Historic exceptional house in the heart of Orbe – 9 rooms, 444 m²
Situated in the heart of the Grand-Rue, this splendid bourgeois house will undoubtedly touch the lovers of beautiful old houses and particularly the architects. The house comprises a ground-floor commercial space and an apartment distributed over three levels. Registered in the heritage of historic buildings, the building appeals with its magnificent facade which includes bossages, a balcony, and large windows with wrought-iron railings as well as decorated cornices in bas-relief. The upper part is quite remarkable thanks to its circular fronton richly decorated and finished with a mansard roof with two dormer windows. The interior is no less surprising with a distribution of floors and rooms by a centralized atrium of great effect. The rooms present themselves one after the other and they all offer their share of surprises and astonishments. The most characteristic rooms are the living rooms on the first and second floors, they overlook the Grand-Rue and benefit from beautiful lighting thanks to high windows. They have magnificent oak floors with various motifs, plaster ceilings with moldings, and wood paneling. The second-floor living room also includes magnificent frescoes representing the region and a catelle stove, each unique piece seems to have been painted on site (Delft faience). Some bedrooms also include marble fireplaces, others have alcoves but always with wood paneling. Each floor includes integrated wooden wardrobes. The back of the house provides access to the temple alley. The Notre-Dame church is just a few steps away.The second floor of the building also has a connecting bridge to the neighboring building. BasementStorage room Ground floorLarge commercial space, technical room Main level – upper ground floorDistribution hall serving a large living room, two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom with shower and WC, as well as a guest WC Second levelLarge living room with library and adjacent bedroom, two other bedrooms, a bathroom with WC Third level2 large bedrooms, a bathroom with shower and WC, an office, a technical room under the roof. Last levelThree large attics are available in the loft DescriptionThe 9-room house includes two living rooms, a library, seven bedrooms, a kitchen, three bathrooms, and a guest WC. The living area is approximately 444 m2, for a volume of 2,301 m3 HistoryThe ECA mentions a construction date of 1781, but an inscription on the balcony indicates the year 1752, it is probably older. The house has undergone renovations, including the bathrooms and kitchen, as well as the roof, which was completely redone in the 80s. The house is heated with gas radiators, the installation has just been revised. The house being classified, any renovation must be supervised by the cultural property service. Orbe is a commune that has all the necessary amenities in terms of shops, associations, sports, and cultural infrastructure. Primary and secondary schools are available. Young people find their place with the youth house, which is a place of exchange, sharing, and animation. Buses serve Yverdon, Baulmes, Arnex, and Vallorbe. A train line connects Orbe to Chavornay, which is on the railway line between Yverdon and Lausanne. Call Thierry at 079 135 37 02 for any additional questions or a visit on site!
