An 18th-century residence with outbuildings in more than 2 hectares of grounds, on the outskirts of a village in the south of the Jura area - ref 3049
An 18th-century residence with outbuildings in more than 2 hectares of grounds, on the outskirts of a village in the south of the Jura area.
The village is located in a natural zone called La Petite Montagne du Jura, on the edges of the Franche-Comté and Rhône-Alpes regions, between valleys and plateaux, dotted with waterways, forests and meadows. There are numerous hiking trails and leisure activities on offer, at the gateway to the Jura region's lakes, vineyards and family ski resorts.
The cities of Geneva and Lyon, as well as their international airports, can be reached in just 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Within the surrounding region, Bourg-en-Bresse and Oyonnax are situated 45 minutes away, while Lons-le-Saunier can be reached in 30 minutes. From the railway station in Bourg-en-Bresse, high-speed TGV trains put Paris within 1 hour 50 minutes and Geneva in 1 hour and 20 minutes' reach. The village possesses essential everyday shops and services: bakery, school, butcher's, bank, grocery store and restaurants, among others, not forgetting a weekly market and a cheese dairy in the heart of the PDO Comté area.
The property is located in a peaceful setting, on the outskirts of the village. The property, was erected as a noble country residence amids the fields in the 18th century, echoing the village's castle that stands on a rocky outcrop. A lime tree-lined drive leads to a wrought-iron gate framed by two haughty pillars from which stone walls extend. The property is laid out arouned an enclosed courtyard, in which two long stone buildings measuring approximately 35 metres each stand opposite one another. One contains the manor house plus the former stables and cowshed, while the other is made up of several outbuildings. To the east, a formal terraced garden planted with geometrically shaped yew trees stands in front of the house and leads to large meadow that stretches to the edge of the property, boasting uninterrupted views. At the entrance and stretching alongside the drive, there is a farm hangar surrounded by greenery and trees of various types; a carefully maintained meadow bordered by a stone wall stands opposite.
The main residenceThis dwelling with exposed stonework, oriented east to west, stands above tall, vaulted cellars that pay witness to its structural quality. The building has a recently renovated roof made of half-round tiles topped with chimney stacks and an imposing pinnacle with a weather vane. Occupying approximately half of a long building, the dwelling has a symmetrical layout, typical of 18th-century architecture. Its façades are made up of five vertical rows of openings facing the courtyard and three overlooking the grounds, giving the building a harmonious and balanced architectural appearance, as well as allowing it to be bathed in light.
The ground floor
In the centre of the building, a large open-plan hallway extending up to the first floor is paved with stone slabs and leads to the house's various rooms. Visitors come face-to-face with a remarkable, three-flight, stone staircase with a wrought-iron balustrade leading to the upper floors is a central architectural feature, emblematic of the 18th century. Thereafter, two tall, sculpted oak doors open into a reception lounge that elegantly illustrates the refinement of the period's decorative art. It has been entirely restored and stands thanks to its plasterwork depicting allegories related to traditional arts and crafts: music, hunting, architecture and harvests. The walls are punctuated by tall, finely moulded wood panelling. The spaces above the doors are enhanced by period painted canvases, while an imposing marble fireplace balances the harmony of the room. The floor is paved with terracotta tiles, beneath a plaster ceiling with moulded cornices. The decoration is in keeping with the aesthetic codes of ...
