A loading bay in the courtyard of a former 19th century distillery,
55 km south of Paris and 10 km north of Fontainebleau
55 km south of Paris and 10 km north of Fontainebleau
Chailly-en-Bière,
SEINE-ET-MARNE
ile-de-france
77930
FR
Location
In the west of the Seine-et-Marne department, on the Angélus plain immortalised by the brush of pre-impressionist Jean-François Millet, the village of Chailly-en-Bière is dotted here and there with elegant residences. The distillery's former loading bay, now no longer in use, is ideally located, on the way to Paris. The village has most shops and services: a bakery, grocery shop, greengrocer, hairdresser, restaurants, as well as a nursery and primary school. Just a few kilometres from Fontainebleau and its château, 9 km from the A6 motorway and 10 km from an RER station, the site perfectly combines a rural atmosphere with urban proximity.
Description
The former loading bay of a 19th century distillery is just 10 minutes from Fontainebleau, in the neighbouring village to the famous Barbizon. Built of millstone and forming part of an architectural ensemble considered "outstanding" by the town council and town planning authorities, it is set in a UBB1 development zone (D on the plan). There are a number of possible developments: a unique residence or a place suitable for professional practice. A base forms a platform accessible by a stone staircase, while the metal structure of the old roof, still in place, gives it a unique identity. The bay overlooks a cobbled and partially grassed courtyard, which was once shared with the adjoining distillery. The distillery and the adjoining barn are being sold separately and could be part of a project if purchased as well.
History of the village
Chailly-en-Bière is a rural village in the Seine-et-Marn department, steeped in history, whose development is closely linked to its proximity to the village of Barbizon, famous for its painting school. From its earliest days, Chailly-en-Bière's main source of income was agriculture. The majority of its inhabitants earned their living from working in the fields and raising livestock, a rural tradition that continued even after the start of industrialisation in the 19th century. Despite the changes brought about by industrialisation and modernisation in its various forms, Chailly-en-Bière has managed to preserve its agricultural and architectural heritage. The Fromagerie farm, the distillery and surrounding countryside, immortalised by the Barbizon painters, are all part of the site's rich history. Today, Chailly-en-Bière remains a living manifestation of French artistic heritage, rural heritage and a place of interest for history lovers and art enthusiasts alike.
History of the distillery
In the mid-19th century, a beet distillation plant was built on the west side of the Fromagerie farm. This facility marked a turning point in the economic history of Chailly-en-Bière; it remained in operation until 1939, employing many villagers. It was equipped with a steam engine that not only provided the energy needed for the distillery, but also supplied the farm with electricity, which the rest of the village did not yet have. Its presence probably encouraged the cultivation of beetroot in the region, thus diversifying local agriculture. Paintings illustrating the latter depict authentic rural life.
The loading bay
Approximately 125 m²
The plot
Approximately 325 m², approximately 30 m long and 13 m deep, including a grassed paved terrace of around 210 m².
La cour enherbée
Today, still opening onto the plot next to the distillery, it is paved with sandstone cobblestones.
Our opinion
A bay that is a place of memory and transmission. In the courtyard, you can still hear the echoes of the trading activity, when merchants would come to load up on the elixir made from fermenting the beetroot grown in the neighbouring fields. The loading bay of the former distillery is now waiting for a new heir to give it a new lease of life, after an era when growing this vegetable transformed agricultural architecture. Whether it is to be a home, an office, retail or storage space, the history of the site will accompany each project, revealing the uniqueness and richness of this remarkable heritage.
150 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 608968
| Land registry surface area | 325 m2 |
| Main building surface area | 125 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 1 |
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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.
