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A 16TH-CENTURY MANOR HOUSE IN BURGUNDY In Provency, in the Yonne department, La Motte des Ouches is laid out along a surprisingly precise axis. From the entrance gate, the eye is drawn to a library situated beneath 16th-century stone arcades, passes through the gardens, and then rests, beyond them, on the dovecote. This perspective reveals the layout of the property, where the main house, farm buildings, and outdoor spaces once formed a single cohesive whole. First mentioned in 1554, the manor has evolved over the centuries while retaining the spirit of its various eras. Stone, beams, terracotta floor tiles, irregular openings, and thick walls still define its character. Surrounding the house are a gravel courtyard, a mature orchard, landscaped gardens, a barn, and old stables that extend the home's presence. A HOUSE BUILT IN LAYERS The 250 m² of living space is divided among eight main rooms, including four bedrooms. The floor plan retains the layout of an old house, with rooms flowing into one another and spaces of varying proportions. The reception room, dining room, and library form the heart of the house. Stone, wood, terracotta tiles, and historic plasterwork lend the interiors their character. The 16th-century arcades are among the manor's most remarkable features. They create visual connections between the courtyard, the rooms, and the garden, while the stone spiral staircase evokes the building's age. The current owner, a California-based architect, acquired La Motte des Ouches in 2023 and undertook several renovation projects. The master bedroom and its bathroom were renovated, the roof was replaced, the electrical system was upgraded, and the bedrooms were equipped with air conditioning. These improvements enhanced the home's comfort while preserving its historic materials, spacious rooms, and elements inherited from its various eras. The contemporary features thus blend seamlessly with the existing structure. ALONG THE AXIS OF THE DOVECOTE Outside, the 4,700 m² of land includes a gravel courtyard, a landscaped garden, an orchard, and the former outbuildings. Set apart from the main structure, the swimming pool adds a more contemporary touch while preserving the character of the manor and its surroundings. From the house, the views open up to the various features of the property. In particular, a central axis runs through the entire property from the gate to the dovecote, creating continuity between the buildings and the outdoor spaces. The outbuildings include a stone barn, former stables, a wine cellar, a summer kitchen, and the dovecote. These various structures can retain their current use or be repurposed for new projects: a workshop, reception area, separate guest rooms, a workspace, or a space dedicated to a collection. They are an integral part of the property and offer numerous possibilities for renovation. A BURGUNDY LOCATION La Motte des Ouches is located in Provency, in the Yonne department, in the heart of Burgundy, where historic rural estates often combine a main house, farm buildings, a garden, and land behind a single gate. The manor is fully in keeping with this landscape. Its stone walls, dovecote, old stables, and compact layout are inseparable from the land on which it was built. However, the architect-owner's vision offers a fresh perspective on this heritage. The house remains deeply Burgundian, while the restoration departs from the expected repertoire of the French country house. This approach is reflected in the property's overall balance: a historic residence on a domestic scale, outbuildings large enough to envision new uses, and generous grounds, always designed with everyday life in mind. THE ADVISOR'S PERSPECTIVE I particularly appreciate the way the architect's vision has transformed this house. His intervention has allowed it to adapt to a more contemporary way of life, while preserving its materials, proportions, and traces of its various eras. Comfort has been seamlessly integrated into the existing structure, without overshadowing the site's history. The outbuildings and remaining spaces now offer the same freedom: the freedom to imagine new uses and, in turn, to continue the transformation of La Motte des Ouches. Alexis Mouchet

ANOTHER LIFE TO IMAGINE…You dream of a life in the countryside with space for you, your family… and your animals?Here, it is not a house but a whole complex of four buildings that unfolds along the property.From the entrance, a charming little stone house to renovate welcomes the visitor. A few steps further reveals a magnificent old stable of 265 m² on the ground, then the main house and finally a second house.Four buildings, nearly 4 hectares entirely enclosed: enough to imagine a large family home, host parents and friends, create independent spaces, develop a lodging project or simply enjoy volumes and outbuildings that have become rare.The main house develops nearly 284 m². Stone, beams, terracotta tiles, beautiful heights and generous volumes give it all its character. Upstairs, it has 5 bedrooms and a large dressing room.And outside, the property takes on another dimension: meadows, an orchard, two wells and, below, a stream where horses come to drink today.Horses, ponies, donkeys, dogs… or simply the desire for space, nature, and freedom: everyone can imagine here the life that resembles them.PRACTICAL SIDE4 distinct buildingsMain house: approx. 284 m²Second house: approx. 112 m² on the groundOld stone stable: 265 m² on the groundSmall independent stone house: approx. 54 m² on the ground, to be renovatedLand: 3 ha 93 a 55 ca, fully enclosedExteriors: meadows, orchard, stream and 2 wellsHeating: oil boiler + air/water heat pump + wood stoveHot water: thermodynamic balloonSanitation: sewage system for 3 buildingsOne thing is certain: this property makes you want to write the next chapter.

Come and discover an exclusive property with exceptional views including a family manor house to renovate, a rented enclosed building and numerous outbuildings. Manor house to renovate built in 1855 on the foundations of an old castle with views of the meadows and the Saulzet. On its ground floor: An entrance hall with a hand-painted frieze and terracotta floor tiles A bright dining room with a period fireplace mantel A large kitchen with a stove and terracotta floor tiles Two living spaces allowing for a large living room with parquet flooring and the possibility of creating a ground-floor bedroom for single-level living. An office A bathroom with a bathtub and sink WC On the first floor: Spacious rooms with views of the surrounding environment easily accommodate 4 to 5 bedrooms An office or library can be set up. On the second floor: Attic with a view of the traditional timber frame Full basement with high ceilings, suitable for a cellar, laundry room, and other rooms with access from the garden or inside the main house. Technical side: Work will be required to convert the property back into a dwelling. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) unavailable due to lack of heating system Sanitation needs to be reviewed Roof completely redone in slate The farmhouse: Farmhouse of approximately 107m2 of living space, currently rented On its ground floor: - a very large living room serving as a kitchen and dining room - a living room - a storage and organization room - a toilet on the ground floor Upstairs: - several attic rooms - a shower with a slipper bath A garden, a cellar, and outbuildings in good condition complete this rental. Technical side: - wood heating with electric convectors - individual sanitation of the micro-station type DPE 382/11 Regarding outbuildings and annexes of the property: - Barns and former stables in good condition with high ceilings and generous volumes - Three-level tower with a beautiful roof completely redone in flat tiles - Blacksmith's house Option to purchase an additional 20 hectares of fenced land with a river Property owned for several generations by the same family, ideal living space for all your projects: events, gîtes, bed and breakfasts just 2.5 hours from Paris. Presentation video available. On the financial side: Property taxes: 2100? Fees payable by the seller: EUR23,000 (including VAT) Price: 460,000?