4 Bed Property for sale
Joigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France
£1,073,975 *
[€1,250,000]
Full Description
Set on the grounds of a former convent founded in 1609, this exceptional 1838 private mansion overlooks the Yonne River from its secluded, fully walled English-style garden.
The residence has retained its remarkable original character, with faux-marble finishes, wood panelling, herringbone parquet, leaded stained-glass windows, painted ceilings and marble fireplaces. Its unusual architecture offers two ground-floor levels, allowing the principal reception rooms to open directly onto the upper gardens, while the garden level enjoys access to the terraces.
The property offers 5 to 6 bedrooms, including a principal suite, seven bathrooms and shower rooms, an independent apartment and a loft beneath exposed chestnut beams.
Meticulously restored, the house combines period elegance with modern comfort, including an energy rating of B, two new heat pumps, a lift serving all floors and fibre-optic internet.
The protected grounds feature numerous century-old trees, including a rare Japanese pine and a Chinese thuja awarded the prestigious “Arbre Remarquable de France” label.
A two-car garage, medieval wine cellar and an adjoining 160 sq.m. building plot complete this outstanding property.
Ideally located in the historic town of Joigny, within easy reach of the river, town centre and railway station, with Paris accessible by direct train.
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