Chateau Lyon-Luxury on Lake Norman

Topping Chateau Lyon are antique French roof tiles estimated to be over 250 years old. Discovered in baskets in a market outside of Paris, their authentic beauty adds to the richness of this estate. Each tile was formed in the old-world tradition by craftsmen using their bent knees to shape the tiles.
The original dormers purchased in France for the home were too big, so new ones were designed based on the originals. Clad in zinc-coated copper, the feature a special "fish scale" design to accent the roof tiles. In addition, zinc-coated copper gutters are recessed in the roof, routing water discreetly away from the house. Zinc-coated copper is used extensively in the roofing trim of the home. Unlike copper, it dos not bleed copper residue, and will not stain the limestone or pinion stone below.
The french iron balcony over the front door establishes a theme that is repeated throughout Chateau Lyon. This special balcony dates to the 1880's and inspired the design for many of the other balconies in the home.
The front doors date to 1818 and are in the Renaissance style from the French city of Senlis. These, and many other antique doors in the home, took a year to restore and were stripped down to the original wood, removing all lead paint. The majestic sconces on either side of the front doors are Italian antiques measuring over six feet tall.
Flanking the entry are two Louie the 14th-style oval windows with wrought iron mullions. They date to 1820 and originally graced an old church in Paris. Two more of these antique windows were used in an upstairs bedroom on each side of the Grand Salon balcony.
The massive bronze bowed doors, glazed with antique German glass, were crafted in Paris and modeled after the ones found at Hotel Le Meurice in Paris. Prior to installation, special foundations were built to support the immense weight of the bronze. A smaller, coordinating bronze window can be found between the master bathroom and side courtyard.

The Grand estate is receiving lots of attention-we were on the local news last week and we have had some local and international buyer interest. Join me next time for more details!
Can't wait? Visit www.ChateauLyon.isnow4sale.com