Description
Just 2 hours from Paris by direct train, in the heart of Auxerre – a city awarded the "Villes et Pays d’Art et d’Histoire" label – stands this remarkable 18th-century private mansion, listed as a Historic Monument (by decree dated June 27th, 1983). A living testament to regional heritage, this exceptional residence combines history, generous volumes, rare architectural elements and a landscaped garden planted with centuries-old species. Built over vaulted cellars, the property offers approximately 500 sqm of living space, arranged over three floors around a classic U-shaped layout. It comprises a main residence, two historic wings – one of which features a bedroom protected as a listed interior – a walled garden, two restored pavilions, a heated swimming pool, and a caretaker’s house in need of renovation, all set on a 2,500 sqm planted plot. The estate features twelve bedrooms and five bathrooms, making it ideal for welcoming family and guests, or for developing a refined hospitality project such as a boutique hotel or a prestigious guest house. A stately porch leads into a cobbled courtyard, itself extended by a listed wrought-iron gate opening onto the garden. Inside, the reception rooms retain all their authenticity: Versailles parquet flooring, marble fireplaces, wood paneling, painted and molded ceilings, and a listed staircase, widely regarded as one of the property’s most remarkable architectural features. Several living rooms and bedrooms are also protected under the Monuments Historiques listing. The two wings, known as Soufflot and Eusèbe, reflect the elegance of 19th-century bourgeois architecture. At the rear of the park, two stone pavilions, restored in keeping with traditional methods, may serve as guest accommodation or artist studios – one currently used as a storage or workshop space. The landscaped garden, designed with great care, includes rare trees, ancient stone statues, and period benches, with uninterrupted views of the Saint-Eusèbe church. The entire setting exudes tranquility, heritage, and the timeless elegance of French art de vivre. A rare opportunity to acquire a historic property benefiting from fiscal advantages linked to its protected status, ideal for lovers of period architecture, collectors, or anyone seeking an inspired and prestigious restoration project.
