An elegant, neo-Gothic inspired residence, in 2 hectares of grounds, near to Nantes, overlooking the River Sèvre - ref 152356
An elegant, neo-Gothic inspired residence, in 2 hectares of grounds, near to Nantes, overlooking the River Sèvre.
This property is located to the south of Nantes, in a landscape shaped by the River Sèvre and winemaking tradition. The municipality has long been a destination for relaxation favoured by the illustrious families of the Dukes of Brittany's city and it boasts remarkable architectural and natural heritage, with mills, vineyards and residences full of character. The town, with its markets, convenience shops, schools and cultural facilities, is only 2 kilometres away. Nantes can be reached in less than 15 minutes, from where high-speed TGV trains take 2 hours 15 minutes to reach Paris. Nantes-Atlantique airport is also not too far away and provides flights to the main European capitals. The nearest beaches on the Atlantic coast are 55 kilometres away and are a welcome addition to this living environment were urban areas, the river and countryside meet.
On the left bank of the River Sèvre, the estate spreads over 2 uninterrupted hectares. After the entrance gate, a winding drive passes below the dense foliage of ancient oak trees. As it does, it passes in front of a 36-m² annex building used as a garage, then an enclosed, approximately 640-m² orchard overlooked by an around 35-m² Anjou style greenhouse with most of its glass panes intact. The drive finishes in a courtyard where the residence stands, facing southwest. In its current form, it is thought to date back to the late 19th century, between 1870 and 1890. It boasts approximately 550 m² of living space, spread throughout a basement covering the whole surface of the building, a raised ground floor, a first floor and a converted attic.
The entirely fenced grounds gently slope down towards the river. Tall hundred-year-old trees are dotted around the grounds.
The residenceThe rectangular building possesses five vertical rows of openings on the front as well as rear façades and three on each side. The rendered façades stand out thanks to a clever setting of bricks and tuffeau stone, further enhanced by quoins and a moulded cornice. Four chimney stacks are set diagonally at each of the residence's corners. The slate, hipped roof is punctuated by gable dormers on the front and rear façades, with five on the former and three on the latter, which are linked by relieving arches. On both sides, the central dormers are visibly larger than the others. One of them even has two windows, one above the other.
The ground floor
This level can be reached via both of the façades, at the top of a stoop with ten steps. An entrance hall with white tiles and black taco tiling leads on one side, through two moulded double-leaf doors, to a carpeted lounge, into which light streams through two windows, one of which is fixed. A Sireuil type limestone fireplace stands against one of the walls. On the other side of the entrance hall, there is a second lounge with oakwood flooring and a marble fireplace with lion's foot shaped jambs, topped by a fixed window. Mouldings adorn the walls, while the ceiling boasts cornices and a large, floral ceiling rose. Through this room, a large, carpeted dining room facing the rear of the house can be reached. Following on from the entrance hall, a corridor leads to several more functional rooms, paved with a mosaic of black and white tiles: a service entrance, a pantry, a kitchen and an adjacent second dining room, a lavatory and the staircase climbing to the upper floors. All the windows on the raised ground floor are fitted with wooden louvred shutters.
The first floor
The staircase climbs to a landing and a central corridor leading to all the rooms on this level, which are all carpeted. On one side, a first bedroom is followed by a second one, located in the corner of the building, into which light pours through ...
