Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Midi-Pyrénées 12200

A private mansion with remarkably preserved 18th-century dcor, characteristic of the royal fortified town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Built in the 16th century, the private mansion was unified and reorganised in the 18th century, like many other prominent contemporary residences in the kingdom at that time. Located on the corner of three converging streets, the building contains three storeys as well as an attic and basement level, while, on either side of the building, the rooms enjoy unobstructed views of the property's gardens and the surrounding countryside.With an opus incertum pointed stone exterior as well as ashlar stone quoins, the dwelling is cadenced by a series of tall, slightly arched windows symmetrically arranged along its three main floors and protected by wooden shutters, whereas the whole is topped with a barrel tile three-sided roof, punctuated with dormer windows and brick chimneys. Behind the property's understated faade, its interior was designed with a remarkably coherent architectural composition, the methodical organisation of which dialogues with its elegant interior dcor, evidence of the virtuosity and quality of the artisans and artists who contributed to the layout and decoration of its interior spaces. With approximately 500 m of living space, the mansion includes a dining room, two kitchens, four drawing rooms, a library, four bedrooms, four shower/bathrooms as well as a cellar, while both the dwelling's roof and electrical wiring were recently updated and repaired.