Le Moulin Vert

The Moulin Vert is located below the granite ramparts and towers of the fairy tale like town Semur en Auxois, on the banks of the Armancon River. The center of town is on top of a cliff and the river makes a hairpin turn around it. This has been a natural fortress since the beginning of times…... This former water mill from the 16 th or 17 th century has been lovingly restored by its owners, Jean Jacques and Mary. They have used art deco furnishings and light fixtures, family heirlooms, stain glass windows, oak beams, local stone and handmade tile and original art making the house full of character and charm. Relax on the terrace or on the private island and soak up the gorgeous views of the river. The island, just a few steps across a bridge has many weeping willows and a waterfall; a perfect spot for reading. If you are a nature lover you will enjoy the daily visits from the mother duck and her ducklings and if you are up at daybreak you may see the large grey heron fishing in front of the mill. King fishers dart up and down the river and one year we had a water chicken (poule d’eau) build its nest right in front of our terrace. The luxuriant garden and island are nestled among many weeping willow trees and makes a lovely setting for a romantic river retreat.

Description:
 400 year old pink granite water mill. Walls are 3 feet thick….
 Terrace with gorgeous views of the Armancon River
 Private island with deck and bench overlooking the waterfall
 The garden, enclosed by a stone wall and the river has wisteria, clematis, ivy, herbs, weeping
willows
 The 3 bedrooms can acomodate 2 couples and an individual or a family
 High speed internet
 Large flat screen TV
 Bathroom downstairs with a full bath, the second bathroom has a shower and toilet
 Upstairs has a toilet and there are sinks in both upstairs bedroom.
 Living room has a huge glass doors wall that look out onto the river, veranda style
 Washer and dryer; Dishwasher
 Outdoor eating area on terrace, barbecue on the island…
 Sunday market in town with local produce, 2 well stocked supermarkets at a 5 minutes drive

The master bedroom has a gorgeous one of a kind bed and armoire set that are hand carved and signed.They are in the art nouveau style and the theme of the carving is mythical. There is William Morris wallpaper and curtains and a luminous art nouveau stain glass window, making this room a rich oasis. One upstairs bedroom is papered in William Morris’s willow patterned paper. This is fitting as thewindows in the room look out onto the island, garden and weeping willow trees. You feel like you are in a blimp airship as you look out onto the river ! There is a small art nouveau desk and many prints and paintings.The second upstairs bedroom has William Morris paper, an antique sleigh bed and an antique Spanish sink. A precious captain’s mahogany trunk from the 17 th century doubles as a bed side table. The living room has one wall of glass doors and windows that look out onto the river. You feel like you are in a greenhouse. The view is spectacular! The second floor above it is supported by oak beams and stone sculptures figuring a medieval mermaid and a dragon. The floor is local stone and the light fixtures art deco. The bathroom downstairs overlooks the river and the hillside. The bathtub is raised so that you may enjoy the lovely views while soaking in the relaxing tub! All the tile in the bathroom are hand made.

There is another bathroom on the first floor with a toilet and shower. Upstairs there is a toilet and each upstairs bedroom has a small sink. The kitchen has everything you will need to cook and entertain. There is also a table and chairs on the terrace for outdoor dining. The kitchen overlooks a 19 th century lavoir. (this is where women used to hand wash laundry). The dining room has a unique art deco table, chairs and armoire. The tile was designed for the room and a flower motive winds around the furniture. The terrace is a wonderful place for dining. The views are magnificent! There is also a deck on the island and a small terrace with a bench next to the waterfall. This is a lovely spot to read. The garden wraps around the house creating many lovely places to relax and dream. The views of the river are everywhere and breathtaking!
Important note and disclaimer: As the house is near the river very close attention must be paid to
children. We take no responsibility for accidents.