A 16th-century house in the
historical city centre of Orléans
historical city centre of Orléans
Orléans,
LOIRET
center-val-de-loire
45000
FR
Location
The house lies in the city of Orléans, the capital of France’s Loiret department. It stands near the city’s cathedral and central shops and amenities. The train station is also nearby. From this station, you can reach Paris in only one hour by rail. The city is on the River Loire. It has a rich past and a wealth of built heritage. It is also well located, near the A10 and A19 motorways.
Description
The house was built in the 16th century on a street next to Orléans Cathedral. Over the years, shops and taverns have turned into dwellings here. The street on which the house stands was one of the first streets in Orléans to be paved and pedestrianised. You can park a vehicle beneath the cathedral, less than 50 metres away. The house, which stands on a corner, has kept its original architecture. It has an old wooden door and stained-glass windows. The building is rectangular. It has a ground floor, a first floor, a second floor and a third floor in the roof space. The elevations face east and north.
The house
The ground floor
The entrance door leads into a hallway. From here, a wooden staircase with landings of terracotta tiles leads to the upper floors. On the left, there is a comfortable fitted kitchen with an eating area. Straight ahead, there is a spacious pantry, a lavatory, a utility room and a boiler room from where you can go down to vast vaulted cellars – ideal for storing wine – beneath the house.
The first floor
On the left, the landing connects to a dining room. On the right, it connects to a large lounge. The two rooms connect to each other. Wood strip flooring extends across the spacious, high-ceilinged rooms. The windows are fitted with stained glass, bringing in soft, soothing natural light.
The second floor
The second floor has two vast bedrooms. Each one has a fireplace, a terracotta floor and a shower room with ceramic tiling.
The top floor
The top floor offers two extra bedrooms in the roof space, as well as a shower room.
Our opinion
This historical dwelling, nestled in Orléans city centre, lies conveniently close to shops and amenities. Behind its emblematic facade, the old interior has kept its original splendour and harmonious simplicity. It would suit a family looking for charming authenticity and unique character in a home just one hour from Paris by road or rail, in the heart of an attractive city and region.
600 000 €
Fees at the Vendor’s expense
Reference 528371
| Main building surface area | 189 m2 |
| Number of bedrooms | 4 |
French Energy Performance Diagnosis
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: www.georisques.gouv.fr
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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.
