Burgundy, Yonne, St-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, France

Location: 1h40 from Paris via A6 and A77, in the heart of Puisaye, Pays de Colette and its many tourist castles, Ratilly, Saint Fargeau, Guédelon, just 7.6 km from the shops of Saint Sauveur en Puisaye. Accessed by a lovely country road overlooking the valley, this astonishing single-level property presents 300 sq.m of living area, fully restored with high-quality materials. It features whitewashed walls, double-glazed windows with original cremone bolts, floor tiling, a staircase in Burgundy stone, and a flat glass roof flooding the property with natural light. Perfectly built into the foundations of an old castle dating back to the 12th century, the house comprises a large entrance, a large living room with fireplace, a large dining room, an equipped kitchen overlooking the pond, a large bedroom or second living room with boudoir in the turret, a master bedroom with mezzanine level and an upstairs bedroom. The castle's monumental porch, inner paved courtyard, watchtower and outbuildings have all been retained. There are various outdoor relaxation areas, as well as a moats, a pond and a spring. It all sits in a secluded rural setting with a delightful view of the surrounding countryside.