Character apartment in Ancient Monastry Building

This character three-bedroom apartment is situated within an ancient monastery named “La Visitation” inside the walled medieval town of Semur en Auxois. The building comprises a main centre building with two annexe wings with habitable apartments on the ground, first and second floor. The complex offers great views over the charming town and its flowing river. The town of Semur en Auxois offers easy access to the autoroute network, north and south and a transport link to the TGV fast train service at Montbard for Paris, London, and other northern European cities. The town has a good selection of independent shops, bars, restaurants, and a thriving cultural scene. The building sits independently on 5,000m2 of land and the apartment is situated on the first floor with west and east facing windows. With high walls to the front and elevated land to the rear the complex offers comfortable natural surroundings, access to the countryside and security. A controlled entrance gate leads to an open gravel courtyard and access to the apartments. Behind the building are private communal gardens with superb views to the river and the town. The commercial part of the town is within easy walking distance. The apartment. Entrance hallway with WC, open plan living area with wooden floors and a recessed fitted wood finish kitchen, a second hall, leads to the shower room with hand basin and toilet, and the three bedrooms. The tall character windows allow maximum natural light from both sides of the apartment. Heating is by mains gas to fixed radiators. Heating costs are include in monthly charges. Water is metered and charged by usage. Telephone connection is in place and internet with Fibre is possible. In addition, the apartment includes a private attic room for storage, a cellar, suitable for wine and a parking area. Access to the parking area is by a remote control opening through a charming wrought iron gate. The communal gardens are to the rear and not overlooked and are mostly grass with shrub and rose beds. It is possible to use this outdoor eating and relaxing and to enjoy the fantastic views. With easy access and immediately habitable, this charming apartment is an ideal retreat, second home or main residence. Lock up and go property.