The owner’s tour | A five-star estate in Sutton

Owners open the doors of their exceptional residence to us, offered on the resale market,

Emmanuelle Mozayan-Verschaeve
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Located in Sutton, this ancestral home extended to the rules of the art overlooks a gigantic lot adorned with lush landscaping and dream leisure facilities, including a prestigious equestrian estate.

Above all won over by the absolute tranquility of the place, the mature trees and the breathtaking view, Lyne acquired this property in 2005. “I come from a farm, but I work in town and I wanted to find a very peaceful place. We had a real crush, ”she recalls.

The house was then surrounded by fields and it took more than three years to shape an extraordinary garden planted with flower beds, orchards and fruit bushes. Paths guide the way towards various attractive poles, including a tennis court, a swimming pool, a waterfall, a pond and a stable equipped with an indoor arena. “I have always loved animals and I am passionate about horses. It was important for me that we can see them when we are in the house. We open the windows and we take advantage of the environment as if we were alone in the world”, marvels the mistress of the place.

The stamp respected

In addition to the splendor of the outdoor landscapes, the couple was seduced by the charm of the original house, which dates from 1867.

“They restored the residence’s letters of nobility without distorting it and were able to create a beautiful marriage with the secondary buildings,” she adds.

Indeed, the stable, the shelters intended for the horses in the meadows and the various pavilions which occupy the ground are in symbiosis thanks to the use of materials identical to those of the residence.

Like the exterior renovations, the classic interior layout respects the age of the villa. The architectural volumes are magnified by the woodwork, such as the exposed beams, the window frames, the imposing staircase and the hardwood floor. The dark finish of these elements accentuates the old style without darkening anything, since most rooms benefit from abundant natural light.

Lots of space

In addition to the ubiquitous warm ambience, comfort is maximized by an underfloor heating system in the ceramic or marble covered areas. “As we are in the countryside, a generator takes over in the event of a breakdown”, informs Johanne Meunier.

With its generously sized common areas, including a family room and a home theater, its three spacious bedrooms and its office, this property multiplies the attractions. “This unique place meets very high-end criteria and would certainly satisfy people who appreciate horses, even if the stable can easily be transformed, to house vintage cars, for example”, specifies the broker.

A project woman, the owner has created a breathtaking place here, but she is driven by a passion for real estate after that of horses. “We decided to sell because we are on the move! Every 10 or 15 years, we need to change to start a new project,” says Lyne, who already has something in sight in the region.