We chose to buy a family home in this excellent wine-growing region because of our passion for Burgundy wine. Our aim was to find a house with character in an atypical location, which, for us city dwellers, combined a large green space while still being in the city. The advantage of this property is that we benefit from one hectare of grounds right in the centre of Autun. From our very first visit, we imagined that this venue would be ideal for hosting large family celebrations and get-togethers with friends, as well as allowing our guests to discover Burgundy in a privileged setting.
Its exterior and interior architecture appears to have been inspired by 19th-century neo-Palladian houses. The residence is preceded by a long wrought-iron gate framed by lodges, opening onto landscaped drives. A giant sequoia, a rockery and two statues of goddesses add to the theatricality of your arrival. The square-shaped house has a hipped roof. The entrance facade features a portico with fluted columns and Tuscan capitals, topped by a balcony adorned with a decorative balustrade. The rendered facades feature a regular arrangement of French-style cross-windows, moulded lintels, ashlar quoins and a cornice decorated with an attic band. The interior layout is based on Palladian principles, with a cruciform square plan arranged around a central staircase. The rooms are located at all four corners, offering excellent panoramic views. On the ground floor, the vestibule opens onto reception rooms with period decorations: moulded ceilings, marble chequerboard floors, parquet flooring, marble fireplaces, wood panelling, moulded doors and decorated metalwork.
The land was used for arquebus games in the 18th century and then became the grounds of an adjoining property. Around 1850, its owner sold the grounds to his son Alexandre Constant, a banker by profession, who built the mansion at its centre. The grounds, with its paths, copses and flowerbeds, demonstrates his passion for botany. The property then belonged to the Count and Countess de Prunelé, who lived there for almost 50 years until the Countess's death in the 1950s. Maître Perret, their family solicitor, handled the estate and bought the house. We bought it from Perret in 2023.
Just two hours by train from Paris, we offer our guests the unique advantage of one hectare of grounds right in the centre of Autun, creating a feeling of being in the countryside in a real bubble of greenery away from the hustle and bustle of the city, while taking advantage of the city's attractions and the fact that all the shops are just a two-minute walk away. We offer a soothing, private environment. The grounds are filled with remarkable trees, of particular interest to botany and forest lovers. In this unspoilt setting, the environment invites you to relax and discover: lazing around the pool, reading in the shade of the remarkable trees or on the private terrace, as well as doing sports on the footpaths and cycle routes through the Morvan mountains.
"Le Côte à Côte" serves local cuisine prepared with fresh seasonal produce, with a modern touch. "L'Atelier Perché", a patisserie and tearoom run by a mother/daughter duo, offers traditional creations made on the premises from raw ingredients, without additives or preservatives. "La Station Fermière" is a collective sales outlet bringing together ten producers and offering products from 60 local farms, all fresh, in season and with short transportation links. "La Bise” is an inclusive, supportive and ethical bakery selling sourdough bread, organic pastries and bakery meals made with local produce. The Autun market, held on Wednesday and Friday mornings under the town hall, is packed with small producers from the local area and further afield.
The entire property, including the main house and lodges, is accessible for filming and photo shoots. The neo-Palladian architecture of the main building, with its generous proportions, ceiling heights of three to four metres, chevron parquet flooring and marble decorations, offers a wide variety of settings. On-site accommodation comprises ten rooms.
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