A fortified manor house from the Middle Ages, and now a chateau with its outbuildings,
surrounded by 17 hectares of fields, woods and ponds, on the outskirts of a lively rural village full of history and nestled within the Beaujolais Vert region, 70 kilometres from Lyon
surrounded by 17 hectares of fields, woods and ponds, on the outskirts of a lively rural village full of history and nestled within the Beaujolais Vert region, 70 kilometres from Lyon
Beaujeu,
RHONE
rhones-alps
69430
FR
Location
The property is located in the Rhône department, within the Beaujolais Vert region, a rural and rather mountainous area, on the outskirts of a village that was once part of the former Fiefdom of the Tourvéon Princes, followed by the Lords of Beaujeu and then the Princes of Bourbon and Orléans, which today contains all essential shops and services for daily life: physicians, pharmacy, shops as well as multiple economic and artisanal activities. In addition, the Azergues valley, which culminates at 576 metres in altitude, is nearby, while Villefranche-sur-Saône, the capital of Beaujolais, is 40 kilometres away by car and Lyon is 70 kilometres away.
Description
A winding country road skirting two one-hectare ponds leads to the property, the entrance of which is indicated by a massive carriage door. The property’s different buildings form a quadrilateral around the square courtyard, while the chateau, built out of stone and crowned with a hipped roof, has a ground floor topped with two upper floors and a façade cadenced by cross-windows. On either side, at right angles from the two towers visible from the courtyard, extend a variety of outbuildings, also in stone, the purpose of which was once to ensure the sustenance and life of the inhabitants living on these nearly self-sufficient premises. In the middle, a grassy lawn surrounded by gravel makes it possible to drive a car up to the chateau’s front door.
The Chateau
If from the exterior, the building’s stature is impressive, inside, the volume of the rooms remains coherent, while the stone floors, fireplaces, exposed ceiling beams and soaring floor-to-ceiling heights, represent significant historical architectural features. It should be noted that the towers await to be converted, with the exception of the last small one, which houses a staircase that provides access to all the floors.
The ground floor
To the left of the entrance hall are rooms with a utilitarian purpose: cellars, a pantry, storehouse and mudroom. To the right, is a kitchen with a Burgundy stone floor, a large dual-aspect dining room with its earthenware wood stove and two living rooms with fireplaces: one with an understated and refined mantle, as well as a wide hearth and straight chimney hood, while the other in stone is surrounded by a sculpted mantel and topped with a finely-crafted cornice crowned with a chiselled vase, which is flanked on either side by identically posed cherubs looking out towards the exterior. In addition, an office in need of renovation, a chapel and a sacristy complete this level.
The first floor
Accessible from the stone staircase, the landing leads to a large living room and, on either side, a dozen large bedrooms, a storage space, two bathrooms and lavatories.
The second floor
This level includes the same number of rooms as the lower floor, e.g. a dozen, and is in need of renovation. An ancient non-working shower room and lavatory still exist, while the attic spaces extend over several different levels and are topped, in part, by wooden rafters.
The chapel
Accessible from the chateau or the exterior via a small door, it is rather sizeable, understated, luminous and still sanctified. With an earthenware tile floor, it has exposed ceiling beams as well as a small adjacent sacristy.
The Holiday Cottage
Located in a section of one of the chateau’s wings, it has two entrances, one from the interior courtyard and the other directly from the grounds. The ground floor has been converted into a family dwelling with stone and terracotta tile floors, a fireplace with a wood stove and a wooden staircase. No renovations are needed.
The ground floor
This includes two entrances, two living rooms, a large kitchen-dining room, shower room, bedroom, lavatory and a furnace room.
The upstairs
From the landing, two small hallways make it possible to access the different rooms on this level, namely six bedrooms, three bathrooms and three lavatories.
The Outbuildings
Numerous and with variable floor areas, they remain, for the most part, to be converted.
The reception building
Located in the corner of the courtyard facing the chateau, it has a floor area of approximately 150 m² under exposed wooden rafters with a significant floor-to-ceiling height. Tables, chairs and benches – the material necessary for hosting events and receptions for approximately 130 people – will be left for the future owners. In addition, the room requires no renovations and could be immediately operational.
The workshop
A space dedicated to woodworking and carpentry, it specifically includes a jointer and a tenoning machine.
The agricultural storehouse
This is used to store farm equipment.
The agricultural storage building
This building could be used as a barn, a shed, a garage or a workshop, and will need to be organised and converted according to its future use.
The wood store
A genuine woodshed, it extends over a large part of the outbuildings’ first floor and supplies the furnace room with fuel.
The greenhouse
With solid walls and a roof, it resembles a garden centre.
The stable
Facing the chateau, it includes four horse stalls located on either side of the carriage door. Upstairs, several rooms to be renovated and lavatories extend to the right, while, to the left, is a large room that could be used as a workshop or fitness room.
The saddlery
This building abuts the prep space reserved for caterers during organised events, while a so-called “storage” room, with direct access to the grounds, is located right next to it.
The grounds
These extend over an area of more than 16 hectares, free from any farm tenancy, and are composed of fields, woods as well as two fish-stocked ponds of more than one hectare.
The tennis court
Located on one side of the chateau, its “hard court” playing surface is in need of a thorough cleaning.
Our opinion
Although nestled within a natural environment composed of picture postcard fields, woods and ponds, and surrounded by calming, rolling countryside, this peaceful, historical and human-sized chateau still remains within proximity to essential amenities. In terms of use, the possibilities are limitless: the size and structure of the buildings, which have been converted into separate dwellings, endow it with a significant reception capacity, while the outbuildings also make a number of agricultural, equestrian or artisanal projects possible. In addition, the reception room and its catering space are ready to immediately host events. The property is therefore ideal for family life, a guesthouse business with the use of the existing holiday cottage or, even, a classic car collection. As for the stables, they only await their future equine occupants in order to take guests and visitors on pleasant horseback rides throughout the surrounding countryside. Lastly, the property’s proximity to Lyon and Villefranche-sur-Saône represents an additional and considerable advantage that cannot be overlooked.
Reference 727579
| Land registry surface area | 17 ha 70 ca |
| Main building surface area | 600 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 10 |
| Outbuilding surface area | 400 m2 |
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NB: The above information is not only the result of our visit to the property; it is also based on information provided by the current owner. It is by no means comprehensive or strictly accurate especially where surface areas and construction dates are concerned. We cannot, therefore, be held liable for any misrepresentation.
