manor for sale Auxerre, France

Located just 2 hours from Paris via the A6 motorway and 10 km from Auxerre, this magnificent estate exudes character and history. This exceptional property on the banks of the Yonne River features a 100 sq.m cathedral-style living room and seven bedrooms. It is entirely enclosed and accessed via a charming path bordered by two ponds. The main building dates back to the 16th century. It offers approximately 340 sq.m of living area including several spacious reception rooms, such as a magnificent living room with Burgundy stone floor, open beams, large fireplace and a mezzanine converted into a music room. Library. Three independent bedrooms offer unique features such as a bread oven, a breathtaking view of the main courtyard and the valley and an external stone staircase. The ground floor also includes a small living room and a dining room with fireplaces backing onto a large kitchen with dining area. The annexes, including a barn and its convertible attic, and an independent building with four large bedrooms and bathrooms with shower and toilet. There are also two small houses, one used for storage and the second at the entrance near the large gate which could be used as a caretaker's house. This estate perfectly combines restoration and modernity, having retained its original charm in the form of its exposed stone walls, open beams, beautiful high ceilings, superb timberwork, bathrooms, showers and independent WCs. It is idyllically located to take in the beauty of the Yonne landscapes on 3.4 hectares of leafy grounds featuring a sumptuous pond. The septic tank will need to be assessed to ensure compliance with new sanitation standards.