Nièvre, Michaugues

Characteristic house with gîte, garage and garden on 1785 m²

In the village of Michaugues, part of the Commune Beaulieu, this magnificent Maison de Maître is being sold. The villagers call the house : ‘ Le Manoir ’ and we can totally agree with that Here is a brief description of the house:
’ STRENGTHENED HOUSE ’, part of the old defences of Michaugues. Unique and beautiful location, high on the valley, with a beautiful unobstructed view, on the outskirts of small village with lots of peace and quiet.
Outer walls almost 1 metre thick. The house built on a rock is almost 500 years old (16th century), has ‘ French ceilings ’ , very monumental original fireplaces, heavy oak beams, tomettes, stone staircase, Large lounge, 50 m², with fireplace and walls en-pierre, tiled floor, original stone staircase to 1st floor. Dining kitchen also nearly 50 m², French ceiling, with pillars, built-in cupboards, large fireplace with stove cooker ‘Cornue’, dishwasher and fridge/freezer combination. Small kitchen vaulted, with marble floor and original stone countertop, induction hob, electric oven, original sink. Once this kitchen was a ‘Laiterie’ (where the cheese was made which was dried on the stone plates) Adjoining on ground floor : Utility room, with sink and shower and connections for washing machine, freezer and fridge, Cupboard for Central heating boiler (gas, underground tank in garden) hallway, then passage, with second staircase to first and second floor, a cellar cupboard and a toilet with hand basin. Many original features, oak doors, pillars, oak staircase, etc..
On the first floor: two large bedrooms each almost 50 m² with oak parquet, monumental fireplaces with wood stove, French ceiling, with each bedroom a very luxurious bathroom with bath and shower, toilet etc., landing and passage with built-in cupboards and library. Second floor is one large open attic, 100m², with oak trusses, easy to make habitable and also to use as studio, as hobby room. Tower room with two beds and small attic with skylight used as sleeping place for children.
In the garden detached ‘ guest house ’ 40m², with lounge/dining room, sofa convertible into double bed, Godin stove, kitchenette with hob, fridge, oven, bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin and upstairs two bedrooms (together also 40 m²) with two beds.
Large open terrace with sublime views.
Large garden with large leafy trees, covered terrace at the back, terraces at the front, 16th century well ‘Classified’, a garage in use as workshop and ORANGERIE as covered winter storage for plants, firewood and ideal dry work area for chores. Everywhere in the garden authentic ornaments, old statues, beautiful pots, pedestals and arches. Also many original garden utensils, iron tables and chairs, benches etc. all in good condition. High wall with very nice monumental iron gate, with beautiful ornaments, on the street side; low walls on the side and back with gates and flower boxes.
The whole is well maintained, is in excellent condition, especially considering a dating of almost 5 centuries, no cracks (stands on a rock), classified ( listed) parts like well and ceilings are registered in book on patrimony. The house has been rebuilt and decorated with great care, also many things brought back to the old state and also the furniture sought to match the style of the house.
Furniture, stoves, lighting and beds, sofa beds, paintings and sculptures are transferable, can be sold along...! Likewise, there are lots of garden tools, petrol mower, brush cutter, pumps, hoses, electric saws, wheelbarrow etc. The workshop is also well equipped with circular saw, crosscut saw, drilling and grinding tools, glue clamps, chisels etc. etc.
This shared property ( multiple owners ) is housed in an S.C.I., with the aim of being able to have multiple co-owners, who are then shareholders in the S.C.I......! This S.C.I. is transferable, i.e. can be sold along and can also have tax advantages for a buyer.