Charming Character Village house with Courtyard & Garden

Charming Character Property with Private Courtyard and Garden in Burgundy

Located in a peaceful medieval village in the Yonne department of Burgundy, this attractive character property offers 172 m² of living space, a private enclosed courtyard, mature landscaped garden, and several stone outbuildings.

The house is immediately habitable and arranged over three floors, featuring three bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities. Recent improvements include the creation of a spacious master suite with balcony access, a high-quality fitted kitchen installed in 2024, and various updates to the roof, shutters, and exterior features.

Additional amenities include a 26 m² wine cellar, multiple barns and storage buildings, central heating, and connection to the public sewer system.

Ideally situated close to Ancy-le-Franc, the Burgundy Canal, the Armançon River, and only 25 minutes from Montbard TGV station with direct services to Paris, the property combines authentic Burgundian charm with moder

The property is situated within a private courtyard in the heart of a charming medieval village in the Yonne department, surrounded by peaceful rolling hills and forests. This highly attractive property offers immediate comfortable living accommodation, spacious rooms, several outbuildings, and a beautifully maintained, colourful garden.

Shops and cultural amenities are easily accessible in Ancy-le-Franc, while the TGV station in Montbard is just a 25-minute drive away. Nearby, the Armançon River and the Burgundy Canal provide excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, and enjoying traditional Burgundian restaurants.

Located in a quiet setting within a classic Burgundy village, this charming character property is ready for you to enjoy the Burgundy lifestyle.

Features

The property benefits from a private enclosed courtyard, a mature and well-maintained garden, and several stone outbuildings suitable for storage or renovation projects.

Improvements completed in 2019 on the second floor increased the living space and created a beautiful master suite with access to a balcony. The house offers accommodation across three levels, and all bedrooms have their own en-suite facilities.

Summary
Living area: 172 m²
Wine cellar: 26 m²
High-quality fitted kitchen with appliances installed in 2024
Roof partially replaced in 2014
Window shutters replaced in 2014
Balcony installed in 2020
Connected to the public sewer system
Central heating supplemented by electric heating on the second floor
Description
Access

The property is entered through a secure arched gateway with a wrought-iron gate leading into a charming gravelled courtyard providing access to all outbuildings and the main house. A surrounding wall separates the property from the street, ensuring privacy.

The house has two ground-floor entrances: one leading into the kitchen and the other into a bedroom.

Ground Floor
Quality fitted kitchen with base units, induction hob with integrated extractor, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and ceiling lighting.
Bedroom with direct access to the courtyard, en-suite shower room with WC, and built-in wardrobe with sliding doors.
First Floor
Living room with original fireplace (currently not in use but could be reinstated).
Second sitting room with a non-functioning fireplace, an original cheese storage niche (fromagerie), and stairs leading down to the courtyard.
Bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC.
Second Floor
Office, games room, or additional bedroom with exposed oak beams.
Dressing room with fitted wardrobes and hanging space.
Principal bedroom with access to a balcony overlooking the garden, a separate WC area with bidet and washbasin, and a luxurious bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, a contemporary bathtub, and double washbasins.
Outbuildings

All outbuildings are accessible from the courtyard.

Stone building of 15 m² currently used as a utility/laundry room but suitable for conversion into guest accommodation, with an adjoining area for summer dining.
Wine cellar of 26 m² with wine storage and gravel floor.
Storage barn of 12.5 m².
Barn of 35 m².
Second barn of 36 m² incorporating the boiler room and additional storage space.
Garden

The garden, located to the side of the house, includes a well-maintained lawn, mature trees providing shade and privacy, and an abundance of flowering plants, shrubs, and garden features.

Amenities and Culture

A variety of nearby villages and small towns provide access to shops, medical services, transport links, and cultural activities.

The renowned wine town of Chablis is approximately 40 km away. Montbard TGV station offers direct rail services to Paris as well as regional connections to Dijon.

Furniture

The property includes a substantial collection of furniture which may be made available to the purchaser by separate agreement.
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