A winemaker's dwelling from 1850, its vaulted cellar and enclosed tree-filled grounds, in the Saône River valley, not far from Mâcon - ref 272677
A winemaker's dwelling from 1850, its vaulted cellar and enclosed tree-filled grounds, in the Saône River valley, not far from Mâcon.
The property is located on the outskirts of a village, along a street that runs parallel to the grounds of the chateau built in 1753. As for the houses in this part of the village, not far from the church, they were all built around 1850, which creates a visually harmonious architectural ensemble. In addition, essential shops and services for daily life are within proximity, while the Mâcon south exit on the A6 motorway is 13 minutes away and the Mâcon Loché high-speed rail station is 20 minutes away.
Directly opposite the entrance gate and the gravel courtyard, large enough to park several vehicles, the main dwelling stands at the back of the lot and is accessible via a sun-kissed stone double staircase, while the former outbuildings perpendicular to the dwelling have been incorporated into the central structure in order to create an L-shaped building. Renovated by an architect in the 2000s, the house features beige plaster-coated exteriors, golden stone window/door surrounds and a terracotta tile roof in traditional regional colours. As for the walled grounds, they extend from the front tiled patio, an important link between the entrance gate and the main dwelling, around one side of the building to the back.
The Main DwellingMade up of two buildings connected to one another by a foyer with a floor-to-ceiling height of 6.5 metres, the L-shaped dwelling, with a floor area of approximately 292 m², is skirted by a tiled patio shaded by a variety of local and southern plants, which facilitates access to all the living areas on this level, while the foyer, once the entrance to the outbuildings and now reconverted into a sunny room, thanks to its glass façade, communicates with all the rooms on the ground floor.
The ground floor
The former renovated barn includes all the living areas necessary for daily life on one floor, such as the dining room and kitchen, which open to the east on to the main patio thanks to two sets of wood-framed glass double doors, while extending laterally on from here, are the more utilitarian spaces: a laundry room, furnace room, separate lavatory and storage cupboards. It should be noted that this entire level features tiled floors and monochrome wallpaper, recalling the comfort and décor of the early 2000s.
The intermediate level
A few steps provide access to the living room, located on the half-floor above the vaulted cellar. Rectangular in shape, with terracotta tile floors and visible ceiling beams, the room has preserved some of the original details from the winemaker's dwelling, such as the brick fireplace and golden stone window/door surrounds, in addition to featuring more modern touches, like tall windows that provide enchanting views of the garden. Also accessible from the house's original exterior double staircase via the dwelling's former front door, this room abuts a bedroom with its own storage cupboard and a private shower room, which repeats the same architectural codes and also faces the garden and a patio.
The first floor
This level includes three bedrooms created in the 2000s, basically all identical in size and sheltered from view, facing the patio and courtyard, while a hallway, providing access to a bathroom on one end and a shower room on the other, is lined with cupboards along its entire length.
The second floor
This intimate space, with three rooms, could be transformed into a separate flat and includes a living room with a small study area, a bedroom, a shower room and a lavatory, which all enjoy plenty of sunlight and views of the garden.
The basement
A reception space, deftly designed and renovated, as well as a place to store wine, the vaulted cellar is accessible via an ...
