A Timeless Estate in the Heart of Nivernais
55 hectares • 16 ha pond • Historic mill • Restored house • Outbuildings
Imagine waking up to the song of birds, facing a 16-hectare mirror pond, in a property where every stone tells centuries of history...
Nestled in a secret valley of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, this exceptional estate encompasses 55 hectares of everything nature lovers, hunters, and fans of authentic living could hope for: a historic mill with red brick facades reflecting in the calm waters of a pond, a fully restored house with all modern comforts, and a green enclave where woods, meadows, and streams endlessly follow each other.
Ideal Location - Accessible, Yet at the End of the World
Just 9 km away, the Cercy-la-Tour train station connects you to Paris in 3 hours via Lyon station. Decize, 17 km away, has all the shops and services. Here, isolation is a luxury, not a constraint.
A Sanctuary for Nature and Hunting Lovers
55 hectares in a single block - an entire territory is laid out for you. Alternating between hundred-year-old woods, open meadows, and wetlands, majestic oaks and centuries-old chestnut trees punctuate the park with remarkable biodiversity.
In the center, the 16-hectare pond fed by several streams - including the Cressonne - is a true haven for fishermen and wilderness enthusiasts. The old fishery, still in operation, with its main basin and fish tanks, bears witness to a nutritional tradition sustained for generations. The icing on the cake: an engineering study revealed that the site has a potential hydraulic capacity estimated at 3 kWh per day - a real pathway to energy autonomy.
The Buildings: Authenticity and Comfort on the Agenda
The Main House - 109 m²
Completely restored in 2009, it combines the charm of old - lime walls, exposed beams, functional stone fireplace - with today’s comfort: underfloor heating (with water/water heat pump), double insulation, fitted kitchen. It offers a bright living room, kitchen, a bedroom, and a bathroom on the ground floor; on the first floor, two additional bedrooms under the beams and a bathroom. A warm residence ready to welcome a family or guests.
The Mill - The Gem of the Estate
It steals the spotlight. Its red brick facades reflect in the pond it borders, creating a scene worthy of the most beautiful postcards from Burgundy. Three livable levels, period octagonal tiles, a wood stove, a bedroom with a fireplace… and, at the top, a spectacular structure known as "à la Philibert Delorme," shaped like an overturned boat hull - a rare architectural feat from the 16th century.
The Outbuildings - Unlimited Potential
The stone barn (200 m²), the old pigsty (45 m², 5 rooms including 3 already converted into laundry, food storage, office), the woodshed (30 m²)… so many raw spaces to convert according to your ambitions. Here, space is not lacking.
This Estate Is Made to Be Lived In - And Exploited
Exceptional main or secondary residence, but also a true patrimonial tool with high potential. Here are some ideas among others:
High-end Gîtes or Tourist Accommodation
The mill and the house are ideal for operating as high-end gîtes. The exceptional natural setting, the pond, and the bucolic landscapes: everything is gathered to attract clientele seeking authentic disconnection and rejuvenation.
Prestigious Events
Rustic weddings, corporate seminars, creative or spiritual retreats, private events… The site - with its monumental barn, outdoor spaces by the pond, and timeless atmosphere - constitutes a dream setting for unforgettable events.
Pool - An Obvious Choice
The generous and well-exposed terrain is perfectly suited for the installation of a swimming pool that would complement the recreational offerings of the estate - for personal use as well as for tourism exploitation.
Energy Autonomy
The identified hydraulic potential opens the door to green energy production on site. A rare and precious differentiating asset in an era that values autonomy and sustainability.
Properties like this one are practically non-existent. Not simply because it is beautiful - it undoubtedly is. But because it is whole: a territory, a history, a soul. It is not waiting to be transformed; it is simply waiting for the right project, and above all, the right people to give it a new life worthy of what it is.
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisque site: georisques.gouv.fr
Richard Biron - EI - is a Commercial Agent authorized in real estate, registered in the Special Register of Commercial Agents of the Commercial Court of Cusset under the number 49273794....
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HouseSaint-Hilaire-Fontaine (58)
Price :
$1,004,800
($4,101 / m²)
Surface245 m²bedrooms3 bathrooms2 land5.6 ha

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