Gîte de Conche

Pretty little corner of the Countryside! Charming authentic 18th century traditional residence - steeped in history & fully restored - nestled in the quiet of the Brionnais Countryside on the site of an old mill, in a peaceful little hamlet 10 km (equidistant) from Charolles, the "Venise Charolaise" ("Site Clunisien" & famous city of Charles the Bold) and La Clayette, nestling amphitheatrically on the shores of a 30-hectare pond bordered by a majestic medieval château dating from 1380, a veritable jewel in the crown of South Burgundy's heritage (both towns boasting a wide range of amenities, including supermarkets and a wealth of sports and leisure facilities). Total peace and quiet in magnificent rolling Countryside combining agriculture and nature (in an area protected as a ZNIEFF for its rich ecosystems) in the heart of the sublime Charolais bocage dotted with beautiful forests and ponds, not far from Saint-Cyr Mountain (the highest point in southern Burgundy), nestled between the verdant Arconce valley (also classified as a ZNIEFF) & the first wooded foothills of the Beaujolais massif (partly classified & protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone"). Privileged location on the route of the Romanesque churches & several marked "balades vertes" hiking trails (a very rich network of identical hiking trails criss-crossing the region, to be explored on foot or mountain bike), 8 km from the "Cycloroute71" (bicycle tour of Saône-et-Loire), 10 km from a marked "VTT-FFC" mountain bike trail (linked to a vast network of similar trails criss-crossing the region), 17 km of the GR7, 17 km of the EuroVélo6 cycle route linked to the "Tour de Bourgogne à Vélo", 20 km of the Voie Verte "Véloire" running alongside the famous Canal du Centre & the Loire (the last "wild river in Europe" protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone") and some 40 km from the first vineyards of the Mâconnais & Beaujolais (various wine routes connected to the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne"). At the crossroads of Charolais-Brionnais (labelled "Pays d'Art & d'Histoire", cradle of the world-renowned AOC cattle breed), Mâconnais, Beaujolais & Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art & d'Histoire"), territories rich in absolutely grandiose landscapes and an exceptional historical heritage. Ideal for exploring (RCEA access 11 km away): 17 km from Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais & its iconic weekly "Market aux Bestiaux" dating from the late 15th century (one of the oldest in France, literally a show dedicated to the local Charolais star!), 20 km from Paray-le-Monial (& its illustrious basilica), 25 km from the delightful medieval village of Semur-en-Brionnais awarded the rare "Plus beaux villages de France" label, 29 km from Marcigny ("Site Clunisien" famous for its Monday morning market created in 1266), 30 km from Charlieu, 32 km from Digoin (river Marina connected to the Canal du Centre & "quiet canal" linking Digoin to Roanne), 44 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of the Beaujolais region), 48 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny & 52 km from the sumptuous landscape jewel of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson labelled "Grand Site de France".

Joëlle & Henri (owners of two private ponds just around the corner / fishing available for pike, carp, tench, roach...) open the doors to a charming, traditional 18th-century mansion steeped in history, entirely restored by them (once linked to the old mill that once occupied the premises, whose imposing remains remain today), nestled on the banks of a bucolic little river (gated access). Total peace and quiet, in the heart of a peaceful, typical rural hamlet (just a stone's throw from their son's family farm / "farm tour" available on request), nestled in the unspoilt Brionnais Countryside in a peaceful valley of meadows, in the heart of the sublime local bocage dotted with ponds & rivers, in close proximity to beautiful wild forests. Magnificent rolling countryside with a mix of agriculture and nature. Spacious Holiday cottage. Beautiful living room bathed in light through a large bay window. Warm, rustic country atmosphere enhanced by the soul of the original building (stone walls with niches, stone & wood lintels, French ceilings, original beams & framework, stone floors...). Pleasant walled garden (with vine trellis) featuring a beautiful cherry tree (pickings possible), with a large, exposed gravel terrace offering unobstructed views of the surrounding Countryside. Access to a "natural" pétanque court (shared with other Holiday cottage).
Composition: Detached house with remains of an old mill (adjoining the second Holiday cottage on the property, completely independent and not overlooked). Oil heating + fireplace. Ground floor: living room-kitchen, separate toilet. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (each with 1 double bed 140x190cm), shower room, separate toilet. Courtyard + terrace (gravel) + enclosed garden + bicycle room + private parking. Shops & services including supermarkets 10 km away.