Roanne, Rhône 42300

A residence with a tower and a rented outbuilding, in a 2,334-m² garden, near to Roanne. Stone pillars marking the entrance to the former estate now divided into lots frame the lanes to the various properties, including this residence that stands in a private, tree-lined, more than 2,300-m² garden. The house, boasting a prestige tower in the background, is situated in the centre of the plot and has a half-timbered main facade. To the left, the former outbuilding extending from the house is today a separate dwelling and is not overlooked. Tall trees and lawned expanses point to the rich history of the original parkland. The three-storey residence with vaulted cellars was owned firstly by a family of banana importers and then by industrialists who made their fortune in the hosiery sector. In all likelihood, it belongs to the first generation of residential properties erected when the area began to develop beyond its traditional agricultural calling. It was then extended with the addition of two side pavilions plus a symbol of feudal architecture, namely the tower, which was designed to provide views, to be seen and to impress.