A renovated 18th-century posthouse with outbuildings, a landscaped garden and a swimming pool, nestled in a village 15 minutes from the town of Beaune
A renovated 18th-century posthouse with outbuildings, a landscaped garden and a swimming pool, nestled in a village 15 minutes from the town of Beaune in Burgundy.
The property lies in a village with 116 inhabitants, between three destinations that are rich in built heritage in the lush valley of the River Ouche. The Burgundy canal flows here too, forming a link between the countryside and local towns. The town of Beaune and the Burgundy fine wine trail are 17 kilometres away. The city of Dijon with its UNESCO-listed monuments is 50 kilometres from the property. And the town of Autun, with its Gallo-Roman heritage, and the Morvan regional nature park, are 30 kilometres away. Shops and amenities for everyday needs, including schools, a supermarket and a petrol station, can be found in the town of Bligny-sur-Ouche, 1.6 kilometres from the property. The A6 motorway leads to the region via Beaune and Pouilly-en-Auxois. And from the high-speed train stations in Beaune and Dijon you can get to Paris in 1 hour and 30 minutes, Lyon in 1 hour and 40 minutes and Geneva in around 3 hours.
The former posthouse from the 18th century stands in a 2,683m² walled garden. The property lies in a commanding position, looking down at the village, yet it enjoys absolute privacy. It recalls the time when the French royal postal service required a change in horses every 15 kilometres. A stable and a large barn door are remnants of its past purpose. A double wrought-iron gate marks the vehicle entrance. On foot, you enter the property via a pedestrian gate made in the same style. A gravel driveway takes you from the gate and parking area to the outbuildings, leading alongside the central lawn. On the east side, there is the main edifice, which offers a 350m² floor area. On the north side, there are the outbuildings, lying at a right angle to the main house and closing the plot. The walled garden extends southwards and westwards. The swimming pool lies in the south-west corner of the garden. A second pedestrian gate on the south side leads to the centre of the village.
The main edificeThe edifice has been entirely renovated, both inside and outside, with its original character preserved through use of traditional materials. The windows are all double-glazed. A combination of complementary heating systems ensures optimal thermal comfort while keeping the place's authenticity intact. The house is rectangular in shape. It has a ground floor, a first floor and a second floor in the roof space. A half-hipped roof of flat tiles crowns the building. The stone edifice has been renovated with its original character preserved. Its street-facing east facade is rendered and displays an uneven design. Eight arched windows in surrounds of dressed stone, fitted with outdoor shutters, punctuate this elevation. There is a bull's-eye window on each level. An oak door takes you straight inside. The court-facing west elevation has exposed stonework with pointing. Its layout of windows is almost symmetrical. Its arched windows are all similarly sized and fitted with shutters. They are laid out neatly around the central entrance door. A flight of stone steps with a wrought-iron handrail leads up to the main door.
The ground floor
Beyond the glazed court-facing door, there is a vast central dual-aspect lounge with a floor of stone slabs. The room features a large stone fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove. On the right, this room connects to a semi-professional kitchen, filled with an abundance of natural light from four windows spread across three walls and facing three directions. This spacious kitchen is fully fitted and includes a cooking and preparation area and an eating area. On the left, there is a lavatory and a cosier lounge that has wood strip flooring, a Louis XVI style marble fireplace and a pellet-burning stove. ...
