Location
Dijon, the capital of Burgundy, holds the "Ville d'art et d'histoire" (City of Art and History) label and boasts a pedestrianised city centre where half-timbered townhouses, 17th and 18th century mansions and Romanesque and Gothic churches stand side by side. The flat is located in the conservation area of the historic centre, just a short walk from the main squares and places of interest: the Halles de Dijon, the Place de la Libération and its Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne, the Square Darcy and its famous "White Bear" by François Pompon, and the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin. It is also close to a wide range of schools, services and shops in the surrounding area.
The Dijon area is served by a dense motorway network - A6, A31, A36 and A39 - and Dijon-Ville railway station offers services linking to Paris, Lyon, Geneva and Luxembourg. Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airport is also easily accessed by car or shuttle.
Description
Topped by a recently replaced flat tile roof, it comprises a ground floor, a piano nobile, vaulted cellars and an attic. The roofs and facades are listed French historic monuments.
The flat, one of the most spacious in the commonhold, is located on the first floor. Access to the flat is via a magnificent staircase, whose decorative features are also listed: chequerboard stone flooring, spiral staircase with wrought-iron banister, faux marble cladding, moulded cornices and internal wooden shutters. The landing only serves the two flats on the first floor. There is also a back staircase leading to the property from a rear courtyard.
The flat
Our opinion
This townhouse, almost 250 years old, is outstanding for its singular architecture, the sheer size of its rooms, the refined ornamentation and its exceptional location in the heart of Dijon's historic centre. Its impressive perimeter walls offer the kind of privacy that favours calm and seclusion, while the stately facade remains hidden from view until visitors step through the entrance.
The shared areas have retained their rich ornamental elements, and the flat - one of the largest in the commonhold - has preserved its 18th and 19th century layout and decorative features. Refurbishment work will restore the exceptional quality of the property. It will certainly attract the interest and attention of history and heritage aficionados looking for a main residence or a pied-à-terre in a unique, protected setting. You also have the possibility to buy, as extras, different annexes in the commonhold building, such as a vaulted stone cellar, a closed garage, a parking place and a former domestic-staff flat built under the eaves.
570 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 818776
Land registry surface area | 1493 m2 |
Number of rooms | 9 |
Ceiling height | 3.74 |
Number of bedrooms | 3 |
Number of lots | 49 |
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.