Gîte de la Boutière

Peace & quiet in the heart of the Morvan Natural Park, in the footsteps of Vercingetorix & Caesar! Authentic 19th-century Morvan farmhouse carefully converted into a charming holiday home - with a pleasant 400m² walled garden - set in unspoilt countryside in a peaceful rural hamlet adjacent to the heart of the picturesque market town of Saint-Léger-sous-Beuvray (mini-market on site), 5 km from the prestigious Gallo-Roman archeological site of Bibracte, a "Grand Site de France" & 12 km from Etang-sur-Arroux (numerous amenities including supermarket). Soothing countryside & natural surroundings, nestled in a bucolic meadow valley on the slopes of the famous Mont-Beuvray (a magnificent forest site classified & protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for its rich flora & fauna ecosystems) on the southern slopes of the Morvan massif, a gentle mountain dotted with hedged farmland, rivers, ponds & deep, wild forests. An ultra-privileged location on the routes of numerous signposted "balades vertes" trails (for walking or mountain biking), the renowned GRP "Grand Tour du Morvan", the GR 131 (connected to the nearby GR13), the mythical GTMC mountain bike circuit (Grande Traversée du Massif Central) & a 28 km "boucle vélo coup de cœur", 20 km from the Voies Vertes ("du Morvan aux Vignobles" as in its atypical "off-road" version), not far from the Romanesque churches circuit, some 40 kms from the first Couchois vineyards (Côtes Chalonnaises / adjoining the famous Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune) & from the "Route des Grands Vins" extended by the illustrious "Route des Grand Crus" (crossing the mythical wine villages of Puligny-Montrachet, Pommard, Meursault...). Prime location in the heart of Autunois-Morvan, a sublime territory steeped in history, traditions, legends & mysteries, rich in a rare historical heritage (ancient, medieval, industrial...) as well as grandiose landscapes, at the crossroads of the Nièvre (territory of the "Grands Lacs du Morvan") & the Côte d'Or. Ideal for touring: 18 km from Autun (classified as a "Ville d'Art & d'Histoire" with 2000 years of human history), 26 km from the famous Paldenshangpa Buddhist temple, 28 km from Château-Chinon, 28 km from the departure station of the "Vélorail du Morvan" (22 km of unusual nature rides), 32 km from the unusual "Diverti'Parc" amusement park, 36 km from Le Creusot (renowned Combes amusement park / Creusot TGV station 43 km away) and 41 km from the renowned Lac des Settons (supervised sandy beach, nautical leisure center & multiple aquatic activities). A perfect cocoon for an ultra-relaxing green getaway in "nature & rejuvenation" mode, for families or lovers!

Both passionate hikers, Nathalie & Yves welcome you to a charming, carefully restored authentic 19th-century Morvan farmhouse, nestled in a quiet residential & agricultural hamlet, adjacent to the heart of a picturesque, typical market town, nestled around a large central square with old-world charm. Magnificent setting of greenery & nature, nestled in a soothing valley of meadows under the wooded crests of the surrounding hills, on the slopes of the famous Mont-Beuvray, an exceptional belvedere culminating at 821m offering an extraordinary view (as far as Mont-Blanc!), whose summit is occupied by the renowned Bibracte "oppidum", an ancient Gallic fortified town, one of the best preserved with its ramparts & quarters extending over 200 ha (awarded the prestigious "Grand Site de France" label). Perched "on a balcony" on an exposed plateau, in the heart of a remarkable protected site, adjacent to the verdant Méchet valley & the Haut Folin, the highest point in Burgundy (901m), the village enjoys a magnificent rural & natural setting of gentle rolling mountains, rich in sublime panoramas & landscapes. Spacious, comfortable gîte. Spacious living room. Cosy country style with a contemporary feel, enhanced by traces of the original building (beams & imposing mantelpiece). Zen & soft atmosphere. Cosy & cozy. Lots of charm. Large, panoramic balcony-terrace with unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. Pleasant enclosed garden (400m²), carefully planted with flowers.
Composition: Single-storey detached house (light half-levels inside). Wifi (fiber). Gas central heating. Living room-kitchen-lounge, 2 bedrooms (1 separated by a curtain), shower room (shower/Wc). Enclosed grounds (400m²) + balcony-terrace + private carport (2 spaces) + garage (1 space / bike room). Convenience store 800m away. Amenities including supermarket 12 km away.