A SQUARE RED BRICK & STONE HOUSE IN A RURAL LOCATION, 10 minutes from Uzès.
It was the happy marriage in the 19th. century which gave us this charming rural house in peaceful surroundings. It is complimented by beautiful 16th. century buildings forming an interior courtyard, a converted guesthouse, gatehouse, outbuildings and stables (with 6 stalls). 9 hectares / @22 acres of land.
It was the happy marriage in the 19th. century which gave us this charming rural house in peaceful surroundings. It is complimented by beautiful 16th. century buildings forming an interior courtyard, a converted guesthouse, gatehouse, outbuildings and stables (with 6 stalls). 9 hectares / @22 acres of land.
Close to Nîmes and Avignon, the elegant town of Uzès has preserved it's rich past in its centre. Encircled by the Boulevard Gambetta, the Mediaeval town is a maze of small streets and shaded squares lined with 17th and 18th century private residences.
Three imposing towers dominate the town; witnesses of the three powers that held authority during the Middle Ages:
The king's tower, the only remains of a long gone chateau, the bishop's tower and the ducal tower also called the Bermonde tower. The latter is part of the ducal palace. The prettiest tower in Uzès is also the most discreet, the Fenestrelle tower, whose cylindrical steeple, unique in France, is the only remnant of the former Romanesque cathedral Saint-Theodorit, destroyed in 1563 by the Protestants. A large part of the population took part in the Reformation during the Wars of Religion, and the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants severely afflicted the town.
After the execution of the Duke of Montmorency in 1632 for rebellion, the Duke of Uzès inherited the title and prerogatives of the First Duke and Peer of France. Ever since, the town of Uzès proudly holds the title of "1st Duchy of France". The chateau has remained the residence of the ducal family for over a thousand years.
Under the arcades of the Place aux Herbes and along the neighbouring streets a market takes place every Saturday, with a long lasting reputation that extends beyond the region.
Three imposing towers dominate the town; witnesses of the three powers that held authority during the Middle Ages:
The king's tower, the only remains of a long gone chateau, the bishop's tower and the ducal tower also called the Bermonde tower. The latter is part of the ducal palace. The prettiest tower in Uzès is also the most discreet, the Fenestrelle tower, whose cylindrical steeple, unique in France, is the only remnant of the former Romanesque cathedral Saint-Theodorit, destroyed in 1563 by the Protestants. A large part of the population took part in the Reformation during the Wars of Religion, and the conflicts between Catholics and Protestants severely afflicted the town.
After the execution of the Duke of Montmorency in 1632 for rebellion, the Duke of Uzès inherited the title and prerogatives of the First Duke and Peer of France. Ever since, the town of Uzès proudly holds the title of "1st Duchy of France". The chateau has remained the residence of the ducal family for over a thousand years.
Under the arcades of the Place aux Herbes and along the neighbouring streets a market takes place every Saturday, with a long lasting reputation that extends beyond the region.
THE PROPERTY: The house is approached by an avenue of Plane trees. Three stone steps lead to ornate French wooden doors.
The long entrance hall leads to the principle drawing room of approximately 40 sq. metres; with mosiac floor, decorative motifs in the corners and a very attractive C19th. grey marble fireplace.
Dining Room with windows that overlook the swimming pool. The kitchen has been incorporated with an old wine cellar, which explains the lovely glazed check wall tiles. French windows lead into the garden.
Second drawing room with mosaic floor, ornate grey marble fireplace with wooden surround and very attractive corner cupboards.
At the end of the hall corridor, there is a large area with a column supporting two stone arches and staircase. There is also a small room with an attractive stone fireplace, communicating door to the kitchen and interior courtyard.
Large cellars with larder, boiler, swimming pool filtration system and washing machine.
The long entrance hall leads to the principle drawing room of approximately 40 sq. metres; with mosiac floor, decorative motifs in the corners and a very attractive C19th. grey marble fireplace.
Dining Room with windows that overlook the swimming pool. The kitchen has been incorporated with an old wine cellar, which explains the lovely glazed check wall tiles. French windows lead into the garden.
Second drawing room with mosaic floor, ornate grey marble fireplace with wooden surround and very attractive corner cupboards.
At the end of the hall corridor, there is a large area with a column supporting two stone arches and staircase. There is also a small room with an attractive stone fireplace, communicating door to the kitchen and interior courtyard.
Large cellars with larder, boiler, swimming pool filtration system and washing machine.
A stone staircase, with a half-way landing incorporating a cloakroom / WC, leads to THE 1st. FLOOR:
Landing with check tiled floor leads to a bedroom with terracotta tiled floor, corridor to a bathroom overlooking the courtyard. South-facing study / office with two windows.
Bedroom 2 with sisal flooring and two windows. Bathroom with double washbasin, bath, WC and bidet.
Bedroom 3 with terracotta tiled floor, dressing room and attractive bathroom with double washbasins, 19th. century black & grey tiled floor; independant WC and wardrobes.
There is also a large area of 60 sq. metres in need of refurbishment.
Landing with check tiled floor leads to a bedroom with terracotta tiled floor, corridor to a bathroom overlooking the courtyard. South-facing study / office with two windows.
Bedroom 2 with sisal flooring and two windows. Bathroom with double washbasin, bath, WC and bidet.
Bedroom 3 with terracotta tiled floor, dressing room and attractive bathroom with double washbasins, 19th. century black & grey tiled floor; independant WC and wardrobes.
There is also a large area of 60 sq. metres in need of refurbishment.
OTHER BUILDINGS: Crossing the courtyard one reaches other buildings, as follows -
There is a C16th. building in need of refurbishment with vaulted ceiling and central column.
Opposite is a large building of 63 sq. metres containing a period kitchen with an ornamental fireplace with bread oven and stove. To the right is another small kitchen. On the first floor there is a children's room, a large kitchen with grey tiled floor, bathroom with shower and WC. 2 small bedrooms. Large, open-plan living / dining area with stone fireplace and french windows.
Several steps lead to a cloakroom with built-in double wash basin. 2 bedrooms with tiled floors. Large sitting room with french windows. Stairs descending to the courtyard.
Opposite, is a guest appartment with large sitting room containing a very attractive Renaissance fireplace. Kitchen. 2 bedrooms with sisal flooring. Cloakroom with double washbasin. Separate WC.
There is a C16th. building in need of refurbishment with vaulted ceiling and central column.
Opposite is a large building of 63 sq. metres containing a period kitchen with an ornamental fireplace with bread oven and stove. To the right is another small kitchen. On the first floor there is a children's room, a large kitchen with grey tiled floor, bathroom with shower and WC. 2 small bedrooms. Large, open-plan living / dining area with stone fireplace and french windows.
Several steps lead to a cloakroom with built-in double wash basin. 2 bedrooms with tiled floors. Large sitting room with french windows. Stairs descending to the courtyard.
Opposite, is a guest appartment with large sitting room containing a very attractive Renaissance fireplace. Kitchen. 2 bedrooms with sisal flooring. Cloakroom with double washbasin. Separate WC.
SMALL INDEPENDANT BUILDING: Ideal building for lodgers or as a caretaker's lodge. 2 large cellars of @65 sq. metres; one of which is a workshop and the other, a garage with concrete floor.
On the first floor is a large living area with black & white floor tiles and a well equiped corner kitchen. Shower room, WC, 2 bedrooms with sisal flooring.
On the first floor is a large living area with black & white floor tiles and a well equiped corner kitchen. Shower room, WC, 2 bedrooms with sisal flooring.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS: The property includes stabling with 6 boxes and a tack room. Split-level studio with electricity and plumbing.
In all 9 hectares / @22 acres including a 4 hectare / 10 acre vineyard.
5m x 10m mosaic swimming pool.
Within the heart of the courtyard there is an open-fronted shelter ideal for open-air dining.
Central heating with mixed fuel / wood boiler for the main house.
Oil-fired central heating for the main apartment; electric heating for the 2 other apartments.
Alarm system.
In all 9 hectares / @22 acres including a 4 hectare / 10 acre vineyard.
5m x 10m mosaic swimming pool.
Within the heart of the courtyard there is an open-fronted shelter ideal for open-air dining.
Central heating with mixed fuel / wood boiler for the main house.
Oil-fired central heating for the main apartment; electric heating for the 2 other apartments.
Alarm system.
Guide price: 2,500,000 Euros
For further information, please phone or email William Montgomery's office as follows:
+44 (0)28 4278 8666 / 8668
william.montgomery@sothebys.com
Also in association with:
Campagnes du Soleil,
10 Bd du Pecher,
26200 MONTELIMAR,
FRANCE.
Tel. : +33 (0) 4 75 01 66 33
Françoise Dessoy : dcs@campagnesdusoleil.com
For further information, please phone or email William Montgomery's office as follows:
+44 (0)28 4278 8666 / 8668
william.montgomery@sothebys.com
Also in association with:
Campagnes du Soleil,
10 Bd du Pecher,
26200 MONTELIMAR,
FRANCE.
Tel. : +33 (0) 4 75 01 66 33
Françoise Dessoy : dcs@campagnesdusoleil.com
