A 15th-century tithe barn and its 19th-century distillery, 10 kilometres north of Fontainebleau and 55 kilometres south of Paris - ref 793180
A 15th-century tithe barn and its 19th-century distillery, 10 kilometres north of Fontainebleau and 55 kilometres south of Paris.
The village of Chaillly-en-Bière is located in the west of the Seine-et-Marne department, within the heart of the Angelus plains, immortalised by the Pre-Impressionist painter Jean-François Millet. The former distillery's location provides it with easy access to Paris, while Fontainebleau, its chateau and an RER station are only 10 kilometres away. In addition, the A6 motorway is 9 kilometres away, providing the region with an ideal balance between rural countryside and proximity to city life. The property is accessible via bucolic country lanes or roads bordered by low stone walls, which provide glimpses of elegant homes here and there in the welcoming village of Chailly-en-Bière. Neighbouring the famous town of Barbizon, the latter includes all essential shops: a bakery, grocer's shop, hairdresser and restaurants, as well as nursery and primary schools.
Only ten kilometres from Fontainebleau, the distillery, thanks to its location, environment and architecture, acts as a genuine link between country and city life. Located on a fertile plain where a few grazing horses provide a bucolic touch, it is bordered on one side by market garden fields, whereas, on the other side of the building, protected majestic trees, filtering the morning light, create a warm and intimate atmosphere around the stone constructions. Built out of buhrstone in the 19th century, the distillery, which contains four storeys of approximately 100 m² each, is inundated by light thanks to its large rectilinear windows, while from the building's upper floor, the view extends over farmland, which provides a shimmering spectacle at sunset.
Adjacent to the distillery and the seigniorial farm known as the "Fromagerie" or "Dairy", built in the 15th and 16th centuries, the 260-m² barn with traditional wooden rafters and king post trusses, is 26 metres in length and has a floor-to-roof-ridge height of 10 metres, which makes it possible to create several additional levels here.
Facing the distillery, the 125-m² loading dock with its metal structure and stone foundation, represents the last edifice on the property. In addition, the property is located in a Ubb1 area zoned for building, making it possible to come up with a variety of conversion projects for the three edifices already existing on the land registry.
With all necessary utilities, such as water, electricity and gas in each of the buildings, the distillery's roof, clad in local tiles, was redone in 2017, the ancient plaster on its courtyard-facing exteriors was removed and four floors were created with pockets for drainage and electrical purposes. Recognised as "remarkable", this property's industrial buildings represent considerable historical interest for both the town and the surrounding area.
The History of the Premises
The history of the village
Chailly-en-Bière is a rural and historical town in the Seine-et-Marne department, whose development is closely linked to its proximity to the village of Barbizon, famous for its school of painting.
From the very beginning, Chailly-en-Bière was primarily agriculturally based. Most of its inhabitants received subsidies from working in the fields and raising livestock, a rural tradition that lasted even after the beginning of industrialisation in the 19th century. Despite the changes caused by the latter and modernisation in its various forms, Chailly-en-Bière was able to conserve its agricultural and architectural heritage. In addition, the "Fromagerie" farm, distillery and the surrounding countryside, immortalised by the Barbizon painters, participate in the site's rich history. Today, Chailly-en-Bière remains a living illustration of an artistic heritage, which contributes in creating its rural ...
