5 Bed Property for sale
Saint-Cyprien, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France
Full Description
This remarkable townhouse, listed as a Historic Monument, steeped in memories and effortlessly shifting from one century to the next since the 12th century, now stands ready to captivate lovers of heritage, art, and history.
Originally a commandery built against the ramparts of the former castrum to ensure its defense during the turbulent 12th and 13th centuries, the property still retains vestiges of its Romanesque chapel from that time: a vaulted room of 31 m² and a narrow archery window framed in finely crafted stone.
A spiral staircase leads to the upper floors.
Enhancements made during the 15th and 16th centuries the raising of the upper floors the addition, on the façade, of an entrance door adorned with decorative motifs typical of the Italian Renaissance and the opening of mullioned windows with interior shutters brought the comforts of the time, along with beautiful reception rooms of 42 and 52 m² featuring fireplaces, and a spacious kitchen of 48 m².
The bedrooms are arranged along the winding paths of this quiet, secretive home, which never tires of revealing itself. Light plays gently throughout, creating a timeless atmosphere.
The courtyard garden provides access to outbuildings and technical rooms and remains a witness to a past rich in history.
Shops and services (hospital, health center) are just a stone's throw away, and the weekly market continues to be a true hub of conviviality.
The village is lively all year round.
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