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Beautiful Stone House, Burgundy Region, France Euroresales Property iD - 9826053 PROPERTY LOCATiON: 26 Rue de Sembert, 58500, Clamecy, France PROPERTY OVERViEW One thing that has remained consistent throughout these ever-changing times is the stunning natural scenery of the Burgundy region of France. This property, in the picturesque town of Clamecy, offers up an exciting new opportunity to invest in this relentlessly beautiful and fascinating part of the world. Located in the Nievre department in central France with its rich medieval heritage, this amazing property consists of a house with 4 bedrooms. The property is packed with many fascinating and unique features (e.g. beautiful oak staircase) including an open plan dining/living room, covered BBQ area, garage and a beautiful private garden area to enjoy the glorious surroundings in. With 7 rooms in total (+2 small washrooms), this house offers potential owners plenty of room to be creative and put their own unique stamp on the place. Clamecy is not only a wonderful area in itself but is also a great base from which to discover the endless other fascinating places of France such as Auxerre (45 minutes away by car), Avallon (just 30 minutes away) and the iconic capital Paris, which has direct trains running to it from the local station. Sport and leisure fans will not be disappointed either as the area is full of exciting and interesting walking, water sports and biking areas and there are also many excellent golf courses just over an hour away from the area such as Golf Club Vallee De Germigny and Golf de Sancerre. Soccer fans will also be intrigued by the direct trains into Paris, proving the opportunity to visit Parc Des Princes, home of French football giant Paris Saint Germain (PSG). The area is very well-connected transport wise both with many bus/train services and also regional airports such as Nevers-Fourchambault Airport. PROPERTY DETAiLS This very spacious and bright solid stone-built family home is a hidden gem, located within easy walking distance to the centre of the beautiful medieval town Clamecy. This lovely well-preserved historic town provides an array of shops, Michelin-starred restaurants, hotels, museums, a weekly covered farmer's market all amenities along with the local train station with direct connections to Paris and Dijon. Sitting at the edge of the spectacular Morvan National Park. Even though the property is so close to the vibrant town centre it feels like being rural due to its location, surrounded by woods and open landscape inviting to explore the numerous hiking trails starting at your doorstep. This beautiful 1920s property is set high off from the small side road of Rue de Sembert by a front North Facing Patio. The property provides plenty of spacious accommodation for any growing family. The house with 4 double bedrooms, set over three levels plus the basement cellars and good size gardens (total 1500 m2) to provide plenty of outdoor space. The property is fully double glazed and central heated by an oil-fired boiler. The accommodation briefly consists of an open plan living/dining room leading to the kitchen with loggia and patio to the garden and stairs to the cellar. Stairs then rise to the first floor with two double bedrooms, one of them with a spacious balcony providing stunning views to the garden and the medieval town, and family bathroom. More stairs then rise to the third and fourth bedroom, each with a washroom attached. The entire property has recently been fully double glazed (all doors, windows replaced) providing excellent insulation and all electrics, the central heating and drainage system have been fully refurbished. Not only is the property set on a comfortable plot of land (1500m2), it also provides two sunny paved patios, extensive gardens with mature trees/shrubs and lawned areas, several outbuildings, such as a cabin at the far end of the garden providing gorgeous views over the entire property, a neighbouring orchard, the town and surrounding stunning landscape: a garage, a lean-to outbuilding ideal for BBQ/Alfresco Meals. HOUSE (NO. 26) Next to the Garage there are gated steps to the Front door where to the right of the house is a Covered BBQ Area ideal for the Summer Months and Autumn Evening Alfresco meals. On the left is the Front door leading into the Lounge/Diner. From the lounge you access the Kitchen with a wonderful view of the South Facing back Garden sloping up to the countryside at the rear of the house, where you can also sit in the cabin at the top of the garden and relax in the magnificent views surrounding you. To the right of the Kitchen is the Kitchen Loggia for Outside Breakfast meals in the summer warmth. The first floor has a bedroom (1) with views over the town complete with two spacious double-wardrobes and also the main bathroom with views looking over the neighbouring raised orchards to the front, some short steps lead to another bedroom (2) with views over the south facing garden with its own balcony, steps lead up to bedroom 3 with also has a small washroom, finally to the last bedroom (4) also with a small washroom and magnificent views of the medieval town and church. GROUND FLOOR: Open Plan Living/Dining Room - 27 m2 Kitchen 11 m2 (equipped with new kitchen units, cooker, fridge) 1st FLOOR: Bedroom 1 - 15 m2 Bedroom 2 - 11 m2; with Balcony - 8.4 m2 Family Bathroom - 7 m2 Storage cupboard - 1.5 m2 2nd FLOOR Bedroom 3 - 18 m2; plus washroom 3rd FLOOR: Bedroom 4 - 18 m2; plus washroom A short walk down from the house is the magnificent town with its local food and Artisan shops yet just on the edge of the village are 2 big Hyper Markets for the bigger shopping trips. The area is also renowned for its wine with many wonderful vineyards are close by. For the water sports fans outside of the town the river is a safe, and challenging if required, canoeing centre, Yet there are lovely forest walks too with local truffle hunting to be had, if you have your dog, all just a short distance from the property. ABOUT THE AREA Clamecy has some fantastic restaurants including one of the best italian Restaurants in the region plus Michelin-starred Restaurants and then there a covered Saturday Market, a famous local Deli and many high end cake/boulangerie shops with a chocolatier serving the most amazing Home Made Chocolates and Cakes with their own cafe. There are numerous local Organic produce shops selling French Artisan products. it is an old medieval town located at the confluence of the rivers Yonne and the Beuvron, bordering the Nivernais Canal which is a short walking distance down from the house where you can moor a canal/pleasure boat and the Canal tow path offers a wonderful cycling path to many of the local villages. Clamecy was once the capital of wood-floating industry by floating logs of wood to Paris. A rich heritage remains from its feudal past and the glorious age of wood-floating, which lasted for around four centuries - from 1549 to 1923. its old centre, a listed protected area, is an invitation to discovery, with its old timber-framed houses, such as the Weaver's House, and its Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin, a gem of Gothic art, topped with a majestic tower. After wandering the banks of the Beuvron and strolling along the picturesque streets of the historical quarter, head towards the River Yonne to admire the unusual Church of Notre-Dame-de-Bethleem, just 5 minutes' walk from the property, which carries the 20th century Heritage label. Clamecy opens the door to the fabulous Morvan National Park with its stunning natural wonders and also invites to explore the medieval history of the area such as the famous hill town Vezelay (where you can start the famous Camino de Santiago). NiEVRE A land of history and traditions, Nievre, formerly the province of Nivernais, is the ultimate nature destination, with its tranquil hedged farmland countryside, where Charolais cows roam peacefully, its mysterious forests, great lakes, waterways and many leisure activities for sports and outdoor activities fans. A land of water and greenery, Nievre is rich in secular heritage, and also delights lovers of culture and architecture, offering them a wide range of things to see, ranging from the Town of Art and History of Nevers to the Clunisian priory of La Charite-sur-Loire, through the Eco museums of the Morvan and Bazoches Castle! MAiN FEATURES: Located in a peaceful, well-run community Spacious 109m2 house 4 Good size Double Bedrooms Stunning open plan design with 1920ies features throughout Covered Loggia and Balcony 2 dry and spacious cellars Beautiful and spacious private garden area Garage Outdoor BBQ/Alfresco Dining area Surrounded by many areas of outstanding natural beauty Huge potential in the fast-growing French holiday rental market Great base from which to explore many other parts of France and Europe Excellent transport links Surrounded by excellent water sports, walking and biking areas Contact Euro Resales Ltd to book an inspection