"La rousselière" - a historic estate on the outskirts of Lyon

Located just minutes from Lyon, "La Rousselière" is a substantial manor house with foundations dating back to the 14th century. The estate was held by prominent Lyonnais families for centuries and has served various purposes, including a period as a religious retreat. It retains several original architectural features, including a private chapel, stone-carved coats of arms, a pigeonnier, and a traditional bread oven.

The main residence provides 436 sq m of living space:

• Ground floor: a drawing room with an adjoining dining room, a separate kitchen, and a large study suitable for conversion into a ground-floor principal suite.
• First floor: a library and four well-proportioned bedrooms, each fitted with a washbasin.
• Attic: an expansive space with significant potential for further conversion.

The extensive outbuildings offer over 600 sq m of additional floor area. The terraced grounds include a barn, vaulted cellars, and the original bakehouse. A spiral staircase within the tower leads to an elevated viewpoint with vistas extending to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière.

Key details:

• Plot size: in excess of 1.9 acres (7,600 sq m)
• Outbuildings: > 600 sq m
• Authentic period features
• Strategic location near Lyon

Buyer’s premium: nil (the vendor is responsible for all agency fees).