A converted former wine estate within 1.8 hectares of grounds overlooking the vineyards in the Petite Sologne region, 1.5 hours from Paris - ref 31200
A converted former wine estate within 1.8 hectares of grounds overlooking the vineyards in the Petite Sologne region, 1.5 hours from Paris.
The property is situated in the south-east of the Loiret department, close to the Berry and Puisaye regions. There is a tourist town with local shops and amenities, schools and a train station providing a 1.5-hour service to Paris-Bercy. The village retains vestiges of the Gallo-Roman era, notably the paving stones of the Via Agrippa linking Autun to Orléans. A 11th-century Romanesque church, famous for its sculptures, dominates the village. The surrounding landscape is characterised by private chateaux and medieval ruins. Numerous walking trails allow visitors to explore a varied natural heritage, set amongst forests and fields.
The approach to the property is flanked by extensive woodlands, ponds and vineyards. The estate, situated on a gentle hill, overlooks the vineyards. Three separate entrances, marked by double gates, lead to the main house, the grounds and the outbuildings. A driveway climbs gradually towards the houses through the well-tended grounds, planted with tall trees of various species and colours, revealing a few resting areas with seating and ornaments, vases and stone statues. The main house is flanked by a stone terrace on its north facade. Small brick walls border the flowerbeds. There is an old ice house near the wine cellar, hidden beneath the vegetation.
A charming spot offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Several outdoor areas, paved with stone slabs, allow you to fully enjoy the surroundings.
The main houseThe house is built on two levels and has numerous windows, some of which have wooden frames fitted with small panes. The main entrance, facing north, is surrounded by stone paving. The window frames are highlighted with local brick, as are the corner copings. The gabled roof, covered in interlocking tiles, is in very good condition. It is punctuated by roof windows or dormers. A double wooden door topped by a glazed transom and flanked by two Medici vases marks the entrance to the main house on the south side. Upstairs, there is a terrace with a wooden balustrade, offering panoramic views.
The ground floor
The main entrance serves as a cloakroom and leads into a bright utility room with seating and storage. Opening out onto the garden, it enjoys views of the grounds. There is a fitted kitchen equipped with ample wooden storage nearby. It leads to the dining room, which has authentic terracotta floor tiles, a massive oak beam running across the ceiling, and direct access to the outside. Several adjoining rooms follow one after the other. First there is a living room with an open-hearth fireplace, which now contains a wood-pellet stove. The hearth jambs are carved with depictions of Bacchus and Dionysus, the gods of wine, in reference to the property's origins. The room is distinguished by wooden panelling, a French-style ceiling and stone flooring. Next there is a study, with a ceiling featuring exposed beams, opening onto a veranda which enjoys a beautiful view of the park. After this there is a spacious bedroom, fitted with a carpet and featuring a tiled shower room with a toilet. This room opens onto the veranda, allowing you to enjoy the surrounding countryside. From the kitchen, a corridor with white tiled flooring leads to the living room, then to the north, a wardrobe lit by a window, and finally a large hallway with coloured tiled flooring leads to the wooden staircase leading to the bedrooms on the first floor.
The first floor
A large tiled landing leads to a toilet, then a first bedroom with colourful wallpaper, featuring an en-suite bathroom. A second bedroom has oak plank flooring, an alcove and a washbasin. Back on the landing, a door opens onto an atypical space, with exposed ...
