Reference: Y7-20876NC
Ideally situated in the heart of the town, right next to the Grand' Place de Béthune and its famous belfry. The fully renovated property is a magnificent 1920s manor house with imposing reception rooms, 2 separate luxury flats, lift serving all floors, plus planning permission for outbuildings (compliance to be confirmed). Stunning opportunity.
Situated 40 km from Lille and 150 km from Brussels, Béthune is only 1h20 from Paris by TGV. Its position on the A26 motorway, known as the "Autoroute des Anglais", means that you can quickly reach England via Calais by Eurostar, Shuttle or Ferry.
Ideally situated in the heart of the town, adjacent to the Grand' Place de Béthune and its renowned belfry, this magnificent freestone mansion, constructed in 1920, is fundamentally a custodian of history.
Set within nearly 2,000m2 of wooded parkland enclosed by high walls, and positioned on the remnants of a former 16th-century Franciscan convent, some of which remain listed as historic monuments, this exceptional residence was established on the site of one of France's earliest sugar factories. This factory was created in Béthune in 1818 by the proprietors of the site, the Dellisse-Engrand family, who discovered a method for transforming sugar from beet pulp, thus pioneering the development of the sugar industry in northern France.
It is from this dual historical and industrial legacy that this superb building derives its roots and character.
Now meticulously renovated by Master Craftsmen and Compagnons du Devoir, with an emphasis on excellence and tradition, it offers a range of exceptional services of the highest standard, making it a truly outstanding property.
Spanning almost 1,000m2 over three floors, the building includes on the ground floor an immense reception room of over 110m2, featuring high ceilings, ample natural light, and views of the park and the ruins of the old church, as well as a smoking room, a kitchen, and a scullery.
The first floor, accessible by lift, features five elegantly decorated themed lounges and a new reception room.
The second floor, also served by a lift, comprises two luxury flats, each approximately 100m2 in size, fully renovated and equipped.
Perfectly integrated into its urban surroundings, this exceptionally high-quality townhouse epitomises luxury and refinement, enriched by its historical traces.
2,000m2 of wooded parkland, fully enclosed by high walls.
Additionally, the plot has planning permission and, subject to compliance with town planning regulations, could accommodate various extensions (such as a swimming pool or outbuildings).
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