This very special
property, situated on the border of 3 French provinces: Burgundy, Champagne and
Franche Comté, consists of two houses. They are close to each other but
completely separate (out of sight and out of hearing from each other) but the
gardens may be made to connect when rented together. This small manor house,
built by a nobleman as a hunting lodge in the first years of the 18th century,
epitomises the spirit of French country houses. Nestled in the fold of rolling
hills, it opens into lovely walled gardens where roses, shrubs and wisterias
tumble over fountains, box hedges and old stone walls. Several outdoor dining
areas have been arranged in the dappled shade of ancient trees.
The Manor
The Manor, featured in Vogue and other magazines, is well equipped throughout
and has been carefully restored for comfort, beauty and peaceful enjoyment. It
offers the charm and the amenities of a private home with an elegant lounge with
videotheque, a very big dining room cum library and a large adjoining country
kitchen with services. Two staircases at each end of the house lead to three
vast bedrooms and two excellent en suite bathrooms. With period furnishings,
white beamed ceilings, high French windows, flagstone floors and open fireplaces
in every room, the manor has so much character that visitors immediately feel
very far away from everyday life.
Ground floor:
Entrance hall
Sitting room
Large dining room cum library
Large country kitchen perfectly well equipped
WC large garage and other outbuildings.
First floor:
3 large bedrooms with one king and two queen size beds
2 en suite bathrooms with WC.
The Lodge
The Lodge nearby is also situated on the hedge of a small hamlet and has a truly
peaceful atmosphere. It has been recently restored and refurbished with great
taste and excellent facilities. With its stone facade clad in grapevines, roses
and honeysuckle, its white beamed ceilings, flag-stoned floors and big stone
chimneys, it seems to have retained the memory of a long and happy past. Its
south and west facing outside eating areas and its spacious rooms are designed
for comfortable leaving. Lovely period furnishings, open fireplaces combined
with central heating, a beautiful, well equipped country kitchen, excellent en
suite bathrooms and a good library ensure comfort throughout the year .
Ground floor:
Entrance hall
Large country kitchen/dining room (40 m˛)
Double sitting room(45 m˛)
WC
First floor:
3 bedrooms (one with queen size bed, two with twin beds)
3 lovely en suite bathrooms
Garage and vast outbuildings
Both properties are ideal for families and friends wanting to explore the
treasures of Burgundy: beautiful historic cities, Roman churches and pretty
villages. Lovers of great food and famous wines will enjoy being within one hour
of the famous Burgundy and Champagne wineries.
Location
The location offers perfect opportunities for golfing, walking, riding, cycling,
fishing. It is an ideal retreat for writers, artists, lovers of nature, people
wishing to relax in beautiful and peaceful surroundings.
Getting There
Dijon and Lyon airports are both within 35 minutes of the property.
