le Moulin Mathy

A literally exceptional address in the heart of the magnificent "Verts Vallons de Sud Bourgogne"! A rare authentic 17th-century former mill - steeped in history & very carefully preserved according to the rules of the art - revisited as a delightful, charming holiday home (complete with a small sauna), nestled in the calm of a peaceful rural hamlet, 6 km from Tramayes & 8 km from Matour, a "Station Verte de Vacances" (with a remarkable range of sports and leisure facilities, including a swimming pool), a charming typical market town with many shops and amenities, including a supermarket and mini-market. Magnificent surrounding countryside of gentle rolling mountains (the "Little Switzerland of the Mâconnais", protected in various ZNIEFF & Natura 2000 zones for the quality of its rich ecosystems), nestled in unspoilt Countryside between verdant bocage meadows & beautiful wild forests in the lush Grosne valley on the wooded foothills of the northern Beaujolais massif, in the extension of the sumptuous landscape jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labelled "Grand Site de France" (23 km away), bordering Saint-Cyr Mountain (the highest point in southern Burgundy) and the vineyards of Beaujolais (the world's first vineyard to be recognized as a "UNESCO World Geopark") & Mâconnais, including the famous "Val Lamartinien" named after the famous French poet & writer who hosted the site ("Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & "Route des Vins du Beaujolais" to explore). Location of choice on the route of several signposted hiking trails, including a "balade verte" (a vast network of similar hiking trails criss-crossing the region, to be explored on foot or mountain bike), 6 km from the GR76, 7 km from the GR7, 8 km from the "Cycloroute 71" (cycling tour of Saône-et-Loire), 18 km from the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" Voie Verte (& its remarkable "Tunnel du Bois Clair" at 19 km, France's longest former railway tunnel open to a Voie Verte at 1.6 km) & 22 km from the renowned GTM mountain bike trail ("Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne"), not far from the Romanesque church circuit. Ultra-privileged location on the border of the Rhône département, at the crossroads of the Clunisois-Tournugeois (a "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" label), the Mâconnais & Haut Beaujolais regions, and the Charollais-Brionnais (a "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" label). Ideal for exploring several départements: 12 km from the exceptional Pézanin arboretum, 13 km from the renowned "Lab71" (sustainable development & science discovery center), 22 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais), 22 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny, 23 km from La Clayette, 36 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 31 km away), 36 km from Charolles, 43 km from Charlieu, 43 km from the medieval village of Semur-en-Brionnais with its rare "Plus beaux villages de France" label, 48 km from Marcigny ("Site Clunisois" renowned for its Monday morning market created in 1266), 49 km from Paray-le-Monial (famous city of the "sacré cœur") & 48 km from Villefranche-sur-Saône. A soothing & inspiring "waterside retreat" for a refreshing "green escape"!

Charming authentic 17th-century mill steeped in history (once a forge, sawmill and flour & oil production site), very carefully preserved according to the rules of the art (including, on the entrance hall side, the historic original mechanisms with their imposing stone millstones), nestled in a peaceful setting "on the Grosne" (a bucolic river full of fish), in the hollow of a peaceful valley of wooded meadows (home in season to peaceful Charolais cows). Peace & tranquility in a small rural hamlet, in the heart of unspoilt mountain Countryside (protected ZNIEFF & Natura 2000 zone for its wealth of flora & fauna), mixing nature & agriculture between bocages and beautiful wild forests. Magnificent landscaped setting & beautiful surroundings. Very comfortable Holiday cottage. Ultra spacious. Rooms of noble dimensions. Very warm country cachet in dialogue with the singular soul of the place (rare heritage ornaments: majestic carved stone fireplace mantel, elegant framework & beams, original stone walls, lintels & thresholds, tommettes...). Enormous charm & character. Atypical & 100% exotic. Cozy, cosy atmosphere. Appreciable vast terrace of 50m² naturally shaded under the trees, coiled at the "water's edge" (totally secure), opening onto the surrounding Countryside, on a natural property of 3000m².
Composition: Detached house (access via 80m dirt road). Wifi (fiber). Oil heating + Wood heating. Ground floor: living room/kitchen, lounge (sofa bed 2 p. 140x190cm), separate toilet. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (bed 2 p. 160x200cm / 2 beds 1 p. 90x200cm / bed 2 p. 160x200cm), bathroom (bath/shower/Wc), sauna (2 places). Land (3000m²) + terrace (50m²) + sheltered balcony-terrace + carport (1 space) + bike room + private parking. Electric car charging station (fee payable). Small shops including mini-market 6 km. Mini supermarket 8 km.