luxury contemporary house for sale Toucy, France

A stately 19th-century villa, surrounded by tree-filled grounds, with outbuildings and a swimming pool, in the middle of a city with strong architectural heritage, two hours from Paris, in Burgundy. Located in a very residential neighbourhood with wide, tree-lined avenues bordered by many private mansions with impressive façades and appreciated for its tranquillity and discreetness, the property is accessible via a spiked entrance gate, which opens on to the grounds, as well as a second entrance from another avenue that provides vehicular access to a gravel parking area. As for the manor house, it was erected in the middle of the grounds, while its main façade, set back from the street, faces north and its southern exterior, facing the garden, looks out on to the tiled swimming pool. The original three-storey building, with a central layout and an attic level, features stone-colour plaster exteriors as well as a slate and zinc Mansard roof, while a lateral two-storey wing with a roof terrace was added at a later time to the west. Extending on from this wing, a modern conservatory was created next to the swimming pool, whereas immense grounds planted with lawn and tall trees, some of which are multi-century, is landscaped with shrubs and flowerbeds and scattered here and there with several peaceful nooks, ideal for relaxation, under the shade of a tree or near the swimming pool.

Located 185km from Paris, in the heart of Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye, this 394 sq m (4,205 sq ft) property unfolds around an interior courtyard, offering a secluded setting with a Mediterranean feel. A flagship village of French ceramics, Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye charms with its Renaissance château, artisan workshops, natural setting at the doorstep of the Morvan, and its lively, creative local life. Set on a 513 sq m (5,500 sq ft) plot, it comprises several renovated buildings that form a true haven of tranquility, completely private and reminiscent of a village square. An ideal address for families, personal projects, or artistic pursuits. The vestibule entrance opens onto a spacious and bright living room thanks to the tall bay windows overlooking the courtyard. It includes a welcoming lounge area and a dining area. A few steps lead to a modern, fully equipped kitchen with a wood-burning stove and access to the courtyard. An intermediate room provides access to a laundry/pantry, a sauna, and an office. The former barn, now converted into a reception room, offers a remarkable space: 85 sq m on the ground floor with travertine and terracotta tile floors, a fireplace fitted with a pellet stove, and access to the courtyard. Upstairs, the bar area, reminiscent of an English pub with a catamaran net, provides access to an 80 sq m attic suitable for conversion and to the terrace. The master suite on the mezzanine level also benefits from its own access to the terrace, a shower room, and a dressing room. The upper floor also includes a bathroom, two bedrooms, and a living/playroom leading via a spiral staircase to a third attic bedroom with a dressing room. The partially landscaped and intimate courtyard is complemented by a covered summer kitchen and a vaulted cellar. A large garage with an 80 sq m workshop area can accommodate several vehicles. This is an atypical, adaptable, and welcoming property, designed as a unique living space where each area tells a story. 20 minutes by car from Cosne-sur-Loire train station (1 hour 45 minutes from Paris Bercy train station). Access to the A77 and A6 motorways. ENERGY RATING: D. CLIMATE RATING: B. Average energy prices indexed to 2021, 2022, and 2023 (including subscriptions) in accordance with the decree of March 31, 2021, in effect at the time the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) was issued: between EUR7,080 and EUR9,640. Contact: Bérangère 33 6 22 41 39 93. Sales Agent (Sole Proprietorship). RSAC: 811 459 593 Orleans