Gîte de Bellefond

A property steeped in history! Delightful late 19th-century "bourgeois" residence of character, carefully converted into a comfortable contemporary-style air-conditioned holiday home - featuring a beautiful 8x4m swimming pool - nestled in a vast 3-hectare park featuring the "preserved" remains of an authentic 14th-century medieval tower, located 5 km from the typical market town of Saint-Martin-en-Bresse (many amenities including supermarket) & 21 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (labeled "Ville d'Art & d'Histoire"). Peaceful residential hamlet nestled in the heart of the Bresse countryside, on the edge of fields & meadows, on the edge of vast wild forests, in the heart of a soothing, unspoilt natural setting combining agriculture & nature, rich in natural sites protected as "Zone Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF (for their remarkable ecosystems), not far from the banks of the Saône & Doubs rivers as well as the mountainous foothills of the nearby Jura massif (numerous hiking trails to explore, including the GRP de la "Bresse Comtoise"). A 1.5 km from a signposted "balade verte" footpath (a vast network of similar routes to discover on foot or mountain bike), not far from the Romanesque church circuit, 10 km from the "Voie Bressane" (a greenway connected to a referenced 35 km "Coup de Cœur bike loop"), 18 km from the EuroVélo6 cycle route, 20 km from the "Voie du Tacot" (a greenway serving Beaune), 21 km of the Voie Bleue (along the Saône), 25 km of the "Grande Boucle de Bourgogne du Sud" greenway, about 30 km from the vineyards of southern Burgundy (Côtes Mâconnaises & Côtes Chalonnaises / "Route des Vins de Bourgogne" & "Route des Grands Vins") and about 40 km from the first vineyards of the Jura as well as the prestigious vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune (illustrious "Route des Grands Crus"). On the borders of the Chalonnais & Bresse Bourguignonne regions - cradle of the famous AOC Bresse poultry - the Mâconnais, Bresse du Jura, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") & Bresse de l'Ain. Ideal location for travelling across several départements: 17 km from Louhans, the famous capital of the Bresse region, known for its iconic medieval shopping street with 157 arcades (one of the most remarkable of its kind in France and Europe) and its famous Monday market, which has been awarded the "Site remarquable du goût" label, 17 km from Verdun-sur-Doubs (river marina at the confluence of the Doubs & Saône rivers), 29 km from Cuisery (one of France's 8 exclusive "Villages du Livre"), 32 km from Seurre, 33 km from Tournus, 38 km from Beaune, 39 km from the medieval town of Romenay & 45 km from Lons-le-Saunier. A relaxing, charming cocoon for a "mini-tribe" green getaway, close to amenities and the surrounding countryside, with poolside lounging and table soccer as a bonus!

Delightful, fully restored late 19th-century "bourgeois" character property, nestled on a site steeped in history, on the site of an ancient medieval fortress, including a rare, elegant 14th-century brick chapel (an exceptional masterpiece of Gothic art in Bresse Bourguignonne / "Chapelle de Bellefond" bordering the property) & an authentic, preserved medieval tower enthroned in the very heart of the grounds. Peace & tranquility in the heart of the Bresse Countryside, in a peaceful mini rural hamlet nestled on the edge of fields & meadows at the edge of a vast wood (partly private), not far from the heart of the market town (many local amenities including a supermarket). Magnificent gentle Countryside of bocage plains & vast wild state forests dotted with ponds & rivers, the real "green lungs" of the area. Spacious, comfortable Holiday cottage. Beautiful volumes. Warm country charm with contemporary accents, enhanced by the exotic soul of a perfectly preserved old building (stone fireplace mantel, original staircase & parquet floors...). Enormous charm & character. Cosy & ultra-cozy. Large sheltered terrace opening onto a beautiful Piscine (8x4m). Vast 3-hectare park, planted with trees and shrubs, a literal "playground" for Kids, including a small private wood (with a path). Annex converted into gaming room with table soccer and exercise bike.
Composition: Detached house adjoining the owners' home (total independence, not overlooked). Wifi (fiber). Heat pump + fireplace. Air-conditioning. Ground floor: kitchen, living room, bathroom (shower), separate toilet, laundry room. 1st floor: 4 bedrooms (3 with 1 double bed (160x200cm) / 2 single beds (90x190cm) which can be twinned to form a double bed (180x190cm)), shower room, separate toilet. Sheltered terrace + garden (3 ha park) + private parking. Annex with table soccer. Shops 4.5 km. Supermarket 4 km.