The property is accessible via two double-leaf gates, one from the road for vehicles and the other from a perpendicular lane for pedestrians, which lead to its immense landscaped grounds, crisscrossed by walkways and enclosed by walls and fencing. The latter, planted with a succession of breath-taking trees, which bloom throughout the year, is, in turn, accessible via three wooden gates and two small doors, one of which is not in use today. On the other side of the road and set back from the grounds, a verdant orchard is irrigated by a natural spring, while two small wooded parcels of land, triangular in shape, have been acquired in order to conserve the premises’ privacy and protect the property from view. In addition, another piece of land on the other side of the road could be used for agricultural purposes or light grazing for farm animals.
With all the property’s edifices located between its street-facing garden and landscaped grounds, the two-storey main dwelling with an unconvertible attic level was constructed over a small vaulted wine cellar, whereas the caretaker’s cottage, accessible via its own gate, comes with its own private garden. As for the barn, it can be reached via the property’s central drive, while a hard tennis court, a lean-to, two wells and two rainwater tanks also come with the property.

The Briard Farmhouse

Built in the 18th century, this two-storey farmhouse with a wine cellar and an unconvertible attic level is composed of a central building framed by two, slightly lower, lateral wings. With roughcast exteriors, partially covered in Virginia creeper, it is topped with a local, flat tile hipped roof and recently fitted with all new double-glazed doors and windows in 2024, while the dwelling’s ancient wooden doors have been replaced by wide picture windows. Accessible via two separate doors, each one preceded by several front steps and sheltered under a hipped porch awning, one is used as the main entrance, whereas the other was once the house’s service door.

The ground floor
Once past the front steps, the front door – or main entrance – opens directly onto the living room, while a second entrance, more convenient for everyday use, corresponds to the former service door and opens onto a small tiled foyer equipped with storage spaces. Opposite, a kitchen with matching floor tiles is in need of some light renovation work in order to bring it up to modern standards of comfort, whereas, off of the foyer, is a bedroom with a washbasin, a furnace room with a furnace and hot water heater, as well as a utility room accessible after descending a few steps.
On the other side of the foyer is an immense dual-aspect living room, both sunny and inviting, which looks out towards the grounds thanks to two pairs of glass doors facing one another as well as six tilt-and-turn windows. With cabochon floor tiles and a brick fireplace, its ceiling stands out thanks to a massive beam decorated with carved dragonheads and a coat of arms. From this room, a staircase leads upstairs, while a separate flight of steps descends towards a large family room, also known as the “summer sitting room”. This sun-drenched space, topped with exposed ceiling beams and joists, faces a more intimate and verdant part of the grounds thanks to its two vast picture windows, while another set of stairs provides access to a small vaulted wine cellar.
The upstairs
With primarily narrow-plank hardwood floors, this level is accessible via the solid oak main staircase, which leads to a landing located in the middle of the dwelling. With eight bedrooms, spread out between the main building and its two wings, the house’s central section includes four bedrooms: the first, with a washbasin and fireplace, communicates with a second bedroom, which is also accessible from the landing, while the two others each have their own washbasin and built-in storage spaces. In one of the wings, double doors open onto a hallway, which provides access to four more bedrooms, including one with a washbasin, as well as an extra bedroom, smaller in size, a small bathroom with bathtub, a separate shower room, an independent lavatory and a large cupboard.
As for its counterpart, it provides access to an immense room, mostly looking out towards the grounds thanks to its many windows. Impressive in size, it could be used for a number of different purposes, including the creation of a parental suite with an adjacent bathroom, while one or two additional shower rooms could also be created on this level in order to optimise this floor’s overall comfort.