A charming dwelling made up of two separate houses connected via a conservatory, with barns and a tree-filled garden, in the middle of a village withi
A charming dwelling made up of two separate houses connected via a conservatory, with barns and a tree-filled garden, in the middle of a village within the Yonne department.
Two hundred kilometres to the southeast of Paris, within the Yonne department, known for its rich heritage and vineyards, the property is located in the middle of a charming village and boasts a prime address, close to many sites of interest. In addition, Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the "Prettiest Villages in France", is only ten minutes away, Avallon and the Morvan Regional Natural Park are 35 minutes away, Tonnerre and Chablis are 20 and 25 minutes away, respectively, while Paris is only two hours and 20 minutes away via the A6 motorway and Dijon can be reached in 1.5 hours. As for the surrounding countryside, both rolling and wooded, it is ideal for bike rides and hiking.
Set back from a quiet street, the property is mostly hidden from view except for the outbuilding's gable end, which gives on to the street. Accessible via two gates, one pedestrian, the other for vehicles, the property also includes, on its western end, two adjacent barns each with their own separate street access: a single door for the first and a garage door for the second, which was created expressly for this purpose. Once past the gate, the garden, planted with many trees and flowers, is landscaped into several different areas, while the two charming farm buildings feature pointed rubble stone exteriors, characteristic of the region as well as small Burgundy flat tile gable roofs. As for the outbuilding it is topped with interlocking tiles, while a conservatory, subtly integrated and designed, connects the two dwellings and provides verdant views of the garden on either side.
The Main DwellingWith two storeys over a small cellar, accessible from the outside, the northern exterior features a former hayloft door, transformed into a dormer window in order to provide plenty of light for the first floor bedroom, once a former hay barn, while a large picture window was added to the lower portion of the façade, bathing an artist's studio in ample sunlight. In addition, on the left, a small staircase provides access to the kitchen, whereas the beautiful, partially glazed, arched front door opens on to the living room.
The ground floor
Featuring rustic materials such as wood, visible in the vertical structural posts and the ceiling's exposed joists, as well as stone, used for the flooring, the living room, accessible via the front door, is heated with radiators as well as wood-burning stove, the latter of which provides a cosy space around the fire. In addition, on the left, an inconspicuous staircase provides access to the upstairs level and a few steps, located below the former, communicate with a hallway leading to an immense bathroom and lavatory.
The upstairs
The staircase in the living room leads to an intermediary landing, which communicates with the kitchen, accessible via a door on the left, while the next landing provides access to the artist's studio, a sunny space with a cathedral ceiling and spacious dimensions, facing the garden and the surrounding nature. After toiling away at their craft, the weary artist will be able to recharge their batteries either on the mezzanine perched above the studio or, better yet, in the adjacent bedroom, completely wood panelled, with visible wooden rafters and bathed in light thanks to the former hayloft door, converted into a dormer window, which looks out on to the garden.
Back in the kitchen, visible ceiling beams and joists, as well as light-colour hardwood floors, endow this welcoming space with an undeniable charming feel, while three different entrances make this room the house's natural meeting point, a place bustling with life and conviviality.
