luxury farmhouses for sale Nièvre, France

A stately country house, with grounds and a swimming pool, on the outskirts of Burgundy’s Puisaye region, two hours from Paris. Multiple roads crisscross this rolling and verdant countryside in order to access the hamlet populated by a few homes as well as the property for sale, while the manor house, built in 1870 and accessible via a drive, features three storeys, including one under the eaves. As for its main façade, facing west and organised into five symmetrical bays, it is cadenced by many large-paned windows safeguarded, on the first two floors, with solid wooden shutters, whereas the garden level stands out from the upper storeys thanks to ornately sculpted guardrails as well as a moulded and painted wooden door, which is used as the main entrance. In addition, white ashlar stone quoins provide a nice counterpoint to the dwelling’s plaster-coated stone or brick exteriors, while its slate Mansard roof, redone in 2020, features dormers, several chimneys and a weather vane. Facing east, the dwelling’s rear exterior, overlooks grounds with a variety of different shrubs and a swimming pool, whereas a stone staircase provides access to a stone patio that communicates with a scullery, designed with practicality in mind, which then gives on to a workshop. With all the living areas located on the garden level, the upstairs floor includes the dwelling’s four bedrooms and their shared shower room, the top level contains a convertible attic space, while, next to the dwelling, a small stone and tile building, festooned in wisteria, features a straight exterior stone staircase that provides upstairs access.

In Nivernais, 2 hours from Paris, a farmhouse consisting of two dwellings, outbuildings, and the remains of an ancient mill from the 16th century. A hilly countryside that has preserved its authentic villages and natural reserves. Away from the village, a winding road leads to a private drivable path that leads to the property. The ruins of a stone tower remain, enhanced by the surrounding vegetation. These are the remnants of an old windmill from the 16th century, made of limestone blocks that could be restored and developed. The path leads to a parking area, a gravel yard bordered by sculpted balls. An old stone outbuilding neighbors the two other houses. The first dwelling, accessed via a lane adorned with crafted plaques, has a terrace. Nearby, a second dwelling is distinguished by its unique woodshed, illuminated by stained glass windows from an old Versailles building. An old chicken coop and a vegetable garden will delight fans of self-sufficient gardening. The park is home to numerous cypress trees, a location enhanced by a spectacular view.This description has been automatically translated from French.