south-facing aspect. A well, which never runs dry throughout the year, is adjacent to a stone trough into which the water flows when actioned by a hand pump and stands between the outbuildings and manor.The residenceThe decorators who were tasked with restoring the house were resolutely contemporary in their approach yet focused on preserving all the period features: oakwood flooring, beams, whitewashed stonework and cupboards, among others.
The ground floor
The old, studded wooden entrance door opens into a hall paved with cement tiles, in which there is a polished wooden staircase with a curved landing. To the right, the lounge includes 19th-century wood panelling, chevron patterned wood flooring and a fireplace. Next to it is a ...
