An 18th century private mansion with a courtyard and garden in the upper districts of Autun, 2 hours from Paris - ref 187854
An 18th century private mansion with a courtyard and garden in the upper districts of Autun, 2 hours from Paris.
The property is located in the upper districts of Autun, a town full of art and history with a population of 13 000. It is a town that has 2 000 years of rich heritage, with its architectural treasures, including Saint-Lazare cathedral, the Roman theatre, the Place du Champ de Mars and its terraces, all of which are within easy walking distance. All amenities are concentrated within the pedestrian area, including renowned schools, a hospital, local shops and cultural and sports facilities. Le Creusot TGV station is 30 minutes away, putting Lyon 45 minutes and Paris 1 hour and 20 minutes away. By car, you can get to Beaune in 45 minutes by motorway, Lyon in 2 hours, Paris in 3 hours and Geneva in 2.5 hours.
The estate is located in a quiet street lined with private mansions, a stone's throw from Saint-Lazare cathedral. Built according to the rules of classical architecture, the property is laid out around a central courtyard bordered to the south by the main dwelling, with its pure lines directed to catch the southern light. The eastern wing, set at right angles, still bears traces of its original purpose. The former outbuildings reveal three semi-circular vaults, one of which is still visible from the courtyard. The small outbuildings to the south complete the composition, closing off the courtyard area. The property cultivates the art of discretion, concealing a vast, leafy garden to the east, invisible from the street. There are three entrances: the main entrance via a double gate opening onto the courtyard, a foot door opening onto the street - a former service entrance - and a garden entrance adjacent to the three garages which are accessible from a back alley.
The private mansion Built in the 18th century on a plot of more than 600 m², the main body of the house is rectangular and faces south, is two storeys' high with attic space and vaulted cellars. It is built of rendered ashlar. The layout of the façades follows classical tradition: ten regular, symmetrical windows on the courtyard side with a central French window on the ground floor, an entrance and four windows on the street side, four windows on the garden side including a French window providing access to the green areas. The mansard roof covered in flat tiles, is adorned with seven dormer windows spread out between the courtyard, street and garden. The east wing, which is perpendicular and lower, has one storey and attic space over cellars. It has four shuttered windows on the first floor, while on the ground floor, there are two windows on either side of a semi-circular arch with a triple French window. The courtyard is enclosed by a lean-to, whose open central section forms a covered terrace. A 250 m² grassed garden completes the east side, along with a lean-to building outside the walls that houses three enclosed garages, one of which is automated and accessible from the back alley.
The ground floor
The main entrance is in the courtyard and is under a semi-circular ashlar arch. The through hall, paved with hexagonal terracotta tiles, provides access to the garden and has a staircase with oak treads and an oak banister, leading to the outbuildings and a lounge. The latter, which receives abundant natural light from two windows overlooking the courtyard and garden, features a stucco-moulded ceiling, hexagonal terracotta floor tiles and a white stone fireplace. It extends into a hallway equipped with toilets and a garden door, and connects with the large living room. This vast reception room has a French-style ceiling set over old parquet flooring. The lounge area features Versailles parquet flooring and a stone fireplace, while a French window and its twin provide a direct link to the courtyard. A semi-open ...
