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Magical Watermill in Burgundy Countryside

For Sale Privately, Department: Yonne (89), France

€235,000

Magical Watermill in Burgundy Countryside

Key facts

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Interior
184 m²
Land
2,691 m²
Type
house

Features

  • Garden
  • Move-in ready

About this property

Key Info Advert Reference: IFPC46612 Type: Residential (Watermill / Windmill, Country House, House, Barn), Land, Leisure Land, Maison Ancienne , Detached Bedrooms: 5 Bath/ Shower Rooms: 2 Habitable Size: 184 m² Land Size: 2,691 m² Highlights Serene living by a burbling brook in the Burgundy countryside Quick and easy access to Paris by high speed train (1h10) and a quick drive to historic Vezelay and Semur-en-Auxois Close to Avalon (traditional Saturday morning market) and renowned Chablis vineyards Restored with an artist's eye around a stunning interior courtyard with original features from the old mill Escape to the heart of the French countryside with convenient access to shops, services, and transportation Features Attic(s) / Loft(s) Bed & Breakfast Potential Character / Period Features Countryside View Courtyard Driveway Equestrian Potential Fireplace / Stove Garden(s) Land Mains Drainage Mains Electricity Mains Water Off-Street Parking Outbuilding(s) Parking Renovated / Restored Renovation / Development Potential Rental / Gîte Potential Septic Tank / Microstation Shed(s) Stable(s) / Equestrian Facilities Stone View(s) Water Source / Spring Woodland / Wooded Workshop Property Description Summary Our spacious, hand-restored water mill has been home to our Franco-American family's warm and happy gatherings for the past fifty-eight years. On the ground floor is a large living room overlooking the courtyard of the mill, which has been restored as a beautiful interior garden. The living room connects to a roomy kitchen with farm table and a working fireplace with a bread oven, which has seen countless family dinners, lamb roasts, and pizza parties. Climb a winding staircase to five airy, light-filled bedrooms with a bathroom at either end of the hallway. Two bedrooms have private access via beautiful stone staircases leading in from the garden. The property is surrounded by fields, trees, a private wood, and, of course, the mill stream (the millstones have been

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