A manor house and its former dovecote, on 5,000-m² grounds with a pond, nestled between the Forez Mountains and plain - ref 109279
A manor house and its former dovecote, on 5,000-m² grounds with a pond, nestled between the Forez Mountains and plain.
Nestled between the Forez plain and mountains, the property is located in the north of the Loire department, near both Montbrison and Boën-sur-Lignon. With easy access from the main road and not far from the village, the dwelling gradually reveals itself thanks to its impressive classical stature, showcasing the success of its former occupants who once farmed the neighbouring property and made their fortune from wine production in the 19th-century. Facing south, the property is located in a hamlet that includes two other dwellings as well as an agricultural contracting business, whereas all around the property, pastureland extends as far as the eye can see.
The property contains two dwellings, including the manor house, currently operated as holiday accommodations, and a former dovecote that has now been transformed into the host's living quarters. In addition, a third building, featuring a barn and a covered outdoor area, acts as a final coda to this complex of buildings surrounded by 7,288 m² of grassy land, including some 2,000 m² used for a water supply canal, which directs all runoff towards a pond of approximately 800 m².
The Manor HouseWith a classical square-shaped layout and built in 1880 by farmers who made their fortune from making and selling wine, this dwelling was constructed as a complement to the adjacent farm and the pre-existing dovecote. With four storeys, including an attic level, constructed over vaulted cellars, its plaster-coated dressed stone exteriors are highlighted by ashlar stone quoins and topped with an original slate hipped roof with zinc joints, while, to the south, a flagstone patio faces both the grounds and pond. It should be noted that in 2011, two tie beams and their connecting rods were installed between the southern and northern exteriors in order to stabilise the overall structure.
The ground floor
Accessible from the patio and with a floor area of approximately 140 m², it includes a foyer, a dining room (with stone floor tiles and a double-sided granite fireplace that communicates with the adjacent fitted kitchen), a living room (with original décor and materials, including a marble fireplace, terracotta tile and parquet floors, wood panelling, single-glazed, curved-glass windows and moulded cornices), as well as the central wooden staircase, which provides access to the upper levels, while, in the back, a utility room and a lavatory can also be found on this level.
The first floor
At the top of the carved wooden staircase, the landing provides access to an initial suite with three rooms (including an antechamber, a shower room with lavatory and a bedroom), a central study with views of the grounds and pond, as well as a second suite (with an antechamber, a bedroom with its own shower room and separate lavatory). With parquet floors and many wood-framed windows with insulated glazing, the floor can accommodate up to six to eight people, depending on whether the study is transformed into another bedroom.
The second floor
This includes a small reading room located between two bedrooms, each with a separate lavatory, while one comes with its own private bathroom, and the other features a shower room. With parquet floors and plain white ceilings, this floor can accommodate up to six people.
The third floor
Under the eaves and with a floor insulated with a thick layer of wood/hemp wool, the dwelling's original wooden rafters were treated in 2011 for parasites, while its skylights make it possible to access the roof for any eventual repairs.
The basement
Accessible from the outside, two vaulted cellars, similar in size, provide plenty of storage for a variety of equipment. With beaten earth floors and a ...
