Cœur de Vignes

Sublime vineyard setting! Postcard landscape! Charming "seventies" villa nestled in a peaceful residential hamlet on a hillside "en balcon", in the heart of the vineyards of the famous "Val d'Or" & its famous "Mercurey" cru (leader of the Côte Chalonnaise crus, one of France's oldest AOCs), 3 km from the delightful wine-growing & shopping village of Mercurey (numerous local amenities including supermarket) & 13 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "City of Art and History"). In the heart of the Côtes Chalonnaises Countryside, a stone's throw from a natural site protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" (for the quality of its very rich ecosystem), in the heart of the sumptuous Vallée des Vaux ("Little Switzerland of the Chalonnaise"), a magnificent hilly setting combining bucolic vineyard slopes, meadows & vast wild forests. An ultra-privileged Location on the route of several signposted "balades vertes" trails (a very rich network of similar trails winding through the surrounding area, to be explored on foot or mountain bike), of the Romanesque church circuit & of the "Route des Grands Vins" (extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus" passing through the mythical wine-producing villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...), 1.5 km from the GR76 (connected to the renowned GRP "Au Fil des Vignes et des Vallées" & the "Grands Crus"), 7.5 km from the Voie Verte of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud", 8.5 km of the "EuroVélo6" cycle route (running along the renowned Canal du Centre) adjoining the Cycloroute71 (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), 17 km of the Voie Bleue (running along the Saône), 17 km of the Voie Verte "Du Morvan aux Vignobles" & 17 km of the "la Voie des Vignes" cycle route (36 km among the world's most famous vineyards). At the crossroads of the Couchois, not far from the world-renowned vineyards of Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune, at the crossroads of Côte d'Or, Pays Beaunois, Bresse Bourguignonne & Autunois-Morvan. Ideal for touring: 7 km from Clinique Val Dracy, 7.5 km from the wine & medieval town of Givry, 14 km from Chagny, famous for its Sunday morning gourmet market (river Marina on site), 17 km from the spa & wine town of Santenay (Casino on site), 29 km from Le Creusot (famous Les Combes amusement park / Le Creusot TGV station 27 km away), 26 km from the medieval town of Nolay (lake on site), 30 km from Beaune, 31 km from Saint-Gengoux-le-National (classified as a "Cités de Caractère de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté"), 43 km from Autun (classified as a "City d'Art et d'Histoire", with a rich heritage spanning over 2000 years of human presence), 41 km from Tournus & 51 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny. A soothing "cocoon" for a 100% relaxing green getaway, immersed in a bucolic setting, with a view of Mont-Blanc on a clear day as a bonus! For lovers and families alike!

Anne-Marie & Patrice (an avid oenophile), welcome you to a charming "seventies" revamped villa, nestled in a "panoramic balcony" on a well-exposed "east" hillside, on a beautiful property (carefully planted with trees and flowers), situated in a peaceful residential hamlet nestled in the heart of the bucolic "Val d'Or" vineyards (Premier Cru "Mercurey"), just a stone's throw from the village center, a picturesque little winegrowing village perfectly preserved & full of charm. In the rolling countryside of the Côtes Chalonnaises, immersed in a picture-postcard landscape, nestled in a splendid plateau of vineyards, on the slopes of a wooded hill protected as a "Zone Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF (for its wealth of flora & fauna), with the ruins of the medieval fortified castle of Montaigu at its summit, erected in the 10th century, steeped in history (a possession of the Dukes of Burgundy, having played a notable role in the Wars of Religion), overlooking the sublime Vallée des Vaux & the Val de Saône as an extension of the "Montabon" hill, covered by a vast forest (rich in exceptional panoramic belvederes). Magnificent, unspoilt green setting, combining viticulture and nature, to discover in the surrounding area. Spacious, comfortable gîte. Warm country style with a contemporary feel. Cosy & cozy. Large, shaded terrace, complemented by a gravel terrace with outdoor lounge. Pleasant private garden at the rear of the house. Beautiful, unobstructed views over the Chalonnais countryside to Mont Blanc and the Jura mountains on a clear day.
Composition: Single-storey gîte in the owners' house (total independence in semi-detached house). Wifi access. Gas central heating. Ground floor: kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms (each with 2 140x190cm beds), 1 with TV, shower room, separate toilet. Double terrace + small garden + private parking. Bike room. Shops including supermarket 2.5 km.