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Built in 1603 and constructed of Bourges
granite, this imposing house set in the centre
of a small medieval town is steeped in history.
Once the home of the Comte de la Marche in the 1900's it is
now
a listed building which has been beautifully restored.
The house has been completely rewired, it has new central heating,
new mains and plumbing and
all work has been carried out by approved artisans.
The exterior hides the secret that
lies within.
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Step through the main entrance of this wonderful
house and enter the Chateau Steps into the entrance hall
via double oak doors, which may be operated manually or
electronically via the intercom in the lounge on the first
floor.
The original tiled floor has been retained + decoration
adds to the light and airy feel of the room whilst complimenting
the exposed granite around the main door and doorway to
the staircase The first glimpse of the magnificent stone
staircase can be seen from the hall.
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Entrance Hall
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Main Entrance
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Step up from the hall onto the
original stone floor and to your left is the access to the cellars
and courtyardDouble oak doors, on your left, from the hall lead
into the dining room, one of the few rooms left to be restored.
This room features a high beamed ceiling, original panelling
to the walls, oak floor and open fire place A step down from
the dining room leads you into an additional room.
The current owners had designated
this room to be the new kitchen. Its most striking feature
is the beautifully renovated fireplace and bread oven seen below.
French doors lead onto the courtyard. The room has a beamed
ceiling.
Both rooms require renovation, but new radiators have been installed
and are connected to the new central heating system. In all,
there are 3 flights of stone stairs within the house with a
further flight via a door to the attics.
It is at this point, standing at
the foot of the first flight that it becomes apparent that this
is no ordinary house but, in fact, a chateau.
All the stairs have been expertly
cleaned to reveal the true beauty of the Bourges granite.
Each flight is wide & flooded with natural light from the
windows on each landing.
New radiators have been installed on each level
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The photograph on the right not only highlights
the stonework found on each
staircase but also is designed to show the proportions
in comparison.
The archway way leads to the cellars via a door at the
foot of the stairs.
The lounge is located off the 1st landing to the left.
The centrepiece of this room is the enormous granite
open fireplace. To the left of the fireplace are full
height original oak cupboards. A further cupboard
is located on the opposite wall.
The room has a wealth of oak beams and timbers with a
herringbone parquet floor. The 2 windows give views over
the courtyard with radiators under. A door off the
lounge leads to the kitchen. Fully fitted solid oak units
with tiled work surfaces and splash backs, integrated
oven and hob, sink and drainer and wood burner cooker.
A door to the balcony overlooking the courtyard. From
the kitchen via 3 steps up a passageway leads to separate
toilet with tiled floor and part tiled wails, water heater
and plumbing for washing machine.
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Stonework on each staircase
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Main Salon
"Raphaël" Suite Room
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French doors leading to small balcony overlooking courtyard.
A door at the end of the passage gives access to a staircase
leading down to a storeroom off the courtyard. To
the right at the top of the first flight of stairs a door
leads into the main salon. Completely renovated
the salon has been decorated in cream with the detailing
on the panelling in gold.
The high ceiling reveals ornate coving and the original
oak floor and fireplace complete the ensemble.
New radiators have also been installed and the salon has
views over the courtyard and fountain in the square Hidden
in the panelling of the salon are 2 doors. One opens to
the study with oak floor, built in cupboard and bookcase.
The 2nd door opens to the library with oak floor and
panelling to the lower half of one wall.
Both rooms have new radiators installed and views over
the main entrance. At the top of the second flight this
door provides access to a guest room with en-suite. From
the landing into a lobby the "Raphaël"
Suite Room is entered via a part glazed door. The
room features the original fireplace, panelling with cupboards
either side.
A part glazed door leads off to a walk in store/wardrobe
with independent water heater for the en-suite. The
new plumbing pipe work is in situ within this room for
future bathrooms if desired.
The en-suite via part glazed door comprises of bath with
shower over, basin, bidet, wc. Tiled floor and part tiled
walls and new radiator.
Raphaël: Return to the landing, pass through the
archway up the 3rd flight and
the door on your right opens into an inner hallway.
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The "Georges Sand" room is located on
the left feature bed recess,
original fireplace and hearth. New radiator and
views overlooking the courtyard.
Return to the inner hall decorated in green and burgundy
to access 2 further bedrooms, bathroom and separate toilet.
Second on the right is the blue bathroom with bath, bidet
and basin. Large original built in cupboard part
tiled walls and new radiator.
The "Victoria room" is located the first
on the right with original oak floor, wall lights over
bed and new radiator
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George Sand Room
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Victoria Room
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The final door on the right opens to separate toilet and complete
with new radiator. The final room off the inner hall is
the “Blue” room with original oak floor, fireplace,
wall lighting and coved ceiling detail.
French doors open to balcony overlooking the fountain Returning
to the landing the largest of the bedrooms is found on the left
with original fireplace and cupboards either side. 2 new radiators
and windows overlooking the courtyard. This room could
easily accommodate an en-suite. From the 3rd landing pass
through the original door and climb the final flight of stone
stairs. From the stone landing the room straight ahead
has a boarded floor and 2 windows. Exposed beams and timbers
and new roof is visible. 3 steps up leads into another
room in which all beams and timbers are exposed this room features
the original tile floor and 3 skylight windows.
This room could easily be converted into studio accommodation.
The final level leads to additional rooms again spacious enough
for conversion. Returning to the ground floor the cellars
are accessed via the passageway from the foot of the stairs.
The passage has the original stone floor and the new electric
consumer unit is sited here with new radiator and door to the
courtyard.
The cellars are accessed via a door and stone steps down seen
here in picture. The first room is the wine cellar on
the right. Straight ahead is the vaulted cellar complete
with well. The final room is divided into 2 with the new
water heater with capacity of 2000 litres, new larger pipes
from mains have been installed.
The mains gas central heating boiler is located through doorway
with an additional water heater. The courtyard is completely
enclosed by a stonewall with double gated access. Security lighting
is also installed. A new stone patio and border edging
has been laid. The remainder is to be laid to lawn. Access
from the courtyard can also been gained to the garden room and
separate cloakroom. Wood store and access via staircase
to laundry room passage to kitchen.
The garage, once a vaulted cellar, with concrete floor, inspection
pit and double garage doors to street.
Price : 472 500 euros including agent's fees
This fine house is worth viewing.
Don't hesitate to contact us to arrange an appointment
to view - 0118 931 0832
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We endeavour at all times to ensure that they are true and
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We cannot, however, be responsible for any inaccuracies.
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