Property Description

Puligny-Montrachet is a commune in the Cote d'Or department in eastern France. In the middle of the Cote de Beaune, it is a well-known appellation of Burgundy wine, containing one of the most famous vineyards in the world, Montrachet.
For sale at £1.56 million for the entire site or will split and sell separately.
The sellers may be interested in renting back for an agreed period should the purchase be for investment purposes.
Set in the heart of world-famous Puligny-Montrachet, the home of reputedly the best white wine in the world, this ancient wine Domaine, where wine-making continued until 2007, is both grand and, being built of local stone, is typical of the important houses of the region.
The Domaine offers numerous options for the purchaser : To recommence wine-making on site, using the label Domaine des Anges; to create one superb home with incredible views over Puligny-Montrachet's world renowned vineyards, or to subdivide and develop the buildings into a number of individual homes.
The property is in two parts :-
The "Maison de Maitre" and...
The "Chai", the buildings where the wine-maker lived and created his magic.
The main home is a former wine Domaine (without vines), which consists of the Vigneron's House, - 3000sqft of Cellars, 2200sqft of living space and 1900sqft of attics - and another set of buildings, the Winemaker's House and Chai, set around a private courtyard. These buildings, where the wine was made, total about 10,000sqft and the larger part looks over the garden onto Domaine Leflaive vines.
One may purchase the entire Domaine or the sellers would be prepared to sell the Vigneron's House on its own. The latter would make an ideal lock-up-and-go second home as basically nothing has to be done to it before new owners could move in and the outside space does not involve grass and the upkeep thereof. A new apartment could easily be created in the attics, giving views onto the Montrachet vines. The larger part would be an incredible investment opportunity for the creation of one amazing house looking over the vines, or for sub-dividing it into perhaps up to six or more smaller units.
Both parts are set around a large, private gated courtyard, the former facing on to the recently and magnificently renovated village square and the latter backing onto endless protected vineyards.
The Domaine is approached via impressive, ancient metal gates dating from the Napoleonic era. The driveway leads to a central, floral courtyard with parking for numerous vehicles and access to all the buildings.
The Maison de Maitre is constructed on three floors, with ground floor vaulted wine cellars dating back to the 15th century, with the potential to be developed into living accommodation. The property has benefited from careful maintenance and so is presented in excellent condition. This idyllic French home has been painstakingly restored to an immaculate standard, using highly skilled local craftsmen, whilst retaining its historic architecture and charm. It is fully equipped with high quality facilities for modern living.
The Chai, constructed largely during the 18th century and requiring renovation and modernisation, consists of the wine-maker's home of 190sqm over three floors and the larger part, where the wine was, and still could be, made, is currently on two floors each of 230sqm. The ancient architecture and magnificent ceiling height, offers the possibility to add a third floor of 130sqm and a south-facing terrace of 95sqm looking directly over the vineyards. The rear garden, which has received planning permission for a swimming pool, gives directly onto grapevines and spectacular views over the vineyards. Ancillary buildings around the courtyard, including an existing and delightful guest suite, provide a further 225sqm of potential accommodation.
Location
Puligny-Montrachet is a legendary wine village located in the Cote d'Or department of Burgundy, in eastern/central France, just outside the delightful city of Beaune (10 minutes drive). The area is famous for its fine wines, and some of the world's most renowned vineyards are to be found in the area, including the notable Montrachet vines. The village is extremely well situated for travel, being only 10 minutes drive from the A6 autoroute, linking it with Paris and Provence in easy driving distances. It is also well placed for 3 railway stations with TGV (high speed) train services, with Beaune to Paris direct taking 1hr20 minutes. For air passengers the drive to airports is: Geneva - 2hr15 mins; Lyon - 2hrs; ParisOrly - 3hrs.
Description
The Maison de Maitre consists 710 sq mtrs approx, over 3 floors.
Ground Floor - 300 sq mtrs of wine cellars and garaging for several cars
First Floor - 220 sq mtrs of living accommodation plus terraces
Sitting Room - very luminous, with oak parquet floor and overlooking the village green
Dining Room - with feature stone wall and marble floor (staircase rising to 2nd floor)
Kitchen - fully fitted with quality appliances, floor and wall cupboards, tiled floor
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2 - with en-suite
Bedroom 3 - with en-suite
Bedroom 4 - with en-suite
Family bathroom
Office
Laundry Room - with sink, washing and drying machines and storage shelving
WC - separate lavatory and wash-hand basin
Terrace - south facing terrace one part exposed to the sun and the other part covered for shade
Top Floor - 190sq mtrs (approx) of undeveloped, full head-height attic space offering views both on to the village square and on to the Montrachet vines, thus giving the potential for a further spacious apartment or other configuration of rooms.
All bathrooms, plumbing, central heating system, electrical systems and windows have recently been renewed and largely remain within a 10 year guarantee period.
The property benefits from mains gas, mains water, mains drainage.

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