L' Améthyste

Completely restored 19th-century country house - with a magnificent 1500m² walled garden - nestled on a south-facing hillside, in the heart of a peaceful, picturesque Haut-Clunysois village, 5 km from the charming, typical market town of Matour (numerous amenities and remarkable level of leisure facilities) & 18 km from the illustrious abbey town of Cluny. Magnificent, unspoilt countryside, overlooking the verdant Grosne valley in the "Little Switzerland of the Mâconnais", sublime rolling bocage countryside (classified and protected as a "Natura 2000 Zone" for the quality of its rich ecosystem), nestled in the wooded foothills of the Saint-Cyr mountain (the highest point in southern Burgundy), facing the foothills of the Beaujolais massif, and extending into the sumptuous landscape of the Roches de Solutré & Vergisson, a "Grand Site de France" (26 km from the massif, with a vast, signposted mountain-biking area). Privileged location at the start of 3 marked "balade verte" hiking trails, 6 km from the GR76 km & 9 km from the GR7, 11 km from the Romanesque church circuit, 15 km from the Voie Verte (& its remarkable "Tunnel du Bois Clair", France's longest former railway tunnel open to a Voie Verte at 1.6 km), 16 km from a referenced 88 km "boucle vélo coup de cœur", 18 km from the renowned mountain bike circuit of the "Grand Tour du Massif Sud Bourgogne" (GTM), some 20 km from the first vineyards of Beaujolais & Côtes Mâconnaises (including the renowned "Val Lamartinien") and the "Route des Vins de Bourgogne". Prime location at the crossroads of Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art & d'Histoire"), Mâconnais & Charolais-Brionnais (labelled "Pays d'Art & d'Histoire", cradle of world-renowned AOC cattle and sheep breeds), all rich in sublime landscapes, renowned gastronomy and a literally exceptional historical heritage (notably medieval & Romanesque). Ideal for touring (RCEA access 7 km away): 6 km from the renowned "Lab71" (a center for learning and discovery based on sustainable development, science, innovation & culture), 24 km from La Clayette, 27 km from Charolles, 29 km from Beaujeu (historic capital of Beaujolais), 33 km from Mâcon (Mâcon Loché TGV station 31 km away), 33 km from Touroparc Zoo, 44 km from Charlieu and 48 km from Paray-le-Monial. The perfect resort for a comfortable stay, 100% soothing & relaxing, with your family or "mini tribe"! Its rare, ultra-cared-for garden will enchant young and old alike!

Véronique & Thierry open the doors of an authentic 19th-century country house, steeped in family history & meticulously restored, nestled on a well-exposed south-facing hillside, on the edge of a small alleyway, right in the heart of a peaceful, picturesque, perfectly preserved Haut-Clunysois village, home to a delightful listed 12th-century Romanesque church & an "agorespace" (leisure center with children's playground, multisports & pétanque area, picnic area...). Nestled "en balcon" on a hillside beneath the wooded crests of the gentle surrounding mountains, not far from Mont Saint-Cyr & its 771m, the highest point in southern Burgundy (a unique belvedere offering exceptional panoramic views as far as Mont-Blanc on a clear day!), this charming village boasts a magnificent undulating setting of nature & greenery (listed & protected), alternating bocages, meadows & beautiful wild forests, and borders the renowned Pézanin arboretum (5.5 km away / 400 species of deciduous and coniferous trees on over 25 ha, around a bucolic fishing pond). Spacious, comfortable gîte. Warm country charm, combining a delightfully vintage spirit with the refined "bourgeois" atmosphere of a gentle "family home". Lots of charm. Cozy & cosy. Pleasant 1500m² enclosed garden (grassed, planted, flowered & planted with trees), perfect play area for children. Small, panoramic, exposed balcony terrace offering splendid, unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside.
Composition : Semi-detached village house. Wifi connection. Oil-fired central heating. Entrance to gîte on one level from alleyway. 1st floor: living room-kitchen, living room-lounge, 1 bedroom (2-bed 140x190cm), bathroom (bath), separate WC. 2nd floor: 3 bedrooms (2 single beds 90x190cm / 2 single beds 160x200cm / 2 single beds 90x190cm), bathroom (bath/WC). Enclosed garden + balcony-terrace + private bike room (with table soccer). Free public parking on site. Amenities 5 km away. Railway station 25 km.