Outstanding 18C Manoir in a Superb Private Location

Property Description

Dating from 1762, when it was believed to have been a posthouse, the property has been professionally restored with antique materials and decorative finishes, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The unique collection of furnishings (featured in Elle Décoration magazine) are also available for sale.

All rooms are light and well-proportioned and the splendid main salon, in excess of 100 sqm, has seven sets of french windows and under-floor heating. The ceilings have massive painted beams and the floors on both ground and first floor are, for the main part, in period terra cotta tiles. The décor is in pale tones and bathroom fittings are in white, retro-style.

To the front of the house is a walled courtyard with exotic plantings around an ancient olive tree. The landscaped grounds are full of interest and a 13m swimming pool is ideally sited on the west. A long wing of outbuildings extends to the south provides garaging and workshops and an independent guardians' lodging. Land, 2.9 hectares in all.

Ground floor

Entrance hall, 2.8x7.4m, with fanlight above solid oak doors, floor in pattern-laid terra cotta.

Small salon, 5.8x5.7m, with french windows, timber fireplace, period paneling and built-in cupboards.

Bedroom 1, 5.7x5.7m, with french windows to terrace.

Bathroom 1, roll-top bath with period brass shower over, double basin & bidet. Separate WC.

Dining room, 5.6x5.8m, with rustic, limed beams, french windows to north garden.

Kitchen, 5.5x5.5m, with exposed beams, period stone sink, La Cornue gas & electric range cooker, stainless steel sink and storage units, Siemens dishwasher.

Utility room, 3.8x2.4m, with butler's sink and connections for laundry appliances.

Side entrance hall, 2.5x3.7m, with downstairs WC. Shower and Tylö sauna. Passage to main salon.

Large salon, the former winery, an impressive 110sqm, with massive beams, antique fireplace, period cupboards and library shelves, seven pairs of french windows with interior shutters.

The ground floor has period terra cotta tiles except for the large salon which is in pale limestone with underfloor heating.

First floor

Landing, 4x7.5m accessed by a handsome stair.

Bedroom 2, 6.3x5.9m, with exposed beams & built-in cupboards.

Bedroom 3, 5.8x5.9m, with exposed painted beams.

Bathroom 2, with roll top bath, shower, pedestal basin & WC.

Bedroom 4, 4.8x4m, with ensuite shower room & WC. Walk-in wardrobe.

Lobby to separate WC. Storage room. Stair up to insulated loft.

Bedroom 5,4.4x3.6m, with fireplace and ensuite shower room & WC.

Bedroom 6, with low, beamed ceiling. Dressing room and stair down to side entrance hall.

Loft area, in three sections corresponding to the large salon.

The first floor is in period terra cotta tiles except for bedrooms 2 & 3 in pine boards.

Outside

A long wing of outbuildings with multiple uses extends to the south

Boiler room, 7.4x3.9m, with high grade Viessmann oil burner.

Workshop, 7x8.5m, with stair to upper boarded area.

Fuel tank room with 5,000-litre oil storage, pool filtration plant.

Garden store, 4.5x6m, with door to pool terrace.

Games/party room, 12x9m, rising to roof height.

Lock-up garage. Carport. Tractor store.

Guardians' lodging, accessed by a separate approach and comprising, terrace, kitchen/dining room, living room, bedroom and bathroom. Parking area and vegetable garden.

Land

2.9 hectares. A stone-laid driveway of 450 metres rises to elevated plateau flanked by cypress trees leading to a guest parking area. The landscaped grounds have many delightful aspects with mature trees including cedars, oaks, acacias and palms, as well as seven centenarian olive trees. To the front of the house is a walled and gated courtyard with an ancient olive tree, surrounded by exotic grasses and drought-resistant plantings. To the east is a long pond and a covered well and further out, a large expanse of lawn ideal for sports or a tennis court. A rear garden, with magnificent hydrangeas, is bounded by stone walls and hedges with long views over wooded countryside. On the west, linking with the large salon, is a sun terrace looking onto a sheltered area with olive trees and roses. Swimming pool, 13x5m, with stone copings, sand-coloured liner and automatic safety cover.