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Family home, renovated with great care, designed for a comfortable and harmonious lifestyle
just a few minutes from Vézelay, in a preserved natural setting on the edge of the Morvan
Family home, renovated with great care, designed for a comfortable and harmonious lifestyle
just a few minutes from Vézelay, in a preserved natural setting on the edge of the Morvan

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Located in Montillot, within the hamlet of Vaudonjon,
in the Yonne department, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region...
Welcoming family home located in a peaceful, rural environment, with no disturbances, between Vézelay and Avallon, on the edge of the Morvan.
With a living area of over 230m² spread over two levels, the house offers spacious living rooms on the ground floor, widely open onto the garden, as well as five bedrooms and four shower rooms with WC distributed across both levels.
Fully renovated in a contemporary spirit, it benefits from modern amenities while preserving the character and authenticity of the original 19th-century building. 
Set on a carefully maintained, enclosed and tree-lined plot of 1,700m², the property features a garden with natural surroundings, enhanced by relaxation areas and original dry-stone walls.
With its generous volumes, the house is perfectly suited to family living and could also, if desired, lend itself to continuing a guest accommodation activity in a region rich in points of interest.
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Total living area of the house: 232.25m²
(Excluding boiler room and storage rooms)

Ground floor
131.90m²
Dining room 23.27m²
Living room/Lounge + open-plan fitted and equipped kitchen
with access to the garden
46.12m²
with adjoining shower room / Toilet 6.31m²
Bedroom 1 12.03m²
with private shower room / Toilet 5.71m²
Hall with access to the upper floor 19.44m²
Laundry room 13.64m²
Pantry 5.38m²
Ground floor plan
Ground floor plan
Upper floor
100.35m²
Bedroom 2
15.13m²
Bedroom 3 16.58m²
Bedroom 4 13.00m²
Shower room 1 / Toilet 5.15m²
Master suite
Bedroom 5: 18.20m²
Private shower room 2 / Toilet: 7.14m²
25.34m²
Corridor 15.05m²
Landing 4.83m²
Storage 3.24m²
Separate toilet 2.03m²
Upper floor plan
Upper floor plan
Other surfaces

Boiler room
10.31m²
Storage room 1 1.38m²
Storage room 2 22.40m²
Enclosed, tree-lined (including a large linden tree) and maintained plot
with relaxation areas and original dry-stone walls
1,700.00m²
Ground plan of the house in its environment
Ground plan of the house in its environment
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The municipality of Montillot is located approximately 7km from Vézelay, 15km from Avallon, 30km from Chablis and 45km from Auxerre, in the south of the Yonne department, in the heart of Burgundy.
The house is set in a quiet and green environment, within the hamlet of Vaudonjon-le-Bas, with beautiful open views over the surrounding forests and fields.
Montillot
Montillot in its environment
A peaceful setting on the edge of the Morvan, close to the main living hubs
The house is located within the hamlet of Vaudonjon-le-Bas, in the municipality of Montillot, in a preserved rural environment, with beautiful outlooks over the surrounding forests and fields. The municipality offers an authentic living environment, in the heart of southern Yonne.
  • For daily needs, shops and services are mainly located in Avallon, accessible in about fifteen minutes by car, where all everyday shopping can be done and a wider range of services is available. The surrounding villages complement this nearby environment, while Vézelay, located approximately 7km away, provides a renowned cultural and tourist presence.
  • In terms of education, Montillot has a public school welcoming nursery and primary classes within the municipality itself, making family organization easier from the early school years. Secondary school and high school education continue in Avallon, served by school transport facilitating daily travel.
  • The nearest SNCF railway station is located in Avallon (about fifteen minutes by car). It provides connections notably to Auxerre and Paris via links to main lines. For faster connections, the Montbard TGV station, accessible in just over an hour, places Paris at approximately 1 hour of travel time. 
  • In terms of road access, the house benefits from easy access to departmental roads quickly linking Avallon and surrounding municipalities. The A6 motorway, accessible near Avallon, makes it easy to reach Paris to the north and Lyon to the south, facilitating longer-distance travel.
Between the rolling landscapes of the Morvan, the cultural influence of Vézelay and the proximity of Avallon, Montillot offers a harmonious balance between rural tranquillity and access to essential services, in a particularly appreciated natural environment.
Yonne
The attractions of Yonne
Within a department of varied horizons, conducive to discovery and a serene quality of life
Yonne fully embodies the Burgundian identity. Its territory, shaped by nature and history, combines open landscapes, architectural heritage and firmly rooted gastronomic traditions. The department unfolds as a succession of complementary atmospheres, each bringing its nuance to the whole. One discovers in particular:
  • Landscapes composed of hills, cultivated plains and vast forest massifs, dotted with villages of balanced silhouettes, where local stone and traditional volumes create a coherent and preserved ensemble.
  • Iconic waterways, including the nearby Canal du Nivernais, which winds through the heart of the Burgundian valleys and offers peaceful routes along its banks, appreciated for walking, cycling and waterside strolls.
  • A diverse architectural heritage, made up of ancient towns, religious buildings, castles and characterful market towns, testifying to a rich past that still shapes the local identity today.
  • Major visitor sites, such as the Château de Bazoches, former residence of Vauban, the Caves of Arcy-sur-Cure, remarkable for their concretions and prehistoric remains, as well as the Abbey of Fontenay, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which testify to the historical and architectural influence of the region.
  • A recognised Burgundian culinary tradition, supported by emblematic specialties such as beef bourguignon, eggs in meurette sauce or snails, accompanied by wines from the vineyards of Burgundy, illustrating a culture of the table founded on product quality and a sense of sharing.
Living in Yonne means choosing a human-scale department, where diversity of landscapes, rich heritage and Burgundian traditions create a balanced living environment, suitable both for discovery and for long-term settlement.
Vézelay / Morvan
Vézelay / Morvan
In the immediate vicinity of Vézelay, an emblematic spiritual and cultural landmark, and the wild and preserved Morvan
Located just a few kilometres from Vézelay, the house benefits from the influence of a site of international renown. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Basilica of Sainte-Madeleine dominates the “eternal hill” and has for centuries been a major stage on the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela, attracting visitors, pilgrims and history enthusiasts from all over Europe. 
Beyond its remarkable architectural heritage, Vézelay stands out for the spiritual and cultural dimension that permeates the village. The old streets lined with stone houses, art workshops, bookshops and exhibition spaces create an atmosphere that is both contemplative and lively, punctuated by the seasons and by the cultural events that regularly enliven the municipality. This artistic and intellectual presence contributes to the singular identity of the place. The panoramas offered from the hill finally reveal wide perspectives over the surrounding valleys and forests, highlighting the village’s setting within an open and luminous landscape.

Just a few minutes away stretch the wooded hills of the Morvan (the “little Canada of France”), a territory of rolling horizons alternating deep forests, meadows, rivers and lakes. This regional natural park offers a preserved environment, ideal for hiking, cycling, refreshing swims and discoveries along marked trails crossing an authentically preserved nature. Through the seasons, the Morvan reveals contrasting atmospheres: changing foliage colours, morning mists over the valleys, clear light over the open plateaus. This proximity between a major heritage site and a vast natural territory gives the area a particularly sought-after balance, combining cultural richness and scenic breathing space.

Living in Montillot thus means enjoying an authentic setting, at the crossroads of centuries-old history and a high-quality natural environment, in an atmosphere where spirituality, culture and serenity harmoniously respond to one another.
Highlights:
  • Peaceful and green environment, with no disturbances
  • Fully renovated house, combining modern comfort and old-world charm
  • Double-glazed windows throughout the house
  • Landscaped garden with a bucolic spirit, enhanced by several relaxation areas
  • Fibre-optic Internet connection
  • Immediate proximity to Vézelay
  • Quick access to Avallon and its shops and services
  • Layout suited to comfortable family living
  • House that could also lend itself, if desired, to a guest house project 
The house in its environment
The house in its environment
Year of construction:
19th century / Fully renovated since 2014
Annual amount of the tax "taxe foncière":
€1,217
Type of heating:
Central heating with wood pellets (Fröling boiler with automatic supply via a 4-ton silo / average consumption of approximately €1,700 per year)
Rating procedures:
DPE rating
GES rating
€ 495,000
(The house may be sold partially furnished subject to mutual agreement)
The measurements and layouts provided on this site have been made with the utmost care; however, plans, dimensions, and arrangements are for reference only and are not contractual.
Contact :
AnneMarie and Luc De Decker
+33 3 86 40 72 81
(Call to France)
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