Built in the 16th century, the private mansion was unified and reorganised in the 18th century, like many other prominent contemporary residences in the kingdom at that time. Located on the corner of three converging streets, the building contains three storeys as well as an attic and basement level, while, on either side of the building, the rooms enjoy unobstructed views of the property’s gardens and the surrounding countryside.
With an opus incertum pointed stone exterior as well as ashlar stone quoins, the dwelling is cadenced by a series of tall, slightly arched windows symmetrically arranged along its three main floors and protected by wooden shutters, whereas the whole is topped with a barrel tile three-sided roof, punctuated with dormer windows and brick chimneys.
Behind the property’s understated façade, its interior was designed with a remarkably coherent architectural composition, the methodical organisation of which dialogues with its elegant interior décor, evidence of the virtuosity and quality of the artisans and artists who contributed to the layout and decoration of its interior spaces. With approximately 500 m² of living space, the mansion includes a dining room, two kitchens, four drawing rooms, a library, four bedrooms, four shower/bathrooms as well as a cellar, while both the dwelling’s roof and electrical wiring were recently updated and repaired.

The Private Mansion

The ground floor
The front door opens onto a foyer enclosed by several glazed wooden panels and glass double doors, which provides access to the adjacent entrance hall, creating, thanks to its size and layout, a fully-fledged reception area. Divided into two sections and separated by a large ashlar stone arch and several steps, which structures the transition between its different volumes, this room acts as a genuine fulcrum for the dwelling and is reminiscent of a theatre stage, the massive staircase of which forms a breath-taking backdrop. With walls clad in large, symmetrical stone blocks, providing unity to the whole, this part of the house has terracotta tile floors, while the double quarter-turn staircase, with both stone and wooden steps as well as a finely crafted wrought-iron bannister and faux marble-painted walls, represents the central element in this architectural composition.
To the left of the entrance hall, several steps lead to the dining room. Here, two large cabinets, modelled on the massive mahogany Bordeaux armoires so in vogue in the 18th century and found in most of the large bourgeois and aristocratic dwellings of the region, are decorated with undulating cornices, doors carved with foliage patterns as well as a sideboard section for storing linens. As for their doors, with their ornate metalwork, they were often left open in order to provide glimpses of their elegant shelves displaying the most luxurious of objects, providing evidence of the owner’s wealth, while the cabinets themselves were incorporated into the rest of the room in an almost trompe-l’oeil-like fashion within a wall of carved wood panelling, whose warm dark brown hue corresponds with that of the exposed ceiling beams and contrasts with the lighter patina of the ancient oak hardwood floor. In addition, a brick fireplace topped with a carved wooden mantel and a mirrored chimneybreast decorated with plasterworks is placed between two tall windows, which provide plenty of natural sunlight for this room. From here, double doors provide access to a room that was once used by the house’s staff during receptions in the dining room and in which a modern kitchen has now been created. Besides its recent floor – covered in tiles and hardwood – the room, entirely painted white, has preserved its original decoration and other details: exposed ceiling beams, crown mouldings, built-in cupboards, china cabinets, a stone arch and large windows.
Facing this room, on the other side of the entrance hall, the original kitchen, although now modernised, has preserved its hearth dedicated to meal preparation. Equipped with a rotisserie system and a fireback made out of wide horizontal cast-iron strips, the fireplace, composed of a shelf supported by two stone columns, is decorated with the coat of arms of the family who once owned the premises.
Lastly, a flight of straight stone steps from the kitchen provides access to a raised half-floor, open over the kitchen, which was once reserved for staff, but has now been transformed into a small dining room, while a lavatory is located under the main staircase.
The first floor
With five drawing rooms, this floor has always been reserved for receptions and discussions, card games, music and lovers of fine manuscripts. Facing the street, the first three adjoining drawing rooms all have tall arched windows, which provide ample sunlight and unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape.
Located in the middle of these three adjacent rooms is the former winter dining room with its grey-black sculpted fireplace and straight-plank hardwood floor, which has now become a comfortable sitting room. Decorated with plasterworks signed and dated from 1781, emphasising abundance and love, these subjects can also be found throughout the rest of the mansion: from the openwork espagnolette window catches decorated with heart motifs to the corner cupboards featuring the same shapes. In addition, a large built-in cupboard with curved lines, like those on the ground floor, acts as a display case for eye-catching objects.
With a moulded ceiling adorned with sculpted décor taking on the same themes as in the sitting room – a quiver with an interlocking bow and arrows, birds building their nests as well as fruit and flower garlands – the large formal drawing room also includes a sculpted marble fireplace, topped with a large mirrored chimneybreast as well as hardwood floors arranged in a variety of elaborate geometrical patterns, resulting in an elegant mosaic design.
In addition, this floor also includes a music room, which has preserved many of its original decorative details – hardwood floors designed with simple geometrical patterns, a mauve and white marble fireplace topped with a mirrored chimneybreast and striking crown moulding – as well as a reading room and a game room, more modest in size, located on either side of the landing. Both of these rooms each have two tall windows, a fireplace as well as hardwood floors similar to the one in the music room, while the game room has today been turned into a bedroom. Lastly, two shower rooms with a lavatory can also be found on this floor.
The second floor
The landing on this floor provides access to three bedrooms, a sitting room, a wardrobe, a small study and two recent bathrooms with a lavatory. Here, the floor-to-ceiling heights are not as tall as the two lower levels dedicated to entertaining, which provide each room with a delightfully cosy atmosphere. In addition, two of the bedrooms and the sitting room have understated marble fireplaces, while hardwood floors arranged in either ladder or mitred Herringbone patterns can be found throughout this level.
The attic
Accessible via a wooden staircase, this level contains two staff bedrooms with their washbasins, while the rest of the space under the eaves, illuminated by dormer windows, is used for storage.
The basement
Accessible from the entrance hall after descending a few steps, two rooms, one of which is vaulted, are located side by side.