A 16th-century castle, with outbuildings, grounds and 5 hectares of vines, 1 hour from Lyon, between the Bugey vineyards and Dombes lakes - ref 509725
A 16th-century castle, with outbuildings, grounds and 5 hectares of vines, 1 hour from Lyon, between the Bugey vineyards and Dombes lakes.
This property is located in the east of France, at the gateway to the Jura and the Alps, in a landscape of valleys and meadows, on the outskirts of a village away from any hustle and bustle, renowned for its light-yellow stone houses and old silk factories. From the castle, there is a far-ranging view over the Ain Valley. The essential everyday shops and services can be found just several minutes away, while schools, health and public service establishments can also be reached quickly. The nearest train station is 10 minutes away, while the Lyon-Saint Exupéry and Geneva international airports are respectively 45 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes away. From the former Gaulish capital, high-speed TGV trains put Paris and Marseille within 2 hours reach. The village is well connected, situated at the crossroads of a number of routes, with junctions to the A40 and A42 motorways putting Lyon and Geneva within 45 minutes' and 1 hour and 20 minutes' reach respectively.
From a bird's eye view, the castle stands out from the heart of an undulating landscape, surrounded by 5 hectares of meadows and woods that keep it tucked away from prying eyes. It is made up of three sections around a courtyard forming a quadrangular shape. The main façade is flanked with two round towers, while the interior corners of the edifice are adorned with octagonal towers. The residence stands at the end of a drive lined with two-hundred-year-old trees leading to a vast gravelled courtyard that is dominated by a central fountain. Former stables and other outbuildings stand near to the castle. Their roofs have been renovated and they are ready to be transformed into living spaces or reception premises. The estate's forest holds a valuable secret: a statue of the Virgin Mary is hidden away alongside a mossy path, silently standing guard under the canopy of the trees.
This discrete and spiritual presence confers an almost sacred dimension upon the place. In front of the main façade overlooking the river, there is an approximately 500-m² southwest facing terrace.
The castleWith a both defensive and harmonious appearance, the castle has preserved valuable remains from medieval times: vaulted cellars, a large basin in the centre of the courtyard adorned with an ashlar fountain, sections of old walls and elements of two Gothic fireplaces on the ground floor. The flat mullioned windows, the moulded panelled doors, the monumental fireplace in the grand hall, the southwest staircase and corridors with groined vaulting are all reminders of 17th-century elegance. Several other components, such as fireplaces with stucco overmantels or a simple wood-panelled partition pay witness to the successive transformations of the residence until the 19th century. The edifice boasts three storeys and a surface of approximately 500 m².
The ground floor
The entrance is through a majestic door that opens into a large hall, leading, on the right, to a professional grade kitchen equipped with a bread oven, a wood-pellet burning stove and the equipment required for hosting receptions and celebration events. Behind it, a utility room is used as storage space. The first lounge boasts a monumental fireplace and also possesses very fine wall paintings. Further inside, a vast, vaulted hall with a fireplace dating from 1590 can be found in the north wing. The coat of arms of the Lords of Coux, adorned with three hedgehogs, is a discrete reminder of former occupants' illustrious lineage. To the left, there is a lounge, followed by a dining room, an office and two lavatories. A hand washbasin in an old stone sink completes this level.
The first floor
This level includes ten rooms on either side of the corridor, a shower ...
