Entre Ciel et Loire

An address full of surprises! Charming, atypical, fully-restored 1930s country house - with 8x4m swimming pool - nestled "en balcon" on a south-facing hillside, on a pleasant, well-kept 3500m² property, 11 km from the shopping town of Digoin, a major nautical destination nestled at the convergence of 3 renowned canals, including the famous Canal du Centre (river marina & all amenities on site). Total tranquility in the rolling Charolais countryside, at the confluence of the Arroux & Loire rivers, nestled on the edge of meadows just a stone's throw from a vast forest, in a peaceful little rural hamlet overlooking the banks of the Loire 2.5 km away (Europe's last "wild river"), a protected site & classified as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its remarkable ecosystem. Ideally located on the route of the Romanesque church circuit, very close to a signposted "balade verte" footpath (a vast network of similar footpaths throughout the region), 3.5 km from a signposted cyclo route (linked to the voie verte), 11 km from the voie verte (linked to EuroVélo6), 11 km from a referenced 55 km "coup de cœur" cycling loop (linked to several other loops of the same type), 13 km from the GR3 & 16 km from the legendary GTMC (Grande Traversée du Massif Centrale) mountain bike circuit. A prime location at the very southern tip of Burgundy, at the crossroads of the Allier, Loire & Nièvre départements, in the heart of the magnificent Charolais-Brionnais region, which has been awarded the "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" label - cradle of the world-renowned AOC beef and sheep breeds - and boasts sublime unspoilt landscapes and an exceptional historical heritage, at the crossroads of the Autunois-Morvan, Sologne & Montagne Bourbonnaise and Pays Roannais regions. Privileged location for access to several départements: 17 km from the medieval spa town of Bourbon-Lancy (casino on site), 24 km from Paray-le-Monial (& its world-renowned basilica), 29 km from the famous PAL amusement park, 36 km from Charolles, 37 km from Marcigny (medieval village & "site clunisois" famous for its Monday morning market created in 1266), 42 km from the famous Paldenshangpa Buddhist temple at La Boulaye & 67 km from the Creusot TGV train station. The perfect spot for a gentle, 100% relaxing family getaway, with poolside lounging as a bonus!

Charming atypical "30s" country house, completely revisited as a gentle holiday home, set on a "balcony" and literally a "panoramic belvedere" on a hillside, on a well-exposed south-facing slope, on the edge of a bucolic meadow home to the peaceful & famous Charolais cows in season. Total tranquility in the midst of rolling countryside, in a small rural hamlet nestled in a delightful, unspoilt bocage setting, a stone's throw from a vast, unspoilt forest (to be discovered on foot or mountain bike), overlooking the nearby banks of the Loire, Europe's "last wild river", a natural site protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for the quality of its exceptional plant & animal biotope (fish, mammals, birds, amphibians...), a migration, breeding and nesting area for numerous species, some of them very rare (Atlantic salmon, shad, sea lamprey or eel; waders, kingfisher, bank swallow, European bee-eater...). Spacious, comfortable gîte. Warm, country charm with a touch of vintage. Fully equipped to a high standard. Very pleasant, well-kept, grassed, planted and flower-filled property of 3500m², dotted with various unusual sculptures, including a swimming pool (8x4m), a fruit orchard (apple, mirabelle, pear, lemon trees, vines with grapes etc./pick-your-own) and a playful "aromatic garden". Magnificent panoramic view of the Loire valley and Raonnais mountains in the background. Magnificent site & landscapes.
Composition: Detached house on 2 levels. Wifi access. Gas central heating + wood-burning stove. Raised ground floor (5 steps): living room/kitchen, TV room, shower room (shower/WC). 1st floor: 2 bedrooms, one of which is a mezzanine (2 x 140x200cm / 2 x 180x200cm + 2 x 1 90x190cm beds). Games/TV room with Wii console in outdoor outbuilding. Garden (3500m²) + swimming pool (8x4m) + private parking. All amenities 11 km.