Chez Jean - BOIS SAINTE MARIE

Martine & Philippe (breeder of Charolais & Aubrac cows) welcome you to a "family" farm dating from the end of the 19th century, fully renovated in a contemporary style (with quality external insulation offering notable comfort and freshness in summer), nestled in the peace and quiet of a small rural hamlet (agricultural & residential) perched on a promontory on a gentle hill overlooking the village (backed by a soothing lake), a remarkable mini fortified village, full of charm & character, rich in very beautiful 16th century residences perfectly restored & an elegant listed 11th century Romanesque church enthroned in its heart. Total tranquility in the heart of the rolling Brionnais countryside, mixing agriculture and nature, nestled on the edge of meadows in the hollow of the bucolic local bocage dotted with ponds, a stone's throw from a beautiful wild forest protected in ZNIEFF for its rich fauna and flora and 2.5 km from the sumptuous Château de Drée dating from 1650 (listed MH) rich in a sublime French-style park of 10 ha, marvel of plant architecture with a sublime rose garden. Magnificent landscaped setting and surrounding panoramas. Very comfortable cottage. Ultra spacious. Warm contemporary country character dialoguing with the exotic soul of the place (preservation of the beams and period fireplace mantels). Zen and very gentle atmosphere. Vast enclosed courtyard (literally "natural pétanque ground") with a terrace area, completed by an intimate little garden nestled behind hedges. Composition: Semi-detached house (to the owner's agricultural outbuildings). Wifi (fiber). Heat pump heating. Ground floor: living room-kitchen, living room-lounge, bathroom (shower), separate toilet, laundry room. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (double bed 180x200cm + single bed 90x190cm / double bed 140x190cm / double bed 140x190cm + single bed 90x190cm) including 1 with a ceiling height of 187cm. Enclosed courtyard + terrace (gravel) + small garden + garage (1 space) + bicycle storage. Amenities including supermarkets 6 km. Country farm dating from the end of the 19th century, fully and carefully restored in a contemporary style, nestled in the peace and quiet of the unspoiled Brionnais countryside in a peaceful rural hamlet perched on a promontory on a hill overlooking the picturesque village of Bois-Sainte-Marie ("Clunisian Site", full of charm and steeped in history), 6 km from the charming market town of La Clayette (many amenities on site including supermarkets) nestled in an amphitheater on the banks of a 30 ha pond bordered by a majestic medieval castle (dating from 1380), a heritage jewel of Southern Burgundy. Soothing landscaped setting, immersed in the heart of the bucolic local hilly bocage dotted with rivers and ponds, a stone's throw from a beautiful wild forest protected in ZNIEFF, not far from Mont Saint-Cyr (highest point in southern Burgundy at 771m), nestled between the verdant Arconce valley and the first wooded foothills of the Beaujolais massif (partly protected in "Natura 2000 Zone"). Ultra-privileged location on the routes of the Romanesque churches circuit, marked hiking trails including a "green walk" (vast network of hiking trails of the same type crisscrossing the territory, to be explored on foot or by mountain bike) & the "Cycloroute71" (tour of Saône-et-Loire by bike), 11 km from the GR7, 13 km from a marked mountain bike route labeled "VTT-FFC" (linked to a vast network of similar routes crisscrossing the Brionnais), 23 km from the Voie Verte du Canal du Centre attached to the EuroVélo6 as well as the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo", 27 km from the Voie Verte "Véloire" running along the banks of the Loire (the last wild river in Europe protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone"), around forty km from the first vineyards of the Côtes Mâconnaises & Beaujolais, the first vineyard in the world recognized as a "Geopark" UNESCO World Heritage Site" ("Burgundy Wine Route" & various Beaujolais Wine Routes to discover) and around fifty kms from the Côtes Roannaises. At the southern tip of Burgundy, in the heart of the superb territory of Charolais-Brionnais labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire", a land of breeding & ultra-renowned traditions rich in sumptuous landscapes & an exceptional historical heritage, cradle of the world-renowned AOC cattle breed, at the crossroads of the departments of Allier, Loire & Rhône, at the crossroads of Clunisois-Tournugeois (labeled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire"), Mâconnais, Beaujolais, Pays Roannais as well as Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise. 17 km from Charolles, 18 km from Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais & its iconic weekly "Livestock Market" dating from the end of the 15th century (one of the oldest in France), 26 km from Charlieu, 27 km from Paray-le-Monial, 26 km from the medieval village of Semur-en-Brionnais with the very rare label "Most Beautiful Villages of France", 30 km from Marcigny (renowned Monday morning market created in 1266), 40 km from Digoin (river marina), 41 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais), 44 km from the illustrious abbey city of Cluny, 47 km from Roanne, 47 km from the sumptuous landscaped jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labeled "Grand Site de France" & 54 km from the TGV station of Mâcon Loché. A perfect "pied-à-terre" for a relaxing "green getaway" with the family!